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The Great Dance Experience
Venue: Te Whare Hapori o ngā Puna Waiora | Newtown Community Centre
Starts: Monday 6th May
Dance Experience #4: Travels In Lindy Hop- Where To Next?
*Class Level: Open Level Lindy Hop: For this particular dance experience you will need to be familiar with leading and/or following a social swing dance and be open to trying new ideas and concepts.
April / May
Venue: Te Whare Hapori o ngā Puna Waiora | Newtown Community Centre
Starts: Tuesday 23rd April
See the video below featuring Lindy Hop Dancing right here in Wellington!
Advanced Workshops + Social Dancing
10 am: Doors Open
10:15 am: Workshop until 11:50am, Including Time For Social Dancing
Dance Studios, Level 1, 22 Webb Street, Studio 2 (Karo Room)
$15 Members $20 General Entry
(Online Bank Transfer for payment ONLY: No Cash)
100% of proceeds go towards running our great community dance Incorporated Society!
x5 Saturday Advanced Swing Dance Workshops Throughout The Year
9th March, 11th May, 10th August, 7th September, 16th November
Click ‘going’ on the Facebook events linked on the above dates to find out the Swing Dancing Content for the Sessions.
Class
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May
The Great Dance Experience
Newtown
Fundraiser for Sugarfoot Stomp! Facilitators donate their time so 100% of class profits go back into operations of Sugarfoot Stomp Incorporated to meet their charitable purposes!
Try out a variety of Black American Cultural Dances. Class Blocks are SUPER SHORT (4 Weeks) so you can get a taster for what you like.
Dance Experience #4: Travels In Lindy Hop- Where To Next?
Your Facilitators: Jonathan and Amy B
This Great Dance Experience Block is about discovering what lies out there in the world of Lindy Hop.
Explore your Lindy Hop values and how you might push your dance boundaries with Sugarfoot Stomp Member, Jonathan Coppard, who has just returned from his 3 month travels visiting big swing dance exchanges and local dance communities in Europe.
We're all on our own Lindy Hop journey. Join Jonathan and Amy B in this fun and slightly chaotic dance experience.
Class Level:
Open Level Lindy Hop: For this particular dance experience you will need to be familiar with leading and/or following a social swing dance and be open to trying new ideas and concepts.
Start Date: Monday 6th May
End Date: Monday 27th May
FOR ALL DANCE EXPERIENCES:
Duration: 4 Week ‘Taster’ Class Blocks | NOTE: This is a ‘special edition Open Level Lindy Hop’ see above for level description before signing up.
Venue: Te Whare Hapori o ngā Puna Waiora | Newtown Community Centre
Doors Open: 6:20pm
Class Start Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Class Prices
Block Pass- General: $50
Block Plass- Member: $45
Drop-In General: $20 | Drop In- Member: $15
April / May
Learn To Lindy Hop
Newtown
Lindy Hop is a Black American social partnered dance. Learn some of the foundational rhythms, shapes, and lead/follow concepts to get you swingin’ out on the dance floor! Or if you already swing dance, it’s a great chance to practice your fundamentals.
Start Date: Tuesday 23rd April
End Date: Tuesday 28th May
Duration: 6 Week Class Block
Venue: Te Whare Hapori o ngā Puna Waiora | Newtown Community Centre
Doors Open: 6:20pm
Class Start Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Class Prices
Block Pass- Non-Member: $70
Block Pass- Member: $65
Drop-In- $15
April / May
Level Up Your Lindy
Newtown
Level up your Lindy aims to build on your dancing confidence and vocabulary. For this class, you need a solid foundation of lindy hop, which is typically between 3 to 6 Learn to Lindy Hop blocks. Please check in with the facilitators if you're unsure whether you should sign up for Level up your Lindy.
Start Date: Tuesday 23rd April
End Date: Tuesday 28th May
Duration: 6 Week Class Block
Venue: Te Whare Hapori o ngā Puna Waiora | Newtown Community Centre
Doors Open: 7:30pm
Class Start Time: 7:45pm - 8:45pm
Class Prices
Block Pass- Non-Member: $70
Block Plass- Member: $65
Drop-In- $15
Coming to the Level Up Your Lindy Class?
Tuakana/Teina Relationships could apply to you!
Read The Details Here: www.sugarfootstomp.co.nz/tuakana-teinarelationships
If you meet the requirements as a Tuakana/Teina then purchase a Level Up Your Lindy Block Pass and get the Learn to Lindy Hop Block for a discounted price.
- Block Pass- General Entry: $110 (Level up your Lindy $70 + LTLH for $40)
- Block Pass- Sugarfoot Stomp Member: $100 (Level up your Lindy $65 + LTLH for $35)
**Tuakana/Teina DOES NOT APPLY FOR DROP IN RATES**
Contact treasury@sugarfootstomp.co.nz if you have questions.
Prices
We love teaching people to dance, and our goal is to make our classes as financially accessible as possible to everyone, regardless of age, personal finances or otherwise. We have a discounted block rate for those who want to sign up to a whole block and a further discount for our members.
$70/BLOCK
$15/Drop IN
Arrival Times
Please aim to arrive 10-15 minutes before class. This allows for plenty of time to check in, put your shoes on and have a chat with your fellow dancers!
swing dance with Sugarfoot Stomp!
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to bring a partner?
No! You’re more than welcome to turn up without a partner. Swing dancing is a social dance, and we will rotate partners during a class.
What should I wear?
Whatever you feel comfortable moving in! Classes are active so bring comfortable footwear and clothes that breathe - especially in summer!
Should I lead or follow?
It’s up to you! Many of us can dance both roles. It’s a good idea to choose one that feels comfortable to you and explore switching when you’re ready.
What’s the difference between leading and following?
We like to think about dancing as going on a road trip with someone.
The leader navigates - responsible for giving directions, and has a sense of where the ‘trip’ is going.
The follow driver - ultimately responsible for making the decision to go in a direction, and can choose to go on a ‘detour’ if they feel like it!
Do I have to rotate partners?
We reckon you’ll get the most out of dancing with a variety of people, but it’s totally up to you! If you don’t feel comfortable rotating, you don’t have to rotate partners. It’s totally cool to stay with the same partner throughout the class if that’s your choice.
What are the start times?
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the class starts. This gives you time to meet and greet, check in, sort payments and change into your dance shoes. It is appreciated by the facilitators and class participants by being ready to start on time.
How long should I try beginner level Lindy hop classes for?
We recommend you do 3 to 6 blocks of lindy hop classes before progressing. This will give you a solid foundation in all three ‘styles’ we teach - 8-count, 6-count, and partner Charleston. Level Up classes build upon the foundations developed in the beginner classes.
I’ve danced before. Can I skip straight to Level Up?
Have a chat to your class facilitator first, or better yet - have a dance with one of us! The likelihood is that you’ll be fine once you’ve picked up the foundations, but it may be worth doing a beginner block to get to grips with things and build your dance vocabulary.
What levels do you offer?
We offer lindy hop classes at beginner and sometimes Level Up. We also offer exciting open member projects such as Collegiate Shag, Solo Jazz, and Blues! From time-to-time we also offer advanced workshops too!
Can I give my dance partner feedback on their dancing?
It’s totally okay to offer feedback about how something feels as a lead or follow, but try not give your partner feedback about their dancing. If you feel something is seriously wrong, ask a facilitator to come over and help correct it. Check our code of conduct for advice on giving feedback.
How long are your blocks?
Our blocks run for six weeks. There are some special projects that run for four weeks. Prices may vary for these. Check the individual registration forms for details.