Balboa and Bal-Swing are dances that originated in the
crowded ballrooms of Southern California and were popular
in the mid 1930’s. The Balboa is most loved for its fancy
footwork, finesse, subtleties, and ability to be done quite
easily at fast tempos. The Balboa is done with a closer torso to torso type connection and is the perfect dance for working on leading and following body leads. Bal-Swing: with its open body connection, developed when the strict Balboa and California style swing dancing were combined. Bal-Swing and its bigger,” crazier” movements would often times get you kicked out of the ballrooms back in the day! Come and be a rebel and learn Balboa with us! To see that the Balboa looks like, please check the video of GetHepSwing.com or AllBalboa.com.

No partner is needed for this class. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear shoes that are a bit on the slippery side. Leather soled shoes are perfect for this foot particular dance. We recommended that the ladies in the Balboa class wear at least a small heel.

Course Fee: $50 Single - $80 Couple

Balboa and Bal-Swing are dances that originated in the
crowded ballrooms of Southern California and were popular
in the mid 1930’s. The Balboa is most loved for its fancy
footwork, finesse, subtleties, and ability to be done quite
easily at fast tempos. The Balboa is done with a closer torso
to torso type connection and is the perfect dance for work-
ing on leading and following body leads. Bal-Swing: with its
open body connection, developed when the strict Balboa and California style swing dancing were combined. Bal-Swing and its bigger,” crazier” movements would often times get you kicked out of the ballrooms back in the day! Come and be a rebel and learn Balboa with us! To see that the Balboa
looks like, please check the video of GetHepSwing.com
or AllBalboa.com.

No partner is needed for this class. Dress in comfortable clothing andwear shoes that are a bit on the slippery side. Leather soled shoes are perfect for this foot particular dance. It is also recommended that the ladies in the Balboa class wear at least a small heel.

Course Fee: $50 Single - $80 Couple

Lindy Hop is the original form of swing dancing that originated
in the ballrooms of Harlem, NY in the late 1920s/early 1930s.
It is done in 8 counts rather than the Jitterbug’s 6 and therefore
allows you to match the music much better. It is a bit more
linear versus the circular Jitterbug too. The Lindy Hop is a tiny bit more difficult to learn but oh so worth it! When you
begin to master the swing out, circle, inside turn, outside
turn, RJ, and more…you will have a sense of overwhelming
euphoria and true connections to the music! For examples
of the Lindy Hop think of the dance scenes in the movies
“Swing Kids” or “Malcolm X” or to the video section of
GetHepSwing.com.

Course Fee: $50 Single - $80 Couple

Lindy Hop is the original form of swing dancing that originated
in the ballrooms of Harlem, NY in the late 1920s/early 1930s.
It is done in 8 counts rather than the Jitterbug’s 6 and therefore
allows you to match the music much better. It is a bit more
linear versus the circular Jitterbug too. The Lindy Hop is a tiny bit more difficult to learn but oh so worth it! When you
begin to master the swing out, circle, inside turn, outside
turn, RJ, and more…you will have a sense of overwhelming
euphoria and true connections to the music! For examples
of the Lindy Hop think of the dance scenes in the movies
“Swing Kids” or “Malcolm X” or to the video section of
GetHepSwing.com.

Course Fee: $50 Single - $80 Couple

This class will be an introduction to the most well known form of swing dancing; the Jitterbug. This dance was originally made famous in the 1940s and 50s, but is still enjoyed today all across the world. We will dance to all kinds of music from big band to blues to early rock and roll. You will learn several basic foot work patterns, how to connect with a partner and socially lead and follow a variety of moves in open and closed position. There are many opportunities in the Cleveland area to go out and dance and this is a great way to get involved, meet people and get some exercise too! Don’t be afraid! This dance is very easy and fun to learn!

Course Fee: $50 Single - $80 Couple

If you can do the triple step basic while holding a decent conversation, then congratulations, you have just been promoted to Intermediate Jitterbug. In this class we will work on some fancier, flashier, variations on moves you already know. We’ll also sharpen up your leading and following skills. Yep, all that in 5 weeks! No partner needed. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear shoes that are not sticky.

Course Fee: $50 Single - $80 Couple