October 2019
Swing Dance
The Brink Lounge welcomes social dancers to this weekly event with Jumptown DJs. The event is 18+ friendly. $5 donation. There’s also both food and drink available. Food is served until 10pm. There are usually wine specials on Wednesdays; a selection of tap and bottled beer, wine, and cocktails; and soda, lemonade, juice, etc. The Brink is about four blocks from the Capitol Square and within walking distance from campus.
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Intro to Lindy Hop A
Welcome to Lindy Hop A, a 4-week introductory course! Come learn to swing dance with us! We’ll show you basic Lindy Hop moves and rhythms and get you social dancing in 4 weeks. Lindy Hop A focuses on 6-count rhythms and moves along with fundamental Lindy Hop technique and style. This class is a prerequisite for many other Jumptown classes. No partner or experience required. Class dates: October 17th, 24th, 31st, and November 7th Instructors: Emily and Ekmel
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Intermediate: Lindy Hop C
Welcome to Lindy Hop C, the next step in your Lindy education! Take your swing dancing to the next level by learning how to combine 6-count and 8-count swing. In this class we'll continue to develop technique and moves that help you transition and combine the two swing styles. Class dates: October 17th, 24th, 31st, and November 7th Prerequisites: Lindy A and Lindy B Instructors: Sarah and Ian
Find out more »Intermediate: Classic Lindy Moves
The Lindy Hop now has over 90 years worth of history behind it. In this class, we'll dive into the truly classic moves that makes this dance so fun and distinguished. Class dates: October 17th, 24th, 31st, and November 7th Instructors: Katie, Tracey, Scott, and Jason
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Jumptown Monthly Dance
Come join us at Madison Circus Space for swing dancing on a spacious floor. Bring your friends, bring a juggler. $5 donation at the door to pay for venue rental (lesson included). Venue now requires an electronic liability waiver; sign at the registration table or go to MadisonCircusSpace.com and click the link at bottom right. 9–9:30pm Beginner Lesson: We’ll show you 6-count swing basics so you can get on the floor and dance right away. No partner or experience required. 9:30pm–Midnight: Social dancing. Shoes: Everyone must bring another pair of clean shoes. No wearing the same shoes that they wore outside. If people forget to bring a clean pair, we’ll ask them to dance in socks.
Find out more »Intro to Lindy Hop B
Welcome to Lindy Hop B, a 4-week introductory course! Come learn to swing dance with us. We’ll show you basic Lindy Hop moves and rhythms and get you social dancing in 4 weeks. Lindy Hop B focuses on 8-count rhythms and moves like the Swingout and Lindy circle along with fundamental Lindy Hop technique and style. No partner or experience required. Class dates: November 14th, 21st, December 5th, and 12th NO CLASS ON 28TH (THANKSGIVING) Instructors: Andrew and Emily
Find out more »Intermediate: Lindy Hop D
Welcome to Lindy Hop D, the next step in your Lindy education! Take your swing dancing to the next level by learning how to combine 6-count and 8-count swing. In this class we'll continue to develop technique and moves that help you transition and combine the two swing styles. Class dates: November 14th, 21st, December 5th, and 12th NO CLASS ON 28TH (THANKSGIVING) Prerequisites: Lindy A, Lindy B, and Lindy C Instructors: Tracey and Scott
Find out more »Intermediate: Solo Jazz
Solo jazz is an important part of swing dance and Lindy Hop. The movements and rhythms you’ll learn are the foundations to the movements & rhythms you’ll find in your partnered swing dancing. Most dancers find that improving their solo movement also improves their partnered dancing. Class dates: November 14th, 21st, December 5th, and 12th NO CLASS ON 28TH (THANKSGIVING) Instructor: Katie, Scott, and Jason
Find out more »Jumptown Monthly Dance
Come join us at Madison Circus Space for swing dancing on a spacious floor. Bring your friends, bring a juggler. $5 donation at the door to pay for venue rental (lesson included). Venue now requires an electronic liability waiver; sign at the registration table or go to MadisonCircusSpace.com and click the link at bottom right. 9–9:30pm Beginner Lesson: We’ll show you 6-count swing basics so you can get on the floor and dance right away. No partner or experience required. 9:30pm–Midnight: Social dancing. Shoes: Everyone must bring another pair of clean shoes. No wearing the same shoes that they wore outside. If people forget to bring a clean pair, we’ll ask them to dance in socks.
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