In case you haven’t heard the news, yes, there is a new member of the Flyin’ Footwork family on the way. We are expecting a new arrival in February. The pregnancy is going great so far and we are looking forward to being parents!

Naturally, this means we won’t be starting our 2012 classes on time in January as we usually do. We fully plan on returning to teaching (thanks to the help of some great friends) sometime in the spring. The exact date will most likely be determined by the little one. Keep an eye on the website for updates. In addition, you can follow us on Facebook for class updates… plus the big announcement and photos once that time comes.

That’s right, less than two weeks left to register for the upcoming series classes starting on Sunday October 9th! Register before midnight, Saturday October 8th and save $10 off the day of rate (which is $70/person). Hurry because space is limited in the Swing Dance class!

Ready to get started with swing dancing? We have two great classes in store for this fall! The six count swing dance series class will start from scratch and teach you all the fundamentals of swing dancing. No previous experience is needed. We’ll start with the six count basic and progress into moves and combos. Each class will build on the information from the previous class to make learning easy. The classes are an hour long with an extra half hour of practice and individual help. This is a great way to get started and get comfortable on the dance floor!

We’ll also be offering our beginner Balboa series class. Looking to look smooth dancing to even the fastest of tempos? Then Balboa is for you! This is the ultimate swing dance when it comes to connecting with your partner. It has a rhythm and flow like nothing else and is seriously addictive! This six week class will teach you all the core fundamentals and basics of the Balboa and start adding in moves and combos.

Classes start on Sunday, October 9th. These are the last series classes for 2011, so don’t miss out. We look forward to seeing you in October!

Even though our Intermediate Lindy Hop already started this past Sunday, we still have room for Leads. Please contact us if you are interested in joining on the second week. This class will be designed to challenge those who know the foundations of Lindy Hop by exploring style, footwork and timing variations, and move combinations.

We have just opened for registration two new classes to start in early Fall. The two classes are the Balboa Series Class in the 2:30pm time slot followed by the Swing Dance Series Class at the 4pm time. Both classes start from scratch so no previous dance experience is necessary. The Swing Dance Class is perfect for those looking to get a good well-rounded foundation in the basics of swing dancing (so you can look like you know your way around a dance floor).

Our next set of classes will start in the late summer (August) timeframe. We will be taking a bit of a break and only offering one series class this time around. Our next set of beginner level classes will probably start in the fall. But don’t worry! If you want to get started with swing dancing, we highly recommend the classes before the 2nd and 4th Saturday swing dances. You’ll get a solid start there and be a step ahead when we start our fall classes.

The one class we offer in August will be Intermediate Lindy Hop. We’ve had a large number of requests to do a “Lindy 3″ class following our recent Lindy 2 class. We don’t want to exclude other people who know Lindy Hop from joining in the class, so instead of sticking with the numbering sequence, we’ll tag the class as “Intermediate Lindy”. This class will be designed to challenge those who know the foundations of Lindy Hop by exploring style, footwork and timing variations, and move combinations. Registration is now open!

Have a great summer!

Only a little over a week left to register at the early registration rate for the next set of series classes. Reserve your spot now and save $10 over the day-of price! Both classes start from scratch and no previous dance experience is needed to join in. Classes start next Sunday,  June 19th at the Longwood Ballroom. Be sure to reserve your spot soon!

Lindy Hop Series Class: Ready to get started with swing dancing? This class will teach you the original form… Lindy Hop! The class will start with the six count basic and take you step-by-step and progress to the eight count swingout. We’ll focus on technique and connection to give you solid foundation. This is our most popular class, so be sure to register soon. Click here for more information.

Collegiate Shag Series Class: Fast paced and fun! Shag is an energetic dance that is perfect for faster tempos. It’s really EASY to learn and this class will take you from the basics to moves, variations, and style! If you can remember “slow, slow, quick, quick”, then you can learn Shag! We only teach this class once a year, so don’t miss out! Click here for more information.

