Classes & Workshops
What class should I take?
Introduction to Swing is a 1 week class to get you oriented to swing dance footwork, rhythms and partner connection. After that you you should take Beginning Swing for the rest of the month.
Beginning Swing is different every month. We encourage people to take these classes for 1-6 months.
Other classes expect you to be familiar with the skills learned in Beginning Swing. If you are not sure if you are ready for a class, check in with the instructor or email us to ask.
Intro (week 1) and Beginning Swing - March
Tuesdays Mar 7 - Apr 4
6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Click Here For Class DescriptionLet's get you out on the dance floor!Week 1 is for people new to swing dancing. You'll learn the basics of connection and 6 count footwork so you're ready to jump into any of our beginning level classes. You'll also get an idea of how people communicate, play and have fun while swing dancing!Weeks 2-4 are appropriate for beginning level swing students with any amount of experience, whether they've been dancing for one week or two years. We will learn classic moves, drill and reinforce technique, posture, and connection, and have a lot of fun!Details
Teacher: Sarah King and Luc Cohen-Wanis
Location: Champlain Club
Cost: $15 ($10 for students, $50 for the 4 week series or $40 for the 3 week series without the intro swing class)Please bring a change of clean, soft-soled, non-marking shoes to protect our wooden dance floor.
Pre-register on this page. Vaccinations and masking are encouraged, but are no longer required.
Questions? Please contact us as contact@vermontswings.com
Swing Outs - March (Waitlist available)
Tuesdays Mar 7 - Apr 4
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Due to space limitations, this class is full, though we do have a waitlist in case someone that has pre-registered cancels their registration. If you'd like to add your name to the waitlist, please complete this registration form, and indicate if you are signing-up by yourself, or with a partner. If signing up with a partner, please email us after registering to let us know their name. Also, everyone registering for the waitlist should email us letting us know whether they would like to lead or follow, as we will try to maintain as even a lead-follow balance as possible. Our email is contact@vermontswings.com, please indidcate that you are registering for the Swings Outs class waitlist in your email.
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Come work on the signature move of Lindy Hop! Swing outs are a classic move from the 30's, and a defining part of Lindyhop. When they are dialed in, the dynamic momentum of swing outs is exhilarating!
This is a class for people who have some dance experience and are comfortable connecting in closed and open positions and using triple steps in their dancing. Whether you've worked on swing outs before or they're brand new for you, this class will help you hone your swing out skills.Details
Teachers: Eric and Jessie!
Location: Champlain Club
Cost: $15 ($10 for students, $50 for the 4 week series)Please bring a change of clean, soft-soled, non-marking shoes to protect our wooden dance floor.
Pre-register on this page. Vaccinations and masking are encouraged, but are no longer required.
Questions? Please contact us as contact@vermontswings.com
Beginning Swing Dance - April
Tuesdays Apr 11 - May 2
6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Click Here For Class DescriptionWeek 1 is for people new to swing dancing. You'll learn the basics of connection and 6 count footwork so you're ready to jump into any of our beginning level classes. You'll also get an idea of how people communicate, play and have fun while swing dancing!Weeks 2-4 are appropriate for beginning level swing students with any amount of experience, whether they've been dancing for one week or two years. We will learn classic moves, practice and reinforce technique, lead and follow connection, and have a lot of fun!
NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY... LIMITED ENROLLMENT. This class will be in the smaller downstairs room. If thisd class gets full, another class on Mondays may be added.Details
Teacher: John Antram
Location: North Star Community Hall (formerly known as Champlain Club)
Cost: $15 ($10 for students, $50 for the 4 week series or $40 for the 3 week series without the intro swing class)Please bring a change of clean, non-marking shoes to protect our wooden dance floor.
Pre-register on this page. Vaccinations and masking are encouraged, but are no longer required.
Questions? Please contact us as contact@vermontswings.com
Swing Outs (Savoy Style Swing) - April
Tuesdays Apr 11 - May 2
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Come work on the signature move of Lindy Hop! Swing outs are a classic move from the 30's, and a defining part of Lindyhop. When they are dialed in, the dynamic momentum of swing outs is exhilarating!
This class is a four-week series for people who have some dance experience and are comfortable connecting in closed and open positions and using triple steps in their dancing. Whether you've worked on swing outs before or they're brand new for you, this class will help you hone your swing out skills.Details
Teachers: Eric and Jessie!
Location: North Star Community Hall (formerly known as Champlain Club)
Cost: $15 ($10 for students, $50 for the 4 week series)Please bring a change of clean, non-marking shoes to protect our wooden dance floor.
Pre-register on this page. Vaccinations and masking are encouraged, but are no longer required.
Questions? Please contact us as contact@vermontswings.com
Swing Charleston - May
Tuesdays May 9 - May 30
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Swing style Charleston is a key variant commonly mixed into both six-count and 8-count swing styles. This is a four-week series, rather than a drop-in class. Because it will be in the smaller downstairs room registration is limited, and pre-registration is necessary to ensure a spot.
Instructor: Terry Bouricius
Location: Oak Room (downstairs)
Cost: $15/$10 with valid Student ID (includes social dance after class). $50 for all 4 classes.
Let us know you're coming and pre-register at https://vermontswings.com/classes.php.Please bring a change of clean, soft-soled, non-marking shoes to protect your knees and our wooden dance floor.
Please park on North Avenue or other side street and leave Crowley Street available for our neighbors. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Questions? Email contact@vermontswing.com
Beginning Swing - May
Tuesdays May 9 - May 30
6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Click Here For Class DescriptionWeek 1 is for people new to swing dancing. You'll learn the basics of connection and 6 count footwork so you're ready to jump into any of our beginning level classes. You'll also get an idea of how people communicate, play and have fun while swing dancing!The following three weeks are appropriate for beginning level swing students with any amount of experience, whether they've been dancing for one week or two years. We will learn classic moves, practice and reinforce technique, lead and follow connection, and have a lot of fun!Details
Teacher: Michael Boucher
Location: North Star Community Hall (formerly known as Champlain Club)
Cost: $15 ($10 for students, $50 for the 4 week series or $40 for the 3 week series without the intro swing class)Please bring a change of clean, non-marking shoes to protect our wooden dance floor.
Pre-register on this page. Vaccinations and masking are encouraged, but are no longer required.
Questions? Please contact us as contact@vermontswings.com
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