[NEohioPAL] Learn some of the ORIGINAL FORMS OF SWING DANCING from a dance company that specializes in teaching in an HISTORICALLY ACCURATE way!

[Valerie Salstrom]

> Classes start next week at the Brecksville Centre for the Arts
> Classes begin the week of September 14, 2009
> Classes end the week of October 12, 2009
>
> BRECKSVILLE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
> 8997 Highland Drive
> Brecksville, OH 44141
>
> MONDAY NIGHTS-lindy and balboa
>
> 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 therefore 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 connections to the  
> music! For examples of the Lindy Hop think of the dance scenes in  
> the movies “Swing Kids” or “Malcolm X” or to the video section  
> ofGetHepSwing.com.
>
> BEGINNER BALBOA/BAL-SWING from 8-9
>
> Balboa and Bal-Swing are dances that originated in the crowded  
> ballrooms of Southern California and were popular in the mid 1930’s.  
> The Balboa is most loved for its fancy footwork, 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 work-
> ing 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 Balboa with  
> us! To see that the Balboa
> looks like, please check the video sections of GetHepSwing.com or  
> AllBalboa.com.
>
> No partner is needed for this class. Dress in comfortable clothing  
> andwear 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.
>
> TUESDAY NIGHTS-Jitterbug
>
> Beginning Jitterbug from 7-8
>
> This class will be an introduction to the most well known form of  
> swing dancing: the Jitterbug. The dance was originally made famous  
> in the 40’s and 50’s but is still enjoyed today all across the  
> world. We will dance to the music from the big band era and blues to  
> rock and roll. You will learn several basic foot work patterns, how  
> to connect with a partner and lead and follow in a variety of open  
> and closed positions. 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!  
> You do NOT need a partner. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that  
> do not stick.
>
> Intermediate Jitterbug 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 sharpen up  
> your leading and following
> skills. Yep, all that in 5 weeks! No partner needed. Wear  
> comfortable clothes and shoes that do not stick.
>
> Course Fee: $50 Single - $80 Couple
>
> Please contact BCA to register or just show up and I will take care  
> of getting you all regsitered.
>
> 440-526-6232 brecksvillearts at yahoo.com
>
> BRECKSVILLE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
> 8997 Highland Drive
> Brecksville, OH 44141
>
> For more information on this session of classes, future sessions,  
> and other class/dance descriptions please see www.GetHepSwing.com or  
> call Valerie at 216-374-1927
>
> Valerie Salstrom
> Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd.
> 216-374-1927
> info at GetHepSwing.com
>
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Valerie Salstrom
Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd.
216-374-1927
info at GetHepSwing.com




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