New Classes beginning Jan 2012 Mondays
6pm Lindy Hop COOL MOVES Paolo busts out some of his most entertaining and creative stuff for this class. Intermediate level
7pm Lindy Hop SPECIAL TOPICS The Charleston has always been an integral part of the Lindy Hop.
We’ll look at some great patterns and footwork that combine the two. Charleston (Jan-Feb) Flashy Patterns (March) Intermediate/Advanced level
Thursdays 9pm Tricks & Dips (Swing & Balboa) For Swing/Lindy Hop (Jan-Feb)
For Balboa (March-April) Advanced Beginner level
Workshops
Spins, Dips and Pretzels Swing Dance Workshop Saturday Feb 18th
12:00 – 3:30pm (adv basic and up)
This workshop will cover spins, dips and fun twisting patterns. We begin with techniques that will improve your spins and rotations. The second hour we’ll guide you through some playful patterns. We’ll close with dips and lockups. Certainly bring water and perhaps a snack but you don't need to bring a partner.
12:00 revealing techniques for spins, 1:00pm patterns 2:15pm Dips and lock up variations
Pricing $15 per section, $35 all.
Swing Slam Swing Dance Workshop Thursday Dec 29 2011
7:00-9:30pm
This workshop will cover lots of 6-count based patterns and tricks. First half hour spent on just footwork from Jazz Techniques to Playful Syncopations. Then 6-count material like the lasso, yo-yo, basket, hide & seek, plus some huge tricks that will challenge anyone at any level. Pre-requisite: Swing Adv Beginner instructors: Paolo & Special Guests!
$35/person ($5 OFF is you sign up early) Call 212-807-0802 to sign up. Special deals available with advanced purchase only. dancemanhattan.com
Swing Crash Course Sundays 12:00 – 4:30pm ( Jan 29, Feb 26, Mar 25, Apr 29 2012)
The original and longest running crash course in NYC! 3 great teachers, lots of fun, you don’t need experience and you don’t need a partner.
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor. Call 212-807-0802
Dips, Tricks & Pretzels Saturday February 18 2011
12 - 3:30pm
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor 12:00pm - 3:30pm (adv basic and up)
This workshop will cover easy to learn spins, dips and pretzel patterns that are great for your Swing Dancing. We begin with techniques that will improve your spins and rotations. Then we throw in Patterns, Great Fun! Call 212-807-0802 to sign up. Special deals available with advanced purchase only. sign up at dancemanhattan.com
PAST DATES
STEAL DANCE Swing Workshop! Sunday Nov 6 Time: 1pm – 3:30pm
Work on the Art of stealing partners on the dance floor. This is great for those birthday JAMS when you have to be quick on you feet. Creative exchanges for both leaders & follows. Improve your passes, swing outs and tricks so that our techniques will work to the MAX! Special Guests will demonstrate their favorite steals!
PLUS Learn the Coolest Two Couple Partner Switch on the planet!
Pre-requisite: Swing Intermediate - Advanced instructors: Paolo & Lauren & Special Guests!
$30/person ($5 OFF is you sign up before Nov 3) Call 212-807-0802 to sign up. Special deals available with advanced purchase only. dancemanhattan.com
Spins, Dips & Pretzels Dance Workshop Saturday Oct 1, 2011 Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor 12:30pm - 4pm (adv basic and up)
This workshop will cover easy to learn spins, dips and pretzel patterns that are great for your Swing Dancing. We begin with techniques that will improve your spins and rotations. Then we throw in Patterns, Great Fun! Call 212-807-0802 to sign up. Special deals available with advanced purchase only. sign up at dancemanhattan.com
FREE SWING CLASS Saturday April 16, 2011
Yoga Basin 603 Mattison Ave. Asbury Park NJ
3:30pm Swing Beginner FREE, 4:30pm Fun Swing Patterns $10 In association with New Harmonie Celebration Big Band Night Saturday April 16th, We are offering a FREE beginner Swing Dance Lesson at 3:30pm, followed by FUN Patterns for your Swing at 4:30pm (intermediate level) Please drop us an email to dance@shakerhythmroll.com or Call 646-233-3338 to let us you are coming. Location Yoga Basin 603 Mattison Ave. Asbury Park NJ
Spins, Dips and Pretzels Swing Dance Workshop Tuesday April 26
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor 7:30 – 10pm (adv basic and up)
This workshop will cover easy to learn spins, dips and arm locks that will entertain. We begin with techniques that will improve your spins and rotations. We’ll close with dips and lockups. Revealing techniques for spins, Patterns, Dips and lock up variations
Call 212-807-0802 to sign up. Special deals available with advanced purchase only.
