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| Picture credit: Jerry Almonte |
What: 4-week improver topics series for dancers with solid Lindy Hop experience
When: Thursdays from 8:15pm until 9:15pm starting on March 6th
Class Dates: March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Where: RVA Swing dance studio, 6114C Lakeside Ave Henrico VA 23228
Instructors: Mattie Kelly & Dylan Kilpatrick
About the class:
While Mattie Kelly began dancing Lindy Hop in 2013, they fell in love with swing dancing long before that (specifically, while watching Swing Kids in high school World History class). Since then, it has gloriously taken over their life, and they're pretty happy about that.
Dylan Kilpatrick is the newest addition to the RVA Swing teaching staff and he has so many cool things to share with you, but a bio isn't one of them. Does anyone really these? You tell me!👀😂
Class Dates: March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Where: RVA Swing dance studio, 6114C Lakeside Ave Henrico VA 23228
Instructors: Mattie Kelly & Dylan Kilpatrick
Format: Rotating Partner (no partner required)
Pre-requisites: Lindy 2A, 2B, 2C*
Pre-requisites: Lindy 2A, 2B, 2C*
* new level requirement for 2025, current Level 3 students may still register for Level 3
Cost: Sliding Scale of $20 to $60 per person for the 4 week series
advance registration & prepayment required
About the class:
For dancers who have completed all of Level 2, we offer a monthly Improver Topics class. Level 3 classes will focus on improving on your basic skills and making you a more confident, musical, and fun dancer!
At this level, the material is instructor's choice based on what they think will benefit students most. There is not a set syllabus. The topic/material varies every month: always changing and always fun!
Dancers should take this level for a minimum of 6 months before considering a move to Lindy 4.
Important Level Stuff:
--This series is for intermediate Lindy Hoppers who have completed all 3 of our Level 2 units or are currently taking Level 3 classes.
-- All students must be able to easily demonstrate a lindy phrase (aka 3 swingouts & a circle), tuck turns, and side-by-side Charleston.
-- If you have taken Lindy 2A/2B/2C, but are struggling to social dance the material from those classes, we recommend that you repeat Level 2 classes until you can demonstrate the material successfully.
This class is a standard Rotating Partner class, and students will change partners throughout class.
About your instructors:
An educator by profession, Mattie knows that it takes more than technical skill to be an effective teacher. They are adept at meeting people where they are and encouraging growth from any skill level. As a teacher, Mattie is candid, adaptable, and the right amount of goofy.
Outside of the classroom, you can find Mattie solo dancing in most situations-- whether it's improvising on the social floor, practicing drills in the studio, or choreographing and performing with their teammates. If you really want to get them going, ask Mattie about their favorite version of Splanky.
(photo credit: Jerry Almonte)
Register for Class:
advance registration & prepayment required for this series
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Registered students:
Once you hit submit, our registration system sends out an almost instant confirmation email with all your information. Didn't receive one? Please check your spam folder first, then contact us at RVAswing@gmail.com. (You will also get a PayPal receipt once your credit card payment is complete, sent from PayPal).
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