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Intermediate Level Skills

Submitted by huy on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 11:30
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Below are a list of intermediate level skills/moves that HSDS instructors suggest all swing dancers explore. We recommend that prior to exploring any of the skills listed that you take a moment to do a self assessment. We have designed a spreadsheet to help you figure out where you are in your dancing and identify your strengths and weaknesses. Naturally, you'll find holes in your dancing especially if your coming from a different dance scene or if you've taken lessons on a less than regular schedule. If you have a specific question about some of the content (i.e.

Shim-Sham Class (Part 2)

Submitted by gabe on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 09:58
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This is the second part of a two part class for learning the shim sham. So all you ou thtere that have not learned the shim sham and would like to come dance and stay for the dance party to practice what you've learned! The lessons at KCDC. You can see the first part of the class HERE.

Get updates at the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/340509143970822/

Event Date and Time: 
March 21, 2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: 
Kinesthetic Cue Dance Club (KCDC) · 8006 Old Madison Pike #20 · Madison, AL, AL 35758
Cost: 
$10

Shim-Sham Class (Part 1)

Submitted by gabe on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 09:25
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For all of you out there that would like to learn the shim-sham a class is being held! This is the first part of a two part class. This class will be Saturday, March 24th at KCDC with the second part following on the next Saturday. Come out and learn a little swing. :-)

You can keep up on it at https://www.facebook.com/events/176379369131526

Also, the second part of the lesson is HERE.

Event Date and Time: 
March 24, 2012 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: 
Kinesthetic Cue Dance Club (KCDC) · 8006 Old Madison Pike #20 · Madison, AL, AL 35758
Cost: 
$10

Swing Event Organizers

Submitted by gabe on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 10:43
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Recently, I've been seeing other swing groups become more active advertising their events in Huntsville and the south east. I try to get what I can onto our calendar, however it can be a bit time consuming.

West Coast Swing Lessons

Submitted by gabe on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 14:54
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Stephane Schneider teaches west coast swing every Wednesday night at Gee's Place. Stephane is a fantastic dancer who has completed in international competitions. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate westie, there'll be something for you. After the lessons there'll be som social dancing so that you can practice what you learned.

Event Date and Time: 
Repeats every week until Mon Jun 04 2012 .
January 4, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
January 11, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
January 18, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
January 25, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
February 1, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
February 8, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
February 15, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
February 22, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
February 29, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
March 7, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
March 14, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
March 21, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
March 28, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
April 4, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
April 11, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
April 18, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
April 25, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
May 2, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
May 9, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
May 16, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
May 23, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
May 30, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: 
Gee's Place · 2274 A Highway 72 East · Huntsville, AL 35811
Cost: 
$5

KCDC Weekly Beginner Swing Lesson

Submitted by gabe on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 12:05
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Dana Dafner and Joe O'Niel will be teaching beginner lindy hop lessons with help from Jennifer Nye at KCDC in January. Each month they will be working on core swing dances such as Lindy hop, eastern swing, single hustle and charleston. The class will branch out into introductory balboa, west coast, tripple hustle and much more as the year progresses. If Wednesday is your day for dance, check out her beginner lessons.

January 2012:
January will be beginner Charleston
Event Date and Time: 
Repeats every week until Sun Feb 05 2012 .
January 4, 2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
January 11, 2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
January 18, 2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
January 25, 2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
February 1, 2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: 
Kinesthetic Cue Dance Club (KCDC) · 8006 Old Madison Pike #20 · Madison, AL, AL 35758
Cost: 
$10

Beginner and Intermediate Swing Lessons

Submitted by gabe on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 16:36
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January:
6:40-7:40 pm, Beginner Swing: If you've never danced before then this is the class for you! We'll be covering a basic 6-count swing dance pattern. We'll then expand into turns and moves to help build up your vocabulary. The class will emphasize lead and follow connection/communication so that you can dance with anyone. No partner and previous dance experience is necessary. If you plan to attend, make sure to at least come to the first two lessons. Please wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes with little to no tread. You're sure to break a sweat.

