Online Partnered Swing Dancing Classes
Partnered classes will teach you the basics of the authentic version of swing dancing called Lindy Hop. It's a dance originated by Black Americans in places like the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, New York in the 1920s and 1930s. The music is big band jazz and traditional swing that will really get you moving!
Which class should I take?
A-Level classes (6 pm on Wednesdays) are for beginners or those who want to improve their basics.
You can take them in any order, so when you are starting, take whichever A section we are currently teaching.
Once you complete all three sections of A, you can move on to learning more vocabulary and moves in the B-Level classes. The beginner classes offered by Lindy Maine are interchangeable with the A-Classes offered by Portland Swing Project.
B-Level classes (7:15 pm on Wednesdays) are for students who have completed all three A-Level classes already. B-Level classes mix 6-count Lindy, Charleston, and 8-count Lindy. You can also take these in any order and may be repeated as often as you'd like, as the material will change each year. Not sure if you're ready for B Class yet? Read our leveling up policy here.
A-Level classes (6 pm on Wednesdays) are for beginners or those who want to improve their basics.
You can take them in any order, so when you are starting, take whichever A section we are currently teaching.
- A1 (6-Count Lindy Hop)
- A2 (Charleston/Lindy Hop)
- A3 (8-Count Lindy Hop)
Once you complete all three sections of A, you can move on to learning more vocabulary and moves in the B-Level classes. The beginner classes offered by Lindy Maine are interchangeable with the A-Classes offered by Portland Swing Project.
B-Level classes (7:15 pm on Wednesdays) are for students who have completed all three A-Level classes already. B-Level classes mix 6-count Lindy, Charleston, and 8-count Lindy. You can also take these in any order and may be repeated as often as you'd like, as the material will change each year. Not sure if you're ready for B Class yet? Read our leveling up policy here.
- B1 (Mixing 6 & 8 Counts)
- B2 (Lindy Stew)
- B3 (Swingout Funshop)
- B4 (Beyond Basic Charleston)
- B5 (Lindy Stew II)
Classes Available
Zoom or Streaming:
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Wednesdays from 9/8 - 10/13/21 (6-week session):
6 pm: Beginner Swing Dancing (6-count/Jitterbug/Swing/Lindy Hop) |
Streaming only (no Zoom):
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Streaming "Intro to Beginner Partnered Swing Dancing" Class
We'll show you the basic footwork (6-count swing) and some simple moves and you'll have lots of time to practice to the big band swing music of the 1920s-40s in this one-hour online class. |
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Streaming Beginner 6-Count Swing/Lindy Hop, 6-class session This 6-class session will give you the tools you need to get out on the dance floor confidently! We'll work on the basics of 6-count swing (also known as Jitterbug or East Coast Swing) and some fancier variations for leading and following. The class can be streamed at your leisure anytime. |
What you'll need:
1. One lead and one follow. Who leads and who follows does not have to conform to traditional gender norms and we encourage siblings, roommates, and partners to try either role.
2. Comfortable footwear that is not too sticky on your floor surface. You'll need to be able to pivot and turn on the ball of your foot.
3. An open space in your home or outside where you can see the computer screen and have enough room to dance a little. Hardwood floors are preferable, but other surfaces are ok as long as you are wearing shoes that will not grip the floor/ground.
4. A good attitude and a willingness to leave your criticism at the door! Learning new things can be challenging, and cutting your partner some slack while you cut a rug can go a long way.