Our Thursday classes are progressive with a new term suitable for absolute beginners starting every 7/8 weeks.
Our next term for absolute beginners will start on Thursday 1st November.
Beginners can start in any of the first 3 weeks of a term. If you miss the start of a term, it’s best to wait til the next one starts.
You don’t need to bring a partner or sign up in advance – just come along on the night!
Classes are Thursday nights at Stockbridge House, 2 Cheyne St, Edinburgh EH4 1JB.
New class times starting in September
Based on feedback from our members, we’ll be piloting the following changes to our classes:
We are moving away from using the labels Beginners, Improvers and Intermediates and moving to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.
Levels 1 and 2 will stay at the same time they have been.
Level 3 (Intermediate) will move to an earlier time of 7:30-8:30pm and will run at the same time as Level 1.
Schedule
7:30 – 8:30pm • Level 1 downstairs & Level 3 upstairs
8:30 – 9:15pm • Social Dancing
9:15 – 10:15pm • Level 2 downstairs
Prices
£4.00 for the entire evening for members, students, and concessions.
£5.00 for the entire evening for non-members.
Level Descriptions
You should complete two terms of Level 1 classes before you move up to Level 2. You can also continue to take the Level 1 class in conjunction with your Level 2 class. There is no extra charge!
Level 1
You’ve never danced before and you have no knowledge or experience with anything to do with Lindy Hop. Across two 7-week blocks you’ll be introduced to the 8-beat and 6-beat footwork patterns, as well as the Charleston. Once you’ve completed at least two Level 1 blocks, you can start taking the Level 2 class. Remember you can still take the Level 1 class in the same night at no extra charge.
Level 2
Now you’ve got the basics down, in Level 2 we’ll get a little more complicated by combining the different footwork patterns, such as doing the 8-beat and Charleston steps within a single song. We’ll also introduce you to the tandem Charleston, and we’ll start to get a little more technical with your swingouts and Lindy turns!
Level 3
In this class, your swingouts and Lindy turns will improve considerably. We’ll give you that extra challenge by teaching and expanding on specialised moves, focusing on technique, and discussing more advanced topics such as musicality.
