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Class Descriptions
Doug Silton

Intermediate: Spins & Styling - Lindy
Spin technique for solo dancing and partnered dancing, and the second half of the class focuses on stylings to be used while you spin. You'll not only learn a variety of spin techniques for both in-place and traveling spins, but will pick up a few moves along the way as well.

Intermediate: Dancing in the Closed Position - Lindy
This class focuses on being comfortable in the closed position - leading spins, slides, and a variety of moves and movements that all end up back in the Closed Position.

Intermediate/Advanced: Signature Moves & Hijacks - Lindy
Learn Doug's famous moves and Hijacks for the followers. Doug will cover a variety of lead and follow techniques and will apply those to specialty moves. Also included are Scrolling and the AB Philosophy, which will teach you ways to create new moves using a specific formula.

Intermediate/Advanced: More Signature Moves & Hijacks - Lindy
A continuation of the first Signature class, Doug will continue with more techniques and movements, as well as covering Hammerlocks, Lock-Steps, and Advanced Swivels.

Beginner: Lindy Hop Connection Techniques
How much pressure is enough? Footwork vs. Arm work vs. Body work. Leading movement and not just moves. BOOM!

Intermediate: Blues & Beyond
Doug will cover his Blues basics for the embrace, closed, and open positions. From blues fundamentals, in-place to traveling moves, to dips, this class ... well ... we'll get your Blues-on.

Beginner: Balboa & Bal-Swing
This class features the fundamentals of Balboa and Bal-swing, including Single, Double, and Triple-Balboa, the Bal Swing-Out, and variations on footwork and bodywork.

All Levels Class: 'Get The Funk Out'
This is a solo dance class where you will 'get the funk out.' Doug will lead you through a variety of movements from various genres of dance ... from floating and the moon walk to various types of triple-steps, modern club dancing, body rolls, and soul/funk/disco movements. Prepare to sweat.

 

   

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