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Intermediate
You've been dancing for a while, you've got 6-count Lindy under your belt and are working on your 8-count and possibly Charleston. You know how to do a swing-out, and while it may not be the most polished, with a little practice and plenty of social dancing at events like these you'll be well on your way to becoming an awesome dancer!
Equivalent class level: Sugar Swing 2
Intermediate-Advanced
You've got a bit more experience under your belt; 6-count and 8-count Lindy, as well as Charleston and possibly even Balboa are at your command and you feel comfortable moving from dance to dance. You've likely been to a few workshops and/or exchanges before, perhaps even travelling to larger events in Vancouver, Seattle, or elsewhere.
Equivalent class level: Sugar Swing 3
Specialty
These classes are fun extras that add some spice and variety to your swing dance repertoire; whether it be exploring other dance styles such as Blues or Solo Jazz, or some flashy slides and air steps, or even just being really really silly, these classes aren't to be missed!
Balboa Intro (Glen & Tara): Get your Balboa foundations really solid and it makes the rest SO much easier! This class will have lots of awesome tidbits from a private with Kelly Arsenault that will really help you to get your Bal on!
Tricky Charleston (Glen & Tara): A few simple changes can take your Charleston from basic to fantastic! Come spend an hour and expand your possibilities!!
Fast Dancing (Harrison & Krystal): Join Harrison and Krystal in this intense class on all things fast. Our focus will be fast swing-outs, but hope to include a move or two. Bring lots of water: your keister will be kicked.
Slides (Harrison): This class will focus on all things slidey for leaders. Our focus will be primarily technique, working with one or two slide moves to help develop the technique. Leather-soled shoes are highly encouraged, though suede shoes is acceptible.
Jazz in your Lindy (Read & Marlaena): Have you ever felt like you needed more Shorty George in your dancing? Do you experience a serious lack of Breezy Knees as you cook up some Swing-Outs? Well we have the solution here!
Silliocity (Read & Heidi): Do you ever get the feeling that the world would be much better with a wider variety of facial expressions? Have you ever wanted to double the fun potential of any dance? Say Yes to Siliocity.
Tap (Sierra): Hey! Stop that dancing up there! Let’s make some noise and experiment with a multitude of fun tap rhythms, shapes, and formations out of Sierra’s grab bag of tap goodies.
Boot camp (Gary & Sierra): We’ll swing you out, stretch you out, and work you out! Come learn some of Gary and Sierra’s favourite tricks to strengthen and loosen the lindy hop muscle groups.
Blues (Curtis & Julie): Feeling blue about your Blues dancing? Curtis and Julie will spice up your Blues with a dash of technique, a sprinkle of connection, and drop of awesome.
Jazz for Girls (Julie & Krystal): This class will be one part classy, one part sexy, and a whole lotta girly! Find out how Krystal and Julie make their jazz both sassy and sweet. (Ladies only!)
Performance Lindy Hop (Kyle & Julie): Maybe you've always wondered what it means to perform, maybe you're wondering how to shine in the jam circle, or maybe you're looking to add flare to your social dancing. Either way, this class is for you! Veteran performers Julie and Kyle introduce you to the fundamentals of performing and show you how they can take your lindy hop to the next level!
The Swing-out (Kyle & Sierra):You clap your hands, and you swing-out wide! Get together with Kyle and Sierra to cook up some smoking swingouts that are two cups vector redirection, one cup momentum, one cup rhythm, a tablespoon of swivels, and a dash of silly.
Balboa Advanced (Nicole & Birkley): It's assumed you know the come-around, in-outs, and bal toss-out for this class. If you don't - check out the Balboa Intro class! Over one fine hour of your life, you'll learn some great bal moves together with advanced technique, inspired by the Bal comps at ILHC and All Balboa Weekend. Nicole and Birkley are teaching this class - and they'll give no second rate effort here!
Dean & Jewel (Marlaena & Birkley): What's up with Dean Collins and Jewel McGowan and why should you care? For one, Jewel's swivels are iconic and beautiful. If all a lady did on the dance floor was swivel awesomely, every partner would be happy. Secondly, Dean was a great choreographer and dance, and was featured in many films. He has a graceful, smooth, and controlled presence on the floor... bringing a refreshing grace to the Lindy Hop world. So for one hour, let Marlaena and Birkley introduce some Dean and Jewel into your dancing! http://www.swingnick.com/212/dean-and-jewel-the-legacy/
Jazz for Men (Birkley & Tom): Do boys suck at solo jazz? Hell no! Let two of Alberta's aspiring vintage jazz dancers inspire your dancing, Birkley and Tom. Tom's known for learning choreography lightning-fast, and for having a large repertoire of solo jazz moves. Birkley's been solo jazzing for nearly 10 years ago, and has choreographed fine numbers for local dance studios, arts-oriented schools, and in Mad Cat Swing. Men, we need to unite and show those ladies who's boss!
Air Steps Training (Julie, Birkley, Sierra, & Read): Herrang 2011 was a great experience for Julie and Birkley, and they brought back much knowledge about air steps. Most importantly, they've realized there's a huge gap of knowledge in Alberta of how to go about training in air steps. The plan is to work through 1-2 air steps and focus on the idea of breaking down any airstep in order to safely execute it, spot it, and rehearse it. Along with their Mad Cat Swing colleagues, Read and Sierra!
Partner Charleston (Dave & Tasha): Expand your repetoire with some fun side by side and tandem Charleston moves. Learn some of our favorite side by side variations, breaks, tandem transitions and flashy tandem moves.
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