Lindy Hop Crash Course Workshop: 6-Counts to Swing Outs

Take a deep dive into all things Lindy Hop! No experience needed! This workshop will take students from the beginning 6-count movements of Lindy Hop, through to the classic swing out. Students will learn a variety of 6-count moves, as well as some 8-count moves and swing out variations. Whether you’re new to dance, learning the other dance role, or brushing up on your basics, this workshop is for everyone! Prerequisites: None Register here: cloudlanddance.square.site Classes, workshops, and dances held at Gotta Dance Studio. 17945 NE 65th St, #100, Redmond, WA 98052 - What is Lindy Hop? - Lindy Hop evolved out of the Charleston dance craze of the 1920s and was developed in the iconic dance halls of Harlem in New York City, like the Roseland and the legendary Savoy Ballroom. Lindy Hop incorporates 6-count and 8-count rhythms, and is danced to a wide range of tempos, from slow, soulful tunes to fast, high-energy tracks. As one of the most dynamic and exciting partner dances ever created, Lindy Hop spread across the country and around the world during the 1930s and 1940s, and was seen in films such as Hellzapoppin’ and A Day At The Races. Lindy Hop’s popularity waned in the post-war years, but never disappeared; many of the great dancers continued to teach and perform in the decades that followed. A major resurgence began in the early 1980s, when original-era dancers such as such as Frankie Manning, Al Minns, Mama Lu Parks, Norma Miller, and more, were asked to travel the world and share their stories and expertise with a new generation of enthusiasts. Today, thriving Lindy Hop communities can be found in practically every major city in the world, with major dance events occurring every weekend!