Lindy hop is a fantastic dance that many people use to add depth and expand their options on the dance floor. From the Savoy Ballroom to today, the dance has captured the hearts of people who love the sounds of big band music and jazz combos, want to express their individuality while dancing, and love the dance’s playful nature. This workshop is perfect for people who want to capture this magic!
After the workshop, enjoy the holiday dance from 9:00 – 12:00, featuring live music from The Royal Garden Trio. This dance is a dance hosted by Ann Arbor swing dance groups, Swing Ann Arbor, Friday Night Swing, and Riverside Swings.
Detailed Workshop Information:
The Lindy Crash Course is a 1.5-hour, detailed workshop that covers a full progression into and out of the lindy hop swingout. Knowing how and why all of the pieces of a swingout and related turns fit together helps students learn and retain the information, and this course provides a solid base for people who want to refresh their skills, get more detail, or learn lindy hop for the first time.
This is a detailed workshop imparting a lot of information about how the pieces of lindy hop can fit together, presented in a way that fosters a long-term understanding of concepts related to the exchange of momentum, turning, lead/follow connection, and how the flow of the dance works.
Instructor Bio:
Paul Carryer is one of the instructors for the workshop, with over 15 years of experience instructing. He brings a passion for the playful nature dance, combined with a drive to continue to improve his dancing and the dancing of those he teaches. Paul has taught and DJed at numerous regional events, including headlining all-weekend workshops in Ohio, New York, and Indiana, and DJing at events like the Dayton Smackdown, AHLC, Liberty Blues, and many others. He is excited to share his knowledge with the Ann Arbor community.
Workshop Information:
Location: Concourse Hall – 4531 Concourse Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Map: Google Map To Concourse Hall
Instructors: Paul Carryer and Ali Trimner
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Cost: $10 at the door or in advance with a $0.50 processing fee
Advance Registration Will Open Shortly
COVID PROTOCOL: Masks Required
Dance Event Basics:
Location: Concourse Hall – 4531 Concourse Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Map: Google Map To Concourse Hall
Time: 8:00 – 11:55 pm
8:00 – Beginner East Coast Swing Class (free with entry)
9:00 – Social Dance
Cost: $15 at the door for General Admission or $10 for SAA and AACTMAD members
COVID PROTOCOL: Masks Required
Link To The Event Page For The Winter Dance – December 16th, 2022
About The Come Dance With Us Website
ComeDanceWithUs is a group that focuses on partner dance events in Michigan, including swing dancing in Michigan. From Ann Arbor swing dancing to Detroit swing dancing, Grand Rapids swing dancing, and beyond, there are communities here where dancing brings people together in the best ways. Whether you are interested in ballroom dance events in Detroit, salsa dancing in Royal Oak, private dance lessons in Michigan, or finding dance performers in Michigan, reach out. This dance event features dancing to live music in Ann Arbor, hope to see you there!