Learn the Lindy Hop with classes for all skill levels

Lindy Hop on the Rock offers something for everyone. Each class is taught by experienced instructors, who will help participants take their dancing to the next level. If you are unsure about which level is right for you, please contact lindyhopontherock@gmail.com.

Beginner Swing Class

This class is designed for the absolute beginner, whether you’re new to partnered dancing or to the Lindy Hop. You’ll learn the basic concepts including rhythm, form, footwork, how to lead or follow, and how to perform several classic figures. Over the 4-week session you’ll gain the necessary skills to be confident on the social dance floor and partner dance at a beginner level.

Who’s This Class For?

  • The absolute beginner.

  • Participants who have taken Beginner Swing once before.

  • Dancers who are familiar with other social dances, but not the Lindy Hop.

  • Lindy Hop dancer who’s been away from Swing dancing for awhile.

Schedule
- First day of class: Tuesday, November 5th 2024
- Class: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (4 weekly classes; Tuesdays)
- Social dance (all levels): 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location
Wesley United Church
101 Patrick Street
St. John's, NL
A1E 0A5

Class Requirements

  • No prerequisite skills are required at this level.

  • No partner required, partners rotate during class.

  • Note: No outdoor shoes permitted. Please bring a second pair of non-marking, soft sole (dance shoes, leather, or suede bottomed). It’s also good idea to bring a water bottle, and towel as well.

Swing Concepts Class

Deepen your understanding of Swing dancing with classes that explore the concepts and underlying techniques of Swing dancing at your own pace. Each class offers equal parts guided instruction followed by a self-directed practice moderated by experienced instructors. Get comfortable with a broader repertoire of figures, improvisation, musicality, floor craft, rhythm variation, connection, and learn to incorporate figures from related dance forms such as the Charleston, or Vernacular Jazz.

Who's This Class For?
Intended for intermediate Swing dancers (and beyond) that have been dancing the Lindy Hop for at least a year and have a firm grasp of the basics: 6 and 8-count, Jockeying, Send-out, Tuck-turn, Swing-out, Circle, Promenades, are comfortable dancing socially, and can do so safely.

Schedule
- First day of class: Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
- Social dance (all levels): 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Class time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (4 weekly classes; Tuesdays)

Location
Wesley United Church
101 Patrick Street
St. John's, NL
A1E 0A5

Class Requirements

  • No partner required, partners rotate during class.

  • No outdoor shoes permitted. Please bring a second pair of non-marking, soft sole (dance shoes, leather, or suede bottomed). It’s also good idea to bring a water bottle, and towel as well.

  • This class builds on the basics covering in the Beginner class, so students should have a basic repertoire of Lindy Hop figures and concepts outlined above.