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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 3, 2023 (May-June):
Swing 6 Monday: Old Moves Revisited with Malene & Rune
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.
In this course, we will get a bit nostalgic and go back to all the cool moves you’ve learned so far, but somehow managed to forget along the way.
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.
Swing 6 Thursday – Swingout Focus with Karolina & Libor
Swingout Focus is a dynamic and challenging course designed for Lindy Hop dancers who want to take their swingout to the next level.
We will focus on refining your swingout technique and developing your ability to lead or follow with ease and precision. We will begin by reviewing the fundamentals of social dance swingout.
From there, we will delve into a range of rhythm variations and games, helping you to develop a strong sense of timing and musicality. The heart of the course will focus on a variety of swingout techniques. We will also explore fast swingouts, helping you to execute the move with speed, precision, and flair, even when the tempo goes up.
By the end of the course, you will have a deep understanding of the swingout and the skills to execute it with confidence and creativity, making you stand out on the dance floor. Join us for Swingout Focus and take your Lindy Hop to new heights!
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.
After the summer break
(exact dates will be announced soon)
• From Swing 1 to Swing 5 you take each level for one round (7 to 8 weeks), and then you move to the next level
• 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
Do you want to join Swing 7 or Swing 8 for the first time?
Or do you come from another school, and don’t know which level fits you best?Come to Level Placement!
Participation fee: 50dkk.
You need to sign to book a spot beforehand.
The Lindy Hop, originally known as the Jitterbug in Europe, is an energetic and fun partner dance. The main goal of the dance is to master improvising moves on the fly with changing dance partners.
Lindy Hop is danced at parties and other social occasions, and the perhaps most memorable moves are the acrobatic jumps in the air, named “aerials”.
Our beginners course in Lindy Hop is named “Swing 1” and is tailored towards creating a great first experience for complete beginners of all ages – and you don’t even need to sign up with a partner.
Click on the video below to watch Lindy Hop in Denmark’s Got Talent, shared by Happy Feet teachers.
They are all based in Europe, and they all have options for women and men.
For women: We recommend completely flat or low heel (max 3-4cm) shoes, especially in the first year of dancing.
Come and practice material from your class during Open Practice. It’s free and open for everyone! Consider bringing a partner to dance with though.
We have collected some of our favorite swing songs, which are good for practicing, and we put them together in a Spotify playlist
See our full teachers team consisting of almost 40 teachers, all very passionate and eager to share their knowledge with you!