[NEohioPAL] Learn how to swing dance from an International Swing dance champion! Classes starting Jan 4th & 5th!

[Valerie Salstrom]

2010 Calendar of 5 Week
Swing Dance Classes at the
Brecksville Center for the Arts

$50 per person/$80 per couple (one leader/one follower) for the entire  
session

**Beginning Jitterbug Tuesdays 7-8pm
January 5-February 2
February 23-March 23
April 20-May 18

Intermediate Jitterbug Tuesdays 8-9pm
January 5-February 2
February 23-March 23
April 20-May 18

Beginning Lindy Hop Mondays 7-8pm
January 4-February 1
April 19-May 17

Beginner Balboa 8-9pm
January 4-February 1
April 19-May 17

Intermediate Lindy Hop Mondays 7-8pm
February 22-March 22

Intermediate Balboa Mondays 8-9pm
February 22-March 22

**If you are a new to partnered dancing start with this class.

Please contact the Brecksville Center for the Arts to sign up for any  
of the classes.
8997 Highland Dr., Brecksville, Ohio 44141-2449
440-526-6232 Brecksvillearts at yahoo.com www.Brecksvillearts.org

Beginner Jitterbug: This class will be an introduction to the most  
well known form of swing dancing; the Jitterbug. This dance was made  
famous in the 40s & 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!

Intermediate Jitterbug: If you can do a triple step basic while  
holding a 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 may already know, learn some  
fun new moves, and tackle some interesting footwork patterns. We'll  
also sharpen up your leading and following skills. Yep, all that in 5  
weeks!

Beginning Lindy Hop: Lindy Hop is the original form of swing dancing  
that began in the ballrooms of Harlem, NY in the late 20s/early 30s.  
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. The Lindy is a 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” and “Malcolm X”.

Beginning Balboa: Balboa and Bal-Swing are dances that originated in  
the crowded ballrooms of Southern California and were most popular in  
the mid 30s. The Balboa is most loved for its fancy footwork, finesse,  
subtleties, and ability to be done quite easily at fast tempos. Bal is  
done with a closer torso-to-torso type connection and is the perfect  
dance for working on leading and following body leads.

Intermediate Lindy Hop: We have lots of fun and interesting moves that  
will help you improve your basic Lindy while adding to your toolbox of  
moves. You will learn some alternate footwork patterns and also dive  
into a bit of partnered Charleston as well.

Intermediate Balboa/Bal-Swing: Bal-Swing; with its open body  
connection developed when the strict Balboa and California style swing  
were combined. Bal-Swing and its bigger, flashier movements often  
times got dancers kicked out of the ballrooms back in the day! Come  
and be a rebel and learn the Balboa and Bal-Swing with us!

You can see examples of these swing dances by viewing the video  
section of www.GetHepSwing.com

You do NOT need a partner to sign up for class. We rotate partners in  
all of our classes.
Dress in comfortable clothing and wear shoes with a smoother sole.

Valerie Salstrom & the staff of Get Hep Swing Valerie is a multi-year,  
National and International swing dance champion and owner of Get Hep  
Swing. She has been dancing, teaching, competing, choreographing,  
coaching & judging swing dance full time for over 11 years. Valerie  
will be teaching with staff members from her company who are also  
recognized dance champions. Have the time of your life from some of  
the best swing dancers and swing dance teachers in the world! If you  
have any questions, please call Valerie at 216-374-1927 or email at info at GetHepSwing.com

Valerie Salstrom
Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd.
216-374-1927
info at GetHepSwing.com