Charleston - Mondays - June 13, 20, 27 at the Brecksville Center for the Arts! 

Join us for three weeks of classes from 7-9 where you will learn a variety of forms of solo and partnered Charleston with two of your favorite Charleston dancers - Steffanie and Jeff!

In this fun class you will learn all of the ins and outs of a dance that originated from the rebellious youth culture of the 1920s. You will learn many moves and transitions to and from side-by-side, hand-to-hand, inline Charleston and more. Charleston is a great dance to add into your Jitterbug, Lindy or whatever swing dance forms you currently know and love. You can expect to be able to easily lead and follow a multitude of Charleston moves by the end of this 3 week session. You do NOT need a partner to take this class however, there is a discounted rate for people who sign up as a couple with one person learning the role of leader and the other learning the role of follower.

https://reg127.imperisoft.com/Brecksville/ProgramDetail/3234333938/Registration.aspx

Lindy - Tuesdays- June 14, 21, 28 at the Brecksville Center for the Arts! 

Join Corrie and Jim for three weeks of classes from 7-9 where you will learn the world famous California Routine -  WITH aerials - for dancers WITH Lindy experience and/or fast learners.

This is THE classic Lindy Hop routine that every Swing Dancer should know. It has been done since the 30s with Whitey's Lindy Hoppers and lives on today. We will show some easy adaptations on the aerials.

CALIFORNIA ROUTINE - Created in the middle of 1941, the California Routine is one of the most pervasive and recognizable Lindy Hop routines. Originally choreographed in the middle of 1941, the California Routine represents one of Frankie Manning’s interpretations of Jumpin’ at the Woodside. Created for the movie Hellzapoppin’, the routine featured four couples, all members of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, and begins as the last of their solos end. Although it wasn’t the first routine to hit the big screen, it represented a step towards the increased professionalism of lindy hoppers because of the requirements that Frankie Manning placed on himself as the choreographer and the demanding practice schedule placed on the all of the dancers. This routine helped to establish lindy hoppers as more than filler for more established types of entertainers. The California Routine, preserved in the film Hellzapoppin’ is an essential part of Lindy Hop history and a great way to learn about partnered Lindy Hop routines.

https://reg127.imperisoft.com/Brecksville/ProgramDetail/3234333935/Registration.aspx

Signing up with a partner is encouraged.

Either class is $60 per person, $100 per couple.  

Brecksville Center for The Arts

8997 Highland Dr, Brecksville, Ohio 44141

Brecksvillearts.org

www.GetHepSwing.com