Week 4 of Monday Nights had our final group of Lindy 1 beginners class excited and energised. We delved into the mysteries of the swingout and everyone dived right on in. (more…)
Clearly the news had spread that Alissa and I were back from Sweden, because Lindy 1 was chockablock with new faces eager to become sultans of swing. (more…)
Swing It! offers classes that cater for a variety of levels with the focus being on the authentic 1920s and 30s Lindy Hop style. Our emphasis is on delivering an exciting and enthusiastic approach to the dance that defined a generation and is still going strong all around the world today!
So where do you start?
Swing It! Beginner Workshops
This is the ground floor and your introduction to the world of Lindy Hop. Our Beginner Workshops are the perfect way to start since we’ll teach you how to Swing dance in just one afternoon! Not only that but we’ll also feature some incredible dance clips from the original era as well as clips showcasing some of today’s best dancers. You’ll be guaranteed a fantastic, fun filled afternoon where you’ll not only learn to dance but also enjoy a peek into the history and culture of this incredible dance.
Our workshops are held once a month on a Sunday and run through the afternoon (approx 4hrs with breaks). Check our main page for times and locations.
Swing It! also run weekly classes several nights a week at multiple locations around Perth:
Every Monday night in Subiaco
Every Tuesday night in West Perth
Every Wednesday night in Subiaco
Every Wednesday night in Fremantle
Our weekly classes are run at three different levels:
Lindy 1 - This is where the real Lindy Hop journey begins. Once you’ve done one of our Beginner Workshops you’re welcome to take part in this class. Here we explore the basic moves further and show you a range of styling and variations you can add to your dancing. Lindy 1 classes are easy, relaxed and a whole lot of fun.
Lindy 2 - This is the intermediate level class. Here we explore the classic moves and rhythms of the Lindy Hop further with a greater emphasis on lead and follow techniques, musical appreciation and of course FUN! The moves will become a little trickier and the speeds will be a little faster but all are welcome.
Lindy 3 - This class is for the more advanced students. If you’ve been dancing for a while and feel its time to take your dancing to the next level this is the class for you. Lindy 3 focuses on the more intricate and complex side of the Lindy Hop. You need to be experienced but all are welcome!
For class times and prices visit our school location pages: Subiaco or Mt Lawley or Fremantle.
Private Lessons:
Learn to dance or advance your dancing outside of our regular classes with professional one on one tuition. Read more…
And Specialty Workshops:
Swing It! regularly run exciting Specialty Workshops focusing on a range of topics including Air Steps, Solo Charleston, Solo Jazz and much more. Swing It also feature large scale workshops staring some of the best Swing dance instructors in the world. For more information on dates and times sign up for our weekly newsletter.
It was great to be back and teaching on Wednesdays in Subi. Lots of fun was had, limits were tested and the dangers of Night Time Sudefeds was revealed.
Swing It! is about to completely overhaul our approach to Beginner classes! There will be a new look weekly Lindy 1 class and now a brand new Beginner Workshop offered instead of our regular courses. Read on for full details…
The Swing Out is the most important move in Lindy Hop and, if asked, the favourite move of any and all Lindy Hoppers around the world.
Because of this, working on your Swing Out is essential but, more importantly, a good Swing Out leads to improved dancing technique. It requires good connection, balance and rhythm which are the backbones of the dance.
We don’t get as much time as we’d like in class to concentrate on the Swing Out so we’ll be running a specific Swing Out Clinic to concentrate on everything you need for the perfect Swing Out.
During the class we’ll show you the prefect Swing Out technique plus cover the three basic entries and three basic exits of the Swing Out. After this class you’ll have the perfect Swing Out to be able to add any variation or rhythm to!
WHERE: Como Primary School Hall, Cnr Thelma and Coode Streets, Como
COST: $20
TEACHERS: Shane & Ruth
