Update: Early Bird pricing has been extended until may 15th! That means you can get the full package, which gives you 9 classes, 2 review sessions, and all dances for just $70! Check out the actual classes we've got goin' on...
Classes in 20's Charleston:
20's Charleston I: The Basics and Then Some (Chad & Midori)
In this workshop, we cover fun and foundational charleston steps (both standard and unusual), such as the basic (three styles), charleston walks, bicycle kicks, crazy legs, turns, slide out, the box, the Black Bottom break, and promenade basic.
20's Charleston II: Spin, Stomp & Jump (Chad & Midori)
Building off the basics, we explore more fascinating moves, such as the the charleston comearound (basic and reverse), the Hillman charleston, back to back, Step up, and the original jigwalk.
20's Charleston III: Wild & Fun (Chad & Midori)
Continuing where we left off, we delve into more complex but rewarding patterns, such as the Over the Top, Coles' aeroplane charleston, the Traveling Contest Step, and the Chicago (one of our favorites). These steps are a little more difficult to learn but really transform your dancing.
Charleston Review (1/2 hour)
Available to all Full-Weekend and Sunday workshop registrants only.
Classes in Peabody:
Peabody I: The Five Essential Steps (Chad & Midori)
What every Peabody dancer needs to know to hit the dance floors running, these essential steps are not only key patterns in the dance but the foundation for later variations, such as the 8-ct turn, 4-ct Rock and Lock n' Run.
Peabody II: The Quintessential Steps (Chad & Midori)
Building off the foundation steps, we cover single rhythm and mixed rhythm variations such as the left-eight count turn, Roseland hop, and back-locks.
Peabody III: Syncopations (Chad & Midori)
Everybody loves a syncopator and Peabody's no exception. We cover syncopated Turns and more mixed rhythm patterns of the Peabody, such as Crossover Break, Shakeaway, and Cagney Shuffle.
Peabody Review (1/2 hour)
Available to all Full-Weekend and Saturday workshop registrants only.
Classes in Lindy Charleston:
Lindy Charleston I: Tandem Start to Finish (Michael & Jaya)
Here we will cover the basics of Tandem Charleston and it's associated positions and transitions such as the S-Turn, Chase Charleston (on both sides), Chase Turns, Right and Left Sendouts, multiple exit options, and more, time permitting.
Lindy Charleston II: Free Range Charleston (Michael & Jaya)
In this class we will explore the wonderful endless world of open-position, jockey, and cross-hand Charleston. We will cover transitions such as Up the Line and pop turns, the two direction change steps, footwork substitutions and more, as well as tips on the Charlestonization of your Lindy Hop patterns.
Solo Jazz:
Intro to Solo Charleston FREE Class (Michael & Friends)
This class is guaranteed to get your motor runnin' with Charleston and other solo variations that are easy and fun!
Swingin' Solo (Michael)
In this class we will learn and dissect classic solo patterns such as Charleston, Savoy Kicks, Half-Break, Fall off the Log, and Suzy Q, and learn how to cut them up and put them back together spontaneously within your solo improvisation. You will never look at patterns the same way again!
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