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What is the Lindy Hop?

Lindy Hop is a classic American dance. It developed from the Charleston in Harlem, NY, during the 1920's. In the 30's and 40's, African-Americans turned this original swing style into a world-wide dance craze. As it's popularity grew around the world, different forms and styles developed. But it's most important ingredients remained true: improvisation, rhythm, self-expression, and joy. In the mid-80's, "The happy dance", was rediscovered. Today, the original Lindy Hop and its evolved forms are, once again, popular around the world. No matter where it goes from here, the Lindy Hop will always represent pure swing and pure style.

What is the Balboa?

A swing dance that is danced close to your partner, involves lots of footwork, and is based on the Charleston. It was created on Balboa Island in Southern California. This dance can also be danced comfortably to fast music.

Offering All Levels
At camp, there are Lindy Hop classes for every level of dancer, from Beginning to Advanced Plus. Each class caters to the needs of a specific level and is designed to help you look your best at whatever level you've reached.

Class Levels:

Beginning
If this is your first time trying the Lindy Hop or you want to work on the basics, this level's for you. You'll learn the fundamental steps, including Swing Out, Lindy Circle, Side By Side Charleston and more.

Beginning-intermediate
You're ready for the Beginning-intermediate if you know the basics, but you're not quite confident executing them. This class will help you continue to build your confidence as a dancer.

Intermediate
Join the Intermediate level if you feel very comfortable with the Swing Out, Lindy Circle and Charleston, because you'll be ready to work on variations, styling, and connections.

Intermediate-advance
The floor, partner, and music are all your friends, and you can combine them with ease. Dancing to slow and fast music doesn't scare you, and you welcome some complicated moves, as well as fine-tuning your dancing.

Advanced
AUDITION ONLY
You don't have to think twice whether you belong in this class. This is for the topnotch dancers who've been dancing 3-4 years on a regular basis. You can pick up steps quickly and execute them with flare, style, and pizzazz.

Please Note: Auditions will be held for the Advance class on Thursday morning. Please remember that if your ability is less than advanced you will be holding up the advanced dancers. Teachers will be advised to let helpers know if there are students not in the correct level. If this happens, we will suggest a class that will benefit you more. Please don't take offense. It will be for all the right reasons. Thanks

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