April classes and a One Pop Playshop: the Shim Sham Shimmy!

Hi there, dancers!
Our Swing-into-Lindy class is for everybody who
wants to learn Lindy Hop, but is currently more comfortable with 6 count Swing; we'll show you how to combine the two in a fun, relaxing class.
Sundays in April, starting on the 8th, 2:30 - 3:30
plus an extra half hour of practice time, 3:30 - 4 pm.
Lindy 1.5 will focus on continuing to build Lindy Hop skills, and blending in your 6 count Swing moves, so you'll have a nice repertoire of dance moves and will be able to dance easily for hours.
The Shim Sham Shimmy is an easy to learn, super fun routine.  Once you learn it, you'll be able to join with swing and tap dancers all over the world, in performing this individually-danced choreography,
made newly popular by Lindy Hop legend Frankie Manning.  Frankie died a couple years ago, but he lives on in the Shim Sham Shimmy, and the love that Lindy Hoppers hold for him.

Lindy Circle, and another view of the Basic + Swing Out

Lindy Basics

Delicious Dancers have started learning Lindy Hop!
More fun than a roller coaster, and challenging, too.  Here are two videos to help you practice.  You can't hear us very well, but you can see an example of how to dance the basics:
"Jockey position" to get started in synch with your partner, She Goes (in front), He Goes (in front)
Basic, Swing Out, and Lindy Circle.  Enjoy!  xox Margot and Mark

Swinging at the Sage March Sock Hop! 1950's style dress encouraged

 

And bringing a snack to share is always encouraged!

Do the Stroll, Twist contest, and loads of dancing!  All ages and abilities welcome.

March: Lindy Hop! Swing! Sock Hop and Spring!

February Swingin' at the Sage - extra Sweet!

Celebrate LOVE and Dancing at our February 18th social dance!

Connecting with each dancer is a way to say, "You are wonderful!" and "Ain't life sweet?"

Valentine's day isn't just about romantic love, we think... it's about every kind of love, including the love of Chocolate!  And that's why we'll be giving away a big bar of Organic, Fair Trade chocolate, imported all the way from Seattle, home of Theo's Chocolate.

When?  Saturday the 18th, 7 - 10 pm, with a One hour lesson in Six count Swing, followed

 by 2 hours of fabulous music for Swing, Salsa, Waltz, Polka, and a line dance or two.

What else?   A mini lesson in basic Waltz, and a Birthday dance for all you February babies!

What to bring?  Friends, finger food to share, slidey non-marking shoes, a water bottle, and

your zest for fun!

Where?  The Blue Sage Arts Center, downtown Paonia (on Grand Avenue).

More questions?  Shoot me an email at:  illuminahealingart@gmail.com 

February Sweetest Swingin' at the Sage February 18th

This is Frankie Manning, one of the originators of Lindy Hop.  
Want to learn this fun, sassy, athletic dance?  Coming up this spring, we'll start Lindy lessons on
Sundays, at the Blue Sage.