IMPORTANT FIREHOUSE UPDATES FOR JUNE 2008
Swing dance every Thursday night this summer at the Firehouse. We've got great new classes each month, great guest DJs at the Firehouse and some late night fun with swing videos, karaoke, Guitar Hero and more!
June 2008 Class Schedule:
Tuesdays @ Mind, Body & Soul
(near Downtown San Diego)
Tues. July 1, 8, 15, 22
7-8p (New Time) -- Jitterbug -- All Levels (Meeshi & Missy)
8-9p (New Time) -- Lindy Hop -- All Levels (Meeshi & Missy)
$12/drop-in, $40/4-weeks
Thursdays @ La Jolla Firehouse
(in Downtown La Jolla)
Thurs. July 10, 17, 24, 31
7-8p -- Int. Lindy <Blending 6&8 counts> (Meeshi & Moana)
7-8p -- Beg. Balboa (Nate & Tertia)
8-9p -- Beg. Lindy <Charleston Basics> (Meeshi & Moana)
8-9p -- Int. Balboa (Nate & Tertia)
$12/drop-in, $40/4-weeks
Weekly Firehouse Dance:
$8, $6/stud/YMCA members
See right for full descriptions on all of our upcoming classes!
DROP-IN AT ANY TIME --
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
Classes now available on Tues. and Thurs. nights!
Celebrating 10 years of sharing the joy of swing dance in San Diego!
JITTERBUG -- ALL LEVELS: No prior swing exp. required
Taught by Meeshi and Missy, this all levels class is geared for those with beginners as well as those who want to work on refining their Jitterbug basics. In this 4-week course, you will review the fundamental patterns of social Jitterbug swing dancing (basic posture, frame and footwork, basic inside and outside turns) plus learn fun social dance variations including cuddle variations, spin variations, dips and more.
LINDY HOP -- ALL LEVELS: Must be able to do the Swingout
Taught by Meeshi and Missy, this all levels class will introduce you to the connection, footwork and musicality essential to fluid social Lindy Hop dancing. In this 4-week course, you will refine the basic patterns of social Lindy Hop plus master its variations including swingout variations, send out variations, turn variations, sugar push variations and more. If you are new to swing dancing and/or partner dancing, we highly suggest that you start with the Jitterbug--All Levels class first.
Call Meeshi (858-395-6060) with any questions!
Tues. Classes @ Mind, Body & Soul in July
Thurs. Classes @ La Jolla Firehouse in May
LINDY HOP BASICS: Geared for those with little/no dance exp.
Taught by Meeshi and Moana, this swing basics class is geared for those with little to no previous partner dance experience. In this 4-week session, we will introduce you to the fundamental patterns of social Lindy Hop dancing found on dance floors today (Swingout, Lindy Circle, Tuck turn, Inside turn, Sugar Push). Don't delay, swing dance today.
SWING AERIALS MADE EASY: YOU MUST BRING A PARTNER!
Taught by Roheven and Ali, this aerials class is for the daredevil in all of us. Are you drawn to swing dancing because of all the lifts, dips and aerials? Than this is the class for you. You must have some prior Jitterbug or Lindy Hop experience, but other than that, just bring an open mind and a daring spirit and we'll will take care of the rest. In this 4-week class, you'll learn fun simple aerials that'll impress your friends.
BALBOA PERFORMANCE ROUTINE: Balboa exp. required
Taught by Nate and Tertia, this performance class will teach you all of Nate & Tertia's favorite Bal-Swing moves choreographed to one of their favorite songs. Their goal is to have dozens of San Diego's Bal dancers performing the routine LIVE with the Jonathan Stout Orchestra. Drop-ins welcome anytime! Represent San Diego and join in the Bal-lerific fun!
