Lindy Hop – Main courses
Learn Lindy Hop - the most popular & complex of the swing dances!
Next round of classes
January - February (dates to be announced)
Registration times
To be announced
Level Placement
There will be no Level Placement this round.
Read about entry requirements to Swing 7 and Swing 8 here
Price
Regular: 710 kr for 7 classes of 1 h 15 min
Student: 560 kr for 7 classes of 1 h 15 min
Location
Happy Feet Studio,
Ørnevej 33, København NV
Questions?
See Frequently Asked Questions
or Contact Us
Registration for classes
New round of classes starts in January (dates to be announced)
Read our COVID-19 guidelines for classes here
Level Description
Saint Louis Shag
- Tuesdays at 17.30 with Eiki & Maja
Want to learn a fun Swing dance? Learn the St. Louis Shag, a swing dance that evolved from the Charleston and Lindy Hop. It is a 8-count dance, usually danced to medium fast and fast swing, stomp, jump, and boogie-woogie music. As a derivative of 1920s partnered Charleston, the dance originated in St. Louis, Missouri in the 1930s and draws from African-American dance traditions.
This course will focus on the basic footwork of the dance, classic figures, some basic footwork variations as well as creativity and musicality.
Level guidance:
You need to be familiar with the basics of swing dancing, so having completed either Swing 3 or Collegiate Shag 2 at Happy Feet Studio or equivalent at other schools is a requirement.
Balboa 2
- Thursdays at 19.45 with Eiki & Miranda
Some of the figures you will learn in this course are the balboa Swivels, Toss-out & Lollies variations, as well as elements of creativity, improvisation & musicality.
Level guidance:
To join this course you need to know the basics of Balboa, including Up-hold- & Down-hold basics of Pure-Bal, Paddles & Crab-walk, Out-out-in basic of Bal-Swing, basic Lollies and Toss-out.
Description Level guidance Class material demo Description Level guidance Class material demo Description Level guidance Description Level guidance Description Themes in Round 6, 2020 (Oct-Dec): Swing 6 Monday (w/ Kuno & Monica): Old Moves Revisited Do you recognize this situation: you take weekly classes and weekend workshops, you collect more and more new moves and variations, and... after a month or two your forget more than half of them. We have an idea how to fix it! Let's get a bit nostalgic and let's go back to all the cool moves you've learned so far, but somehow managed to forget along the way. In this course we will go through the most essential of the moves from Swing 1 to Swing 5. For each move we will work on the technique needed to master the move and try new variations of the move. Check out also our Special Courses this Round: Saint Louis Shag and Balboa for Lindy Hoppers 2 Level guidance You don’t have to audition for this class, but you need to complete the Swing 5 course to be able to join. If you come from another school, you need to have at least 10 months of swing dance experience to be able to join this class. (e.g. completed level Beginners Intermediate B in SwingShoes) Description Level guidance 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 Read more in the Level Placement section in the right column (or below this text on mobile version). Description 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 Obligatory Level Placement for new participants Read more in the Level Placement section in the right column (or below this text on mobile version).
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.
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)
Watch this video to see what moves you will learn in Swing 2 course:
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.
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)
Watch this video to see what moves you will learn in Swing 3 course:
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
Read more about these courses in the first tab in this section (above the Swing 2 description)
Swing 7 is a class for experienced dancers, where we focus mainly on technique and quality of the dance. 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.
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.
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.
Swing 8 is the highest level in Happy Feet Studio. It is dedicated to experienced and skilled dancers, who want to keep on improving their dancing - the Lindy Hop addicts. You will work on challenging moves and concepts, with a lot of focus on technique.
This is the highest level of classes in Happy Feet Studio. We recommend taking at least two rounds of classes on Swing 7 before signing up for Swing 8.
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.
Level Placement
There will be no Level Placement this round due to COVID-19 restrictions. Instead, we have the following requirements:
- to join Swing 7, you should be comfortable in all the basic moves like Swingouts, Tandem Charleston, 6-count turns etc. Also, you must have taken at least two rounds of Swing 6 or equivalent.
- to join Swing 8, you should be one of the best students in Swing 7 and have no problem keeping up with the material in Swing 7. Also, you must have taken at least two rounds of Swing 7 or equivalent.
