April 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: April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Instructors: Sarah and Ekmel
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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: April 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th Prerequisites: Lindy A, Lindy B, Charleston I Instructors: Sarah and Tracey
Find out more »Intermediate: Intro to Collegiate Shag!
Welcome to Intro to Collegiate Shag, a four week course! Collegiate Shag is a high-energy partner dance that started in the 1920s and became incredibly popular in the late 1930s. It is done primarily to uptempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. This class will introduce the fundamentals of the Collegiate Shag and get you ready to dance socially. No partner required, but some partnered dance experience is expected. Non-sticky shoes and comfortable clothing are suggested. Class dates: April 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th Prerequisites: Lindy A, Lindy B Instructors: Tara and Ekmel
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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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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 »May 2019
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: May 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd Instructors: Sarah and Ekmel
Find out more »June 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: June 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th Instructors: Charity and Andrew
Find out more »July 2019
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
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 »August 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: August 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Instructors: Emily and Andrew
Find out more »September 2019
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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