5/7-5/21: Beginning Swing Dance Classes every Wednesday Night (Pasadena, CA)
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Date: 2008-05-04, 10:59PM PDT
Some of the must jubilant and spirited partner dancing came from the swing era.
So come learn now how to swing dance!! It's a great way to have fun, be active, meet people, and learn to dance!
No experience required. No partner required.
Classes are every Wednesday night in May
May 7, 14, 21 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm: East Coast Swing with Sam and Jasmine
7:30pm - 8:30pm: Lindy 1 with Ben and Sheri
8:30pm - 9:30pm: Balboa 1 with Tise Chao
Location:
Dance Family Studio
25 N Allen (off Colorado)
Pasadena, CA 91106
Cost:
$15/single class
$69/six class punch card
Plus check out the dance studio's website for other types of passes
Registration:
Show up 10 minutes before class schedule to register! Cash, Credit Card, and Check accepted
Want to watch some clips?
We have many modern and vintage Swing Dance clips on our website:
http://one2swing.com/movies/
WHAT IS EAST COAST SWING?
East Coast Swing started in the 1930's as an alternative to Lindy Hop. It is probably the easiest swing dance to learn. Within two classes many people are able to dance a whole song easily. This became a much more popular dance in the 1950's as "Happy Days" type rock became popular (Rock Around The Clock, Rockin' Robin, etc). This is also a great precursor to Lindy Hop
WHAT IS LINDY HOP?
Lindy Hop is considered the ancestor of all swing dances and was born in New York in the late 1920's coinciding with the birth of Big Band jazz. Today it remains one of the must jubilant and spirited of all social dances.
WHAT IS BALBOA?
Balboa is a swing dance which originated in our very own Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, CA back in the 1930's. With influences from many other dances (Ballroom, Latin, Swing), the original Balboa masters came up with a smooth and versatile swing dance which remains today as a favorite finesse dance for many of today's modern swing dancers.
YOUR TEACHERS:
Sam Chan:
Sam has a wide variety of experience and mentors including Jazz, Tap, and Salsa. He has been a member of many swing dance troupes over the years and loves to learn as well as teach. He is a member of the national award winning Swing Troupe: Super-Cali-Lindy Liscious as well as the award-winning One2Swing Jitterbugs. He is currently a sought after guest teacher for many swing dance clubs and is excited to be teaching regular weekly classes at the Dance Family Studio.
Jasmine Cheung:
Jasmine took up swing dancing because the music was JUST TOO FUN not to dance to. While she attended UCLA, she headed the swing dance club and swing dance team. She was a member of the multiple award winning Swing Troupe: Super-Cali-Lindy-Lisious and a current member of the award winning One2Swing Jitterbugs. She also is a sought after teacher at many different swing clubs in the area and is also excited to be teaching regular weekly classes at the Dance Family Studio.
Ben and Sheri Yau:
Since meeting in 1999, this dynamic and creative couple have taught and competed around the world, consistently placing at the top in both national and international competitions including winning first place at the 2005 National Jitterbug Championships. They have always enjoyed bringing to the floor their unique brand of energy and humor and their positive attitude to keep the dance fun and social. They take pleasure in keeping their classes both entertaining and educational.
Tise Chao:
Tise is considered one of the best Balboa dancers in the world and is often invited to large Balboa conferences to teach classes and judge competitions. She has had the rare opportunity to learn Balboa from many of the original Balboa dancers from the 1930's and is excited to share her love and expertise for Swing. Tise hopes to inspire other dancers to find their own sense of style and spirit by spreading her own knowledge, joy, and energy for this dance.
More questions? Contact us:
Ben @ 323.459.2303
http://one2swing.com/lessons_groups.php
- Location: Pasadena, CA
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