Learn from our Dance Team members who are some of the most talented dancers on the swing scene today. Each of us specialize in the swing styles that emerged out of the 1920’s – 1950’s here in America. We cherish these dances and love sharing them so that they will live on and on. Maybe you’ll be part of the next generation of talent.
Below are some of the UPCOMING weekly CLASSES and monthly WORKSHOPS by these featured members
CLASSES
PAOLO youshouldbedancing.nyc/instructors/paolo-pasta-lanna
ADRIENNE youshouldbedancing.nyc/instructors/adrienne-weidert
RACHEL youshouldbedancing.nyc/instructors/rachel-mcmullin
LAINEY youshouldbedancing.nyc/instructors/lainey-silver
FEBRUARY 2015
SWING CRASH COURSE
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1
TIME: 1-4:30pm Level: Open
Instructors: Paolo & Elena
This 3.5 hr workshop introduces you to the original style of swing dance. We’ll cover how to partner, lead & follow, plus learn a variety of rhythms & patterns.
Price: Advance $35, $45 Day Of
Location: You Should Be Dancing studios
412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York City
Register Here: youshouldbedancing.nyc/events/swing-crash-course-workshop
SPEAKEASY SOLO JAZZ
TIME: 1:00-4:00pm
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8th Level: Intermediate
with Jessica Miltenberger
Expand your Swing vocabulary with this workshop on Vernacular Jazz. Learn the essential ingredients for authentic Jazz & Charleston dancing. These go-to movements are fun, stylish & rooted in history. This workshop will enhance your development as a dancer for both partnering and solo work.
1:00pm “Ingredients” The essential solo jazz vocabulary, variations and adding character.
2:00pm “Recipes” Famous (and some lesser-known) solo sequences to throw down to your favorite band.
3:00pm “Mixology” Transitions! How to make them flow fluidly from one movement to another
Pricing: $40 in advance, $50 day of
Register Here: youshouldbedancing.nyc/events/speakeasy-solo-jazz-session-workshop
8-COUNT EXTREME Lindy Hop Workshop
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15th
1:00 – 4:00PM
with Lainey & Rafal
Adv Beg/Pre-Int level-An accelerated learning experience great for the development of the Lindy Hop and the next level of learning. Pricing: $40 in advance; $50 day of
REGISTER at youshouldbedancing.nyc/events/lindy-hop-8-count-extreme-workshop/
Tricks, Dips & Pretzels
Time: 12 – 3:00pm
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2015 Level: Adv. Beg/Pre-Intermediate
With Paolo & Stina
It’s time to add some stylish combinations and patterns to you repertoire! We will also cover the proper techniques for adding tricks & fancy dips.
Pricing: $40 in advance; $50 day of
Register Here: youshouldbedancing.nyc/events/dip-tricks-pretzels-workshop
CLASSES
PAOLO youshouldbedancing.nyc/instructors/paolo-pasta-lanna
ADRIENNE youshouldbedancing.nyc/instructors/adrienne-weidert