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Blues to Lindy
March 13-14, Saturday and Sunday
11am-1pm each day
Full weekend $45
$25 Saturday or Sunday only
Take your dancing from swingouts to sways and back again.
Along with learning how to transition between the 2 forms, you will learn some of the unique aspects to slow Lindy, including movements and breaks that are best, work on techniques to slow Lindy, and pick up plenty of blues moves that will help to make every dance unique. Put some rhythm into your groovy blues moves and add some groove to your Lindy. Must have completed the beginning level of blues AND Lindy Hop or have equivalent experience in class and on the floor. The classes will start with some basics and build progressively throughout the weekend, so they are appropriate for intermediate as well as more advanced dancers.
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Swing to Lindy
April 17-18, Saturday and Sunday
11am-1pm each day
$30 until April 9th, $45 after
$25 Saturday or Sunday only
This workshop will allow you to Lindify your dancing. Rework and refine your swingout into a solid Lindy Hop basic, being able to up the tempo (a little) in your dancing. You will be able to smooth out those transitions between 6 and 8 count rhythms, blending them together into a fluid dance. These classes will allow you to keep your dancing more varied and interesting, solidifying your Lindy technique and catching a few new moves as well. Must have completed the beginning level of swing AND Lindy Hop or higher or have equivalent experience in class and on the floor. The classes will start with some basics and build progressively throughout the weekend, so they are appropriate for intermediate as well as more advanced dancers.
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Charleston to Lindy
May 1-2, Saturday and Sunday
11am-1pm each day
$30 until April 23rd, $45 after
$25 Saturday or Sunday only
That’s how it happened when the dance was created- the Lindy Hop came out of the Charleston, but the Charleston never left! Advance your technique in Lindy Hop at tempos suitable for incorporating Charleston. Get your swingouts going at fast speeds, being able to execute them easily and smoothly. Learn to include some sharp looking Charleston movements into your Lindy Hop. These classes will show you how to adopt a Lindy style suitable for mixing in Charleston, making it one solid dance! Must have completed beginning Lindy or higher or have equivalent experience in class and on the floor. Knowledge of basic partner Charleston required or have equivalent experience in class and on the floor.
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1920's Partner Charleston
no classes currently scheduled
Learn the Charleston in the style of the 1920s. Technique for achieving this specific style and movement will be covered, as well as several partner moves reminiscent of the ‘20s. Solo movement will be reviewed as a warm-up before pairing up with a partner to best achieve the desired movement and technique. This is a sharp looking, energetic dance that will allow you to move to and match those sharp, energetic songs on the social floor. You will also learn how to incorporate the dance into your Lindy Hop, swing, Balboa or Shag.
Students must be intermediate swing level or higher. It is not required that you have prior experience with 1920s Charleston to participate.
The 2 days of classes will be progressive, Sunday being more advanced. If you DO NOT have experience with 1920s partner Charleston moves, you are not eligible for Sunday only classes.
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Intermediate Blues
no classes currently scheduled
This workshop will build on the basics of blues to give you a broader vocabulary and sense of movement in your blues dance. Must be comfortable with basic blues movement, moves and lead/follow skills.
Students will learn to better understand the music, and find moves (including rhythm based, specialty moves and moves borrowed from other dance forms) that really work with both the given song and your partners weight, balance and dance level.
These classes are designed to get you movin’ and groovin’ to various types of blues music, learning moves that easily match the music and that can be socially lead and followed.
The 2 days of classes will be progressive, Sunday being more advanced. If you DO NOT have experience with blues dance, you are not eligible for Sunday only classes.
Single days only available the day of, based upon availability. |
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PAST WORKSHOPS AT THE GALAXIE
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1940's Partner Charleston
This class will focus on both side by side and tandem charleston variations, all socially leadable, dynamic and energetic. Perfect for quicker tempo music, blending with Fast Lindy, Balboa, Shag and Basic Swing.
Students must be intermediate swing level or better. it is not required that you have prior experience with 1940's charleston to participate.
The 2 days of classes will be progressive, SUnday being more advanced. If you DO NOT have experience with 1940's Partner Charleston moves, you are not eligable for sunday only classes. |
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Beginning/Intermediate Swing
Join the Galaxie for an afternoon of swing dancing to kick off the Big Band Battle featuring the Shout Section Big Band! The two 1½ hour workshops will be plenty of great moves to get you out onto the floor, or a great refresher if you already know how to swing dance! Plus you can meet some others who will be attending the evening’s event!
- You do not need prior experience to participate
in the 2pm workshop
- No partner necessary
- Pre-registration is encouraged to reserve a spot,
and to guarantee lead/follow balance
- Space is limited.
Join us for this great community activity, support local entertainment, and meet new people.
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Intro to Salsa
Brought to you by The Galaxie and Latin Rhythms Dance Studio. Join the instructors from Latin Rhythms for an introductory Salsa lesson with just enough info to get you out on the floor, and find out what all the fuss is about.
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Aerials
This section of Getting Schooled will focus on both socially leadable and performance style aerials. YOU MUST HAVE A PARTNER to participate in this workshop. We will not be rotating partners. A variety of socially leadable aerials (feet over the ground instead of over your head) will be taught, along with transition to and from moves that can be used on the social dance floor, in addition to a killer high flier or two.
