Groove Juice Swing: Swing Dancing in Rochester, NY

Flower City Lindy Classic 2024

Flower City Lindy Classic

Date: Saturday, September 21st
Time: Beginner Lesson 6:30pm-7:30pm, Dance/Competitions 7:30pm-10:30pm
Location: The Rose Room, 295 Gregory Street
Admission: $15, with the beginner lesson and competition entry included in the price of admission

Daytime Workshops

Schedule:

9:30am Doors Open

10:00am - 10:45pm Class 1: Stretch and Warm Up

Drop by before classes start for a stretch and a warm up with Caroline!

11:00am - 12:00pm Class 2: Flourishes & Spice & Everything Nice

Join Lily and Art for a fun filled class on how to spice up your dancing! Like with cooking, these flourishes are best used at the right time. Learn where to best use these nuggets of flavor and how to set your partner up to use them too!

12:15pm - 1:15pm Class 3: Communicating with Your Partner

A good dance is a conversation. But in a Mix and Match, you've got to communicate with someone you've never danced with! Learn how to have a good back-and-forth with your partner - when to show yourself off and when to let your partner shine!

1:15pm - 2:30pm Lunch Break

2:30pm - 3:30pm Class 4: Wowing the Judges

Join our head judge, Jasmine, for a rundown on getting noticed and using your time in the spotlight!

3:45pm - 4:45pm Class 5: Fast & Flashy

Dancing to fast music can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be! In this class, you will learn how to make simple, solid dance moves fit the speed and sparkle at the same time!


Cost: $64 preregistered. At-door registration price is $75 if space is available. A la carte pricing of $20 per daytime class, $15 for the stretch workshop.

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About Us

Groove Juice Swing, established in 2004, is based in Rochester, NY and specializes in Lindy Hop, the original form of swing dance from the 1920s and 1930s. Groove Juice Swing offers dance classes, weekly social dances, live band dance events, performances, and dance workshops throughout the year. Staff members and instructors are passionate about all things Lindy Hop, traveling all over the world to compete against and learn from the very best Lindy Hoppers. They bring that same commitment and enthusiasm to the dance community in Rochester.

Groove Juice Swing is a grateful recipient of the Monroe County JumpstARTS Grant Program.

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