Swing & Salsa/Mambo Workshops
Swing & Salsa Workshops and Classes Saturday April 28 2011
Count Basie Theater Red Bank NJ. Full Details
Swing Boogie Woogie Dance Workshop
Saturday April 2nd
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor 12:30 - 4pm
This workshop will cover lots of 6-count based patterns and moves with a hollywood style that fits the 1950’s early roots bands like Bill Haley & the Comets. Plus learn the Rhythm Circle! Certainly you don't need to bring a partner.
12:30 revealing boogie woogie, 1:30pm patterns 2:45pm The Rhythm Circle with Tricks. Call 212-807-0802 to sign up. Special deals available with advanced purchase only.
International Instructor Series Weekend January 8 & 9 2011
Dance Manhattan 39 W 19th Street NYC
Join Michele Nardella and his partner for an amazing weekend of swing instruction. Michele hails from Italy/Germany and has won numberous European dance competitions in the Boogie Woogie and Swing world. click on photo for larger view. Call 212-807-0802 to sign up. Special deals available with advanced purchase only.
See video links!
Rock That Swing Festival - Michele Nardella
Boogie Baeren Festival - Michele Nardella
Swing-Out SLAM Workshop Wednesday Dec 29 7:00-10:00pm (instructor Paolo and Special Guest)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor
Study CLASSIC Swing Out variations that are essentials for your dancing. We will begin with good frame and counter balance techniques and then begin to vary the footwork. These Patterns are made to match or compliment your partner’s footwork and the end results are marvelous.
7:00 revealing techniques for swing outs, 8:00pm Classic Patterns, 9:00pm Serving Up a Winning Combination. pricing call 212-807-0802.
*Traditional Jazz Movements
Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm (Month of December ONLY) Instructor Paolo Pasta Lanna
This is a New Class covering Classic and Fundamental Jazz Steps from the 1940's and will be danced in both side by side and partnered positions. Will contain classic Line dance material as well. Dance Manhattan 39 W 19th Street NYC
Swing\Salsa/Mambo Workshops
Swing & Salsa Workshops and Classes Saturday: December 4th 2010
Count Basie Theater Red Bank NJ. Full Details
Spins, Dips & Pretzels Dance Workshop
Saturday October 9, 2010 (instructor Paolo Pasta Lanna and Special Guest)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor 12:30 - 4pm 212 807-0802
This workshop will cover spins, dips and twisting patterns that will entertain and inspire. We begin with techniques that will improve your spins and rotations. The second hour we’ll guide you through some fun twisting patterns. We’ll close with dips and lockups. Certainly bring water and perhaps a snack but you don't need to bring a partner. 12:30 revealing techniques for spins, 1:30pm patterns 2:45pm Dips and lock up variations
Pricing $15 per section, $35 all. Call 212 807-0802 to sign up
Swing Cram Classes
Friday Evenings September 17, 24, October 1 Sign up online for special rate of $45 for 3 classes
Asbury Park Dance and Yoga 732-927-4417
703 Mattison Ave. Asbury Park, New Jersey
Level 1 Swing / Boogie Woogie 7pm (open to all) This class starts with all the basics you need to know for partner swing. From lead and follow techniques to the most common turns and passes. This will also challenge those with some partner dance experience as well as it’s progressive and becomes more challenging as the weeks moves on. ($20 DROP IN, $45 ALL 3 CLASSES in advance)http://www.apdance.com/#/schedule/intensives-workshops
Level 2 Swing / Lindy Hop 8pm (knowledge of basic swing (6-count, boogie woogie) needed) The second class will introduce more variations along with tricks and dips. We’ll also cover the patterns most commonly seen in the Lindy Hop. Steps will include Lindy Circle, Swing Out, and some Classic Charleston Patterns as well. Great for those who already have a solid 6-count basic($20 DROP IN,$45 ALL 3 CLASSES in advance)
Swing Cram Classes
Saturdays July 17, 24, 31
Asbury Park Dance and Yoga 732-927-4417
703 Mattison Ave. Asbury Park, New Jersey Level 1 Swing / Boogie Woogie 3pm – 3:50pm (open to all) This class starts with all the basics you need to know for partner swing. From lead and follow techniques to the most common turns and passes. This will also challenge those with some partner dance experience as well as it’s progressive and becomes more challenging as the weeks moves on. ($20 DROP IN, $45 ALL 3 CLASSES in advance)
Level 2 Swing / Lindy Hop 4pm – 5pm (knowledge of basic swing (6-count, boogie woogie) needed) The second class will introduce more variations along with tricks and dips. We’ll also cover the patterns most commonly seen in the Lindy Hop. Steps will include Lindy Circle, Swing Out, and some Classic Charleston Patterns as well. Great for those who already have a solid 6-count basic($20 DROP IN,$45 ALL 3 CLASSES in advance)
sign up at: http://www.apdance.com/#/schedule/intensives-workshops
Spins, Dips & Slides Dance Workshop
Saturday July 10, 2010 (instructor Paolo Pasta Lanna and Special Guest)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor 12:30 - 4pm This workshop will cover spins, dips and slides that anyone with Swing experience can try. We begin with classic spins and the techniques that help you with your balance. Second hour continues with Scoops and Dips. The Final hour we add slides and combine these tricks into advanced combinations. Certainly bring water and perhaps a snack but you don't need to bring a partner.
12:30 classic spin patterns 1:30pm spins, scoops & dips 2:45pm slides and advanced combinations.
Swing Dance Workshops in Yorktown Wednesday June 16 & 30, 2010 Open to Young Adults and Teenagers Two Locations! see details:
Wed June 16 held at Country Academy of Dance 80 Triangle Center
Wed June 30 held at Yorktown Cultural Center 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown. Classes will cover 6-count patterns and variations that are great for those starting & with some experience. The second class will introduce more complex patterns most commonly seen in the Lindy Hop. Steps will include Crazy Charleston Tricks and Patterns great for those with more experience.
7pm Lindy/Swing Level 1-2 , 8pm Lindy Hop/Charleston Level 2 at door: $16 class, $28 both 7 & 8pm. in advance: $50 for all classes
Tricks, Dips and Pretzels “The Best Of” Dance Workshop Saturday May 22, 2010 (instructor Paolo Pants w Special Guest)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor 12:30 - 4pm
This workshop will cover tricks, dips and elaborate spin patterns that challenge your skill and flexibility. We begin with balance techniques that reveal how many tricks and dips look so smooth, quick, and effortless. By the second hour we’ll guide you through some great patterns and then we’ll put it all together musically. (adv basic and up)
12:30 revealing techniques for tricks, 1:30pm spin patterns 2:45pm Dip variations and rollin’ with it all.Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th St NYC 212-807-0802
Swing Crash Course Sundays 12:00 – 4:30pm ( May 23, June 27, July 25 2010)
The original and longest running crash course in NYC! 3 great teachers, lots of fun, you don’t need experience and you don’t need a partner.