You only have a few days left to register at the early registration price of $60/person. After that the price goes up to $70/person so hurry to reserve your spot now! Both six week series classes start this Sunday, May 1st and run to June 12th (no class on Memorial Day Weekend).

Swing Dance - Never danced before and want to get started? The Swing Dance class is perfectly designed to give you all the fundamentals of swing dancing, plus some great moves and variations. The class will feature the 6-count swing dance basic and progress into a variety of moves, turns, and combos. As with most all of the series classes, no previous dance experience or partner is needed so don’t let either one stop you from signing up! Click here to register online.

Lindy Hop 2 – Are you ready to take your Lindy Hop to the next level or maybe you just want to cement in what you’ve already learned? From the Lindy Hop basics to intermediate moves and variations… Lindy Hop 2 is designed to make you a stronger dancer. You must know the 8 count basic Lindy basic to take this class. Click here to register online.

The Lindy Hop class is very close to reaching capacity, but there are a few spots still open so hurry now to secure your spot! There is also still room in the Charleston class so reserve your spot now before that class reaches capacity. If you are not sure what Lindy Hop or Charleston look like and/or want to see a snapshot of the moves we’ll be covering in the classes, take a look at the video clip on each class page. As always, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

We hope to see you out at the 2nd and 4th Saturday night dances! Don’t forget about the new start times!

Update - Our Sunday afternoon series classes are starting this Sunday (January 16th)! Hurry and sign up before Saturday night at midnight to secure the early registration price of $60/person (day-of price is $70/person). Calling all ladies…..we are short on follows for the Swing Dance Series Class! There are more leads than follows registered. If you are a follow/lady with no partner who is interested in taking the class, please sign up! It’s a rare situation to have more leads than follows so take advantage of it ladies.

Looking to get started with swing dancing? This is your chance! Our six count Swing Dance series class takes you from scratch and teaches you all the essential basics and moves to have you out on the dance floor having a good time. You will learn the 6-count swing basic and then progress into a variety of moves, turns, combos, and variations. This class takes you step-by-step, week-by-week to make learning easy!

Ready to learn Balboa? This is the perfect dance to look and move smooth from slow to even the fastest of tempos. With slick moves and fancy footwork, this dance is seriously addictive! Our Balboa series class will start out by teaching you the basic footwork and connection of the dance. It will then progress into turns, moves, and styling. There will be a strong focus on technique as this dance has a connection and flow like nothing else. It’s a favorite amongst dancers!

Our next set of series classes, which start in January, are now open for registration so be sure to reserve your spot in the Balboa class and/or the Swing Dance series class now!

In the meantime, we will continue to offer private lessons throughout the holiday season. If you are interested in getting some quality, individual instruction during the holidays, be sure to contact us. If you have never danced before, we encourage you to drop by the beginner dance lesson before the 2nd & 4th Saturday dances. They have some great events planned for the holidays, and we occasionally guest instruct the lessons there.

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Instructors: Joe & Tabitha Robinson
Date: Saturday, October 23rd
Time: 7 to 8pm
Location: Whirl & Twirl
Price: $10 (seperate from dance admission)

This special class will be held before the regular beginner swing dance lesson at the 4th Saturday special Halloween Swing Dance.

Come out and learn some killer flashy moves to add into your dancing! Joe & Tabitha, originally form Orlando and now residing in Washington DC, are widely known for their fantastic tricks and amazing aerials. In this special class, they will be teaching a few tricks to make your dancing pop. These will be socially danceable and you won’t be flying through the air… however, they will be eye popping and attention grabbing! Easy to do with high wow factor… that’s why they are called tricks!

You must be comfortable with swing basics to take this class. No partner is needed.

The regular beginner swing dance lesson will follow the class, but stick around for the annual Halloween swing dance featuring a costume contest and live big band music!

Check out a few videos of Joe & Tabitha: