Hollywood Style Lindy | Balboa and Collegiate Shag | Private Lessons



We are gearing up for two types of outstanding lessons and want YOU to come and swing the night away with US. We are going to be teaching a advanced Beginner/Intermediate Balboa class and focus ranging from technique for dancing VERY fast to some sweet new moves for the floor that are...(we know) LEADABLE?!?!?!!?.   After the Balboa class, it time for Dips and tricks.  This class goes over all those cool-feet-on-the-ground-most-of-the-time moves that are perfect for playing around or in a Jam.  Classes start in October 3rd, so don't miss it!!!!

 


Where:
YWCA of Cambridge
(Central Square T stop)
7 Temple street
Cambridge, MA 02139 (click here for directions)

When: Starting October 3rd and running every Wednesday for 4 weeks

What time:
8pm-9pm: Balboa
9-10pm: Super dips and tricks 

Cost for the 4 week series:
$45/person or $80/couple
If you take both the Balboa and tricks class:
$80/person or $150/couple


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Directions

Any problems:  email Steve

THE BALBOA CLASS will include the following:

1. Basic Balboa

  • Basic
  • How to "press the reset button when something is wrong" moves...trust us they are VERY useful!
  • Rhythmic technique
  • How to make it look cool and all of that goodness!
2. Balboa crossovers
  • The basic (of course..)
  • More advanced breaks and variations from crossovers that make crossovers awesome!!
3. Lollys and all that stuff
  • How to get in and out
  • The gazillion different sweet turns that come from lollys and how to pick the best ones...
4. Blazingly fast music
  • How fast:  definitely around 250 bpm with ease
  • Why?..Well, it is nice to be able to tear it up at any tempo and it's fun!
5. Don't for get fun:
  • This class is designed to make students more comfortable dancing the Balboa that they already know. We will teach some challenging moves, but above all, we want everyone to really enjoy what they are doing.

Usually we teach more than this, but this should give you a rough idea of what craziness is going to be taking place on a weekly basis.

THE DIPS AND TRICKS CLASS will include the following:

1. Cool... no wait... VERY cool dips:

  • What is a dip?...lets just say it's not the same thing as you were called in Jr High school
  • Technical definition:  A partner supported move where the head of the follow drops below the shoulders and above the waist of the lead, where some of the followers weight is supported by the lead
  • Translation:  AWESOME!!
2. What kind of Tricks are we talking?
  • we are going to be showing a variety of support moves and suprises that are great for Jams and showing your relatives at family gatherings.
3. Class format:
  • The class is going to rotate, but if you would like to stay with your own partner you may....
  • Usually we end up covering about 3 moves per hour in some combination of Dips, drops, and tricks.

4.  These classes are designed for dancers who want some moves to spice up there dancing and have a good time.  You don't have to be the best, but some dancing ability is recommended.