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21 September 2024 - 7 December 2024 ( 11 hours, 11 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
Authentic Jazz Dance is an umbrella term for the various African American styles of solo, partnered and group dances that emerged alongside the new popular music of jazz and swing in the 1920s –1940s. An intermediate-level lindy hop course. Lindy Hop is the famous African-American partnered dance from Harlem New York that sprang up in response to the new swinging style of jazz in the 1930s and 1940s. Designed for those who have already learned basic lindy hop, this course will expand on the basic 6 and 8 beat figures to widen the repertoire and bring confidence to freestyling and social dancing. We will also be incorporating lindy charleston figures. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the following learning outcomes. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals i.e. progression to an advanced-level course.
The class will start with a warm up and continue with step & rhythm combinations to understand the music and expand your repertoire of steps. You will be working with a class partner to understand and execute partnering techniques Dance suggested combinations and enjoy experimenting with your own. The class blends tutor-led instruction & demonstration with partner work among students with the tutor on hand to provide guidance and feedback. Level 2 students are invited to arrive 15 minutes before the start of class for a simulated social dance (with Level 1 students) where they can warm up/practise various moves and combinations, with the benefit of having the tutor on hand to answer questions and give tips. Excellent attendance and punctuality will be required from all students. It is expected that students will practice in between weekly lessons.
You must have completed Level 1 or an equivalent before taking this course. All students will be expected to be able to dance basic 6 and 8 count Lindy Hop figures. A reasonable degree of fitness is required.You must have completed Level 1 or an equivalent before taking this course. All students will be expected to be able to dance basic 6 and 8 count Lindy Hop figures. A reasonable degree of fitness is required.
Please be aware that Authentic Jazz/Swing Dance involves partnered and non-partnered dancing. The partnered dance element may require dancing in close proximity with your partner. In addition, we rotate partners in class to approximate a social dance.
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. A bottle of water. Shoes: Ideally a flat or low heel. Jazz-dance or character shoes. Plimsoles or tennis shoes but no trainers or stilettoes.You are encouraged to make notes to facilitate your practice. Your tutor will be able to assist with suggestions on how best to do this
