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WEDNESDAYS: Lindy Hop classes - September

WEDNESDAYS: Lindy Hop classes - September

Event Information

Edinbop offers lindy hop classes for both beginners and improver/intermediate level dancers.

Schedule

  • - Level 2 Improver/Intermediate - Class 1
  • - Level 1 Fundamentals - Class 1
  • - Social Dance

  • - Level 2 Improver/Intermediate - Class 2
  • - Level 1 Fundamentals - Class 2
  • - Social Dance

  • - Level 2 Improver/Intermediate - Class 3
  • - Level 1 Fundamentals - Class 3
  • - Social Dance

  • - Level 2 Improver/Intermediate - Class 4
  • - Level 1 Fundamentals - Class 4
  • - Social Dance

  • - Level 2 Improver/Intermediate - Class 5
  • - Lebel 1 Fundamentals - Class 5
  • - Social Dance
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Venues

Greyfriars Charteris Centre
138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UK

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Description

Swing Dancing

Lindy Hop and Charleston are swing dances originating in Black American communities through the 1920s-40s and were innovated with and are closely connected to the evolution of jazz music. They're social dances where you get on the dance floor and connect with other people through the music with rhythms, groove, expression and improvisation. Edinbop teaches classes focused on social dancing, mostly partnered (which Lindy Hop and Charleston are) and sometimes solo (which is also a huge part of the tradition).

Level 1 Fundamentals Classes

Our level 1 classes cover the fundamentals - if you're brand new, or have been dancing for a little while and would like to brush up on the basics, or you've learned one dance role and would like to learn the other, these classes will be perfect for you. If this is your first time swing dancing, our aim by the end of the 5 weeks is for you to feel good about getting on the floor and having a good time with the other members of our community!

There's no experience required and you don't need to sign up with a partner. Our fundamentals classes are drop-ins, with each week going through the basic footwork and movements. However, we base it around a 5-week block, with concepts built over the 5 weeks. Therefore, we offer 5 or 4 week block bookings (starting in either week 1 or 2 of each block) to make it more convenient for you. Alternatively, if you're dropping in, there's no need to book in advance - just turn up on the Wednesday of your choosing!

Lindy Hop is a partnered dance with a lead and a follow, and you'll be asked to choose one role to dance in the classes. We like to think of the two roles, lead and follow, as being a rally car driving team. The lead is the navigator, who creates the framework for moves. Meanwhile, the follow is the driver, who makes the moves happen and keeps the dance going.

Level 2 Improver/Intermediate Classes

Our level 2 classes are aimed at dancers who are already comfortable with the fundamentals of Lindy Hop (including 8 count, 6 count and Charleston) and are looking to challenge themselves further. We expect you to have completed at minimum two L1 blocks before stepping up to this level - please speak to a teacher if you are unsure. These classes are drop-in, so you do not need to sign up for a block - but you can buy a ticket for the whole block if you wish.

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