WE'VE MOVED OUR FIREHOUSE SWING DANCE TO THE QUEEN BEE'S CULTURAL CENTER!
Queen Bee's Cultural Center: 3925 Ohio St., 92104 (North Park)
SUMMER GREETINGS, SWING DANCERS! Thank you for continued support over the past 11 years and counting...
TWO IMPORTANT UPDATES:
1) We've finally made the move to Queen Bee's. It's a warm, artsy space with 3 dance rooms to create 3 different dance environments: LINDY, BAL/EC, BLUES/WC
2) With 3 separate rooms, we can now offer more classes: 5 CLASSES for 3 DIFFERENT LEVELS. We've got LINDY 1, BALBOA 1 and SHAG from 7-8p, and LINDY 2 and BALBOA 2 from 8-9p.
SEE OUR FULL FIREHOUSE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ON THE RIGHT!
HAPPY 2010 AND WE HOPE THIS SUMMER IS A SWINGIN' ONE!
San Diego's favorite spot to learn the Lindy Hop!
VOTED THE BEST PLACE TO SWING DANCE IN SAN DIEGO!
For over 11 years, the Firehouse Swing Dance has been THE place in San Diego where all the hepcats and hepkittens congregate. Originally located at the San Diego Center for Moving Arts (a renovated "firehouse"), the La Jolla Firehouse, the San Diego Woman's Club, the Firehouse Swing Dance is now located the hip Queen Bee's Cultural Center. Smooth wood floors, quality sound system, refreshment cafe, gallery walls, outdoor patio, restaurants/bars nearby, this place has it all. Dance is a great place to experience the joy of swing dancing, get some exercise, hang out with friends, and perhaps, even meet the love of your life -- we have testimonials to prove it! Come join in the fun each and every Wednesday night. We'll see you on the dance floor.
BEG. 6-COUNT LINDY: BEGINNERS ALWAYS WELCOME!
Taught by Meeshi and Missy, this class will review the fundamental patterns of social Lindy Hop swing dancing (closed basic, open basic, inside and outside turns) plus learn fun social dance variations (cuddle, spin, dips, etc.) and tricks to make fast swing dancing easy and fun!
BEG 8-COUNT LINDY: BEGINNERS ALWAYS WELCOME!
Taught by Meeshi and Jasmine, this class is geared for those with little to no previous partner dance experience. In this session, you will learn the fundamental patterns of social swing dancing found on dance floors today. This month, we focus on the 8-count Lindy swingout and its variations (inside whip, outside whip, circle, turns).
BEG/INT LINDY: PREREQUISITE: BEG 6-COUNT & 8-COUNT LINDY
Taught by Meeshi and Jasmine, this month we're focusing on how to connect with and phrase your dancing to swing music. Come learn how to speed up and slow down your spins, dips and tricks to better fit the musict. Warning: We assume mastery of your 6- & 8-count basics!
BEG BALBOA: GEARED FOR THOSE NEW TO BALBOA DANCING
Taught by Nate and Tertia, this class will introduce you to one of the most popular swing styles danced today. Pure Balboa is danced chest to chest and very upright, with an emphasis on footwork and rhythm changes. Bal-Swing takes the basic Balboa footwork & stance, and throws in breakaways, turns, Lolly Kicks, and even the odd aerial.
Firehouse Swing Class Schedule for September 2010?
FIREHOUSE CLASSES NOW FROM 7-9P: September 8, 15, 22, 29
8-8:55p (main room): LINDY FOUNDATIONS (1) with Meeshi & Jenna
8-8:55p (backstage): BALBOA FOUNDATIONS (1) with Nate & Tertia
8-8:55p (cafe): COLLEGIATE SHAG (ALL) with Dan & Elise
9-9:55p (backstage): BALBOA VARIATIONS (2) with Nate & Tertia
9-9:55p (cafe): LINDY VARIATIONS (2) with Tan & Adri
DROP-IN PRICES: $14/1 class, $20/2 classes ($10 Students/Military)
4-WK PACKAGE: $40/1 class (Save ~30%), $60/2 classes (Save ~50%)
Please arrive 15 mins. early to register. Cash only please!
Class prices include FREE admission to the FH dance ($8 value).**
**Add $3-5 for classes held during live music nights. Cost may vary!
LEVEL 1 -- FOUNDATIONS: Learn or re-learn the most BASIC moves/rhythms/patterns of Lindy Hop or Balboa Swing Dancing -- this is THE most important class to master (Geared for ALL beginning dancers - We recommend taking the Foundations course at least 2x)
LEVEL 2 -- VARIATIONS: You know the basics, now develop a fun VOCABULARY of popular Lindy or Balboa Swing moves (Geared for BEG/INT dancers -- You must be able to execute all LEVEL 1 moves)
COLLEGIATE SHAG: Have trouble dancing to fast swing songs, then come and take our NEW Collegiate Shag series. In this ALL-levels Shag Series from 7-8p, Dan and Elise will introduce you to the basic steps of one of the most popular swing dances of the 1930's. It is a light dance which can quickly travel across the dance floor and it is often used to provide a rest period during long, uptempo songs.
No pre-reg needed. Arrive at 6:45p on the first day of class.
QUESTIONS: Contact Meeshi at info@firehouseswing.com
