WE'VE MOVED OUR FIREHOUSE SWING DANCE TO THE QUEEN BEE'S CULTURAL CENTER!

3925 OHIO ST. NEAR OHIO AND UNIVERSITY IN NORTH PARK

SUMMER GREETINGS, SWING DANCERS! Thank you for continued support over the past 11 years and counting...

TWO IMPORTANT UPDATES:

1) We've finally made the move to Queen Bee's. It's a warm, artsy space with 3 dance rooms to create 3 different dance environments: LINDY, BAL/EC, BLUES/WC

2) With 3 separate rooms, we can now offer more classes: 5 CLASSES for 3 DIFFERENT LEVELS. We've got LINDY 1, LINDY 2 and BAL 1 from 8-8:55p, and LINDY 3 and BAL 2 from 9-9:55p.

SEE OUR FULL FIREHOUSE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ON THE RIGHT!

HAPPY 2010 AND WE HOPE THIS SUMMER IS A SWINGIN' ONE!
San Diego's favorite spot to learn the Lindy Hop!
VOTED THE BEST PLACE TO SWING DANCE IN SAN DIEGO!

For over 11 years, the Firehouse Swing Dance has been THE place in San Diego where all the hepcats and hepkittens congregate. Originally located at the San Diego Center for Moving Arts (a renovated "firehouse"), the La Jolla Firehouse, the San Diego Woman's Club, the Firehouse Swing Dance is now located the hip Queen Bee's Cultural Center. Smooth wood floors, quality sound system, refreshment cafe, gallery walls, outdoor patio, restaurants/bars nearby, this place has it all. Dance is a great place to experience the joy of swing dancing, get some exercise, hang out with friends, and perhaps, even meet the love of your life -- we have testimonials to prove it! Come join in the fun each and every Wednesday night. We'll see you on the dance floor.

BEG. 6-COUNT LINDY: BEGINNERS ALWAYS WELCOME!

Taught by Meeshi and Missy, this class will review the fundamental patterns of social Lindy Hop swing dancing (closed basic, open basic, inside and outside turns) plus learn fun social dance variations (cuddle, spin, dips, etc.) and tricks to make fast swing dancing easy and fun!

BEG 8-COUNT LINDY: BEGINNERS ALWAYS WELCOME!

Taught by Meeshi and Jasmine, this class is geared for those with little to no previous partner dance experience. In this session, you will learn the fundamental patterns of social swing dancing found on dance floors today. This month, we focus on the 8-count Lindy swingout and its variations (inside whip, outside whip, circle, turns).

BEG/INT LINDY: PREREQUISITE: BEG 6-COUNT & 8-COUNT LINDY

Taught by Meeshi and Jasmine, this month we're focusing on how to connect with and phrase your dancing to swing music. Come learn how to speed up and slow down your spins, dips and tricks to better fit the musict. Warning: We assume mastery of your 6- & 8-count basics!

BEG BALBOA: GEARED FOR THOSE NEW TO BALBOA DANCING

Taught by Nate and Tertia, this class will introduce you to one of the most popular swing styles danced today. Pure Balboa is danced chest to chest and very upright, with an emphasis on footwork and rhythm changes. Bal-Swing takes the basic Balboa footwork & stance, and throws in breakaways, turns, Lolly Kicks, and even the odd aerial.
Firehouse Swing Class Schedule for August 2010?

FIREHOUSE CLASSES NOW FROM 8-9:55P: August 4, 11, 18, 25
8-8:55p (main room): LINDY FOUNDATIONS (1) with Meeshi & Jenna
8-8:55p (backstage): BALBOA FOUNDATIONS (1) with Joe & Elizabeth
8-8:55p (cafe): LINDY VARIATIONS (2) with Tan & Adri
9-9:55p (backstage): BALBOA VARIATIONS (2) with Nate & Tertia
9-9:55p (cafe): LINDY CREATIONS (3) with Meeshi & Jenna

20% OFF SUMMER SALE**: $12/drop-in, $40/4-wks -- CASH ONLY

**Because of the great turnout last month, we are continuing our 20% OFF SUMMER SALE through the month of August. We will most likely return to our regular prices ($15/drop-in, $50/4-wks) in September, so please take advantage of our 20% OFF SUMMER SALE!

LEVEL 1 -- FOUNDATIONS: Learn or re-learn the most BASIC moves/rhythms/patterns of Lindy Hop or Balboa Swing Dancing -- this is THE most important class to master (Geared for ALL beginning dancers - We recommend taking the Foundations course at least 2x)

LEVEL 2 -- VARIATIONS: You know the basics, now develop a fun VOCABULARY of popular Lindy or Balboa Swing moves (Geared for BEG/INT dancers -- You must be able to execute all LEVEL 1 moves)

LEVEL 3 -- CREATIONS: You mastered the basics and have a good vocabulary of moves, now learn how to CREATE your own style. While LEVEL 2 is about learning moves, LEVEL 3 is about learning how to play and be creative with those moves. (Geared for INT/ADV dancers -- You must have social danced Lindy for at least 6 months)

No pre-reg needed. Arrive at 7:45p on the first day of class.

QUESTIONS: Contact Meeshi at info@firehouseswing.com or join our FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40222400212