Upcoming Classes and Workshops
Winter 2012 Classes
Our winter schedule is now available. Pre-registration is now open. Registration will be available for individual courses for $50 and we offer 2 and 3 course bundles for $85 and $120. Saskatoon Lindy Hop members receive $5 off registration. Registration at the first class will be available space permitting.
New for winter 2012: group discounts! Register a group of at least 3 leads and 3 follows and receive $10 off the regular price including bundle prices! Register a group of at least 5 leads and 5 follows and receive $20 off the regular price including bundle prices! E-mail us for more info
- Swing II: Lindy Hop - Wednesday 7:00 PM starts: February 29, 2012
- Swing I: Jitterbug-Jive - Wednesday 8:00 PM* starts: February 29, 2012
- Swing I: Jitterbug-Jive - Thursday 7:00 PM* starts: March 1, 2012
- Swing II: Charleston - Thursday 8:00 PM starts: March 1, 2012
* beginner friendly classes for new dancers
Winter 2012 Classes
Swing II: Lindy Hop
Lindy Hop is the original, ultimate swing dance and our favorite! Coming from the Charleston, Black Bottom, Texas Tommy and the Breakaway, Lindy Hop gained popularity in the 1930s in ballrooms throughout New York City and beyond.
Swing II builds on the basics of Swing I, introducing 8 count patterns based around the signature move, the Swing-out. Pattens include the Jockey, Swing-out from Closed, Swing-out, Lindy Circle, Outside Turn, Around the World with Points, Texas Tommy, Mini-dip, Side-by-side Charleston and more.
Swing II includes weekly classes plus Office Hours. Office Hours is an extra session where you can come ask questions, get extra help or simply practice what you've learned in the previous classes.
Prerequisites
Swing I: Jitterbug-Jive
Instructors
Heidi & Jay
Location
Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Drive - Meeting Room 3
Schedule
Wednesday 7:00 PM - 5 weeks + Office Hours beginning February 29, 2012
Registration
Open. Register now!
Swing I: Jitterbug-Jive
Your first swing dancing lessons! Learn Jitterbug-Jive, a fun, energetic partner dance suitable for many types of music from jazz and blues to rock & roll. You'll be out dancing after the first class.
We'll teach you the essential skills to hit the dance floor with confidence and more. Skills and moves include: 4 basic rhythms, partnering and connection, open and closed basics, send out, bring in to closed, under the arch, inside pass, inside pass to closed, back pass, back pass to closed, travelling barrel turn, free hand pass by, free hand bass by to closed, jig walks (with and without rock-step), outside turn pass by, outside turn pass by to closed, side rock lock and barrel turn, sugar push, free turn, free turn with leads turn (left or right), right to right pass by with free turn, right to right pass by with turn, skip up, catapult, elbow lead pass by and turn, Frankie sequence, jump send out, jump and turn.
Swing I combines some of the material previously taught in Jitterbug-Jive I-A and I-B.
Swing I includes classes plus Office Hours. Office Hours is an extra session where you can come ask questions, get extra help or simply practice what you've learned in the previous classes.
Prerequisites
None, beginners welcome!
Instructors
Heidi & Jay
Location
Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Drive - Meeting Room 3
Schedule
Wednesday 8:00 PM - 5 weeks + Office Hours beginning February 29, 2012
Registration
Open. Register now!
Swing I: Jitterbug-Jive
Your first swing dancing lessons! Learn Jitterbug-Jive, a fun, energetic partner dance suitable for many types of music from jazz and blues to rock & roll. You'll be out dancing after the first class.
We'll teach you the essential skills to hit the dance floor with confidence and more. Skills and moves include: 4 basic rhythms, partnering and connection, open and closed basics, send out, bring in to closed, under the arch, inside pass, inside pass to closed, back pass, back pass to closed, travelling barrel turn, free hand pass by, free hand bass by to closed, jig walks (with and without rock-step), outside turn pass by, outside turn pass by to closed, side rock lock and barrel turn, sugar push, free turn, free turn with leads turn (left or right), right to right pass by with free turn, right to right pass by with turn, skip up, catapult, elbow lead pass by and turn, Frankie sequence, jump send out, jump and turn.
Swing I combines some of the material previously taught in Jitterbug-Jive I-A and I-B.
Swing I includes classes plus Office Hours. Office Hours is an extra session where you can come ask questions, get extra help or simply practice what you've learned in the previous classes.
Prerequisites
None, beginners welcome!
Instructors
Liz & Dave
Location
Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Drive - Meeting Room 3
Schedule
Thursday 7:00 PM - 5 weeks + Office Hours beginning March 1, 2012
Registration
Open. Register now!
Swing II: Charleston
Charleston is a dance style originating in the 1920's. As the new style of jazz known as swing became popular, Charleston and a new dance style, Lindy Hop evolved. Recognized for it's punchy rhythm with kicks and twists, Charleston is one of the most recognized and popular dance styles of the 1920's and 30's.
This class will focus on the 1930's style Charleston with side-by-side and tandem patterns. Time permitting, we'll introduce the 1920's basic and a transition between 1920's and 1930's styles. We'll teach the basic rhythm and movement that makes Charleston work and many patterns and transitions between side-by-side and tandem and Jitterbug-Jive or Lindy Hop. Patterns include side-by-side and tandem basics, the Chase, kick-through, kick-away, kick-out, butterfly, A-frame lift, around the world and more.
Prerequisites
Swing I: Jitterbug-Jive
Instructors
Liz & Dave
Location
Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Drive - Meeting Room 3
Schedule
Thursday 8:00 PM - 5 weeks + Office Hours beginning March 1, 2012
Registration
Open. Register now!
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Try Before You Buy
Not sure if you want to learn swing dancing?
If you've never taken a class with us before, you can try the first class of Swing I: Jitterbug-Jive for free. To continue with the class series, just pay at the the end of the first class.
Repeat a Class
Need a little extra practice?
You can repeat any class you've taken in the past 12 months for 1/2 price. Contact us for more info.
Lessons
About Our Lessons
Our dance instruction supports our mission to promote swing dancing. Our goal is to spread our passion for swing dancing in a fun, relaxed environment. Dancing is fun and so should the learning experience!
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Private Lessons
Privates instruction 1-4 people.
Toon Town Swing offers private lessons for individuals, couples or small groups up to 4 people. Choose from an individual instructor or a teaching couple. Choose our studio space or your own location.
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Special Events
Make Swing Dancing part of your next event
Want to add something special to your next party or event? Why not have swing dancing? Toon Town Swing and our partners can provide instruction, music and dancers for your next event.
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Schools and Community Groups
Do you need dance teachers?
Do you need swing dancing instructors for you phys-ed curriculum or would you like to offer swing dancing lessons to members of your community? Toon Town Swing offers special reduced rates on our group lessons for schools and community associations.
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