Learn from our Dance Team members who are some of the most talented dancers on the swing scene today. Each of us specializes in the swing styles that emerged out of the 1920s – 1950s 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.
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August 2015
Hollywood Style Swing
Hollywood Style Swing workshop with Adrienne & Rafal LEVEL: Pre/Int – Int (Pre-req: comfortable w 6-count & 8-count) Introduction to the concept of counter balance. This class will cover footwork variations as well as revising fundamental moves done differently in this style. Price: $40 in advance; $50 day of
Find out more »Tricks, Dips & Patterns
Dips, Tricks & Patterns SWING WORKSHOP instructors: Paolo & Laurentina Add stylish partner combinations & Pretzel patterns to your Swing repertoire. Then learn the optimal techniques for adding playful Tricks & Dips. Price: in advance $40, day of $50 TIME: 3:30-6:30pm DATE: SAT August 29, 2015 Sign Up Here http://youshouldbedancing.nyc/events/tricks-dips-patterns
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Rhythm & Footwork workshop
Come play with syncopations in the swing-out. Using hesitations, kick-ball-changes, and flipping triple-steps within the pattern will make even the basic swing-out “sound” fabulous & exciting! Featuring one of our top couples Adrienne & Rafal. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »October 2015
BREAKING The RULES Lindy Hop workshop
Rhythms, Patterns and Unexpected endings that play with your 6, 8 and 10 count moves. Super talented couple Adrienne & Rafal will teach this workshop. Register Here
Find out more »Lindy Express
Lindy Hop EXPRESS for Adv Beg/Pre Int with Lainey and Paolo All Aboard the Lindy Train. We’ll head up the tracks with two great conductors and cover some speedy and rugged material for your Lindy Hop. Hold on tight because this Train is Express! An accelerated learning experience great for the development of your style and vocabulary. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Swing Crash Course
SUNDAY OCTOBER 25 12:00-3:30pm Level: Beginner & Up Come learn to swing dance in a day. This 3.5 hour workshop, led by expert instructors, introduces you to the style of Swing that was born in Harlem during the late 1920s and 30s. We cover partnering, rhythm, lead-follow techniques with a focus on 6-count patterns perfect for Big Band swing music! Price: Advance $35 $45 Day Of
Find out more »November 2015
Linda Floor Craft
Saturday, November 7th (4-7pm) with Adrienne & Rafal Intermediate + Since there is rarely too much space on the dance floor, learn the art of compact styling and how to redirect your favorite moves in a pinch. Learn to avoid dance traffic by playing with a variety of swing out angles on different slots, use strategic pauses in different places in your swing out or circle to simply hold your ground vs running over a fellow Lindy Hopper. Even lead…
Find out more »Dips, Tricks & Patterns
Tricks, Dips & Patterns with Paolo & Laurentina Sunday, November 22 (2:30p-5:30p) (Adv Beg to Int levels) Add stylish partner combinations and patterns to your swing repertoire. Then, add great techniques for added playful, fun, and fancy tricks & dips. Pricing: $40 in advance / $50 day of REGISTER HERE
Find out more »December 2015
Swivels, Spins & Slides dance workshop
TIME 6:30-9:30pm TUES DEC 29 Level: 2 and up 6:30 Swing Review with Paolo Pasta Lanna Review of triple steps & classic patterns 7:30 Swivels, Spins & Slides (2 hrs) with Paolo & Stina We will help you to demystify these elements of the Lindy Hop and bring your dancing up a notch. These components will create endless opportunities to improvise Price: ALL $45 in advance/$55 day of 6:30 Swing Review: $20 in advance/$25 door 7:30 Swivels, Spins & Slides: $35 in advance/ $45…
Find out more »January 2016
Collegiate Shag Workshop
LEVEL: Open (swing experience needed) Instructor: Paolo Pasta Lanna The Collegiate Shag A basic sampling of this high energy, vivacious dance that was all the rage in the 1930s. Today with it’s speed, style and fast footwork, its a favorite to see performed on the swing dance circuits. And the basic footwork & patterns are easy to learn. We’ll cover Footwork & Partnering techniques, passes, traveling, facing & side by side positions, double kicks, break aways & more. Price: $40 in…
Find out more »Jig Walks vs. Groove Walks
Jig Walks vs Groove Walks Saturday, January 23 4-7pm with Adrienne Weirdert & Rafal Pustelny Level-Must be comfortable with basic 6 & 8 count footwork. Playing with different rhythms and footwork variations using these two step concepts. Very good for musicality and for transforming basic steps into intriguing movements. $40 in adv/$50 day of
Find out more »February 2016
Lindy Express
The LINDY EXPRESS with Paolo & Rachel All Aboard the Lindy Train. We’ll head up the tracks with two great conductors and cover some speedy and rugged material for your Lindy Hop. Hold on tight because this Train is Express! An accelerated learning experience great for the development of your style and vocabulary.
