[NEohioPAL] Swing dance classes begin soon at the Brecksville Center for the Arts!

[Valerie Salstrom]

Valerie Salstrom is a multi-year National and International dance  
champion in Lindy and Balboa; who has a down to earth approach to  
teaching people how to swing dance. Her classes are fun and informative!

Classes start soon at the Brecksville Centre for the Arts
Classes begin the week of October 26, 2009
Classes end the week of Novermber 24, 2009

BRECKSVILLE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
8997 Highland Drive
Brecksville, OH 44141


STARTS OCT 26
MONDAY NIGHTS-lindy and balboa

INTERMEDIATE 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.

INTERMEDIATE 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.
STARTS OCT 27
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 http://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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