Progressive Lessons

Advanced Lesson (Progressive Learning)

Progressive Lessons are typically a harder lesson than the standard beginner lesson we offer upstairs. They are progressive meaning that we intend on these classes building on the previous class material so joiners can be added at the instructors discretion. We try to get a group of students together that are going to stick with the progressive lesson through all four weeks. It is a great way to get some individual attention from our top notch instructors and the price is very reasonable as well.

If you looking for even more personalized attention, please inquire about private lesson from the SwinGallery staff. The cost of a private lesson is about $40 per hour per person or $60 per couple per hour.

All classes held at 721 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY on Thursdays from 8pm-9pm and include the SwinGallery dance at no additional cost, no partner is required and all ages are welcomed.

NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY FOR 2010 PROGRESSIVE LESSONS.

Sign-up with the instructors at the first class and pay with cash or check. Amounts are listed below in the class schedule.

2010
JANUARY 2010 (7,14,21,28)	FEBRUARY 2010 (4,11,18,25)	MARCH 2010 (4,11,18,25)	APRIL 2010 (1,8,15,22,29)
BEGINNER LINDY HOP Pre-Requisites: None. Dancing some Jitterbug will help but Lindy Hop is an 8-count so all is new. Time: 8-9pm - Lower Level Studio Cost: $40 per person per session or $12 per person per night. Instructors: Joel Domoe & Melanie Myers Description: Lindy Hop was the original swing dance from which all other swing dances originated. It is built on 8-count patterns in step-step, triple step, step-step, triple step rhythm. Lindy Hop requires good social lead and follow skills and more practice but no dance is more fun to us than Lindy Hop. You will learn the basic, circle, inside turn, outside turn, double turn and tuck turn in this class.	BEG/INTERMEDIATE LINDY HOP Pre-Requisites: Beginner Lindy Hop or one year of dance experience. You must know the 8-count basic, circle, inside turn, outside turn, double turn and tuck turn in 8-count patterns Time: 8-9pm - Lower Level Studio Cost: $40 per person per session or $12 per person per night. Instructors: Jesse Fatherree & Greta Schraer Description: In this progressive we will expand your Lindy Hop repertoire by teaching the second level of expanded Lindy movements. Lindy Hop can be an endless set of movements but there are building blocks that everyone knows and can be used to get the "next" level of free expression in Lindy Hop. Learning these techniques and PRACTICE will get you there!	INTERMEDIATE LINDY HOP Pre-Requisites: Beginner Lindy Hop from earlier or you must know the 8-count basic, circle, inside turn, outside turn, double turn and tuck turn in 8-count patterns. Time: 8-9pm - Lower Level Studio Cost: $40 per person per session or $12 per person per night. Instructors: Terry & Kandy Thompson-Cannon Description: In this progressive we will expand your Lindy Hop repertoire by teaching the second level of expanded Lindy movements. Lindy Hop can be an endless set of movements but there are building blocks that everyone knows and can be used to get the "next" level of free expression in Lindy Hop. Learning these techniques and PRACTICE will get you there!	BEGINNER/INT CHARLESTON Pre-Requisites: Basic Charleston and Beginner Lindy Hop. Time: 8-9pm - Lower Level Studio Cost: $50 per person per session or $12 per person per night. Instructors: Joel Domoe & Melanie Myers. Description: Partnered Charleston is a fundamental component of Lindy Hop that can be used for faster tempos. We will build on the basic Charleston patterns and introduce new Charleston patterns and variations that can be integrated into 8 count Lindy Hop. The lead and follow technique of Charleston will be emphasized. All Lindy Hoppers are encouraged to take Charleston to expand their repertoire. SPECIAL EXTRA CLASS INT/ADV LINDY HOP (7-8pm) Pre-Requisites: Our Lindy series through Intermediate or instructor approval. Time: 7-8pm - Lower Level Studio Cost: $50 per person per session or $12 per person per night. Instructors: Joel Domoe & Melanie Myers. Description: A synchronized combination of intellectual presentation and physical training designed to make you a better dancer in several ways, including: 1) expanded repertoire 2) better technical execution 3) heightened & deepened awareness of fundamental concepts 4) continued exposure to historically and culturally significant trends that define Lindy Hop and 5) increased ability to learn new movement quickly. We will look upon 8 Count movement, 6 Count movement, Charleston movement, Jazz movement and more as elements that we use together in one dance. We will draw from many sources for the fundamental movement material for this class.
MAY 2010 (6,13,20,27 )	JUNE 2010 (3,10,17,24)	JULY 2010 (8,15,22,29)	AUGUST 2010 (5,12,19,26)
