Hop to the Beat Dance Studio

Friday-Sunday, November 20-22, 2009: Newton/Brookline, MA

There will be three days of workshops on Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22, 2009 at two locations. Friday and Sunday are at Lower Falls Community Center, Newton, MA and Saturday at Brookline Tai Chi, Brookline, MA. There is also a Swing dance with the Go...rdon Webster Band at Uptown Swing Dance on Saturday night at Brookline Tai Chi with a dance exhibition by Skye and Naomi. The workshop early registration discount deadlines are Wednesday, October 21, 2009 for the Early Bird rate and Wednesday, November 11, 2009 for the Discount rate. Space is limited so please register early to ensure a spot. Registration details will be available at:
http://www.hoptothebeat.com/skye_naomi.html

Naomi Uyama and Skye Humphries each discovered Lindy Hop at an early age. Both began performing, competing and teaching while still in their teens. Over a decade later they can boast some of the top titles including the American Lindy Hop Championships, US Open and World Lindy Hop Championships. Naomi, from Washington DC and Skye, originally from Ithaca, NY, have been lucky enough to travel the globe spreading their love of the dance, from Seoul, South Korea to Seattle, Washington, to the infamous Herrang Dance Camp in Sweden and everywhere in between. Naomi also has a beautiful singing voice and sometimes performs with the Boilermaker Jazz Band. We have been fortunate to have had both Skye and Naomi at Beantown Camp and we are excited to bring them back to our area after a fabulous weekend with them last December. You won't want to miss this very talented and innovative duo!

*** TWO WORKSHOP LOCATIONS! ***

Friday, November 20, 2009
Lower Falls Community Center, 545 Grove Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
A. 7:30-8:30pm Variation & Improvisation
A fun element of Lindy Hop is that you never know what's going to
happen with each dance. This class will focus on adding an element
of spontaneity to take you wherever the spirit moves.
(no partner needed, intermediate+, previous experience required)
B. 8:45-9:45pm Slower Routine
With lower tempos, learn to adjust your partner dancing and make
the most of the music.
(no partner needed, intermediate+, previous experience required)

Saturday, November 21, 2009
Brookline Tai Chi, 1615 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
C. 2:45-3:45pm Solo Jazz Routine
An excellent class for working on individual dance skills, rhythm
and movement while learning some fun steps.
(non-partner, intermediate+, but open to all levels)
D. 4:00-5:00pm Inspiration
Open yourself to new ideas, new goals and where you can take your
dancing. A class not to be missed!
(no partner needed, intermediate+, previous experience required)
E. 5:15-6:15pm Lindy Hop Partner Routine
Bring a partner, challenge yourself and learn a cool Lindy Hop
routine!
(partner required, int/adv to adv, previous experience required)

Saturday, November 21, 2009
Brookline Tai Chi, 1615 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
8:15pm-Midnight Uptown Swing Dance
Beginners welcome, no partner needed
Admission $15 ($10 with Student ID)
Swing Lesson (8:15-9:00pm)
Band: Gordon Webster Band
Dance Exhibition: Skye Humphries & Naomi Uyama

Sunday, November 22, 2009
Lower Falls Community Center, 545 Grove Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
F. 2:00-3:00pm Lindy Hop Fundamentals
Starting at the beginning, Skye and Naomi style. For beginners
and anyone wanting to review or refine basics.
(no partner or experience needed)
G. 3:15-4:15pm Building On Your Basics
Building on fundamentals, follows on from F.
(no partner needed, all levels)
H. 4:30-5:30pm Footwork
Expand your repertoire with variations for leaders and followers.
(no partner needed, intermediate+, previous experience required)
I. 5:45-6:45pm Partnering
Focus on lead and follow skills for social dancing.
(no partner needed, intermediate+, previous experience required)

Cost per person: Early Bird Discount Full
Payment by Payment by Payment after
October 21 November 11 November 11
Any one workshop.........$15..............$19..............$23
Any two workshops........$30..............$38..............$46
Any three workshops......$45..............$57..............$69
Each additional add......$10..............$13..............$16
Saturday Swing Dance.....$15..............$15..............$15
(with Student ID)......$10..............$10..............$10
All 9 workshops & Dance..$115.............$145.............$175Read More

Our next 6 week session of classes will be starting on Sunday, October 25. Classes include Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1 and Lindy Hop Level 2. This session there is a new Intermediate Balboa class. Balboa continues to grow in popularity and can easily be incorporated into Lindy Hop dancing. Also there will... be a Collegiate Shag class which is fun and energetic dance that can be mixed in with Swing/Lindy Hop.