Find out more »Swanky Swing Outs
Swanky Swing Outs for Lindy dancers with Adrienne & Rafal Saturday, February 20 4-7pm Level: Must be comfortable with 8 count . In this workshop, you will be playing with different footwork, flow, and direction variations for the Swing out. $40 in advance/ $50 day of Register at youshouldbedancing.nyc/events/5071
Find out more »Strictly Solo Jazz Moves
Strictly Solo – Solo Jazz Moves with Rachel & Stina Sunday, February 28th 2:30-5pm Open to all level dancers-beginners welcome Let your dancing shine by learning some brand new moves. Learn some solo jazz vernacular to add to either your daily lindy hop OR stand out by yourself!
Find out more »March 2016
Swivels Spins & Slides
TIME 6:30-9:30pm THURSDAY MARCH 3 Level: 2 and up 6:30 Swing Review with Paolo Pasta Lanna Review of triple steps & classic patterns 7:30 Swivels, Spins & Slides (2 hrs) with Paolo & Stina We will help you to demystify these elements of the Lindy Hop and bring your dancing up a notch. These components will create endless opportunities to improvise Price: ALL $45 in advance/$55 day of 6:30 Swing Review: $20 in advance/$25 door 7:30 Swivels, Spins & Slides: $35 in advance/ $45…
Find out more »April 2016
Swing Crash Course
Paolo of the Rhythm Stompers teaches this 3.5 hour workshop for all levels
Find out more »May 2016
Collegiate Shag workshop
nstructor: Paolo Pasta Lanna The Collegiate Shag A sampling of this high energy, vivacious dance that was all the rage in the 1930s. Today with it’s speed, style and fast footwork, its a favorite to see performed on the swing dance circuits. And the basic footwork & patterns are easy to learn. We’ll cover Footwork & Partnering techniques, passes, traveling, facing & side by side positions, double kicks, break aways & more. Price: $40 in advance / $50 day of…
Find out more »Swing Series at You Should Be Dancing
Learn some hot Harlem Roots style Lindy Hop from our member Adrienne Weidert and Special Guest Lindy Hopper Adam!
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June 2016
Tricks, Trades and Steals swing workshop
Add some new tricks to your repertoire. Discover the art of trading partners and stealing partners. Fun for everyone.
Find out more »Swing Out Styling
Come and swing out with us as we bring you Hollywood's LA style Lindy Hop. Instructors Adrienne & Rafal
Find out more »August 2016
OPEN HOUSE at YSBD
You Should Be Dancing studios features an OPEN HOUSE on FRIDAY AUGUST 19th featuring LIVE dance performances, social dancing and fun Introductory dance lessons. It's FREE for first time visitors of the dance studio and JUST $5 for ALL OTHERS!
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Collegiate Shag Performance Class
PERFORMANCE CLASS 6 Saturdays SEPT 24 - OCT 29 The is a fast paced workshop series designed to have the entire class ready to perform a dance routine. We’ve got lots of fancy patterns and syncopated footwork to fit our music and we think you’ll love this routine. Open to all with Collegiate Shag experience Performance opportunities include YSBD FALL BASH OCT 22nd & SAT NOV 15th Special Event.
Find out more »November 2016
Lindy Express a Lindy Hop workshop
Hop Aboard the Lindy Express and get the accelerated learning experience.
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