[NEohioPAL] Learn how to Swing Dance with your Sweetie! 5 week classes beginning Jan 16th & 17th in Brecksville!

[valerie salstrom]

Group Swing Dance Lessons at the Brecksville Center for the Arts! 

MONDAYS 
SESSION 2: FEB 16-MARCH 16 
SESSION 3: MARCH 30-APRIL 27 

Beginner Lindy Hop from 7-8 

Lindy Hop is the original form of swing dancing that originated in the
ballrooms of Harlem, NY in the late 1920s/early 1930s. It is done in 8
counts rather than the Jitterbug's 6 and there fore allows you to match the
music much better. It is a bit more linear versus the circular Jitterbug
too. The Lindy Hop is a tiny bit more difficult to learn but oh so worth it!
When you begin to master the swing out, circle, inside turn, outside turn,
RJ, and more .you will have a sense of overwhelming euphoria and true
connection to the music! For examples of the Lindy think of the dance scenes
in the movies "Swing Kids" or "Malcolm X" or go to the video section of
www.GetHepSwing.com. No partner needed. Dress in comfortable clothing and
wear shoes that are not sticky. 


Beginner Balboa from 8-9 

Balboa and Bal-Swing are dances that originated in the crowded ballrooms of
Southern California and were most popular in the mid 1930s. The Balboa is
most loved for its fancy foot work, finesse, subtleties, and ability to be
done quite easily at fast tempos. The Balboa is done with a closer torso to
torso type connection and is the perfect dance for working on leading and
following body leads. Bal-Swing; with its open body connection, developed
when the strict Balboa and California style swing dancing were combined.
Bal-Swing and its bigger "crazier" movements would often times get you
kicked out of the ballrooms back in the day! Come and be a rebel and learn
the Balboa with us! To see what the Balboa looks like please check the video
section of www.GetHepSwing.com or www.AllBalboa.com. No partner needed.
Dress in comfortable clothing and wear shoes that are a bit on the SLIPPERY
SIDE. Leather soled shoes are perfect for this foot particular dance. It is
also recommended that the ladies in the Balboa class wear at least a small
heel. 


TUESDAYS 
SESSION 2: FEB 17-MARCH 17 
SESSION 3: MARCH 31-APRIL 28 


Beginner Jitterbug lessons from 7-8 

This class will be an introduction to the most well known form of swing
dancing; the Jitterbug. This dance was originally made famous in the 1940s
and 50s, but is still enjoyed today all across the world. We will dance to
all kinds of music from big band to blues to early rock and roll. You will
learn several basic foot work patterns, how to connect with a partner and
socially lead and follow a variety of moves in open and closed position.
There are many opportunities in the Cleveland area to go out and dance and
this is a great way to get involved, meet people and get some exercise too!
Don't be afraid! This dance is very easy and fun to learn! You DO NOT need a
partner for this class. Please dress in comfortable clothing and wear shoes
that are not too sticky. 


Intermediate Jitterbug lessons from 8-9 

 

If you can do the triple step basic while holding a decent conversation,
then congratulations, you have just been promoted to intermediate Jitterbug.
In this class we will work on some fancier, flashier, variations on moves
you already know. We'll also sharpen up your leading and following skills.
Yep, all that in 5 weeks! No partner needed. Dress in comfortable clothing
and wear shoes that are not sticky.

All ages! Everyone welcome! No partner needed! 

Only $50 per person or $80 per couple. 

The Brecksville Center for the Arts is located at 
8997 Highland Drive 
Brecksville, Ohio 44141 
440-526-6232 
brecksvillearts at yahoo.com 

For more information please see www.GetHepSwing.com 
or 
Call Valerie at 216-374-1927 

Valerie Salstrom is a multi-year, national and international swing dance
champion and the owner of Get Hep Swing. She has been dancing, teaching,
competing, choreographing, coaching, and judging swing dance full time for
the past 11 years. Get Hep Swing is one of the only dance companies in the
world to be solely dedicated to the social swing dances from the 1920s
through the 1950s. Valerie will be teaching with staff members from her
company who are also recognized dance champions. Have the time of your life
learning from some of the best swing dancers and swing dance teachers in the
world!

 

Valerie 

Valerie Salstrom

Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd.

 

216-374-1927

info at GetHepSwing.com

 

 <http://www.GetHepSwing.com> www.GetHepSwing.com

 <http://www.AllBalboa.com> www.AllBalboa.com

 

 

 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.neohiopal.org/pipermail/neohiopal-neohiopal.org/attachments/20090209/8c10e434/attachment-0003.htm>