ELECTIVE (Series)
- Jan 4
- 3 min read
Prerequisites
*See Table below for details and descriptions*
We also recommend taking this class along with Lindy 01!
Class Format
Month-long progressive series. First class starts on the first Thursday of any month
Time & Place
09:10pm - 10:00pm in the Side Ballroom
Price
$60 - Early bird (see Other below for details)
$65 - Standard price
*Note: These prices reflect a month that has 4 Thursdays. Prices are adjusted if more or less Thursdays occur in a month.
Other
• This class includes the social dance from 09:00pm - 11:59pm
• This class is part of a month-long series, and we're not able to accommodate drop-ins
• Early bird - Save $5 if you purchase two days before the first class meeting (by Tuesday 11:59PM)
January |
Topic
Balboa
Prerequisite
Completion of Lindy 01
Description
Balboa (also called Bal) is a form of swing dance that is danced primarily in a close embrace, led with a full body connection. The art of Balboa is in subtle communication between partners that include weight shifts. Can be danced at various tempos but can be utilized to very fast music.
February |
Topic
Balboa
Prerequisite
Completion of Lindy 01
Description
Balboa (also called Bal) is a form of swing dance that is danced primarily in a close embrace, led with a full body connection. The art of Balboa is in subtle communication between partners that include weight shifts. Can be danced at various tempos but can be utilized to very fast music.
March |
Topic
Solo Routines
Prerequisite
None!
Description
Shim Sham, Big Apple, Mama's Stew, Tranky Doo, and more!
April |
Topic Fast & Furious
Prerequisite
~6 months of Lindy 01
Description
This series will focus on techniques on how to dance Lindy Hop to fast music
May |
Topic
The California Routine
Prerequisite
Completion of Lindy 01
Description
The California Routine was created in 1941 is a well known routine in Lindy Hop. It is one of Frankie Manning's creations and was in the movie Hellzapoppin'.
June, July, & August |
Topic
LindyGroove Student Team
Prerequisites
Completion of Lindy 01
Must be able to attend all 3 months of classes
Must be able to able to attend Camp Hollywood and have their Party Pass tier
May include extra weekend practices outside of LindyGroove
Description
Looking to join a student team and perform at Camp Hollywood at LAX? Look no further than this 3-month series for June, July, and August! The above prerequisites are also required to be able to attend this class and also perform in September.
September |
Topic
Shag (Collegiate Shag)
Prerequisite
~3 months of Lindy 01
Description
Collegiate Shag is a swing dance style that uses footwork patterns of steps and hops. This style is done primarily to ragtime, fast swing, and hot jazz music and utilizes an upright posture. We will be teaching double rhythm shag.
October |
Topic
Shag (Collegiate Shag)
Prerequisite
~3 months of Lindy 01
Description
Collegiate Shag is a swing dance style that uses footwork patterns of steps and hops. This style is done primarily to ragtime, fast swing, and hot jazz music and utilizes an upright posture. We will be teaching double rhythm shag.
November & December |
Topic
LindyGroove Holiday Performance Routine
Prerequisite
~6 months of Lindy 01
Description
Holiday themed routine choreographed by LindyGroove instructors. This routine will be performed at the LindyGroove Holiday party!
