<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div>Classes start next week at the Brecksville Centre for the Arts </div><div>Classes begin the week of September 14, 2009</div>
Classes end the week of October 12, 2009<div><br></div><div>BRECKSVILLE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS<br>8997 Highland Drive<br>Brecksville, OH 44141</div><div><br></div>MONDAY NIGHTS-lindy and balboa<br><br><div>BEGINNER LINDY HOP from 7-8<br><br>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.<br><br></div><div>BEGINNER BALBOA/BAL-SWING from 8-9<br><br>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-<br>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<br>looks like, please check the video sections of GetHepSwing.com or AllBalboa.com.<br><br>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.<br><br>TUESDAY NIGHTS-Jitterbug<br><br>Beginning Jitterbug from 7-8</div><div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Times; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Times; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px;">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 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 9px; font-family: Times; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px;">work patterns, how to connect with a partner and lead and fol</span></font><span style="font: 12.0px Helvetica"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px;">low in a variety of open and closed positions. There are many </span></font></span></span></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Times; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px;">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 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 9px; font-family: Times; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px;">clothes and shoes that do not stick.</span></font><span style="font: 12.0px Helvetica"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px;"> </span></font></span></span></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Times; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px;"><br></span></font></div>Intermediate Jitterbug from 8-9</div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Times" size="1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 9px;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br></span></font></span></font></div><div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Times; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px;">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 </span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Times; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px;">skills. Yep, all that in 5 weeks! No partner needed. Wear <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 9px; font-family: Times; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px;">comfortable clothes and shoes that do not stick.</span></font><span style="font: 12.0px Helvetica"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px;"> </span></font></span></span></span></font></div></div><div><br>Course Fee: $50 Single - $80 Couple<br><br>Please contact BCA to register or just show up and I will take care of getting you all regsitered.<br><br>440-526-6232 <a href="mailto:brecksvillearts@yahoo.com">brecksvillearts@yahoo.com</a><br><br>BRECKSVILLE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS<br>8997 Highland Drive<br>Brecksville, OH 44141<br><br>For
more information on this session of classes, future sessions, and other
class/dance descriptions please see <a href="http://www.GetHepSwing.com">www.GetHepSwing.com</a> or call Valerie
at 216-374-1927<br><div apple-content-edited="true"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline">Valerie Salstrom</div><div>Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd.</div><div>216-374-1927</div><div><a href="mailto:info@GetHepSwing.com">info@GetHepSwing.com</a></div><div><br></div></div></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"> </div><br></div></body></html>