Lessons
Different styles of Swing Dance - Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston
Progressive levels to fit your development - Beginner, Intro to Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced
Foundational steps, rhythm, musicality, and partner connection, with plenty of room to experiment and make the dance your own
What will we learn?
When are they happening?
Wednesday nights - 1-hour duration running from either 7-8pm or 8-9pm
6-week sets - 2 sets from September to December and 2 sets from January to April
Scott Block Theatre in downtown Red Deer
Where are they?
Our Lessons
Beginner
Beginner Lindy Hop
This high-energy style of swing dance evolved with jazz music in the 1920-30s from dance halls in Harlem, NY, and spread from there. This style is the Red Aces' bread and butter - musical, improvisational, and VERY FUN!
Bonus: this dance is not limited to jazz music. It's great with rockabilly, country, and rock & roll.
Prerequisite: None! All are welcome, no partner required.
Beginner Balboa
This style of swing dance evolved with jazz music in the 1930s that was getting faster and faster! Crowded dancefloors required dancers to dance closer together and take smaller steps.
Prerequisite: comfort with a close embrace dance style
Intro to Intermediate Lindy Hop
Continue to grow your love of Lindy Hop and expand to Charleston!
Learn how to swing-out step-by-step, this fundamental Lindy move. You'll also be introduced to a new style of dance, Charleston, an upbeat style that for faster tunes.
Prerequisite: completion of Beginner Lindy Hop lesson with an invitation from Red Aces leadership
Intermediate
Intermediate Lindy Hop
Sharpen your Lindy Hop skills!
You'll fine-tune your swing-outs, master momentum, and add exciting new moves to your dance repertoire.
Prerequisite: completion of Intro to Intermediate Lindy Hop lesson set with an invitation from Red Aces leadership
Balboa II
Continue to advance your steps, moves and skills in Balboa.
Balboa is a style of swing dance that evolved with jazz music in the 1930s that was getting faster and faster! Crowded dancefloors required dancers to dance closer together and take smaller steps.
Prerequisite: completion of Beginner Balboa lesson set or previous experience dancing Balboa
Advanced
Advanced Only Classes
Offered 3-4 times throughout the lesson schedule on off weeks between lesson sets.
Content and instructors will vary, but these classes are meant to expand the repertoire of our strongest dancers who are often also instructors.
Prerequisite: invitation from Red Aces leadership