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Hey everyone,
We’ve got a little update to share about our dance courses at Happy Feet Studio. You might have noticed that we’ve always called our Lindy Hop classes “Swing 1,” “Swing 2,” and so on. Back when we started the studio, not many knew the term “Lindy Hop” and we only offered the one dance, so we went with “swing” to keep things simple and accessible.
Times have changed, though, and Lindy Hop has really made a name for itself. So, in keeping with the times and to stay consistent with how we name our other dance styles like Balboa and Solo Jazz, we’re going to start calling our courses “Lindy Hop 1”, “Lindy Hop 2”, etc., from now on.
It’s a small change, but we wanted to give you a heads up since you’ll see the new names popping up on our schedules and in our newsletters. It might take us some time to implement these changes everywhere in our communication, so don’t be confused if you still see a “swing course” here and there 😊
We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor, both in our Lindy Hop courses as well as in all the other swing dance courses we are offering in the new year!
Description
The focus of this course is to learn the swinging partner dance: Lindy Hop.
This course is the perfect introduction to the basics of Lindy Hop and the main goal of the course is to practise leading and following, and prepare you to go social dancing at swing dance parties.
PLEASE NOTE: Some of our Lindy Hop 1 courses are ELEF (Everybody Leads Everybody Follows). When signing up to an ELEF course, you don’t need to choose whether you are joining as a leader or follower, since you will be dancing both roles in class.
Level Guidance
Lindy Hop 1 is a course for complete beginners. No prior dance experience is needed.
Partner Rotation
Please note that there is partner rotation in all our Lindy Hop 1 classes to improve the leading and following skills of the participants.
Class Material Demo
Watch this video to see what to expect on the Beginners Course (Lindy Hop 1):
Description
Lindy Hop 2 is a continuation from the Lindy Hop 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Some of our courses are ELEF (Everybody Leads Everybody Follows). When signing up to an ELEF course, you don’t need to choose whether you are joining as a leader or follower, since you will be dancing both roles in class.
Level guidance
You need to complete the Lindy Hop 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.
Class material demo
Watch this video to see what to expect on the Lindy Hop 2 course:
Description
Lindy Hop 3 is a continuation from the Lindy Hop 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Some of our courses are ELEF (Everybody Leads Everybody Follows). When signing up to an ELEF course, you don’t need to choose whether you are joining as a leader or follower, since you will be dancing both roles in class.
Level guidance
You need to complete the Lindy Hop 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.
Class material demo
Watch this video to see what to expect on the Lindy Hop 3 course:
Description
Lindy Hop 4 is a continuation from the Lindy Hop 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 travelling 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 Lindy Hop 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.
Description
Lindy Hop 5 is a continuation from the Lindy Hop 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 Lindy Hop 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.
Description
Lindy Hop 6 is a continuation from the Lindy Hop 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 a higher level. To keep the classes fresh and interesting, each round will have a different theme, always with new moves and variations.
Level guidance
You don’t have to audition for this class, but you need to complete the Lindy Hop 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.
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Themes in Round 2, 2025 (March-April):
Description
Lindy Hop 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.
Level guidance
We recommend taking at least two rounds of classes on Lindy Hop 6 before signing up for Lindy Hop 7. 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 proper 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 about Level Placement here
Description
Lindy Hop 8 is the highest level in Happy Feet Studio.
This course 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. 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
This is the highest level of classes in Happy Feet Studio. We recommend taking at least two rounds of classes on Lindy Hop 7 before signing up for Lindy Hop 8.
Obligatory Level Placement for new participants
To ensure a proper 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 about Level Placement here.
Description (Round 2, 2025)
The focus of this course will be on bringing your Balboa to the next level. We will bring out figures and variations that you’ve once learned but didn’t have time to integrate them in your dancing. We will connect them to your existing Balboa vocabulary for an easier integration on the social dance floor.
Level guidance
This level is aimed at experienced dancers. As minimum, you have been actively dancing Balboa for 2 years. Pure Bal and Bal Swing basics are your second nature: Collect Step, Down Hold, Come Around, Out & Ins and Throw Out. You are comfortable experimenting with those and applying variations of these steps during social dancing. You are also comfortable with figures like Lollies, Swivels and Drags. If you are in doubt, you can contact Happy Feet Studio or Lara directly.
