January 2020
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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Fifth Week Special: Ambidancetrous!
Welcome to Ambidancetrous, a two-hour drop-in class! Are you a leader curious about what it's like to follow? Are you a follower interested in seeing what leading feels like? Come to our "Ambidancetrous" workshop! We'll be going through the Lindy Hop essentials so that you can get a feel for the other role. See you there! Prerequisites: Lindy A, Lindy B Instructor: Tracey and Scott
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Open Performance Group
This is the weekly practice for our open performance group. We will be creating and learning routines as a group with the opportunity to perform when we have opportunity to do so. If you aren't interested in performance, you can still join us to practice and learn. To join us, we simply ask that you be competent in your 6-count basics and swingouts; we'll teach you the rest! Class room: Lower Studio Instructors: Jason and Scott
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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.
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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: February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Class room: Lower Studio Prerequisites: Lindy A and Lindy B Instructors: Katie and Ian
Find out more »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: February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Class room: Upper Studio Instructors: Amanda and Jason
Find out more »Intermediate: Charleston II
Welcome to Charleston II! The Charleston is a great dance for faster tempos or that New Orleans sound. Come and dance with us as we build on our foundations and learn some techniques to let your Charleston shine – and don’t be afraid to get warm doing it! Class dates: February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Class room: Lower Studio Prerequisites: Lindy A, Lindy B, Charleston I Instructors: Tracey and Scott
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.
Find out more »March 2020
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: March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Class room: Lower Studio Prerequisites: Lindy A, Lindy B, and Lindy C Instructors: Katie and Scott
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: March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Class room: Upper Studio Instructors: Amanda 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.
Find out more »April 2020
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: April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd Class room: Upper Studio Instructors: Sarah and Andrew
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Madison Invasion 2020
Get ready to Invade the Isthmus! Whether you're getting a Dance Pass to get into all 4 of our dances, or going with the All-Access Pass to take classes with the talented Nathan Bugh and Gaby Cook, you won't want to miss Jumptown's marquee event! Get all the details by checking the Madison Invasion 2020 page or on our FaceBook event page. Registration is open now!
Find out more »Fifth Week Special: Shim Sham!
Welcome to Shim Sham, a two-hour drop-in class! The Shim Sham is one of the standard jazz dance routines. Formerly the final routine of many dance performances, the Shim Sham incorporates many solo jazz moves that will improve your musicality. This class allow you to join in the fun at all of our social dances in Madison and at other scenes! Prerequisites: Lindy A, Lindy B Instructor: Charity and Sarah
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