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Schedule

January 29, 2010

When	What	Where
8:00PM - 12:00AM	Lindy and blues dance featuring The Gordon Webster Quintet	The Ethical Society of Philadelphia
1:00AM - 4:00AM	LaBLove late night dance	Moy Yat Ving Tsun Studio

January 30, 2010

When	What	Where
12:00PM - 6:00PM	Lindy and Blues Workshops with Joe DeMers and Nelle Hatley	UPenn Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge
12:00PM - 12:10PM	Workshop registration	Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge
12:10PM - 1:20PM	Class 1: Frame Matching (blues)	Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge
1:30PM - 2:40PM	Class 2: Cadence (blues)	Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge
2:40PM - 3:30PM	Break
3:30PM - 4:40PM	Class 3: Lead & Follow Theories (Lindy)	Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge
4:45PM - 6:00PM	Class 4: Rhythm & Timing (Lindy)	Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge
8:00PM - 12:00AM	Lindy and blues dance featuring The Gordon Webster Quintet	The Ethical Society of Philadelphia
1:00AM - 4:00AM	LaBLove late night dance	Moy Yat Ving Tsun Studio

January 31, 2009

When	What	Where
12:00PM - 6:00PM	Lindy and Blues Workshops with Joe DeMers and Nelle Hatley	Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge
12:00PM - 12:10PM	Workshop registration	Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge
12:10PM - 1:20PM	Class 1: Partnered Charleston (Lindy)	Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge
1:30PM - 2:40PM	Class 2: Fast Dancing (Lindy)	Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge
2:40PM - 3:30PM	Break
3:30PM - 4:40PM	Class 3: Musicality: Freezes, Slowmo, Levels, and Tempo Changes (blues)	Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge
4:45PM - 6:00PM	Class 4: Counterbalance Madness (blues)	Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge
8:00PM - 12:00AM	Lindy and blues dance (DJed)	The Ethical Society Building

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Class Descriptions

All classes are appropriate for beginner/intermediate level Lindy Hop and blues dancers. If you are not yet familiar with the basics of both dance forms, we recommend you attend our introductory classes at LaB, take private lessons, and sign up for future workshops!

Saturday Class 1:
Frame Matching (blues)

We’ll discuss the methods of connection that give dancing an organic look and feel that is natural and comfortable. Frame Matching can create a more exact connection that widens the possibilities of lead/follow and will put you more in tune with your partner, thus opening up the possibilities for creativity and self-expression.

Saturday Class 2:
Cadence (blues)

Learn how to accelerate and decelerate movements to make them more dynamic and expressive. Punctuate the music in a new way!

Saturday Class 3:
Lead & Follow Theories (Lindy)

Ideas and exercises for improving your connection to make your dancing look and feel incredible.

Saturday Class 4:
Rhythm & Timing (Lindy)

Add some spice to your dancing with interesting rhythms in both connection and footwork/bodywork. Rhythm and timing are everywhere in swing music and can be an excellent embodiment of the music and partnership.

Sunday Class 1:
Partnered Charleston (Lindy)

Charleston in a rut? Transform your Charleston movement through liberation via the music, featuring slides and fancy footwork.

Sunday Class 2:
Fast Dancing (Lindy)

Get ready to go fast! We’ll teach you the technique to move your feet to upper tempo songs.

Sunday Class 3:
Musicality: Freezes, Slowmo, Levels, and Tempo Changes (blues)

we’ll apply frame matching to blues moves and movements, freezes, slow motion, level changes, and tempo changes.*We suggest prerequisite: Frame Matching for Blues Dancers.

Sunday Class 4:
Counterbalance Madness (blues)

Counterbalance is a fun and dynamic tool that can add a whole new level of stretch and intensity to your dance.

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LaB is always looking for volunteers to teach or assist with lessons, take money at the door, DJ at the Tuesday night dance, and more. If you're interested in helping out, or if you have questions or comments, send us an email at lab(at)lindyandblues(dot)com.