Event Date and Time: 
Repeats every week until Wed Apr 04 2012 .
January 3, 2012 - 6:40pm - 8:40pm
January 10, 2012 - 6:40pm - 8:40pm
January 17, 2012 - 6:40pm - 8:40pm
January 24, 2012 - 6:40pm - 8:40pm
January 31, 2012 - 6:40pm - 8:40pm
February 7, 2012 - 6:40pm - 8:40pm
February 14, 2012 - 6:40pm - 8:40pm
February 21, 2012 - 6:40pm - 8:40pm
February 28, 2012 - 6:40pm - 8:40pm
March 6, 2012 - 6:40pm - 8:40pm
March 13, 2012 - 6:40pm - 8:40pm
March 20, 2012 - 6:40pm - 8:40pm
March 27, 2012 - 6:40pm - 8:40pm
April 3, 2012 - 6:40pm - 8:40pm
Location: 
UAH Fitness Center, Corner of Holmes Ave. and Ben Graves Dr., Huntsville, AL
Cost: 
Free for UAH, $10/day or $80 for 10 day punch card for others

NDSF Cardio Charleston Class 6:30-7:30

Submitted by gabe on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 13:21
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Megan Adair will be teaching Cardio Charleston in Nashville. This is your chance to work on your dance and your body at the same time! Work up a sweat and kick it up!

Event Date and Time: 
Repeats every week until Mon Jan 02 2012 .
September 8, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
September 15, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
September 22, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
September 29, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
October 6, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
October 13, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
October 20, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
October 27, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
November 3, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
November 10, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
November 17, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
November 24, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
December 1, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
December 8, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
December 15, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
December 22, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
December 29, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: 
Jump Session @ Avenue 9 · 312 9th Ave. S. · Nashville, TN 37203
Cost: 
Cost is $40 online or $45 at the door for 4-week series

Weekly Shag

Submitted by gabe on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 07:51
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we are shifting our dance to the Eagles on Monday nights, 6-8 pm, longer if everyone is still dancing. The format will remain the same: One hour of shag instruction (basic plus intermediate/advanced) followed by open dancing to some great shag music.

The Eagles is located at 2500 10th Street, (Just Off Bob Wallace), Huntsville, Alabama, Phone: 256-533-6089.

Someone will be at the door to let you in until 6:10 or so, after that, press the buzzer and you'll be allowed access. The Dart Room is down the hallway to the right of the bar, turn right, first room on left.

Event Date and Time: 
Repeats every week until Tue Mar 06 2012 except Mon Jan 09 2012.
September 12, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
September 19, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
September 26, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 3, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 10, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 17, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 24, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 31, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
November 7, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
November 14, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
November 21, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
November 28, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
December 5, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
December 12, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
December 19, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
December 26, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
January 2, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
January 16, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
January 23, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
January 30, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
February 6, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
February 13, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
February 20, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
February 27, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: 
The Eagles · 2500 10th Street · Huntsville, AL
Cost: 
free, (buy drinks!)

Nashville Beginner Lindy Hop Classes

Submitted by gadmin on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 16:00
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NSDF hosts monthly lindy hop classes every Wednesday!

Beginner Lindy Hop at 7pm
Intermediate Lindy Hop at 8:15pm

http://www.swingdancenashville.com

November 2011 Classes
7pm Beginner Lindy Hop
8:15pm Solo Charleston/Jazz
8:15pm Lindy Hop Moves & Technique

Event Date and Time: 
Repeats every week until Tue Feb 07 2012 .
September 7, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
September 14, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
September 21, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
September 28, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
October 5, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
October 12, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
October 19, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
October 26, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
November 2, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
November 9, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
November 16, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
November 23, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
November 30, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
December 7, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
December 14, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
December 21, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
December 28, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
January 4, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
January 11, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
January 18, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
January 25, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
February 1, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: 
Jump Session @ Avenue 9 · 312 9th Ave. S. · Nashville, TN 37203
Cost: 
Cost is $40 online or $45 at the door for 4-week series.
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