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Classes are outside in a private, covered pavilion in Hilo. Please wear clean dance shoes or socks.
Beginners welcome per class description.
No partners needed; we rotate.
Masks recommended. Class size limited.
More detailed class descriptions and prerequisites are on our Calendar.
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Please pre-register by email here.
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Special pricing for the January-February classes only:
$10 per class if you pre-register; $20 drop-in.
Pre-register by Jan. 17 for the January classes.
Pre-register by Jan. 31 for the February classes.
Group Classes
Tuesday, January 21, 2025:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. And Now For Something Completely Different
This class introduces the Jig Walk and Collegiate Shag, both of which you can insert into your Lindy to provide an unexpected pop of energy. Students should already be comfortable with 6-count Lindy (or East Coast Swing.)
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Basic Lindy Hop Boot Camp
New to swing dancing? Get on the dance floor rapidly! Learn the simplest 6-count turns and footwork.
Monday, January 27, 2025:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Linear Lindy
In this introduction to 8-count Lindy rhythm, you’ll learn moves such as the Yo-Yo and Lindy Promenade (with pecking).
7:00- 8:00 p.m. Swing Out Rust Remover
Need to refresh your Swing Out skills? This class will move quickly through a basic rotational Swing Out, emphasizing connection and momentum.
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. The Art of Connection
Fine-tune your connection as you learn fun moves such as dips! Leaders will learn how to set up and communicate an invitation to dip; followers will learn how to interpret and respond. Students should be comfortable with 6-Count Swing.
7:00- 8:00 p.m. Counterbalance Flash
After a quick introduction to counterbalance basics, you’ll learn the Quick Stop and/or Switches, classic moves which showcase the follower while the lead provides counterbalance support. Prerequisite: Swing Out experience.
Monday, February 3, 2025:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Rock Step Replacements
Add personality to your dancing by substituting sweeps, taps, kicks, or kick-ball-changes to your basic rock step
7:00- 8:00 p.m. Non-Rotational Swing Out
One of the most popular vintage Swing Out styles is linear, sending the follow straight out, facing away from the lead.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Never Too Many Follows
Leads will learn how to dance with two follows at once! Follows will learn to dance as a double unit. Background in 6- or 8-count Lindy required.
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. An Invitation to Improvise
Leaders will learn how to offer the follows an opportunity to improvise steps in a right-side pass, and follows will practice various ways to personalize their movement. Students should be comfortable with 6-count Lindy or East Coast Swing.
Private Lessons
Our primary swing dance instructors offer private lessons by request. In addition, most of our workshop instructors offer privates when they are in town. If you would like to take private lessons please use the Contact Form.
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Resources for Students
If you're a Hep Cats student, click here for additional class resources.