Ballroom Blues 1
2024-11-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-02 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Hepcat Swing Studio, 42 Erb St. E., Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 1L6, Canada
6 weeks of classes (Every Monday Nov. 4 – Dec. 9)
6:30-7:30pm
No dance experience necessary! Although this is a partner dance, you do not need to bring your own partner.
In an era when Swing was king, a moderate tempo blues was a welcome opportunity for dancers to slow down, catch their breath… and maybe take someone else’s breath away with some smooth and stylish moves!
In this class, students will learn the Ballroom Blues fundamentals of pulse, posture and partnership. This style of dance walks and strolls rather than rocks and rolls. Step variations and turns will be explored and students will use these to navigate the dance floor with confidence. We will learn fancy turns, promenade, a dip and how to match our dancing to the music (musicality). Come on out and see what all the fuss is about!

Teachers: Connie and Antoine

Lindy Hop 3
2024-11-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-03 18:30 - 19:30
6 weeks of classes (Every Tuesday Nov. 5 – Dec. 10)
6:30-7:30pm
Prerequisite is Lindy Hop 2 or the ability to comfortably dance several swing out variations. No partner necessary.
Lindy Hop 3 will pick up where level 2 left off. Are you looking for a challenge? A way to update your swing dancing with new moves? A way to dig deeper into your connection and musicality? Then this course is for you! This is a great class for experienced dancers as well as those continuing their Lindy Hop journey!

Lindy Hop 4B
2024-11-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-12 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-19 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-26 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-12-03 19:30 - 20:30
6 weeks of classes (Every Tuesday Nov 5 – Dec 10)
7:30-8:30pm
Prerequisite is Lindy Hop 4A or permission from the teachers.
In this class we will continue to elevate your 4A skills like the high quality connection, movement and Lead/Follow skills you have been mastering. We will now take all these wonderful building blocks and apply them to connection isolation – which brings us to every Follows’ favourite embellishment: SWIVELS! Leaders don’t worry, we’ve got you covered too. The applications for you are how to enter on 2 and creating your own style. But, that’s not all! An added bonus for both Leads and Follows is a new move called switches!

Teachers: Jeff and Amy

Lindy Hop 5B
2024-11-05 20:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-12 20:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-19 20:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-26 20:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-03 20:30 - 21:30
6 weeks of classes (Every Tuesday Nov. 5 – Dec. 10)
8:30-9:30pm
Prerequisite is Lindy Hop 4, or permission from the Teacher. Although this is a partner dance, you do not need to bring your own partner to class.
Each time this level of Lindy Hop is offered, it changes to meet the needs of the students. Some of the topics may include: rhythmic variations, connection, swivels, breaks, musicality, fancy footwork, 6/10/12/14 count moves, ochos, crossovers, grapevines, different connection points (wrist, shoulders, hips, ankles).

Teachers: Jeff and Amy

Lindy Hop 2
2024-11-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-04 18:30 - 19:30
6 weeks of classes (Every Wednesday Nov. 6 – Dec 11)
6:30-7:30pm

Prerequisite is Lindy Hop 1 or the ability to comfortably do a swing out from open and closed. No partner necessary.
This class will teach you several new variations on swing outs and fancy new moves. It will also continue to teach the history of Lindy Hop dancing, as well as musicality and connection techniques. This is a great class for experienced dancers who would like to refresh their dance vocabulary or brush up on their technique.

Lindy Hop 1
2024-11-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-13 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-27 19:30 - 20:30
6 weeks of classes (Every Wednesday Nov. 6 – Dec. 11)
7:30-8:30pm
No dance experience necessary! Although this is a partner dance, you do not need to bring your own partner.
This is a great class to get started with partnered swing dancing and social dancing in general! We will go from the very basics of Lindy Hop and work through enough material to get you dancing comfortably. We will also learn some history of the Lindy Hop and why we are still dancing it today. Taking this class would be a great opportunity for experienced dancers who’d like to refresh their basics or learn a new role.

Teachers: Tori and Dylan

Yoga for Dancers
2024-11-06 20:30 - 21:30
6 Weeks of Classes (Every Wednesday Nov 6 – Dec 11)
An approachable, beginner friendly yoga class designed specifically for dancers. Come to this class to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and control – skills that will directly improve your dancing.
Alicia teaches accessible, safe, slow flow/Hatha yoga. Poses are not about how flexible we are, but a tool to safely explore and expand our breath and range of motion. There will be a time for relaxation at the end of each class.
Bring your own mat, and 2 yoga blocks.