This class is intended for those in physical form that would allow you to execute moves that involve jumping, landing, and topsy turvy movement.
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Intro to Tango
Experience the Argentinian dance of romance! Learn the basics of this slow but active partner dance, with it's intricate rhythms and unmistakable style.
This is a beginning level class, no experience necessary
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Showmanship for Lindy Hoppers
This class is intended to feature tricks of the trade to anyone interested in performing, competeing or simply stepping up their look on the social dance floor.
In this workshop students will take very basic swing, lindy and Charleston moves and add the flare that will set them aside from the pack.
Take this opportunity to find out what makes the difference between amazing social dancers and amazing performers or competitors!
Pre-req- solid knowledge of swing, lindyhop and side by side charleston
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Laughter Yoga
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Getting Schooled: Beginning To Get The Blues
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3 Sundays- 6 classes- 3 Nites of Dancing- Go On- Get Schooled!
8900 Archer Ave.
Willow Springs, IL 60480
phone: (708) 839-1000
fax: (708) 839-1005
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2 Classes Balboa and Solo Charleston
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2 Classes Int/Adv Swing and
Tandem Charleston
$25 for each, $40 for full day
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Ruby Red & John Joven
Ruby has been regularly practicing partner dance since 2001 when she discovered Lindy Hop. A few years later she was invited to her first blues party and shortly after began traveling nationally to dance. Although she resisted for many years, she eventually succumbed to the urge to teach dance and finds it a rewarding and challenging addition to her dance life. Focusing on principles rather than moves, Ruby aims to share concepts that can be applied to any partner dance and result in dancers who are natural, musical and inventive. For more information, visit: http://dance.ruby-red.com |
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Nicolle Wood & Orlando Cabalona
Nicolle Wood and Orlando Cabalona of the Galaxie have been training in early American social dance forms together for the better part of a decade. Teaching, social dancing and performing together through-out Chicago, both Nicolle and Orlando have hopes of continuing to spread the word about the joys of America’s National Folk Dance: Lindy |
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James and Mary
Mid-town - Djam Dance
James and Mary got their first taste of swing almost a decade ago, and they have been dancing ever since, stopping only to eat and occasionally change their socks. Since being introduced to the joys of social dancing, they have studied jazz, lindy hop, charleston, balboa, tango, and blues dancing with world-renowned instructors, danced with partners old and young, and spent a lot of time listening to music that their grandparents thought was hip.
Beside being voracious social dancers, James and Mary are experienced teachers, performers, and event organizers. Before moving to Chicago, they taught at venues throughout New England, including Brown University, RISD, MIT, ItsAllSwing Studios (in Boston), and Providence Swings (in Rhode Island). Since 2006, they have been busy spreading their love of rhythmic social dancing by teaching at Fizz, Willowbrook, Big City Swing, and Jumptown (in Madison, WI). As teachers, they are known for their innovative teaching methods and for their ability to help students understand the fundamentals of lead and follow. James brings to class a knowledge of historical styles and music, and a penchant for embarrassing himself in public. Mary brings to class unbridled enthusiasm and an unparalleled ability to put up with James' wackier ideas.
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Riley and Ann
South side
Ann DeBord Smith started dancing lindy hop in 1998 after previous dance training in ballet, modern, and jazz. She's been traveling for workshops, competitions, camps, and exchanges since 1999 and taken classes with Steven & Virginie, Bill Borgida, Paul & Sharon, and Peter Strom, among many others. An avid social dancer, her passion for lindy hop is fueled by the dance's versatility, nurturing of creative expression, and musicality. She lived in Boston and danced on the It's All Swing dance team with Shawn Hershey until 2005 when she came to Chicago for medical school. In her teaching she emphasizes the importance of connection between dancers to generate creative movement while helping the follows to find their voice in the dance.
Her most memorable dance experience was being at the Ithaca Exchange in 2000 when the floor collapsed beneath the throngs of dancers. Her most memorable dance was with her husband and fellow dancer, Evan, the day they got married.
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Carl and Karrie
the Westside - Carl and Karrie Dance
Carl Linder and Karrie Willis have been teaching and dancing together since 2001. As a team, they have performed and provided instruction at numerous venues for many different clients including the University of Chicago, Willowbrook Ballroom, Louie's Chophouse, Joliet Junior College, Frankie's Blue Room, The Barn of Barrington, Pheasant Run Resort, Mt. Sinai Hospital, The Chicago Bulls, Wheaton College, CDW corporation, MBNA, and others.
Carl and Karrie have over 32 combined years of teaching experience. Carl teaches martial arts and Karrie teaches students in grades 3-5 for a living. They both love to teach, and that, combined with their experience, is what makes them well respected dance instructors.
They are well known for their ability to break down any dance movement for any student at any level. Carl's zany personality while on the teaching floor is another reason for their immense popularity. Not only do they teach, but they constantly strive to continue their own dance education by taking numerous classes, private lessons, and by attending workshops and dance camps throughout the US.
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Beginning Swing PLUS
Beginning Swing Role Reversal
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