March 1 - 3, 2019 ~ Ann Arbor, MI
Track classes will be taught in 2 hour and 10 minute blocks, with a break to be taken at the teachers' discretion.
Intermediate Track:
Smooth Sailing - Michael and Evita
Almost everything we do comes from just a few core Lindy patterns, and everything else is just a
variation on those. Learn to build a complete dance from the ground up so as to avoid rough seas ahead.
Ballroomin' Blues - Chris and Campbell
Ballroomin' Blues is all about a balance between smoothness and power. While we break down some of our favorite finesse-based moves, we'll work on making them look easy but strong, contained but explosive. Careful, you might get your legs tangled a few times on your way to Ballroomin' badass-ery!
Jamlee Juice - Julee and James
Welcome to Jam(James-and-Julee)lee Juice! Today's featured smoothie contains a special blend of flash-frozen blues-berries, lindy-hop sherbert, fresh-squeezed bluesy jazz, and a shot of jazzy blues. It may sound like a weird combination of flavors, but believe us, it's delicious and packed full of energy to keep you dancing. By the time you're done drinking it, you'll have improved control over your momentum and some great new ways to improvise.*
* These health claims have not been scientifically validated.
J&J Roasters: The House Blend - James and Julee
The house blend is a perfect introduction to the selection offered by J&J Roasters, Chicago's premiere organic, fair-trade, artisan social dance and coffee studio. A mix of carefully selected movement styles, the house blend brings balance without sacrificing character and style. Our roasting team tailors this roast to bring out notes of quality technique and lindy hop rhythm, while lasting impressions of blues vocabulary and musicality linger even after the last sip.
Is Your (Lindy) Ballast Tank in Tact? - Michael and Evita
Michael & Evita show how to take the linear quality out of your dancing by making use of curves and arcs in your Lindy patterns. Further, they will incorporate spinning and turning movements and technique to ensure your ship's course is true!
Ballroomin' Blues - Chris and Campbell
Ballroomin' Blues is all about a balance between smoothness and power. While we break down some of our favorite finesse-based moves, we'll work on making them look easy but strong, contained but explosive. Careful, you might get your legs tangled a few times on your way to Ballroomin' badass-ery!
Ballroomin' Blues - Chris and Campbell
Ballroomin' Blues is all about a balance between smoothness and power. While we break down some of our favorite finesse-based moves, we'll work on making them look easy but strong, contained but explosive. Careful, you might get your legs tangled a few times on your way to Ballroomin' badass-ery!
Dance Mixology - Julee and James
Some people take their blues neat, some prefer it on the rocks, some want it dirty and shaken, not stirred. Personally, Julee and James prefer it with a generous shot of lindy rhythm. In this class, they'll share some tricks for mixing classy and tasty dance cocktails. As any bartender knows, it's all about using good ingredients, and so they'll be focusing heavily on connection, rhythm, and musicality to help make sure that your musical libations are really top-shelf.
Careen Thy Technique Lest Keelhauling Be In Order! - Michael and Evita
Coxswains can only offer challenging moves once the crew's technique be true, so Michael and Evita will make sure your fundamentals are sound to make a better dancer of you.
Saturday 11:00am to 1:10pm
Saturday 2:50pm to 5:00pm
Sunday 3:30pm to 5:40pm
Intermediate/Advanced Track:
Saturday 11:00am to 1:10pm
Saturday 3:00pm to 5:10pm
Sunday 3:20pm to 5:30pm
Advanced Track:
Saturday 11:00am to 1:10pm
Saturday 3:00pm to 5:10pm
Sunday 3:20pm to 5:30pm
Blues Social Lifts and Slides - Mark and Shauna
Friday - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Simple ways to slide and lift your partner in a socially acceptable lead-follow environment. Make your dancing more creative and exciting, and more importantly, make your partner smile.
The Beatings Will Continue Until Swingouts Improve - Michael and Evita
Saturday - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Solo Tap Routine - Shauna and Mark
Saturday - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
No partner or tap experience required. Come learn an awesome solo tap routine as a great introduction to this style of dance.
Tango Blues - Chris and Campbell
Saturday - 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Tango and Blues have so much in common. Why don't we steal a little from from the Tango playbook and weave those concepts into your Blues? We'll explore the footwork, balance, partnering, and style that makes Tango so enthralling, and we'll show you how to make your Blues look and feel the same way.
Solo Blues - Erin Morris
Sunday 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Whether you are new to the idea of solo dancing or looking to add ideas to your already awesome repertoire, this beautiful and musical solo blues routine will give you all the movement and inspiration you need. Learn moves, shapes, & rhythms that are based in the gorgeous & organic tradition of Josephine Baker as well as traditional African dance.