[NEohioPAL] Sign up now for 5 week swing dance classes starting in Brecksville NEXT WEEK!

[Valerie Salstrom]

$50 per person/$80 per couple (one leader/one follower) for the entire  
session. Each session is 5 weeks long. You do NOT need a partner to  
sign up.

**Beginning Jitterbug Tuesdays 7-8pm
October 19-November 16, 2010
January 11-February 8, 2011
March 1-March 29, 2011

Intermediate Jitterbug Tuesdays 8-9pm
October 19-November 16, 2010
January 11-February 8, 2011
March 1-March 29, 2011

Beginning Lindy Hop Mondays 7-8pm
January 10-February 7, 2011

Beginner Balboa Mondays 8-9pm
January 10-February 7, 2011

Intermediate Lindy Hop Mondays 7-8pm
October 18-November 15, 2010
February 28-March 28, 2011

Intermediate Balboa Mondays 8-9pm
October 18-November 15, 2010
February 28-March 28, 2011

**If you are a new to partnered dancing start with this class.
Class descriptions, information regarding BCA & instructions on back  
side.

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.

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

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




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