Classes
January 2012 Lindy Hop Classes
CLASS INFORMATION
Classes run 4 consecutive weeks. Monday classes begin on March 19th at the SOB Barn. Tuesday classes begin on March 27th at the dance studio in Romney Gym. Our classes focus on universal concepts that will you allow you to improvise in any situation. We do teach moves, but we like to incorporate lead-follow technique into everything we do. Classes will start on time, so please arrive a few minutes early to change shoes and register. If you are not sure which class is right for you, please email me at vigilanteswing@gmail.com.
Jazz 103: The Tranky Doo
Monday, 8:00-9:00pm (starts 3/19)
No Prereq. The Tranky Doo is an original jazz choreography from the Savoy Ballroom in the 1940s. You want to know where to pick up sweet new variations for your lindy hop? This is the place. Plus, the Tranky Doo is just awesome… and danced by most lindy hoppers. Taught by Nicci Ryan. Click here for a Tranky Doo Video. Sign Up for Classes
Swing 202: Tuck Turns
Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm, Dance Studio at Romney Gym (starts 3/27)
Prereq: Swing 101. This class will cover tuck turns in all of their glory. This is one of the most powerful and versatile moves in the lindy hop repertoire. There are dozens, if not hundreds of different variations on the tuck turn. We’ll teach you how to make it feel good and how to style it up. Although it’s officially a six count swing class, this will be just as valuable for more experienced lindy hop dancers.
Charleston 103: Intro to Hand to Hand Charleston
Tuesday 8:00-9:00, Dance Studio at Romney Gym (starts 3/27)
Face to face partner charleston really sweetens up your lindy hop repertoire. Learn a bunch of moves to add in when the music gets fast and furious. Face to face charleston also requires some different partner connection points that could revolutionize your dancing. Sign Up for Classes
Monday Night Dance
Monday 9:00-11:00, The SOB Barn
Free dance for any students of Vigilante Swing and MSU.
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May 2012: Balboa 101, Lindy Hop 201, Charleston 104
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To Sign Up For Classes
*All classes cost $35 (or $30 with student ID) if paid in advance, $40 (or $35 with student ID) if paid at the door. $10 off if registering for more than one class per session.
*Click on “Sign Up for Classes” to pay electronically though PayPal*
If do not want to pay electronically, print this form, fill it out, and send it along with a check or money order to Vigilante Swing c/o Brian Knick, 309 N 25th, Bozeman, MT 59718. You may also pay at the door.
Printable Version of Registration Form
*All classes cost $35 (or $30 with student ID) if paid in advance, $40 (or $35 with student ID) if paid at the door. $10 off if registering for more than one class per session.
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Classes Offered (Varies throughout the year)
SWING
Swing 101: Intro to Swing
Swing 201: More 6-Count Moves
Swing 202: Tuck Turns
LINDY HOP
Lindy 101: Intro to Lindy Hop I
Lindy 102: Intro to Lindy Hop II
Lindy 201: Style and Connection
Lindy 202: More 8-Count Moves
Lindy 203: Shine Steps
Lindy 301: Moves
Lindy 302: Fast Lindy
Lindy 303: Musicality
Lindy 304: Dips, Lunges, and Tricks
Lindy 305: Performance
Lindy 306: Int/Adv Topics
Lindy 307: Group Private
Lindy 401: Advanced Topics 1
Lindy 402: Advanced Topics 2
CHARLESTON
Charleston 101: Intro to Charleston
Charleston 102: Face-to-Face Charleston
Charleston 103: Hand-to-Hand Charleston
Charleston 104: Tandem Charleston
Charleston 202: Charleston Swing Outs and Promenades
Charleston 203: Hand-to-hand combat
Charleston 204: Shadow Madness
Charleston 301: Performance Charleston
OTHER
Blues 101: Intro to Blues
Balboa 101: Intro to Balboa
Jazz 101: Shim Sham
Jazz 102: Big Apple
Jazz 103: Tranky Doo
Directions to the SOB Barn
The SOB Barn is at 1400 West Garfield, just west of North Hedges on MSU’s campus. Coming east on Garfield from S 19th, the barn will be on your right, just before the road turns to the right. There is limited parking in the barn’s parking lot, so you might have to park on Garfield and walk over. Go straight through the big barn doors and up the stairs to the left.
Directions to the dance studio at Romney Gym
Tuesday night classes are held at the dance studio at Romney Gym. Romney is on Grant Street. If you are headed south on 11th, you’ll take a left on Grant. The gym is on the left hand side, across from the Fitness Center. Parking is a bit further down Grant on your right hand side, just before reaching 7th Ave. On the map it is labeled #10. If you enter the building through the main entrance (facing Grant), you will go up two flights of stairs, through the gymnasium, and through the door on the right hand side.
