We offer regular classes in Lindy Hop & Charleston, Solo Jazz and Collegiate Shag and occasional classes on balboa, blues and other specials within the group swing dances. Find the level descriptions below and have a look at our schedule to see what we are currently offering
New to Lindy Hop?
The first class at the start of every block is a free taster class. This way you can find out if Lindy Hop is something for you. We have intake dates after every block. To be able to join you need a confirmation of your registration.
For Frequently Asked Questions: click here.
LINDY HOP CLASSES
Starting your Swingstreet adventure
In the first year of Lindy Hop classes you will go through levels A, B and C. Next to taking classes we encourage all students to go out social dancing. You will learn faster when you make more Lindy hours. And, it’s great fun!
Lindy Hop Level A:
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Welcome to Lindy Hop! |
| You will begin your Lindy Hop journey at Swingstreet here. This level is meant for those who are absolutely new to Lindy Hop and are about to learn their first steps. This level is further classified into three categories: |
You will spend 3 weeks learning each category. After completion, you can continue to the next level. |
Lindy Hop Level B:
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Expand your Lindy library |
| You have completed Level A and are thirsty for more. In this level we will build on your Lindy Hop foundation techniques and expand your vocabulary of moves.This level will be focused towards making you a good social dancer, so you can dance with anyone at a party. |
You will spend 3 weeks learning each category. After completion, you can continue to the next level. |
Lindy Hop Level C:
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Digging deeper |
| You have completed level A & B at Swingstreet and have been dancing for nearly half a year. You are craving for more Lindy Hop.At this level, we will focus on the finer aspects of dancing to further strengthen your fundamentals. |
This class will be conceptual and fresh material will be offered to enable students to repeat this level if they like to get more practice. |
Continuing the fun
After your first year of taking Lindy Hop classes your teachers will advise you on your level. If the class consists of dancers with a homogeneous level and goals, you will all continue to the next group. It could also be that some of you have a different learning style, need a bit more repetition or learn faster than the rest. In these cases we will advise students what level we feel fits best. We will always review the levels and aim for an optimal learning atmosphere for all students. Please find your teachers when you have questions about your level.
Lindy Hop:
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Fun with fundamentals |
| This level is meant for students who have been dancing at least a year and/or have completed level A, B, C.
You know your basics and started exploring variations and musicality. You are no stranger to the social dancefloor and love to try everything you know with every partner you can find. |
Every block the students work along with the instructors in defining the material and concepts they want to work on. This means the material will be different each block. Get ready to push yourself to the next level!
Example of concepts:
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Lindy Hop:
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For the hardcore swinggeeks |
| Have you been dancing for a while and do you want to geek out more on your dancing? this is the level!This level is for students who have completed at least 1 year (or more) of classes. You must dance regularly at socials and visit international festivals to join this level.
Classes at this level will be more intensive than our regular classes, they focus on improving your basic foundation, body awareness and technique alongside exploring (new) techniques and concepts. |
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Solo Jazz
Solo jazz, also called Vernacular Jazz or Authentic Jazz is often referred to as dancing without a partner, as opposed to dancing with a partner (as traditionally done in i.e. lindy hop, shag and blues). The dance itself has had many influences, mainly from dances invented and danced from the 1920’s – 1950’s: from cakewalks to Charleston, Lindy Hop, Blues and beyond.
Classes will focus on increasing your body awareness, improving quality of movement while appreciating musicality and rhythm. Working on your solo movements goes a great way towards improving your partnered dancing.
Solo Jazz – Open Level
In 6 classes we’ll explore many different types of swing music, fast and slow, soulful and staccato. We’ll work with a simple choreography and see how we can change it depending on the feel and the speed of the music. This class will help you develop and explore your own styling and at the same time improve your knowledge of jazz steps.
Collegiate Shag
Collegiate shag is an energetic partner dance, belonging to the group of swing dances that originated in the 1930’s. It is known for its hoppy basic step and its quick and varied footwork. Back in the day, the dance was often done by college students, hence its name. As collegiate shag was originally a western dance, the basic position is more upright. A lot of moves in collegiate shag are closely related to other swing dance moves, but the footwork is very different!
Private classes
If you want to improve your dancing, individually work on certain techniques or figures, or just want to have a teacher’s full attention for a whole hour send an email to swingout@swingstreet.nl or talk to your teacher. Focus classes are given on request, depending on teachers’ availability and the topic you want to focus on.