May 10 2025: The Empire Swings Out
Turn to the Dark Side with us on Saturday, May 10th with a
morning of turning-focused classes! We'll teach you the secrets to
stellar spins, both solo and with a partner. After lunch, channel
your inner Han with a solo jazz workshop - you'll learn some slick
moves and how to jump between them with ease! Finally, take your
dancing into hyperspace with a fast dancing workshop. By the time
you're done, you'll be dancing at light speed with ease! These
workshops are intended for anyone who has completed Groove Juice
Swing's Intro to Swing series at least once. Hope to see you
there!
Dates: Saturday,
May 10th
Time: 11:00am-4:45pm
Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
Cost: $64 preregistered. At-door registration
price is $70 if space is available.
Prerequisite: Beginner Series
Register: groovejuiceswing.com/classes
11:00am - 12:00pm - Turning to the Dark Side
Learn to spin like a top! Practice spinning on the spot, pivoting
down a line, and rotating through many turns in a row through solo
drills. Gain control and accuracy of your turns and be able to
seamlessly implement new turns in your dancing.
12:15pm - 1:15pm -Re-Turn of the Jedi
You've now learned how to turn on your own, let's give it a try
with a partner! Learn techniques to make turns smooth and easy
together and throw in some fancy spins
2:30pm - 3:30pm - Never Tell Me The Odds
All jazz moves start on the count of 1, right? A lot of vernacular
jazz steps actually start on 8, which can be tricky to do. Come
practice moves that start on 8 and learn how to use them musically
and how to transition between moves
3:45pm - 4:45pm - Lightspeed Lindy
We're bumping up the tempos! Practice dancing fast and get
comfortable moving to quicker songs in this class. Learn exercises
and techniques to help you Lindy Hop at any tempo!
Then, grab your lightsabers and your dancing shoes! It's
time to boogie like it's a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away!
Whether you're a Solo dancer or bringing your favorite Wookiee,
this night of Lindy Hop will have you feeling the Force... of the
beat!
We'll be twirling like TIE Fighters, and Charleston-ing
through hyperspace. Dress as your favorite character (or object. We
won't limit your creativity)! Come ready to Darth Dip, Leia Lift,
and Tacky Anakin.
No Jedi mind tricks here-just an out-of-this-world night of
dance, fun, and Han-dsome moves.
Providing the intergalactic grooves for the evening are none
other than The Fredtown Stompers: the swingin'est band this side of
Tatooine!
With a sound smoother than Lando's cape and hotter than
Mustafar, they'll have you jumpin' to hyperspeed with every note.
Whether you're doing the Boogie-Wan Kenobi or just groovin' like a
Gungan, these rebels of rhythm are here to blow up the Death
Star... of dull dance floors. Trust us, when the Fredtown Stompers
play their rendition of Cantina Band, even the droids can't help
but swivel!
Date: Saturday May 10th
Time: Beginner Lesson 7pm-8pm, Dance
8pm-11pm
Location: The Rose Room, 295 Gregory
Street
Admission: $20