
"I can't believe how quickly you taught me to dance. You guys made it easy. Your Swing class has been well worth every penny. Thank You."
- Dan, Swing 101 Student
"I went from 'clumsy can't do' to 'Wow!' faster than I'd imagined."
- Brad Raymond, Beginner, September 2003
"The instructors were easy going, very approachable, and great with individual and group help."
- Margot Hectar, Lindy Student
Think you can't dance? Pretty much everyone currently dancing has thought so at some point (seriously we did too). No one has two left feet - at least not permanently. Your heart has rhythm and so does the rest of you. All 100 level classes require no partner or previous experience. Check out Swing 101 or Swing 111 and we'll prove the abilities you have hiding inside you. This stuff is too fun to sit out! No partner necessary. Our classes are kept small so students receive individual attention. See how quickly and easily you can start moving on the dance floor.
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Upcoming Classes
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all classes are 6 weeks
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$45 pre-registered - $60 at the
door
· $5
credit for every friend you bring new to Downbeat Dance (continuing students)
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Gift Certificates Available
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Next Session of Classes
2008
Current classes in Session 5
Session 6: Tuesday September 9th & 16th & Saturday September 20th .... 3 meetings
Jazz 190 · Intro to Vernacular Jazz (7:30 to 9:30pm TUE, 2pm to 4pm SAT) - with Alex. (no experience required) No Partner Necessary For Anyone Interested in Jazz/Blues Steps! at Twisted Fitness / Loft of Ford's Gym - Room 2 : 2114 Winnebago Street
Session 7: Tuesdays: September 23rd - October 28th .... 6 weeks
Swing 101 ·Beginner Swing: 6-Count Basics (7:30 to 8:30pm)... with Catherine & Alex. (no experience required) No Partner Necessary. For Absolute to Relative Beginners. at Twisted Fitness / Loft of Ford's Gym - Room 2 : 2114 Winnebago Street
Lindy 212 · Style, & Musicality (111) (8:30 to 9:30pm) - with Catherine & Alex. No Partner Necessary; For Dancers Familiar with 8-count Swing. at Twisted Fitness / Loft of Ford's Gym - Room 2 : 2114 Winnebago Street
Session 8: Tuesdays: November 4th - December 9th .... 6 weeks
Lindy 111 ·Introduction to Lindy Hop: 8-Count Swing (7:30 to 8:30pm)... with Catherine & Alex. (no experience required) No Partner Necessary. For Absolute to Relative Beginners. at Twisted Fitness / Loft of Ford's Gym - Room 2 : 2114 Winnebago Street
Swing 201· Swing Hot & Fast! (101) (8:30 to 9:30pm) - with Catherine & Alex. No Partner Necessary; For Dancers Familiar with 6-count Swing. at Twisted Fitness / Loft of Ford's Gym - Room 2 : 2114 Winnebago Street
2009 Session 1 Forecast:
Swing 101 ·Beginner Swing: 6-Count Basics
Lindy 211 · Cool Ass Moves (111)
Lindy 302 Social Lindy Hop (2 200's plus a little blues/jazz recommended for help)
2009 Session 2 Forecast:
Lindy 111 Beginner 8ct. Swing
Lindy 221· Swing Out!
Lindy 304 · Mind Set & Musical Character (three 200's)
2009 Session 3 Forecast:
Swing 101 ·Beginner Swing: 6-Count Basics
Lindy 212 · Basics, Style, & Musicality (111)
Lindy 301 · Momentum & Movement (four 200's) at Location: TBA
2009 Session 4 Forecast:
Lindy 111 ·Beginner Swing: Groove (8-Count)
Swing 203· Downbeat Swing (101)
2009 Session 5 Forecast:
Blues 131 · Blues (beginner)
Swing 201 · Swing Hot & Fast! (101)
2009 Session 6 Forecast:
Swing 101 ·Beginner Swing: 6-Count Basics
Lindy 222 ·
Lindy 305 Charleston for Lindy Hoppers (201 plus 2 other 200's)
2009 Session 7 Forecast:
Lindy 111 ·Beginner Swing: Groove (8-Count)
Lindy 212 Basics, Style, & Musicality (111)
Blues 231 ·Blues Hot & Heavy (131)