In this workshop, you will learn how to lead and follow the smooth/Hollywood Swing-Outs, popularized by Dean Collins (a New Jerseyan) who brought this style of Lindy Hop to Hollywood. […]

This is a fun and energizing workshop that will add switching places and traveling variations to your Charleston’s toolbox. Knowledge of “Side by Side Charleston” is needed for this workshop.

In this workshop dancers will build their 6 and 8 count vocabulary and improve their technique. This workshop is aimed to give you confidence and style on the dance floor. Open to all, come learn the Lindy Hop! If you are a seasoned dancer, join us to learn the opposite role! Knowledge of 6 count […]

Spice up your swing outs by learning dynamic variations, like “Scissor Kicks and Low Downs”. You need to be comfortable doing swing outs to benefit from this workshop. 

Eight count baskets are versatile steps to add to your toolbox. I will introduce the basic shape first, then we will play with multiple dynamic variations to help leaders and followers practice their technique and turns.

Frankie Manning is the Dean of Lindy Hop and one of it’s founders. I will be teaching steps that I learned from him or I saw him teach at his workshops. The steps will be mostly 8 counts. So a strong foundation in 6 count and knowledge of 8 count is important to do this […]

In this workshop I will put together a fun choreography that includes classic steps like Swing Outs, Swivels and some solo jazz steps. We will work on the steps one by one then we put them together in the end. No need to worry about perfecting the steps. The idea is to experience a fun […]

Introductory swing lesson from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Joe Palmer. Then dance with us to the musical selections of The Golden Gup. DJ’d music starts at 8:00pm and keeps us […]

Swing-Out is an essential part of Lindy hop. It is beautiful, swishy, stretchy and very dynamic. Join us to learn the Savoy Style Swing out from scratch or come hone your skills if you already know it. I will introduce variations as well if time permits. You must be familiar with the 8 count rhythm […]

The Tuck Turn is an essential part of swing dancing for all levels. We use them generously during social dancing as well as performances. We will learn the basic tuck turn then play with fun variations that will span to 8 counts as well as six counts. We will put together a mini routine in […]

Jump into the world of Lindy Hop dancing the right way! If you want to stay healthy, joyful and make life-long friends through our inclusive Madison community, then Lindy Hop is the perfect dance for you. We will learn basic six count rhythm, proper form, how to easily lead and follow, then build a good […]

This class is for dancers who know some basics of Lindy Hop and is a continuation for dancers who took Beginner's Workshop (I). We will review our basic 6 count triple step figure, build on our knowledge, introduce basic 8 count basics as well as continue to build technique.  You will be ready to social […]