Swing I: Learn Swing Dancing in 3 Classes at Big City Swing
Big City Swing (Chicago, IL)
Rated 3.3 by 16 members who went.
Dance like the stars! Jump, jive and wail the night away after you've learned the basics of swing dancing -- undoubtedly the hippest, most fun dance out there. The instructors of this three-class series have the talent, experience and sense of humor to make swing dancing accessible to everyone, even the true beginner. Enjoy the music, dance with confidence and amaze your friends!
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- Kristin H
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Kristin H
Member since 2005
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The instructors were fantastic, the class was a lot of fun! I'm hooked!
One caveat: if you bring your own dance partner/think this will be a date...it's not time together. Everyone constantly rotates partners. While at first I was a little put off by this, I quickly realized how much faster everyone improves this way...and then afterwards, you can work with your partner to give tips based on your time dancing with others. So it's a great idea, after all.
And if you DON'T bring a partner...this is a great way to meet other singles in a fun environment. I'd say just over half of the people in my class were completely single; a few groups of male friends, a few groups of female friends, and a few courageous people who came on the first day without knowing anyone at all.
Have a sense of humor, wear good shoes, brush your teeth, and be ready for a light workout. The group was dressed casually.
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- Catherine B.
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Catherine B.
Member since 2006
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LOVED it! High energy staff, excellent instruction.
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- Ken Gentis
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Ken Gentis
Member since 2008
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My wife and I thought that the course would be too physically demanding, but instead we were pleasantly suprised at the pace and care given by the two instructors. It was fun.
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More Details About Swing I: Intro to Swing Dancing in 3 Classes
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Website: http://www.bigcityswing.com/groupclass.php
<p>This class is for the true beginner--no experience and no partner necessary.
Swing I: Intro to Swing will introduce the concepts of leading and following as well as the basic rhythm and turns of six-count swing. The instructors will present the material at a moderate pace, quick enough to keep it moving and slow enough to allow plenty of practice time.
This is a series of three classes, and you will rotate partners throughout the class.</p>
Big City Swing
Julee Mertz discovered the small Lindy Hop scene in Chicago in 1997. Instantly hooked by the music, the sense of community and the energy of the dance, her adored hobby fast became a full time job
Having traveled the country to learn from the best, Julee now travels herself, teaching the dances of the swing era. Known for her dynamic styling and musicality, she has been a featured instructor at many workshops across the country and around the world.
In September of 2001, Julee was asked to join the cast of "Swing! The Original Broadway Musical" and toured nationally from Sept 2001 to February 2002. After completing the tour, she was asked to return to NYC to train the next touring cast of "Swing!".
Back in Chicago, Julee has formed a collective of the most talented dancers and teachers in the city. The troupe teaches and performs Swing and Lindy Hop at schools, festivals, corporate and city sponsored events. Julee and members of Big City Swing have also been seen on stage and screen...