BEGINNER LINDY HOP Pre-Requisites: None. Dancing some Jitterbug will help but Lindy Hop is an 8-count so all is new. Time: 8-9pm - Lower Level Studio Cost: $40 per person per session or $12 per person per night. Instructors: Terry & Kandy Thompson-Cannon Description: Lindy Hop was the original swing dance from which all other swing dances originated. It is built on 8-count patterns in step-step, triple step, step-step, triple step rhythm. Lindy Hop require good social lead and follow skills and more practice but no dance is more fun to us than Lindy Hop. You will learn the basic, circle, inside turn, outside turn, double turn and tuck turn in this class.	BEG/INTERMEDIATE LINDY HOP Pre-Requisites: Beginner Lindy Hop or one year of dance experience. You must know the 8-count basic, circle, inside turn, outside turn, double turn and tuck turn in 8-count patterns Time: 8-9pm - Lower Level Studio Cost: $40 per person per session or $12 per person per night. Instructors: Jesse Fatherree & Greta Schraer Description: In this progressive we will expand your Lindy Hop repertoire by teaching the second level of expanded Lindy movements. Lindy Hop can be an endless set of movements but there are building blocks that everyone knows and can be used to get the "next" level of free expression in Lindy Hop. Learning these techniques and PRACTICE will get you there!	INTERMEDIATE LINDY HOP Pre-Requisites: Beginner Lindy Hop from earlier or you must know the 8-count basic, circle, inside turn, outside turn, double turn and tuck turn in 8-count patterns. Time: 8-9pm - Lower Level Studio Cost: $40 per person per session or $12 per person per night. Instructors: Joel Domoe & Melanie Myers Description: In this progressive we will expand your Lindy Hop repertoire by teaching the second level of expanded Lindy movements. Lindy Hop can be an endless set of movements but there are building blocks that everyone knows and can be used to get the "next" level of free expression in Lindy Hop. Learning these techniques and PRACTICE will get you there!	BEGINNER BALBOA Pre-Requisites: None. Time: 8-9pm - Lower Level Studio Cost: $40 per person per session or $12 per person per night. Instructors: Jesse Fatherree & Greta Schraer. Description: You will learn the basic 8-count Balboa Pattern. Step, Step, Hold, Step, Step, Step, Hold Step. You will also learn the comearound, throwout, lollies, crossovers and more. These are all the standard Balboa movements and are the building blocks to the dance but you repertoire will be strong enough to spend a night dancing Bal once these techniques are mastered. Balboa is said to be easy to learn and a lifetime to master! It rocks for fast songs - give it a try.
September 2010 (2,9,16,23,30)	October 2010 (7,14,21)	November 2010 (4,11,18)	December 2010 (2,9,16)
BEGINNER LINDY HOP Pre-Requisites: None. Dancing some Jitterbug will help but Lindy Hop is an 8-count so all is new. Time: 8-9pm - Lower Level Studio Cost: $40 per person per session or $12 per person per night. Instructors: Terry Cannon & Kandy Thompson. Description: Lindy Hop was the original swing dance from which all other swing dances originated. It is built on 8-count patterns in step-step, triple step, step-step, triple step rhythm. Lindy Hop require good social lead and follow skills and more practice but no dance is more fun to us than Lindy Hop. You will learn the basic, circle, inside turn, outside turn, double turn and tuck turn in this class.	BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE LINDY HOP Pre-Requisites: Beginner Lindy Hop from earlier or you must know the 8-count basic, circle, inside turn, outside turn, double turn and tuck turn in 8-count patterns. Time: 8-9pm - Lower Level Studio Cost: $30 per person per session or $12 per person per night. Instructors: Jesse Fatherree & Greta Schraer Description: In this progressive we will expand your Lindy Hop repertoire by teaching the second level of expanded Lindy movements. Lindy Hop can be an endless set of movements but there are building blocks that everyone knows and can be used to get the "next" level of free expression in Lindy Hop. Learning these techniques and PRACTICE will get you there! NO PROGRESSIVE LESSON ON OCTOBER 28. JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY	INTERMEDIATE LINDY HOP Pre-Requisites: Beginner Lindy Hop from earlier or you must know the 8-count basic, circle, inside turn, outside turn, double turn and tuck turn in 8-count patterns. Time: 8-9pm - Lower Level Studio Cost: $30 per person per session or $12 per person per night. Instructors: Joel Domoe & Melanie Myer Description: In this progressive we will expand your Lindy Hop repertoire by teaching the second level of expanded Lindy movements. Lindy Hop can be an endless set of movements but there are building blocks that everyone knows and can be used to get the "next" level of free expression in Lindy Hop. Learning these techniques and PRACTICE will get you there! NO PROGRESSIVE LESSON ON NOVEMBER 25. JOIN US AT THE SMORGASBORD OF SWING WORKSHOP AT COLLEGE HILL TOWN HAL ON 11/27/09.	BEGINNER CHARLESTON Pre-Requisites: None. Dancing some Jitterbug will help but Lindy Hop is an 8-count so all is new. Time: 8-9pm - Lower Level Studio Cost: $30 per person per session or $12 per person per night. Instructors: Terry Cannon & Kandy Thompson. Description: Charleston is an 8-count dance developed prior to Lindy Hop and is actually the predecessor to Lindy Hop. We will be starting with the basic Charleston patterns and working our way through couples Charleston, front to back Charleston, side by side Charleston and pattern to enter Charleston from Lindy Hop. All Lindy Hoppers and Beginner Dancers are encouraged to take Charleston to expand their repertoire and use this dance for faster tempo music. NO PROGRESSIVE LESSON ON DECEMBER 23,31. JOIN US AT OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY ON 12/23/09 AND THE CINCYSWING NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE ON 12/31/09