Please note: There is partner rotation in all our Balboa classes to improve the leading and following skills of the participants.
Recommended shoes
For followers: Slippery shoes are the best, and having dance shoes with a slightly elevated heel is even better.
For leaders: Slippery shoes are the best, and having dress shoes with a classic heel is even better.
Ready to take your Slow Bal dancing to the next level? In this course the focus will be to refine the foundational skills of the dance while expanding repertoire of movements and work on musicality in the partnership.
This class is perfect for dancers looking to enhance their connection and expressiveness, adding layers of sophistication to your Slow Bal.
Level guidance
This course is open to dancers that have taken the previous Slow-Bal 1 at Happy Feet Studio as well as dancers that have a basic understanding of the Slow-Bal fundamentals. In addition, if you are taking the Beginners level at the Copenhagen Slow Balboa Festival 2025, then this course will be a good place to continue your Slow-Bal journey.
Please note: There is partner rotation in all our Balboa classes to improve the leading and following skills of the participants.
What is Slow-Bal?
Slow-Bal is a beautiful and expressive dance style that emphasizes smooth, flowing movements and connection with your partner. It is perfect to enhance your dance skills while enjoying the rhythms of slow swing music.
Recommended shoes
For followers: Slippery shoes are the best, and having dance shoes with a slightly elevated heel is even better.
For leaders: Slippery shoes are the best, and having dress shoes with a classic heel is even better.
Whether you’re looking to improve your flow or expand your dance repertoire, this course will challenge and inspire you to become a more dynamic Balboa dancer.
Level Guidance:
This course is open to dancers who have completed at least two of the previous Balboa for Experienced Swing Dancers courses in Happy Feet Studio. If you are an experienced Balboa dancer with a good understanding of technique, rhythm and music, this course might be right for you.
Please note: There is partner rotation in all our Balboa classes to improve the leading and following skills of the participants.
Recommended shoes
For followers: Slippery shoes are the best, and having dance shoes with a slightly elevated heel is even better.
For leaders: Slippery shoes are the best, and having dress shoes with a classic heel is even better.
Description (Round 2, 2025)
The focus of this course will be on bringing your Balboa to the next level. We will bring out figures and variations that you’ve once learned but didn’t have time to integrate them in your dancing. We will connect them to your existing Balboa vocabulary for an easier integration on the social dance floor.
Level guidance
This level is aimed at experienced dancers. As minimum, you have been actively dancing Balboa for 2 years. Pure Bal and Bal Swing basics are your second nature: Collect Step, Down Hold, Come Around, Out & Ins and Throw Out. You are comfortable experimenting with those and applying variations of these steps during social dancing. You are also comfortable with figures like Lollies, Swivels and Drags. If you are in doubt, you can contact Happy Feet Studio or Lara directly.
Please note: There is partner rotation in all our Balboa classes to improve the leading and following skills of the participants.
Shoes
For followers: Slippery shoes are the best, and having dance shoes with a slightly elevated heel is even better. See an example here.
For leaders: Slippery shoes are the best, and having dress shoes with a classic heel is even better. See an example here.
Are you ready to take your Balboa dancing to the next level? Then join us for this exciting Slow-Bal beginners course, designed specifically for dancers with a basic understanding of Balboa.
What is Slow-Bal?
Slow-Bal is a beautiful and expressive dance style that emphasizes smooth, flowing movements and connection with your partner. It is perfect to enhance your dance skills while enjoying the rhythms of slow swing music.
Miranda & Eiki will guide you through essential techniques and style of this dance.
Level guidance
You need a basic understanding of Balboa or alternatively have a strong background in Blues dancing or Tango.
Please note: There is partner rotation in all our Balboa classes to improve the leading and following skills of the participants.
Shoes
For followers: Slippery shoes are the best, and having dance shoes with a slightly elevated heel is even better. See an example here.
For leaders: Slippery shoes are the best, and having dress shoes with a classic heel is even better. See an example here.
In this course we will explore elements like the finer details and variations on Throw-outs and lyrical dancing vs dancing on the beat. Furthermore, we will research how counter body movement applies to Drags, and also how this powerful tool can improve many aspects of your dancing.
Level Guidance:
Description
Do you want to comfortably dance to very fast swing songs? Then this fast-track course into the world of Collegiate Shag will be perfect for you!
