WEDNESDAYS: Lindy Hop classes - November/December
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
- – Level 1 Fundamentals - Class 5
- – Social Dance
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. Our beginner classes are drop-ins, but are structured in 5 week blocks. You can buy a block of 5 classes (or 4 if you can't make the first week), or pay on the door (card only). 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!
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.
Schedule
- – Level 2 Improver/Intermediate - Class 1
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
- – Level 1 Fundamentals - Class 1
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
- – Social Dance
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
- – Level 2 Improver/Intermediate - Class 2
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
- – Level 1 Fundamentals - Class 2
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
- – Social Dance
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
- – Level 2 Improver/Intermediate - Class 3
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
- – Level 1 Fundamentals - Class 3
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
- – Social Dance
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
- – Level 2 Improver/Intermediate - Class 4
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
- – Level 1 Fundamentals - Class 4
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
- – Social Dance
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
- – Level 2 Improver/Intermediate - Class 5
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
- – Level 1 Fundamentals - Class 5
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
- – Social Dance
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Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, UKLindy Hop
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need a partner?
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No partner required! We swap partners throughout the lesson (although if you'd like to attend with a partner and would like to stay together, please let our teachers know at the start of the class).
- Can I buy class or social tickets on the night?
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We offer these block tickets for convenience, but all of our classes are drop-in and can be purchased on the door on the night. Please note we can only accept card payment on the door, not cash.
- Do I need any experience?
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Our Level 1 classes require no experience. Each week we start from the basic rhythms and footwork to build into connected movements with a partner. Open to everyone, whether you've never danced before, would like to start learning a new role, or would just like a refresh of the fundamentals. Our Level 2 classes are designed for people who have been dancing Lindy Hop for a little while. We expect you to know the Lindy and Charleston basic footwork and classic moves like swing outs, tuck turns, pass-bys, and hand-to-hand. If you're unsure which level is suitable for you, feel free to reach out to us.
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