Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions…
What do you teach?
We teach the basics of Lindy Hop, the original swing dance, from the 30′s & 40′s. We will almost always have a beginner series running, but when we don’t we’ll have more specific specialty classes running and they will be posted on the website.
Do I need any experience for the Beginner level?
Nope. Both Beginner A and Beginner B start from zero, assuming no prior knowledge of any kind of dance. We’ll get you dancing by the end of the first hour and fifteen.
Can I take the Beginner Plus level?
Once students have completed both Beginner A and Beginner B, they are welcome to take the Beginner Plus level. We teach a wide range of dancers but you have to be comfortable doing the basics in 6 and 8 counts to participate. If you are a more experienced dancer, we invite you to come check out the lessons, we guarantee we can give you a challenge.
Are lessons progressive?
The Beginner series are progressive which means that you must attend at least the 1st lesson of each session as we build on the material from each previous week in each new lesson. Beginner Plus and the Intermediate level is less explicitly progressive so drop-ins are welcome.
Where is it located?
Above (the now closed) Burch Pharmacy on the north-west corner of Hennepin & Franklin. You can enter on Hennepin, just ring the bell and we’ll buzz you up. (when you hear the click, the door is open)
How much does it cost?
A meager $10 per class or $40 for the entire series or, if you pre-pay online via paypal, just $35!
Do I need to bring a partner?
Nope, we will rotate and dance with all different people in class so you don’t need to bring your own partner.
What kind of shoes should I wear?
Just be sure to bring some spare shoes so that you can change out of your street shoes as we need to protect the floor. It is on the slippery side so hard leather may be a little slippery, but sneakers may be a little sticky. A hard rubber sole or even better a suede sole would work great, but most people do fine with whatever they are able to bring.
What kind of music do you dance to?
Lindy Hop & swing dance in general can be danced to many different kinds of music, but it was originally danced to big band jazz music. We dance to a mix of old jazz music, 60′s soul, blues, and a couple more current tunes mixed in. For some suggestions on good music for dancing, check out this post: “Good Music for Dancing”
Where can I go dancing in the Twin Cities?
Check out my Where to Dance page for info on weekly, monthly, and annual events and venues.
Do you have any tips for new dancers going out for the first time?
Why yes we do in fact. Check out our Uptown Swing field trip page for some notes on etiquette and rules of the road.