Collegiate Shag is a fun and playful dance that you can dance to fast music. And if you already dance Lindy Hop or Balboa then you can learn shag very quickly and use many of the figures and techniques you already know.
In this course you we will get you into shag quickly, including:
-The shag basic step (it’s even easier than Lindy or Bal)
-How to take all the figures you know from lindy hop and put them in shag
-Even more amazing shag figures
-Musicality, breaks and creativity/playfulness
We will also focus on how to make your shag chill and relaxed at fast tempos so you can keep dancing for longer.
Level Guidance
You’ve completed at least Lindy Hop 4 at Happy Feet Studio or similar levels somewhere else.
Description
In this course you will learn the basics of Collegiate Shag. We focus on two types of basics. First is the face-to-face basic in both closed and open connection. Next we also work on our side-by-side basic, both on the spot and with travelling patterns. Within those basics we will teach you different turns and spins in a way so you are a ready for a social dancefloor already after this first round.
Level Guidance
You don’t need any prior dance experience to join this course. But if you have danced swing or another dance before, then that’s of course an advantage.
Description
This course is an offer to everyone who already has some experience dancing Collegiate Shag beyond the beginner steps. There will be challenges for Shag dancers of all levels, so if you want to find new inspiration in your Shag dancing, then come join us.
Level Guidance
You need to complete Col. Shag 1 course to be able to join this class.
If you have danced Collegiate Shag in another school before, you need to have at least 2 months of experience to be able to join this class. And please have a dialogue with the teachers if you would like to join to make sure to end in the best suitable level.
Description
Do you want to comfortably dance to very fast swing songs? Then this fast-track course into the world of Collegiate Shag will be perfect for you! This Shag crash-course is for experienced swing dancers that want to learn this wonderful swing dance style. Teachers Teis & Patricia will introduce you to the joys of Shag dancing, exploring the basic elements of the dance as well as the playfulness it offers.
Level Guidance
Swing 7 and up (or equivalent from other schools).
Description
– Round 2, 2025 (March-April), taught by Cecilie
Level Guidance
You don’t need any prior dance experience to join this course. But if you have danced swing or another dance before, then that’s of course an advantage.
Description
– Round 2, 2025 (March-April), taught by Jordan
Authentic Jazz, original steps, proper joy. All served in a light-hearted, high-spirited, and fun way of learning and progressing. Jordan offers a class that is built to accommodate a wide range of levels, from beginners to more experienced. You will be dancing solo and at the same time in a group with other dancers. Solo and yet together, you can immerse yourselves into the extraordinary feelings the jam circle and jam culture can provide. A communal space of protection and elevation, of unique creativity and exploration.
Level Guidance
You should have taken at least a beginner course in Solo Jazz previously, or have a basic knowledge of solo jazz, to be able to join this course.
Level Guidance
No previous experience required. We go through basic steps, we dance some nice choreographies, and we introduce you to the very beginning of improvisation.
Level Guidance
This is for you who already have tried tap, and you feel confident in executing basic steps as shuffles and flaps. You can follow the music and maybe you want to bang the floor by your own.
Level Guidance
You have already tap danced for one good year, and you want to improve and try different styles and rhythms. You have a basic understanding of tap musicality and improvisation.
Level Guidance
You have been tap dancing for 2-3 years and you have a good library of steps, rhythms, tap music structure, you are quick to learn new material, and you are familiar with some improvisation.
Description
Sing, Swing & Shine! We invite both the good oldies and newcomers to join the fun! Whether you’re a shower singer or a seasoned crooner, this all-levels choir is all about joy, groove, and that irresistible swing feel. We’ll explore what makes singing swinging: rhythm, phrasing, and harmonies in jazzy tunes.
Led by the experienced Christine – musicologist, voice coach, and swing dance enthusiast. If you’re in for a fun, relaxed, and toe-tapping good time, just bring your enthusiasm and love for swing music. Who knows? You might even find yourself scatting in the kitchen or harmonizing with your morning coffee.
Level Guidance
No previous experience is required to join, just a desire to try something unique and have a great time. As a bonus, you can obtain an even better understanding of the great swing tunes that you love dancing to! So come sing and swing with the choir!
Dates: March 3rd -May 1st
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