The Shim Sham Shimmy evolved from a tap dance routine in the late 1920’s into a line dance performed by Lindy Hoppers worldwide. In this class we’ll learn the classic version with jazz steps every Lindy Hopper should know. All levels are welcome.

Chester is one of the most entertaining performers and a fantastic mover. Come and learn how to do your jazz movement with proficiency and look good while doing so. We can all learn something from Chester and it is always fun to do so.

Never have done tap? Tried taking an adult class and given up? Curious? We’ve got you covered. Chester will break it down for you tap newbies. Come join the crowd and maybe you will even jump in when a tap jam starts in the corner. Soft shoes only.

The One Step (a.k.a: the Turkey Trot, Bunny Hug, Grizzly Bear) is a dance that originated in the early 1900s and is often done to Ragtime music. At the Savoy and other ballrooms across the country, there were two dances done: the One Step, and the Two Step (also known as the Lindy Hop). All the Lindy greats knew how to One Step, and Frankie Manning speaks in his book as to how they would race along the outside of the floor dancing the One Step and then would finish up the song with some Lindy Hop. This class will show you how to dance the One Step, get you cruisin’ around the dance floor with ease, and help you integrate these cool new variations into your Lindy Hop.

The Evolution of Swing, from San Francisco to the Savoy to the World. Richard’s talk will include video clips of the earliest versions, plus a look into the mindset of early swing.

Decades before before disco, mosh pits, slam dancing, and hip hop (you remember don’t cha?) the dancers of the 1930′s were sweating off pounds nearly every night in the clubs of Harlem where Chick Webb’s Band would battle Lunceford’s at The Savoy, and unknown singers would turn out to be Ella Fitzgeralds and Sarah Vaughns. When musicians could actually make a living playing music without day jobs(!) and the black music, art and culture were entertwined in daily life and celebrated in That Harlem Vibe. Alex Protopopescu providing the visuals.

The 1930′s is when Lindy Hop started to take shape. Join Manu and Nicole to learn some fun Charleston moves and variations that show where Lindy was in its early days. Educational and enjoyable!

How to connect with your partner is one of the most essential elements in any partner dance. Though in many cases the techniques are universal, Lindy Hop sometimes has connection elements that are specific to just this dance. Jason and Jenna will take you through various exercises to leave you familiar with some of these essential concepts that every Lindy Hopper should know.

Boys and girls, this is not an intermediate lindy class – it is an intermediate tap class, from one of the masters of this art. You must have done tap for a long time. Maybe you perform, maybe you sneak your rhythms into your lindy hop. This class will be challenging, providing a rare occasion for the avid tap dancer. Soft shoes only.

Build the confidence and trust to have successful travels through the air. To continue on, take Kevin and Jo’s class in the afternoon, which will build on the material presented in this class. Partner required.

So you know some jazz steps? Come and learn how to do them with finesse from one of the masters. Listen, observe, imitate, become a better mover.

The Peabody was a close cousin to the Walk, but as danced in New York and New Jersey in the 1920s and 30s. Richard will teach both the original version and the Swing Era styles. Partnered by Angela Amarillas.

Deepen your understanding of the early roots of Lindy Hop as we dance through some of the dance sequences in the 1929 film “After Seben” that features “Shorty” George Snowden and his dance group the Shorty Snowden Dancers. Along the way, you’ll experience how 1920s partner Charleston evolved a breakaway movement that eventually became what we call a swing out in Lindy Hop! Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22igp-ihYN4

The Al & Leon Shim Sham is a super fun variation of the traditional shim sham that includes styling variations such as crazy legs and more than a few slides, slips and slops. The moves covered in this class could be easily incorporated into your partner dancing footwork variations, but this will be a solo dancing class that is most appropriate for intermediate dancers. Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zpkkjm4Nt4

Learn to showcase your best features and your personality in your own lindy hop.

You know that no matter what your level of dancing, you will always learn something useful in Kevin and Jo’s classes. This duo is well known for catering their classes to the immediate needs of the students and delivering directly applicable information with finesse. You will become a better dancer after this class, we promise.

Wondering about the dance styles of Lindy Hop’s greatest? Come and learn from the 1941 film Hellzapoppin’ what aesthetic some of the most prominent dancers of the Savoy Ballroom have contributed to Lindy Hop and its evolution. You will also learn how these amazing dancers adapted to the ultimate speeds showcased in this movie at well over 300 bpm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0BHxhUnokU

We dream in charleston. Here you’ll learn some Dargoff and Brittany original charleston variations.

Fly high like pros with Kevin and Jo. This class will build on the material of the first Air Steps class, taught by Dargoff and Brittany. Take these classes in a row. Partner required.

We’re going to do some dancing and some drills that will involve muppets, shadows, metaphysics and elasticity.

Two dance forms were done at the Savoy in the early years – Lindy Hop and the Walk. Norma Miller taught the Walk to Richard and his dancers 15 years ago. Some dancers today expand the term to Swing Walk; Richard prefers the Savoy Walk; either way it’s the same dance. Partnered by Angela Amarillas.

This is your opportunity to push your Lindy Hop to a new level. In this class we will work at higher tempos with movement inspired by film clips from Spirit Moves and by The Harvest Moon Ball. Unleash your Lindy Hop, get wild and have fun.

If you’ve never been in a routine class with Chester, you will fondly remember this class for a long time. In this fast paced choreography class, you will feel energized, challenged, and silly at times; but don’t worry, it will all be worth it. You will be performance ready by the end of the class and an occasion will be arranged for you to strut your stuff in front of a crowd.

You know what you can do, now challenge yourself by doing the things you never thought of doing.

Kevin and Jo’s choice. When was the last time you had a class that pushed your horizons further? This class will be just that. You will likely reestablish your dancing philosophy as you walk out. If you are a master, do not miss this class.