[NEohioPAL] 5 WEEK SWING DANCE CLASSES STARTING NEXT WEEK IN BRECKSVILLE! LEARN FROM CHAMPION SWING DANCERS!!!!

[Valerie Salstrom]

Swing Dance Classes at the
Brecksville Center for the Arts
$50 per person/$80 per couple (one leader/one follower)
for the entire 5 week session

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

**Beginning Jitterbug Tuesdays 7-8pm
June 22-July 27 (no class the week of July 4th)
August 17-September 21 (no class the week of Sept 6th)
October 19-November 16

Intermediate Jitterbug Tuesdays 8-9pm
June 22-July 27 (no class the week of July 4th)
August 17-September 21 (no class the week of Sept 6th)
October 19-November 16

Beginning Lindy Hop Mondays 7-8pm
August 16-September 20 (no class the week of Sept 6th)

Beginner Balboa 8-9pm
August 16-September 20 (no class the week of Sept 6th)

Intermediate Lindy Hop Mondays 7-8pm
June 21-July 26 (no class the week of July 4th)
October 18-November 15

Intermediate Balboa Mondays 8-9pm
June 21-July 26 (no class the week of July 4th)
October 18-November 15

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

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!

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