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Special Classes: • Advanced classes with Kate and Bobby at Chevy Chase Ballroom, Monday, March 8 • Choreographed dance routine classes at Elan DanceSport Center, Sunday, March 14 •It's Madison Time! with Pam and Steve at Elan DanceSport Center, Sunday, March 14 • Shim Sham Shimmy with Dabe and Janelle at Chevy Chase Ballroom, Monday, April 26 Private Lessons: FAQ: Directions: Monthly Calendar: Special Events:
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BANDSTAND BOOGIE choreographed dance routine with Sue and Gary Sue and Gary are teaching Bandstand Boogie, a routine that was created specifically for performance at the April 10 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade and the National July 4 parade. It's a remastering of the 5 Months routine cut down to fit a shorter, slower tune. You will also learn two short seven- and eight-measure routines that will be performed during the course of the parade. This class is limited to students who already know the 5 Months routine and is required if you wish to participate in the parades. Although there is no fee associated with participation in the parade, dancers will be required to have special outfits so a financial outlay may be in order. Email Debra with any questions. You must be registered for the entire session; no drop-ins allowed! Tuition is $65 per person for the five-week session. Back to TOP^ ADVANCED LEVEL CLASSES WITH BOBBY AND KATE BALBOA I (For intermediate/advanced students) You must be registered for the entire session; no drop-ins allowed! Tuition is $110 per person for the eight-week session. After-class dance party from 9-11pm is FREE to students in this class. Learn the main foundation steps of Balboa and Bal-swing, a fun and elegant California swing dance. ADVANCED CLASSIC LINDY HOP TECHNIQUE I (For intermediate/advanced students) You must be registered for the entire session; no drop-ins allowed! Tuition is $110 per person for the eight-week session. After-class dance party from 9-11pm is FREE to students in this class. Learn the moves, stylings, and lead/follow techniques direct from the original Jitterbugs of the 1930s and '40s. Chevy Chase Ballroom, 5207 Wisconsin Ave., NW, DC | DIRECTIONS > Back to TOP^ CHOREOGRAPHED DANCE ROUTINE CLASSES STUFF LIKE THAT THERE with Tom and Debra, Studio A, 8:30-9:30pm Learn a fun, fast-paced routine that is a great challenge for the more experienced dancer. Each class culminates in a recital performance at one of the Gottaswing dances. What fun! This is the first step to becoming a member of our world-famous dance team, the Eight Week Wonders. 5 Months is our oldest and most commonly performed routine, used for all sorts of public performances. It is an excellent starting point for those who are interested in stepping up to a new challenge. We're also excited about a brand-new routine to the Bette Midler song Stuff Like That There from the movie "For the Boys." This will be one of our more-ambitious routines featuring tempo variations, formation changes and challenging aerials. You should be able to execute intermediate-level aerials to consider this routine, but it'll be worth the challenge! These classes offer the opportunity to work on presentation and performance skills with an eye towards public performance and are recommended for students who have taken a beginner series and at least one intermediate series with Tom and Debra. Questions, or need a partner? Email Debra. You must be registered for the entire session; no drop-ins allowed! Tuition is $110 per person for the eight-week session. Back to TOP^ IT'S MADISON TIME! with Pam and Steve You couldn't go to a Sock Hop or school dance in the 1960s without hearing someone call out, "It's Madison Time!" This line dance was the biggest craze of the era, not just in the United States but also around the world. Feauted in the John Waters' movie Hairspray and the recent television series American Dreams, the Madison is still a favorite of swing dancers around the world (It was HUGE in London during the Lindy revival of the 1990s!). The line dance uses a basic back-and-forth shuffle, with a variety of "call outs" for various steps such as Double Cross, Cleveland Box, the Birdland, and more. A ton of fun! If everyone learns the routine quickly, Pam and Steve will move on to teaching the Hacksaw and/or Stop routines. Another fun change of pace! You must be registered for the entire session; no drop-ins allowed! Tuition is $110 per person for the eight-week session. Back to TOP^ SHIM SHAM SHIMMY with Dabe and Janelle You see it at the Saturday night dances at Glen Echo, Dabe and Janelle do it at their weekly dances every Sunday and Wednesday night, and now it's your chance to learn the Shim Sham! This line dance, based on a tap dance routine, originates in the 1920s and was quickly adopted by Lindy Hoppers. It is now routinely performed at dances and special events around the world. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required; walk-ins will be accepted at the door. Back to TOP ^ Home | Classes | Register | Dance Events | FAQ | About Us | Contact |
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