Lessons

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PSDC offers 3 levels of month-long progressive Lindy Hop lessons, as well as a variety of workshops and special topics classes. Whether you're dancing for the very first time or you've been swinging out for years, we have something for you!

Series are typically 4-weeks long and start anew each month.

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Lindy Hop 1 - Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm

No dance experience required! Lindy Hop 1 starts anew every month.

During this 4-week progressive series you'll learn about connecting with a dance partner, and fundamental 8-count rhythms and moves - including the SWING OUT, the most iconic shape in Lindy Hop!

No experience, and no partner needed. Lindy Hop is a social dance - expect to change partners throughout class. We recommend wearing smooth-soled shoes, comfortable clothing, and that you bring a water bottle!

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Lindy Hop 2 - Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm

Expand beyond the 8-count fundamentals with Lindy Hop 2! Lindy Hop 2 delves deeper into skills and technique from our first series. You'll learn new shapes, rhythms, and learn more about the history of Lindy Hop and Jazz music. Lindy Hop 2 consists of FOUR months of rotating topics:​​​ 

Lindy 2A: "Building Up Basics;" 

Lindy 2B: "6-Count & Other Rhythms;" 

Lindy 2C: "Spins & Turns;" 

Lindy 2D: "Lindy Hop & Partnered Charleston."

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You can join Lindy Hop 2 at any month and complete these four series in any order. Just make sure to complete all four months of topics - or make up for a missed month via private lessons - before moving on to Lindy Hop 3!

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Lindy Hop 3 - Sundays, 2:00-3:00pm

For dancers who feel confident with the four months of Lindy Hop 2 content, Lindy Hop 3 is the place for you! Topics vary each month, and are selected based on dancer interests, skill-building needs, and instructor passions! Past topics have included musicality, advanced shapes and variations, choreographed routines, solo jazz, and more! 

Stick around after class for our Open Practice from 3:00-4:00pm. The Open Practice is open to ALL dancers, not just Lindy Hop 3!

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Special Topic Lessons & Series
If there is a 5th Wednesday in a month, PSDC may offer a 1-hour special topic lesson. Topics range from "Jumping into Jam Circles," to "Why does the music 'swing'?" or learning the Shim Sham - a classic solo jazz routine!

 

PSDC also will occasionally offer "Intro to...." series aimed at introducing Lindy Hoppers to related dance styles including Balboa, Solo Jazz, Blues, St. Louis Shag, and Collegiate Shag.

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Weekend Workshops

Topics and prerequisites vary. Workshops are typically 2-3 hours long on Saturday afternoons.