Classes & Workshops
all classes & workshops will be at:
You Should Be Dancing...! Dance Center
37 West 26th Street (2nd fl) NY, NY, 10010
between 6th Ave. & Broadway
September door code is “4159#”
This year we offer Two Tracks, for EXPERIENCED dancers (comfortable with 8 count moves), and NOVICE dancers (lesser experienced but comfortable with 6 count).
All classes are 60 minutes long, unless specified otherwise. Please arrive 15 min before class start time!
Discounted Advance Packages & Individual Event Tickets now on sale!
(Individual Workshops Tickets on sale Aug 1st)
Friday, September 20th
2:30 pm
Experienced Workshop #1:
by RAFAL PUSTELNY & ADRIENNE WEIDERT
Swing the wing and Whip the hip
This class will be all about Swivels! This classic step is essential in your vocabulary as a lindy hopper. We will go through the technique and moves that utilize swivels. Leaders, you’ll learn how to adapt to your partner and lead moves that show off the swivels.
*Must know 6 and 8 Count basics*
3:45 pm
Experienced Workshop #2:
by GABY COOK & NATHAN BUGH
Prefab Footwork
Learn and practice Gaby’s and Nathan’s favorite footwork variations.
5:00 - 6:30pm
Novice Workshop #1:
by ELENA IANNUCCI & BRANDON BARKER
Lindy Hop Crash Course - An Accelerated Class
Learn the original style and technique of lindy hop that was born out of the African American community in Harlem during the late 1920's. (This class is 90 minutes long)
Saturday, September 21st
10:30 am
Experienced Track:
by CARMEN CARRIKER
Bend. Stretch. Breath. Let it Go! with CeCeBrownSugah
Try to imagine yoga with slow, gradual stretching, add in some soft lighting, deep-bass music and sensual moves, mix in some gentle meditation and aromatherapy, and you have Sensual Stretch. In this 60 minute class, you will be guided by CeCe, The Sweet Sensation of Burlesque and Guru of Self Love, as you learn how to let go of the everyday stress and sink into your body and mind, allowing yourself room to expand and find that deeper level of stretch and relaxation.
10:30 am
Novice Workshop #2:
by BRANDON BARKER & DEE DANIELS LOCKE
Making Your Dancing More Social
Moving from figures to just enjoying dancing together and then back to figures.
11:45 am
Experienced Workshop #3:
Novice Workshop #3:
by LATASHA BARNES & JERRY FOOTE
Choreography to Diverse Beats
Combined Track Workshop in Solo Jazz
Discover the art of synchronizing movement with different music genres! We will explore a variety of beats and rhythms. Come and join us to become a better dancer.
1:00 pm
Novice Track:
by ODYSSEUS BAILER
Talk on the history of vernacular dance and lindyhop
2:30 pm
Experienced Workshop #4:
by DEE DANIELS LOCKE & LATASHA BARNES
Open Ended Conversation
Learn how to focus on open ended dancing that allows for conversation from both partners.
3:45 pm
Experienced Workshop #5:
by RAFAL PUSTELNY & ADRIENNE WEIDERT
Get a Kick outta This!!!
Modify your footwork in Lindy Hop and give it a kick! You will learn Charleston patterns as well as Lindy Hop stylings that kick up your heels and get a leg up on your kick-steps.
5:00 pm
Experienced Workshop #6:
by GABY COOK & NATHAN BUGH
Lindy Hop Charleston
Dance to faster music and do moves in the Charleston style.
Sunday, September 22nd
10:30 am
Experience Track:
by ADRIENNE WEIDERT
Happy Feet Stretch & Release
A warm up for your day that gets all your parts moving and pays special attention to your foundation.
10:30 am
Novice Workshop #4:
by BRANDON BARKER & CANDICE FRANKLIN
1, 2 and You Know What to do!
Accentuate your 6 and 8 lindy hop count basics.
11:45 am
Experienced Workshop #7:
Novice Workshop #5:
by DEE DANIELS LOCKE & JERRY FOOTE
Variations in Motion
Combined Track Workshop in Solo Jazz
Unleash your creativity with simple choreography! Learn how to create unique dance variations while exploring basic movements in this dynamic class.
1:00 pm
Novice Track:
Open Practice w DJ Stina
2:30 pm
Experienced Workshop #8:
by LATASHA BARNES & JERRY FOOTE
Elevating Your Lindy Hop with Solo Moves
Explore infusing jazz into our social dance. Get ready to groove on the dance floor!
3:45 pm
Experienced Workshop #9
by GABY COOK & RAFAL PUSTELNY
Lindy Dynamics
Give your dancing range and dynamism by working both open and closed positions into your dancing. Class will include drags, dips and tempos of all kinds.
5:00 pm
Experienced Workshop #10
by NATHAN BUGH & LATASHA BARNES
Intention
Work with your partner to tell stories and create meaning.