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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 going until 11:30PM! Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in ! We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other […]

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 […]

Learn the basics and get comfortable social dancing in this fun beginner's workshop. Nissreen will get you started with basic six-count rhythm for the first hour. You will practice it […]