Classes & Workshops

Check out our current and upcoming dance classes listed below. Students taking any weekday class can attend our Weekly Tuesday Open Dance for FREE.

What class should I take?
Beginning Swing is different every month.  You will learn swing dance footwork, rhythms and partner connection, and we will build your dance skills throughout the month.  We encourage people to take these classes for 1-6 months.
Other classes expect you to be familiar with the skills learned in Beginning Swing.  If you are not sure if you are ready for a class, check in with the instructor or email us to ask.  Our other classes include a rotation of Lindy 1, Lindy 2, and Special Topics (like Charleston, Collegiate Shag or Solo Jazz)


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HOW TO REGISTER
Most of our classes do not require pre-registration, but it sure helps us plan better if you do! Be a pal and use the Sign Me Up form to pre-register for a class.
WHEN, WHERE, WHO
Please come fifteen minutes early to the first class for sign-in, shoe-changing and orientation. Most classes take place at the North Star Community Hall in Burlington. No partner is necessary to attend any class.
WHAT TO WEAR
Please wear comfortable clothes that allow freedom of movement and bring clean shoes with non-marking soles. Outside shoes, especially winter ones, cannot be worn on the dance floor.


Lindy 1 - Foundations
Tuesdays  May 6 - May 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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    This four-week series focuses on the signature moves of Lindy Hop - the swing out and circle!  We'll get comfortable with 8 count footwork and learn the connection and momentum that make swing outs exhilarating.  Whether you've worked on swing outs before or they're brand new for you, this class will help you hone your skills. We highly recommend dancers take this class several times to build a strong lindy hop foundation. Or if you’ve been dancing for years, this a great opportunity for a tune up! 

    Prerequisite: 2-5 months of beginning swing, or instructor approval. You should be comfortable with the triple step, the basics of swing partner connection, and common moves like an underarm pass or tuck turn.  Unsure you're ready? Just ask a Vermont Swings instructor at any upcoming event.

    Details:
    Teacher: Eva Dixon and Brad Thompson
    Location: North Star Community Hall
    Cost: $15/$10 for students, $50/$40 for the 4-week series

    Please pre register on this page.

    Bring clean shoes that won't track in grit or leave black heel marks.

    Parking is limited, so plan to park on nearby streets and walk to the North Star Hall at 20 Crowley Street.



    Questions? Please contact us as contact@vermontswings.com

     

Tandem Charleston
Tuesdays  May 6 - May 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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    Have you ever danced with a partner and ended up in Tandem/Shadow Charleston and thought, 'dang I wish I knew what to do from here'? Then this class is for you! Luc and Olya designed this series for students who have been taking classes for at least a few months and are interested in exploring how to get in and out of tandem and new tandem charleston movements.

    This is a series class. Please plan to start May 6th and come the whole month! No partner necessary.


    Details:
    Cost: $15/$10 for students, $50/$40 for the 4-week series
    Teachers:Luc and Olya

    Please pre register on this page.

    Bring clean shoes that won't track in grit or leave black heel marks.

    Parking is limited, so plan to park on nearby streets and walk to the North Star Hall at 20 Crowley Street.

     

Beginning Swing
Tuesdays  May 6 - May 27
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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    Let's get you out on the dance floor!

    In this class you'll learn the basics of swing dancing. You'll get moving to big band and swing music, learn how to communicate through lead and follow connection and get lots of practice with 6 count footwork. This class is great for beginning level swing students with any amount of experience (or no experience). We'll make sure to do something a bit different than last month so there will be something new for repeating students too!

    This is a series class. Please plan to start May 6th and come the whole month! No partner necessary.


    Details:
    Cost: $15/$10 for students, $50/$40 for the 4-week series
    Teacher: Eric and Jessie

    Please pre register on this page.

    Bring clean shoes that won't track in grit or leave black heel marks.

    Parking is limited, so plan to park on nearby streets and walk to the North Star Hall at 20 Crowley Street.

Lindy 2 - Integrating Solo Jazz into your Lindy Hop
Tuesdays  May 6 - May 27
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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    This course will focus on taking movements you've likely already learned (six count basic, tuck turn, pass, swing out, lindy circle, and maybe some others) and exploring how to incorporate different, possibly new, solo Jazz movements and rhythms into your leading and following. Luc and Olya are hoping that students have taken Lindy 1 at least once and feel comfortable with doing at least 6 and 8 count rhythms. 

    This is a series class. Please plan to start May 6th and come the whole month! No partner necessary.

    Details:
    Cost: $15/$10 for students, $50/$40 for the 4-week series
    Teacher:Luc and Olya

    Please pre register on this page.

    Bring clean shoes that won't track in grit or leave black heel marks. Parking is limited, so plan to park on nearby streets and walk to the North Star Hall at 20 Crowley Street.

Questions about a class? Write to us at contact@vermontswings.com.

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