Our Tuesday Night Asheville Classes
Our new motto is "Learn a few new steps each time you come out dancing!" For the next two months, we will be offering "drop-in" style classes for all levels of dancers. Our goal is to keep your dancing fresh and inspired, and to keep this dance community in a state of constant learning and growth! The classes are NOT progressive, meaning you can jump in to any class at any time, and there is no need to pre-register or pre-pay. The exact topics (listed below) are also subject to change -- meaning that if we get a "request" from the students for a particular topic, we are willing to modify this syllabus to meet the interests of the community. Check out what we've got to offer this spring, and we hope to see you all out dancing!
| When: | Tuesdays 6pm (beginner) & 7pm (intermediate) |
| Where: | 11 On Grove, Downtown Asheville. Get directions here. |
| Cost: | $10/class |
Beginner Classes (Tuesdays, 6pm)
| Date | Topic | Syllabus |
| (2/3) | "Jitterbug Basics" | 6 Count Step, Tuck Turn, Right Side Pass, Duck Turn, Circle to Closed |
| (2/10) | "Jitterbug Basics" | 6 Count Step, Send Out, Open Basic, Cuddle, Cuddle Exit, Circle to Closed |
| (2/17) | "Jitterbug Basics" | 6 Count Step, Send Out, Open Basic, Hammerlock, Hammerlock Exit, Circle to Closed |
| (2/24) | "Jitterbug Basics " | 6 Count Step, Tuck Turn, Crosshand Side Pass Release, Left Side Pass Combo, Crosshand Pass Combo |
| (3/3) | "Charleston Basics" | Basic Charleston, Repeating Kicks, Skip Up, Open-Ups, Skip Up Combo, Single Step/Charleston Transitions |
| (3/10) | "Intro to Blues" | Featuring guest instructors Jon and Carsie! |
| (3/17) | "Jitterbug to Lindy Hop" | 6 Count Step, Tuck Turn, Right Side Pass, Double Tuck Turn, Boing-Boing, Circle to Closed |
| (3/24) | "Jitterbug to Lindy Hop" | 8 Count Circle, Yo-Yo, Double Tuck Turn, Side Pass Catch, Down the line, Corridor |
| (3/31) | "Jitterbug with Triples" | Triple Step Footwork, Basic, Tuck Turn, Duck Turn, Circle to Closed |
| (4/7) | "Jitterbug Basics" | 6 Count Step, Tuck Turn, Right Side Pass, Duck Turn, Circle to Closed |
| (4/14) | "Jitterbug Basics" | 6 Count Step, Send Out, Open Basic, Cuddle, Cuddle Exit, Circle to Closed |
| (4/21) | "20's Charleston Basics" | Featuring instructors Marc and Jesse! |
| (4/28) | "Slow Blues" | Basic Footwork and Movement, Underarm Turn, Duck Turn, Two-Handed Rhythm Groove, Release and Return |
| (5/12) | "Swingouts!" | A focused look at the 8 count Lindy Hop basic. |
Intermediate Classes (Tuesdays, 7pm)
| Date | Topic | Syllabus |
| (2/3) | "Challenging Jitterbug" | 6 Count Step, Up the Line/Down the Line Combo, Rotating Tuck Turn, She Goes/He Goes, Left Side Circle |
| (2/10) | "Challenging Jitterbug" | 6 Count Step, Texas Tommy Tuck Turn, Side Pass to Leader's Texas Tommy, Promenade, Promenade Tuck Release, Circle to Closed |
| (2/17) | "Challenging Jitterbug to Lindy Hop" | 6 Count Step, 8 Count Yo-Yo, Tuck Turn, Double Tuck Turn, Crosshand Promenade Tuck Combo, Promenade Double Tuck |
| (2/24) | "Challenging Jitterbug to Lindy Hop" | 6 Count Step Down the Line, 8 Count Down the Line, Push Back, Lindy Circle, 6 Count Circle Break |
| (3/3) | "Balboa Basics - Pure Balboa" | Balboa Basic, Breaktime, Paddle Turn, Extended Paddle Turn |
| (3/10) | "Rhythm Is Blues" | Featuring guest instructors Jon and Carsie! |
| (3/17) | "Challenging Charleston" | Basic Charleston, Skip Up, Roll Back, Open Ups into Crossovers, Crossover Skip Up Roll Back Combo, 6 Count Charleston Breaks |
| (3/24) | "Tandem Charleston Basics" | Basic Charleston, S-Turn, Tandem Basic, Ladies Left Turn, Push-Out, 6 Count Transition |
| (3/31) | "Walking and Chill-Steps" | Circle Walks, Duck and Frame Turns, Tuck + Cross Walks, Two-hand Walks |
| (4/7) | "8 Count Social Moves!" | Body Wrap to Closed, Peel Away, Left-to-left Circle, Qi-Ball, Stationary Roll Off, Points, Around the World |
| (4/14) | "Bal-Swing Basics" | Cross Breaks, Come Around, Lolly Kicks, Lolly Break, Toss Out |
| (4/21) | "20's Charleston Moves" | Featuring instructors Marc and Jesse! |
| (4/28) | "Ballroomin' Blues" | (Focus on Up-Tempo) Box Step, Underarm Turn, Rotating Box, Down the Line Turn, Turning Combo |
| (5/12) | "Advanced Swingouts" | A detailed look at the Lindy basic including technique & variations! |
What Class Should I Take?
"Beginner" Classes - You are new to swing dancing or dancing in general. Or perhaps you've taken some classes from various teachers but want to ease your way back in. This is the class for you. We will start each class by learning the footwork we will use for the day, then go into learning steps.
"Intermediate" Classes - You are anywhere from an under-challenged casual social dancer to a seasoned, educated Lindy Hopper. These classes will not focus on "swing out" based movements, so Lindy Hop experience is not technically required. But we will be doing plenty of 8 count steps as well as six count steps, not to mention a healthy dose of Charleston and Balboa. What do you REALLY need to know in order to drop in on one of these classes? You need to be able to "rock-step, triple step, triple step" with confidence, and have a knack for picking up steps quickly.