Service Description

Fridays, 7:30pm - 8:30pm April 11 - June 13* *No class Apr 25 or May 23 We encourage everyone to start here regardless of previous dance experience** We encourage everyone to start here regardless of previous dance experience** The Swing Foundations course is a uniquely curated eight week lindy hop program designed by Hudson Valley Swing Dance to give participants the ability to dance with anyone at any social dance for full fun potential, as well as to foster the growing community of swing dancers in our area. We approach some of the fundamentals of swing dance, such as rhythm, connection, & creativity as the basis of our classes. At its core, swing dance is a street dance popularized in Harlem in the 1930s that’s now enjoyed worldwide, and we want to share the joy of this dance with you! Minimum of 10 students registered by Apr 10 required. $185 per person for full course includes 8 lessons & free entry to our monthly social dances on Apr 19 & May 17 $30 for drop ins per person per class (does not include free entry to our social dances or full recap playlist; no drop ins after the first two (2) classes) You do not need to have a partner to sign up for this course Wear shoes you are comfortable in, we recommend Keds or similar **If you would like to jump into our Continuing Swing course we recommend making sure you are already comfortable with the following: Switching smoothly between basic 8 count and 6 count rhythm patterns; switching between open and closed positions; 2 variations of the basic 8 count rhythm pattern; triple & single step; inside & outside pass; basic tuck turn; demonstrate good grasp of frame and connection; use the space/move intentionally while dancing