Swing Dancing with Karen and Michael

Swing with Karen and Michael

Big Band Era Dance Party Sat. Sep. 24, 2011 1-5pm

Dance to the music of the MoodSwing Orchestra at Just Dance Main Ballroom on Saturday, September 24th from 1-5pm. MoodSwing Orchestra is a 12 piece orchestra that plays the original tunes of Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw and others of the Big Band Era. Step into the lighting and charm of a 1940's Nightclub, with the Big Band Era dance music that inspires EC swing, Lindy, Balboa, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Waltz and Cha Cha dancers.

A short show at 3:30pm features a 1940's dance number by the DecoBelles. The DecoBelles are a troupe of charming young women who perform chorus dances of the Hollywood era.

There will be a Lindy and Bal Jam, the Shim Sham Shimmy and the Bohemian National Polka. We will also recognize the dance teachers and event organizers who do so much for our dance communities.

This is a great event to bring family and friends. Join Karen and Michael for a Beginning-Intermediate East Coast Swing Lesson from 1-2pm and then stay and dance the afternoon away. Vintage Dress admired but not required. Beer and Wine available at the no-host bar. We expect a full house again, so sign up for your tickets in advance at the front desk, or buy them online. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at door.

Tickets are $15 in advance. Click on Button Below

Take the paypal receipt with you to the party and present at front desk for admission. The receipt should have a transaction ID on it if you completed the order.

Swing Dance Classes on Mondays at Just Dance Ballroom in Oakland

Swing Dancing originated in the 1920's in Harlem's Savoy Ballroom. From there, it spread across the US and around the world. It is one of the most popular forms of social dance. In this class we teach you East Coast Swing and Lindy moves that can be danced anywhere you find swing music: clubs, swing/lindy dance parties, ballroom dance parties and wedding receptions.

Beginning Swing. From beginning to intermediate level swing.

Mondays 7-8pm: Just Dance Ballroom.

No previous dance experience required.

No partner required. Couples welcome.

All classes include free practice from 9-11pm on day of class

$12 drop in rate. Discounts if you pay for a series.

Map and Directions to Just Dance Ballroom.

Swing Dance Figures Taught in Karen and Michael's Ongoing Monday Classes

East Coast Swing

Basic

Release

Close

Leader's UAT to R or L

Follower's UAT to R or L

Alternating Turns

Tuck Turns

Turns with RRHH

Turns with LRHH

Turns with Change of Hands

Turns with Waist Slide

Heel Po

Cuddle

Handslide

Peek-a-Boo

Jiigwalks in OP and CP

Outside Tuck and Follower;s Double Turn CP

Cuddle to Wheel with Follower's Roll Out and Outside Turn

Leader's Sneak Out to Follower;s Side Pass with Twist Away Ending

Hip Catch to Double Hairbrush

Follower's Forward Swivels to Leader's London Bridge

Side by Side Camel Walk

Follower's Side Pass to Hammerlock with Free Spin

Right to Right Jump with a Same Side Tuck

Most of these figures can be done in Single Time, Triple Time and Kick Step Rhythms variations

Balboa

Basic

Paddle Step

One Step

Crossovers

Kicks in and Out

Lindy

Basic Charleston

Swing Out

Circle

Swing Out From CP

Skip Out

Tuck Turn From Closed Position

Swing Out with Outside Turn

Hand to Hand Kicks

Back Charleston

Back Charleston Basic

Basic Entrance

Basic Exit

Follower's Turn, Tandem Turn

Kick Across

Double Kick

Crossover Charleston

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