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Description
The focus of this course is to learn the swinging partner dance: Lindy Hop. In the course you will learn the dance in the same order that it was created. You will first learn the two types of styles that emerged in the 1910s and 1920s: groove walks and 20s Charleston. Then the course will move towards the 1930s, when swing dancers started using triple steps in the swing era.
The main goal of the course is to practice leading and following, and prepare you to go social dancing at a real swing dance party!
Level Guidance
Swing 1 is a course for complete beginners. No prior dance experience is needed.
Please note: There is partner rotation in all our Swing 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 (Swing 1):
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.
Class material demo
Watch this video to see what to expect on the 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.
Class material demo
Watch this video to see what to expect on the 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 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 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.
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.
Description
Swing 6 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 a 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 5, 2023 (September – October):
Swing 6 Monday: Master Social Dancing with Alexander & Betina
In this Swing 6 class we will focus on the many aspects of becoming a good social dancer. We will touch on subjects like giving and taking space on the dance floor, floor craft and what makes a social dance a great experience for both partners. You will also learn how to adapt to live music when attending a party and how to dance to both the very fast and very slow music, that a swing band might choose to play.
If you want to become a better social dancer, this is the course for you!
Swing 6 Thursday: Jazz infused Lindy Hop with Lasse & Namiko
In this Swing 6 course, we’ll guide you through the intricate layers of swing music, helping you attune to its structure and nuances. Discover the art of seamlessly integrating solo jazz steps into your dancing, while ensuring they resonate with the music’s rhythm and breaks. Master the skill of adapting partner moves to align with musical interludes, creating a harmonious dance dialogue. And, most excitingly, learn how to initiate and express musical ideas using vernacular jazz moves in your partner dancing. This course promises not just to teach you steps, but to help you truly feel the music and express it through every move. Join us and let’s jazz up your Lindy Hop together!
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.
This is a choreo created by Sharon Davis and Juan Ignacio Villafane, first performed at SONH 2013.
Kuno & Gosia first learned it back in 2013 at the Lindy Shock Invitational track, where Juan and Sharon taught the routine and graciously offered the participants to share it locally. Kuno and Gosia taught the choreo in Copenhagen and it was performed at the 2014 Cph Lindy Exchange by local dancers.
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.
Please note: Swing 7 will be merged with Swing 8 in the coming round and have classes in the same room. Partner rotation will still happen inside the Swing 7 group and swing 8 group respectively.
Level guidance
We recommend taking at least two rounds of classes on Swing 6 before signing up for Swing 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
Swing 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.
Please note: Swing 7 will be merged with Swing 8 in the coming round and have classes in the same room. Partner rotation will still happen inside the Swing 7 group and swing 8 group respectively.
Level guidance
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.
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
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.
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.
Description
Please note: There is partner rotation in all our Balboa classes to improve the leading and following skills of the participants.
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
A beginners course to the wonderful world of Solo Jazz dancing, where we will look into the basic Authentic Jazz and Charleston moves. You will learn moves such as Suzy Q, Shorty George, Boogie Back, Boogie Forward, Fall of the Log, Tacky Annie, Bees Knees, Itches etc., and you will learn how to mix them together into short solo routines.
Focus points in Round 5, 2023 (September – October):
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
Solo Jazz Improvers is a continuation course for those who already know the basic solo jazz moves. You will be introduced to more advanced moves and variations, as well as transitions between them.
Focus points in Round 5, 2023 (September – October):
Level Guidance
You need to have completed the Solo Jazz Beginners course to be able to join this class. However, it’s strongly recommended to take the Solo Jazz Beginners course a couple of times before moving on. You should be comfortable with basic solo jazz moves and ready to explore some more technical variations and syncopated rhythms.
If you come from another school, you should have at least 2 months of solo jazz experience to be able to join this class.
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.
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