June 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: June 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th Instructors: Charity and Andrew
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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: June 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th Prerequisites: Lindy A and Lindy B Instructors: Sarah and Andrew
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Jumptown Monthly Dance
Join us at the Olin Park Pavilion for swing dancing on a spacious, covered dance floor to usher in the summer. We suggest that you bring a friend because this is going to be a very unique Friday monthly that you won't want to miss. We suggest a donation of $10 per patron to attend. 6–6:30pm 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. 6:30pm–9:00pm: 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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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: July 11th, 18th, 25th, and August 1st Instructors: Emily and Ian
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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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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: August 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Instructors: Emily and Andrew
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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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: September 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th Instructors: Sarah and Andrew
Find out more »Intermediate: Intro to Charleston!
Welcome to Intro to Charleston, a four week course! A popular dance for contending with fast music, the Charleston is a blast to do once you learn the basics. Come and dance with us as we introduce you to the footwork and the techniques to let your Charleston shine – and don’t be afraid to get warm doing it! Class dates: September 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th Prerequisites: Lindy A, Lindy B Instructors: Emily and Matt
Find out more »October 2019
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 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th Instructors: Emily and Andrew
Find out more »November 2019
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 7th, 14th, 21st, and December 5th NO CLASS ON 28TH (THANKSGIVING) Instructors: TBA
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