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor. Call 212-807-0802
Swing Dance Workshops in Yorktown Wednesday May 12 & 26, 2010
Open to Young Adults and Teenagers
Yorktown Cultural Community Center 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights NY
Swing & Salsa Dance WorkshopsA “CRAM” COURSE IN Dance Saturday June 12 2010 SALSA PART 2
Saturday June 5 2010 SWING PART 2
Saturday May 1st 2010 SALSA
Saturday, April 24th 2010 SWING Count Basie Theater Red Bank NJ. Details
Times Vary Ages: Teen-Adult Fee: $35 per person This is for those who wish to start swingin’ on the social dance floor. This class starts with all the basics you need to know to get started; from lead and follow techniques to fancy turns and passes. Can also challenge those with some partner dance experience. Count Basie Theater Red Bank NJ. Details
Swing Dance Workshops in Yorktown Tuesday 4/20 7-9pm nutrition room BUY NOW Wednesday 4/28 7-9pm nutrition roomBUY NOW
Instructors: Paolo & Lauren Open to Young Adults and Teenagers Classes will cover 6-count patterns and variations that are great for those starting & with some experience. The second class will introduce more complex patterns most commonly seen in the Lindy Hop. Steps will include Crazy Charleston Tricks and Patterns great for those with more experience.
7pm Lindy/Swing Level 1-2 , 8pm Lindy Hop/Charleston Level 2
at door: $16 class, in advance: $25 for two, $45 for all classes (online link coming shortly!) Yorktown Cultural Community Center 1974 Commerce Street Yorktown Heights, NY
Balboa Blast
Saturday April 10th, 2010 1:00 - 4:30pm
Dance Workshop Focusing on The Balboa, the california born Swing Dance. Balboa was very popular among the College Kids in the mid 30s and is popular once again. 1:00pm – Balboa Refresher
1:45pm – Secrets of Staying and Feeling Light on your feet.
3:15pm – Combining Scoots, Slides, Spike Outs and more.
$15 each class or $25 all if you pre-register, $35 at the door for all three sections
Above Class Location: Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor NYC call 212-807-0802 to sign up. note: dance shoes with suede soles are recommended for this class! see link featuring paolo performing this dance: swingremix.com Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th St NYC 212-807-0802
Swing Dance Workshops in Yorktown Friday April 2 only, 2010 Open to Young Adults and Teenagers, these classes will cover 6-count patterns and variations that are great for those starting & with some experience.The second class will introduce more complex patterns most commonly seen in the Lindy Hop. Steps will include Crazy Charleston Tricks and Patterns great for those with more experience. 7pm Lindy/Swing Level 1-2
8pm Lindy Hop/Charleston Level 2
at door: $16 class, in advance: $25 for two, $45 for all classes. Yorktown Cultural Community Center 1974 Commerce Street Yorktown Heights, NY
Balboa Crash Course
Saturday March 6th, 2010 12:30 - 4:00pm You see everyone dancing that amazing, fast dance all over New York. What is it? Balboa! A swing dance originated in California. Learn the basic of the balboa and how to work it into your 6-count and 8-count swing. Great for beginners as well as for intermediate balboa dancers who want to perfect their footwork and connection. see link featuring paolo performing this dance: swingremix.com Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th St NYC 212-807-0802 details coming
Salsa/Mambo/Swing Workshops
Saturday March 13, 2010 Swing part 3
Saturday February 27, 2010 Salsa Mambo Part 2
Saturday February 20, 2010 Swing Part 2
Count Basie Theater Red Bank NJ. Details
Swing Crash Course
Sunday January 31,February 28, March 28, 2010 This is for Beginners who wish to start dancing on the social dance floor. This crash course starts with all the basics but quickly moves to more advanced movement as the day goes on. Can also challenge those with some swing dance experience as well. Featuring 4 1/2 hours of swing instruction. It is progressive and becomes more challenging as the day moves on. Featuring Three Great Instructors! Above Class Location: Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor NYC call 212-807-0802 to sign up
