Lindy Hop Team 3 - CLASSICS

Lindy Hop Team 3, taught by Elaine Buchignani and Stefan Huynh, is for Lindy Hoppers who are already comfortable and confident on the social dance floor but are ready to take their skills to the next level. The curriculum for this team focuses on the classics—studying the movements of legendary dancers, analyzing vintage footage, performing iconic choreographies, and mastering the movements and techniques that every dedicated Lindy Hopper should know.

New students can enroll at any time! Scroll down to the contact form to inquire.

Location
Salsa Con Todo - Ballard, 928 Leary Way NW

Times
Class - Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 8pm
Guided Practica - Sundays, 5pm - 6:30pm
Social - Saturdays, 9pm - midnight

Requirements
Instructor approval required. Scroll down to the contact form to schedule a free assessment.

Curriculum

Below is an outline, in chronological order, of the content that will be covered over the course of the year.

  • Historical study: Big apple; Social technique

  • Advanced technique, Musicality

  • Historical study: Peabody, 20s Charleston

  • Advanced Charleston

  • Historical study: Swingouts, Fast dancing, First stops

  • Historical study: Intermediate Balboa

  • Follow-initiated moves, Open and closed partnering

  • Advanced rhythm variations and moves

  • Historical study: Trickeration, Blues, Mambo, Bebop

  • Macro-musicality, Micro-musicality

Benefits​

  • Access to all Lindy Hop Teams at and below your level (This is a great way to learn the opposite role!)

  • Free Socials (in any dance form)

  • Free Drop-in Lessons (in any dance form)

  • Free Space Rentals for personal practice

  • Free Series Classes (in any dance form) when you sign up at the door; 30% discount for advanced registration

  • Discounted Private Lessons

  • 30% discount on SCT Workshops (in any dance form)

  • 20% off Visiting Artist Workshops (in any dance form)

Membership

  • $189/Month

  • Continuous membership - Members must email teams@salsacontodo.com 2 weeks before the end of the month if they wish to cancel their membership.

Registration is open!
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Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers performing the Big Apple in 1939