PractiSwing - Friday 16th September

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Our next PractiSwing takes place on Friday September 16th at 19:30 in the MMaP Gallery, Arts and Culture Centre.

A chance to practice your Swing dance in an informal environment. It's not a class or necessarily social dancing, but a comfortable in-between. You can work on the things you've already learned and want to improve, share some new moves, play!

We'll provide the space and the music, and there'll be at least one experienced dancer to host and answer questions.

For beginners, we have a half-hour beginner lesson promptly at the start. This class will be a standalone class, and will work for people totally new to Lindy Hop as well as those in a beginner class already.

Admission $3

Lindy Hop on the Rock @ Rocket Bakery

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Come on down to Rocket Bakery every Tuesday evening in August for your chance to catch St. John's Swing dancers shake a leg. 

We'll be social dancing to big band jazz in the Orbit Room with a few instructors on hand for any patron interested in learning a few basics steps. Beginners are encouraged to come on out and ask us to dance! 

Where: The Rocket Bakery Orbit Room (in the back room of the main dining area)
Time: Tuesday 7-9pm for the month of August.

August 9, 16, 23

PractiSwing - Friday 5th August

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Our next PractiSwing takes place on Friday August 5th at 19:30 in the MMaP Gallery, Arts and Culture Centre.

A chance to practice your Swing dance in an informal environment. It's not a class or necessarily social dancing, but a comfortable in-between. You can work on the things you've already learned and want to improve, share some new moves, play!

We'll provide the space and the music, and there'll be at least one experienced dancer to host and answer questions.

For beginners, we have a half-hour beginner lesson promptly at the start. This class will be a standalone class, and will work for people totally new to Lindy Hop as well as those in a beginner class already.

Admission $3

PractiSwing - Friday 22nd July

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Our next PractiSwing takes place on Friday July 22nd at 19:30 in the MMaP Gallery, Arts and Culture Centre.

A chance to practice your Swing dance in an informal environment. It's not a class or necessarily social dancing, but a comfortable in-between. You can work on the things you've already learned and want to improve, share some new moves, play!

We'll provide the space and the music, and there'll be at least one experienced dancer to host and answer questions.

For beginners, we have a half-hour beginner lesson promptly at the start. This class will be a standalone class, and will work for people totally new to Lindy Hop as well as those in a beginner class already.

Admission $3

LHotR goes to Corner Brook! - Saturday July 23rd

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Lindy Hop on the Rock is hopping to the West Coast for a weekend! Come on out on Saturday, July 23rd for a jumpin’ afternoon of dancing and big band jazz!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance the Lindy Hop? Well, here’s your chance. Guest teacher Lauren Bilinsky is visiting from St. John's for this special session. With her local (dance) partner in crime, Candice Pike, they're ready to teach beginners everything they’ll need to be confident out on the social dance floor.

Hoppers of all dance experience welcome! You don't even need to bring a partner. A smile and a water bottle are all you need! 

This DJ'ed dance after the lesson is sure to have everybody hoppin’ and boppin' too. 

So what are you waiting for? Come on out to the Dance Studio West (51 West Street), you can swing it!

- Beginner Lindy Hop dance lesson at 2:00-3:15 pm
- Social dancing 3:15-4:00 pm
- $10 per person
- No partner required!

Visit www.lindyhopontherock.com for more information.

Presented by DanceNL

PractiSwing - Friday 8th July

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Our next PractiSwing takes place on Friday July 8th at 19:30 in the MMaP Gallery, Arts and Culture Centre.

A chance to practice your Swing dance in an informal environment. It's not a class or necessarily social dancing, but a comfortable in-between. You can work on the things you've already learned and want to improve, share some new moves, play!

We'll provide the space and the music, and there'll be at least one experienced dancer to host and answer questions.

For beginners, we have a half-hour beginner lesson promptly at the start. This class will be a standalone class, and will work for people totally new to Lindy Hop as well as those in a beginner class already.

Admission $3

PractiSwing - Friday 24th June

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Our next PractiSwing takes place on Friday June 24th at 19:30 in the MMaP Gallery, Arts and Culture Centre.

A chance to practice your Swing dance in an informal environment. It's not a class or necessarily social dancing, but a comfortable in-between. You can work on the things you've already learned and want to improve, share some new moves, play!

We'll provide the space and the music, and there'll be at least one experienced dancer to host and answer questions.

For beginners, we have a half-hour beginner lesson promptly at the start. This class will be a standalone class, and will work for people totally new to Lindy Hop as well as those in a beginner class already.

