Lindy Hop (Level 2): 8-Count East Coast Swing

An Improvers (Level 2) class for Lindy Hoppers. “East Coast Swing” was a dance style based on Lindy Hop, but with simplified footwork taught in commercial dance studios in the 1940s. But it has now been assimilated back into modern Lindy Hop, and it’s an incredibly helpful tool. In this class we will learn 8-Count East Coast Swing. It’s fun, easy and makes dancing to faster songs a breeze! As a bonus, learning East Coast Swing steps to mix in to your Lindy Hop will improve your partner connection and movement quality, so it levels up your Lindy Hop technique at the same time! Walk-ins are welcome or pre-book online. Teacher: Sharon Davis, a world renowned swing dancer with 20+ years experience teaching & performing! Where: Jazzbourne, 443 New Cross Rd, London SE14 6TA Price: £15 / £10 concession / 1 class credit Prerequisites: This is a Level 2 (Improvers) class for people who have already learned some Lindy Hop basics. You should already know your 8-count Lindy Hop footwork, Open and Closed positions, the concept of lead/follow and partner connection, and some fundamental moves like Lindy Circles, Swing Outs, Promenades / Promenots, Butterflies etc. In our curriculum, ideally you’ve completed the Level 1 8-Count Lindy Hop and Level 1 Swing Outs courses (or taken 1+ months of 8-Count Lindy Hop Taster Classes). If you enjoy this class, next week we’ll also be exploring East Coast Swing, with a “Mixed East Coast Swing” class, meaning we will be learning and mixing 6-count and 8-count East Coast Swing steps. (This is not a course, you can drop in to any class). Bookings at www.jazzmad.co.uk/classes Questions? Email [email protected]