Full information, on-line registration and directions are available at:
http://www.hoptothebeat.com/classes.html

Sunday Evenings, October 25 - December 6, 2009 (6 week session, no class 11/22)
Lower Falls Community Center, 545 Grove St, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462

4:30-5:30pm Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1a
For those who are brand new to Swing dancing or have a little experience,
this is the place to start! Six count basics will be covered along with
a different selection of fun steps each session. Level 1 classes may be
taken in any order. Discount after 2 sessions. No experience or partner
required.

5:45-6:45pm Lindy Hop Level 2g
For those who can comfortably social dance any style of triple-step
Swing. The class includes a mix of 8 and 6 count basics with a focus on
technique and lead-follow connection. Level 2 classes may be taken in
any order with different steps each session including classic
Charleston moves and newer variations. No previous Lindy Hop experience
required. Discount after 2 sessions. No partner required.

7:00-8:00pm Intermediate Balboa
From California in the 1930s, this closed position dance has great
partner connection, goes well with medium to uptempo music and mixes
easily with Lindy Hop. This class will be focused on taking your Balboa
to a new level. Topics will include technique and style, combining
moves and new variations. The class will be aimed at those who have
previously learned Balboa basics and is different with each session.
No partner required.

8:15-9:15pm Collegiate Shag
Collegiate Shag was popular in the ’20s with college students and was
danced to Ragtime and Jazz music. This fun and energetic dance tends
to be done to more uptempo music and can be mixed in with Swing/Lindy
Hop, adding some flashy variety. No experience or partner required.

Cost per person:
Any one 6 week class (covers 6 weeks of lessons).............$60
Any two 6 week classes.......................................$100
Any three 6 week classes.....................................$140
Discount price for LH Level 1.................................$50
(after completing 2 previous Level 1 sessions)
Discount price for LH Level 2.................................$50
(after completing 2 previous Level 2 sessions)Read More

Our next 6 week session of classes will be starting on Sunday, September 13. Classes include Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1 and Lindy Hop Level 2. We offer a Beginner Balboa class about once a year and this session is the one! Anyone who has been wanting to get started with Balboa or would like to refine bas...ics, this will be for you. Also included this session is the Big Apple. We will be teaching the very popular Frankie Manning version from the movie "Keep Punchin'". Big Apple is a fun way to work on some Jazz steps, rhythm, and body movement with a little piece of history for all Lindy Hoppers to learn.

Full information, on-line registration and directions are available at:
http://www.hoptothebeat.com/classes.html

Sunday Evenings, September 13 - October 18, 2009 (6 week session)
Lower Falls Community Center, 545 Grove St, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
4:30-5:30pm Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1g
For those who are brand new to Swing dancing or have a little experience,
this is the place to start! Six count basics will be covered along with
a different selection of fun steps each session. Level 1 classes may be
taken in any order. Discount after 2 sessions. No experience or partner
required.

5:45-6:45pm Lindy Hop Level 2f
For those who can comfortably social dance any style of triple-step
Swing. The class includes a mix of 8 and 6 count basics with a focus on
technique and lead-follow connection. Level 2 classes may be taken in
any order with different steps each session including classic
Charleston moves and newer variations. No previous Lindy Hop experience
required. Discount after 2 sessions. No partner required.

7:00-8:00pm Beginner Balboa
From California in the 1930s, this closed position dance has great partner
connection, goes well with medium to uptempo music and mixes easily with
Lindy Hop. If you have been wanting to learn Balboa, this will likely be our
only beginner class this year. The session is designed to be sufficient to
move into the intermediate level classes usually offered. Open to those new
to Balboa and anyone interested in reviewing and refining basics. No partner
required.

8:15-9:15pm Big Apple
A national dance craze originating in South Carolina in the 1930s, made up
of individual Jazz steps performed in a circle and called by a leader. It
includes steps such as Apple Jack, Suzy-Q, Jump Charleston and
Spank-the-Baby. We will be teaching the popular version choreographed by
Frankie Manning as seen in the movie "Keep Punchin'". This is a really fun
routine and a little piece of history for all Lindy Hoppers to learn!

Cost per person:
Any one 6 week class (covers 6 weeks of lessons)..... ........$60
Any two 6 week classes.......................................$100
Any three 6 week classes.....................................$140
Discount price for LH Level 1.................................$50
(after completing 2 previous Level 1 sessions)
Discount price for LH Level 2.................................$50
(after completing 2 previous Level 2 sessions)Read More