A Weekend of Swing Dancing, Jazz Music and Balboa
May 16-18, 2008

1:15 - 2:15

Texas Tommy:
Start by learning the Texas Tommy dance (not move) which was a popular dance in the Ragtime era of early Jazz music using 8 count rhythm and which allowed patner to break-away from one another.
No prerequisite.

2:20 - 3:20

Evolution of the Lindy Swing-Out (After Seben):
Explore how the Lindy Swing Out gradually evolved from the 20's partner Charleston as the music changed in the late 1920's. How was the swing out done in the movie After Seben?
Prerequisite: Beginner Lindy

3:40 - 4:55

Musicality 1:
Joel and Alison teach with the Boilermakers Jazz Band about jazz music and dance history. They will explore musical forms, structure and style.
No prerequisite.

5:05 - 6:20

Musicality 2:
Building on the previous session, the exploration continues to allow the dancers to better match their dancing to the music as the dance historically evolved along with Jazz music.
Prerequisite: Musicality 1

10:30 - 11:45

Pure Balboa:
Start by re-tuning your pure Balboa foundation. Joel and Alison will then build on that solid foundation with variations.
Prerequisite: Basic Balboa Steps

noon - 1:15

Bal-Swing Transition Step and Throw Out:
Joel and Alison will teach the transition from pure Balboa into Bal-Swing and this classic move. Learn how to best generate and use the energy of this move and improve the smoothness of it.
Prerequisite: Beginner Balboa

2:45 - 4:00

Bal-Swing 1:
Lollies, Crossovers, Pop-Turns, Throw Out. Joel and Alison will focus on honing your skill of smooth transitions and challenge you with footwork variations and syncopation.
Prerequisite: Prior Bal-Swing

4:15 - 5:30

Bal-Swing 2:
Continuing the progression from the Bal-Swing I class with more smoothness and challenges.
Prerequisite: Bal-Swing 1