Admission $3

Uncle Artie's Swing Dance Party - June 11th

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Hey Swing kids, the summer’s here and Lindy Hop on the Rock is kicking things off with Uncle Artie's Swing Dance Party at the Factory! Come on out on Saturday, June 11th for a jumpin’ evening of dancing and big band jazz!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance the Lindy Hop? Well, here’s your chance - we’ll have two experienced swing instructors to teach beginners everything they’ll need to be confident out on the social dance floor.

This DJ'ed event is sure to have everybody hoppin’ too with a special Swing era musical spotlight on Jazz legend, Artie Shaw!

So what are you waiting for? Don’t offer up any off time jive folks - come on out to the Factory, you can swing it!

Here's the skinny:
- Doors open 10 pm
- Beginner Lindy Hop dance lesson 10:30 pm-11:30 pm
- Social dancing 11:30 pm until late
- $10 cover
- No partner required!
- 19+ event

 

PractiSwing - Friday 10th June

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Our next PractiSwing takes place on Friday June 10th at 19:30 in the MMaP Gallery, Arts and Culture Centre.

A chance to practice your Swing dance in an informal environment. It's not a class or necessarily social dancing, but a comfortable in-between. You can work on the things you've already learned and want to improve, share some new moves, play!

We'll provide the space and the music, and there'll be at least one experienced dancer to host and answer questions.

For beginners, we have a half-hour beginner lesson promptly at the start. This class will be a standalone class, and will work for people totally new to Lindy Hop as well as those in a beginner class already.

Admission $3

Frankie Manning's Birthday Dance Party! - May 27th

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Celebrate Frankie Manning's birthday with a fun dance party on May 27th at the Arts and Culture Centre in the MMMap room. We will be playing Frankie's favourite songs and doing all of his choreographed dances. Dance the night away! There will be no beginner lesson at this event. 

Admission: $3
All ages! 
Location: Arts and Culture Centre, MMMap room, 2nd floor

Time: 7:30pm -10:30pm
 

Hat Party! Wear a hat! 
There will be lots of vintage hats to try on! 
Dress in your favourite swing outfit (it can be vintage or your favourite shirt or anything you like!)

New Session Start - May 24th

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A new session of swing dance classes starts Tuesday, May 24th @ MUN at The Landing. Absolute beginners are welcome and there is NO PARTNER REQUIRED!**

Price for the 6-week session is $40. You save 25% by pre-registering here - http://www.lindyhopontherock.com/registration

WHERE

The Landing @ MUN, UC 3018

WHEN
Read: Please arrive 10 minutes early for registration on the first day of class!
Classes take place every TUESDAY for 6 consecutive weeks, from Tuesday May 24th to Tuesday June 28th. Each class is 70 minutes.
Registration: 8:00pm - 8:20pm
Beginner A & B class: 8:20pm
Intermediate class: 6:50pm
Social dance: 9:20pm ($3 entry fee, free when you register)

PRICE
$40/6 weeks of class ($30 if you preregister.)

PAYMENT
Registration fees must be PAID IN FULL at the beginning of the FIRST CLASS of each new session of classes. A registration table will be present at front entrance of the Landing where you can confirm pre-registration and discounted payment, or register at the door.

PAYMENT METHODS
-Lindy Hop on the Rock accepts payments by the following methods:
-Cash (at the door only)
-e-Transfers sent to lindyhopontherock@gmail.com (visit the pre-registration page for more information)
 

PractiSwing - Friday 13th May

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Our next PractiSwing takes place on Friday May 13th at 19:30 in the MMaP Gallery, Arts and Culture Centre.

A chance to practice your Swing dance in an informal environment. It's not a class or necessarily social dancing, but a comfortable in-between. You can work on the things you've already learned and want to improve, share some new moves, play!

We'll provide the space and the music, and there'll be at least one experienced dancer to host and answer questions.

For beginners, we have a half-hour beginner lesson promptly at the start. This class will be a standalone class, and will work for people totally new to Lindy Hop as well as those in a beginner class already.

Admission $3

PractiSwing - Friday 15th April

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Our next PractiSwing takes place on Friday April 15th at 19:30 in the MMaP Gallery, Arts and Culture Centre.

A chance to practice your Swing dance in an informal environment. It's not a class or necessarily social dancing, but a comfortable in-between. You can work on the things you've already learned and want to improve, share some new moves, play!

We'll provide the space and the music, and there'll be at least one experienced dancer to host and answer questions.

For beginners, we have a half-hour beginner lesson promptly at the start. This class will be a standalone class, and will work for people totally new to Lindy Hop as well as those in a beginner class already.

Admission $3