October Lindy Hop Workshop
Join us at Mill Kat Healing Arts on October 24th for our Intermediate Lindy Hop Workshop with instructors Huy & Whitney Huynh!
Schedule:
3:00-3:55: Class 1: Making Space
4:05-5:00: Class 2: Fast & Free
5:45: Community Dinner at Big Papa Gyro
7:00-8:00: Beginner Swing Lesson
8:00-11:00: Live Music from In The Mood
11:00 - Midnight: Blues Power Hour
To learn more about the live music, or buy a live music dance-only ticket, head to this page!
Class Descriptions:
Making Space: Rhythmic Variations & Styling For The Swing-Out
The swing-out gives both leads and follows the time and space to express themselves...if you know how to navigate it together! In this class, we’ll break down the essential structure and mechanics needed to add personal styling and rhythmic variations to your swing-out without sacrificing partner connection or musical integrity. You’ll learn when to take space, how to give space, and how to stay seamlessly connected while playing with the music.
Fast & Free: Comfortable Lindy Hop at Faster Tempos
Ever feel like your Lindy Hop hits a wall when the tempo picks up? You don't have to sacrifice your swing-out when the music speeds up! This workshop focuses on the mechanics, relaxed efficiency, and subtle technique adjustments needed to hold down a smooth, comfortable swing-out as the BPM rises. Learn how to stay loose, save energy, and dance fast without feeling rushed.
Prerequisites:
Comfortable executing a basic 8-count swing-out, Lindy circle, send-out, and basic 6-count and 8-count turns.
Teachers:
Huy and Whitney Huynh bring over 35 years of combined swing dance experience to the floor. Their goal in every lesson is simple: build confident, musical social dancers through clear instruction and solid lead-follow mechanics.
Huy started dancing Lindy Hop in 2002, leading university dance clubs, serving as president of the Huntsville Swing Dance Society, and teaching with Down South Swing and Atlanta Varsity Showdown in Atlanta, GA. Whitney, an active classical ballet teacher, joined the swing scene and has been instructing across Huntsville and Madison for over a decade. Together, their teaching resume includes regional events like Lindy Hop on the Plains at Auburn University, as well as guest instructing abroad in Rome, Italy.
Married in 2013, Huy and Whitney have spent more than ten years teaching as a unified team. Whether introducing total beginners to foundational swing rhythms or refining variations for experienced dancers, they create an encouraging space focused on the joy of social dancing.
If you're traveling from out of town, we have community housing available for Friday and Saturday night! Fill out this form so we can get you in contact with some of our community members who are looking forward to hosting you!
HSDS has received an anonymous donation for this event in particular, which has allowed us to offer Scholarship Pricing for this event. This lower pricing is available due to their generosity. Please contact [email protected] to further discuss scholarships, as we want this event to be as broadly available as possible.
The Scholarship and Regular Tiers will only be available until Oct. 18th, and at the door tickets will be $45. Sorry, no refunds!