Description
Swing 2 is a continuation from the Swing 1 course (Beginners Course). We will keep on working on the basic moves and techniques, and we will introduce a new type of footwork: the 8 count. The main focus of this course will be on learning the famous Swingout. We will also teach you how to switch between 6-count and 8-count moves in both groove-walk and triple step rhythm, and how to integrate them into your dancing. You will also learn the 30s Charleston (the "evolved" version of 20s Charleston, with kicks), and its basic variations, such as Kick-Through and Hand-to-Hand.

Level guidance
You need to complete the Swing 1 course to be able to join this class. If you come from another school, you need to have at least 2 months of swing dance experience to be able to join this class. (e.g. completed level Newcomers in SwingShoes)

Class material demo
Watch this video to see what moves you will learn in Swing 2 course:

Description
Swing 3 is a continuation from the Swing 2 course. We will add more 8 count moves (e.g. Outside Turn), and styling variations (e.g. Swivels). We will introduce fast turns on the spot for both followers and leaders. We will teach you how to do the 6-count moves, which you have previously learned, with the more fast-paced and energetic kick steps. You will also be introduced to Tandem Charleston and its basic variations.

Level guidance
You need to complete the Swing 2 course to be able to join this class. If you come from another school, you need to have at least 4 months of swing dance experience to be able to join this class. (e.g. completed level Beginners A in SwingShoes)

Class material demo
Watch this video to see what moves you will learn in Swing 3 course:

Description
Swing 4 is a continuation from the Swing 3 course. From this level and up, the class material becomes more open and is adjusted to the needs of the class participants. You will learn more swingout variations (e.g. Texas Tommy), more 30s Charleston variations (e.g. S-turn to Tandem Charleston),  as well as turns with traveling in both triple step and Groove-Walk rhythm. You will also learn how to spice up your footwork with small variations.

Level guidance
You need to complete the Swing 3 course to be able to join this class. If you come from another school, you need to have at least 6 months of swing dance experience to be able to join this class. (e.g. completed level Beginners B in SwingShoes)

Description
Swing 5 is a continuation from the Swing 4 course. The class material on this level is more open and it is adjusted to the needs of the class participants. You will learn some of the more complex moves, such as: Sugar Push, Sailor Step, Barrel Roll, and Airplane Charleston. The main points of focus will be connection exercises, turning technique and footwork variations.

Level guidance
You need to complete the Swing 4 course to be able to join this class. If you come from another school, you need to have at least 8 months of swing dance experience to be able to join this class. (e.g. completed level Beginners Intermediate A in SwingShoes)

Description
Swing 6 - Theme is a continuation from the Swing 5 course. It is a course for dancers on an intermediate level, who want to expand their vocabulary of moves and techniques.  You are expected to stay on this level for at least a few rounds of classes before moving on to the higher level. To keep the classes fresh and interesting, each round will have a different theme, always with new moves and variations. 

Themes in Round 4, 2020 (Jul-Aug): 

Swing 6 Monday (w/ Kuno & Gosia): Lindy Classics
In this course you will learn the most classic and iconic Lindy Hop moves, such as: The Mini Dip, The Chase, Hacksaw, The Frankie Points etc. All of these moves can be found in old movies from the 1930s and 1940s featuring Lindy Hop, e.g. Helzapoppin, A day at The Races and Keep Punching.

Swing 6 Tuesday (w/ Johan & Miranda): Fast Performance dancing
We will be working on fast dancing and performing a little routine together. For the dancers who are interested, we can show off our cool moves at a HFS Friday Party after the round ends.

Level guidance

Description
Swing 7 is a class for experienced dancers, where we focus mainly on technique and quality of the dance. At least once during each round we have a Personal Feedback class, where the students get in-depth feedback on their dancing. 

The content of this course is partly shaped by the students. At the beginning of each round the teachers ask the students what techniques and moves they would like to work on, and they incorporate the wishes into the course material.

Level guidance
You need to complete at least one round of Swing 6 - Theme before moving up to Swing 7. If you are a fast learner, you can try to move up directly after Swing 5. 

If you come from another school, we recommend that you have at least 12 months of swing dance experience to be able to join this class. 

Obligatory Level Placement for new participants
To ensure a high level in class, all new participants will have to come to Level Placement first, to be accepted to the course. Once you have been accepted, you can continue taking classes on this level in the future rounds as well, without having to come to Level Placement again. 

Read more in the Level Placement section in the right column (or below this text on mobile version).