<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div class="postbody">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! <br><br>Classes start soon at the Brecksville Centre for the Arts <br>Classes begin the week of October 26, 2009<br>Classes end the week of Novermber 24, 2009<br><br>BRECKSVILLE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS<br>8997 Highland Drive<br>Brecksville, OH 44141<br><br><br>STARTS OCT 26<br>MONDAY NIGHTS-lindy and balboa<br><br>INTERMEDIATE 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>INTERMEDIATE 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>STARTS OCT 27<br>TUESDAY NIGHTS-Jitterbug<br><br>Beginning Jitterbug from 7-8<br><br>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 <br>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. <br><br>Intermediate Jitterbug from 8-9<br><br>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 <br>skills. Yep, all that in 5 weeks! No partner needed. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that do not stick. <br><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 <!-- e --><a href="mailto:brecksvillearts@yahoo.com">brecksvillearts@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --><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 <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.GetHepSwing.com">http://www.GetHepSwing.com</a><!-- m --> or call Valerie at 216-374-1927</div>
<span class="postbody"><br></span><div apple-content-edited="true"> <div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div><br>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><br><br></div> </div><br></body></html>