Please note, when at some point we start having Level Placements again, you will have to attend one to be accepted into Level 7 and 8 going forward. For now, you can join these levels should you want to.
New to Lindy Hop?
Level Guidelines
• From Swing 6 - Theme and up, you are expected to stay at least a few rounds on each level
• On lower levels there are several courses with the same material, just on different days. Choose the one that fits your schedule best
• Feel like you need more repetition? You can take the same level again
• If you have had a break in taking classes for 4 months or more, you must repeat your last level, to ensure that you can follow the classes
Music from class
We have collected some of our favorite swing songs, which are good for practicing new moves, and put them together in a Spotify and Youtube playlists.
Open Practice
Come and practice moves from your class during Open Practice. It's free and open for everyone! You might want to bring a partner to dance with though.
Social Dancing
In Copenhagen you can dance socially almost every evening, and in most cases the entrance is free! Check out our list of venues with recurring social dancing events:
Frequently Asked Questions
You don't need a partner to register. If you register alone we will simply pair you up with another participant. We will also have partner rotation in the classes, so you will get to meet and dance with other people in the class. A nice way to make new friends! COVID-19 update: If you sign up with a partner, then you are welcome to not change partner of course. For everyone else, we will do partner changing in small teams of a few couples. The teams will be set up in the first class and you will have the same team the whole round - no jumping between teams. A little tip though: since this is a partner dance we need to balance the number of leaders and followers ( traditionally leaders are men and followers women. However, in these modern times we welcome anyone to pick whichever role they prefer). We typically have many more followers than leads, so if you choose to be a follower we recommend that you sign-up with a partner to avoid the waiting list. You can also join an intro class to swing dance in Student House on Tuesdays. See more info about it here. We don't offer sign ups for single classes to our weekly classes. We need to make sure that our classes are well balanced, so that there is an equal or almost equal amount of followers and leaders (where leaders are usually men and followers are women). Sign ups for single classes would disrupt our leader-follower balance. Therefore it is only possible to sign up for a full round of classes (7 weeks of classes). If you feel like you have missed out on too many classes, and you are having trouble catching up with the new material, you can: Regarding refunds: Once the course has begun, we do not offer refunds for any missed classes. Friday Parties at Happy Feet Studio Open Practice in Happy Feet Studio Other social dancing opportunities in Copenhagen: • Tuesday Swing Dance • Sunday Swing organized by Swingin' Hepcats • Saturday Extra Training organized by SwingShoes Apart from that there is also plenty of other events and places where you can dance socially and meet other swing dancers. For more info, check out the Facebook group Swing Dance in Copenhagen - it has over 3000 members and has important updates on swing dance events in Copenhagen.
We organize Level Placement before each round of classes, and the dates are announced here on the page approx. 3 weeks before classes start.
Read more about Level Placement here.
Regarding footwear, flat shoes will be the best choice, preferably with a not-too-sticky sole. We do not recommend high heels for beginners. If you want to invest in some good dancing shoes, try these brands: Keds, Aris Allen, Toms, Dance Joy.
• book a private lesson with us, where we will work one-to-one with you on the material. Check our Private Lessons section for more info.
• sign up for the Beginners Course again. It will give you a chance to recap the material you've learned, and catch up with the things you missed.
(every second/third week)
Great evenings of dancing and hanging out in in the home of happy feet! Each party starts with an Intro Class to swing dance. After that, the dancefloor is open, and we have plenty of special attractions prepared for you, making each party different and unique.
From time to time there will be live music, dance competitions, dance shows, quizes, intro classes in blues/shag/balboa, and much more. There is also a cozy bar where you can buy drinks and hang out with your friends in between dances.
Get more info about Friday Parties here.
(almost every day)
You can come to Open Practice in our studio up to three times a week, to practice moves from your class or just dance with your friends. You might want to bring a partner to dance with, but otherwise the dancefloor is open, and the music is playing, so just show up and dance! Open Practice is free and open for everyone, no sign up needed.
Get more info about Open Practice here.
at Studenterhuset: 19.30 - 23.00
at Indre By Kulturhus: 15.00 - 18.00
(and 16.00 - 19.00 on the 1st Sunday of the month)
at Vesterbro Kulturhus: 12.00 - 14.00