Anyone is welcome. Especially as a beginner you don’t need to worry about anything apart from enjoying yourself and maybe trying not to step on too many feet but that’s about it :-). Because of that type of atmosphere the beginner classes are very popular in Brighton.Graeme and Amanda are the main teachers and are just lovely. They have a really good way of teaching and not only pass on their experience and moves but also the spirit and enjoyment of the dance and the music. They make their students laugh. I actually don’t think it’s possible not to smile at least once when witnessing how Amanda demonstrates to her students which mistakes to avoid from the beginning and why ;-).
There are different types of classes for different levels. I’ve attached the class timetable below. For more information, just visit the website:
http://brightonlindyhoppers.co.uk/class.php
Classes run all year round, except for Bank Holidays, no need to book, just turn up!
Class Timetable
MONDAY
Venue: Upstairs in the Function Room at The Good Companions Pub, 132 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3TE, in the 7 Dials area of Brighton
7.30pm - 8.40pm - Complete Beginners
8.30pm - 9.40pm - Improvers
9.40pm - 10.30pm - Practice time
£6 for each class or £8 for them both.
£2 for Practice time from 9.40pm only.
Description: We teach Complete Beginners and Improvers Classes every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and lots of time for practicing after class. There is a 10 minute crossover between Beginners and Improvers for a bit more practice, meeting new people and any questions. The Good Companions is a conveniently located friendly and cosy pub that is very welcoming to dancers. It serves a good selection of beers, real ale, wine and soft drinks and also cheap bar snacks and lovely food until 10pm.
TUESDAY
Venue: The Railway Social Club, 4 Belmont, Brighton, BN1 3TF, in the 7 Dials area of Brighton.
7.30pm - 8.30pm - Fast Beginners Class
8.30pm onwards - Practice time and Social Dancing
£7 for class and dancing, £3 entry after 8.30pm
Description: If you are serious about learning to dance, then this class is for you. We have a structured programme which will teach all the basic moves over a 3 month period. The first class of the month will introduce you to a new concept which we will build on in the month ahead all classes will be drop in and there is no need to attend every week, however weekly attendance will ensure you learn quicker! The last class of the month we will put everything together, so this may be difficult (but not impossible) for a those who have not attended weekly. See below for a full description of the class itinerary. After class our amazing swing DJs will be playing music at just the right tempo for practicing your moves and building confidence in your social dancing. No need to book, just turn up!
First TUESDAY of each month
Improving Improvers Class
Venue: West Hill Hall, Compton Avenue, Brighton, BN1 3PS in the 7 Dials area of Brighton.
7.30pm - 8.30pm - Improvers
£6
Description: This monthly class is for anyone who has been coming to beginners or improvers for a while and wants to get ready for intermediates. We teach this class on the first Tuesday of the month (except Bank Holidays) at West Hill Hallconveniently located in the Seven Dials area of Brighton. West Hill Hall is found at the Buckingham Place end of Compton Avenue, just opposite the street corner.
WEDNESDAY
Beginners and Intermediates
Venue: The Mesmerist (upstairs),1-5 Prince Albert St, Brighton, BN1 1HE
7:30pm - 8.30pm - Complete Beginners
8.30pm - 9.30pm - Intermediates
£7 each class or £9 for both
Description: Beginners and Intermediates class every Wednesday at The Mesmerist. Intermediate dancers should be confident social dancers and be able to put moves together without instruction. In these classes we focus on technique and styling. After the dance class the Mesmerist has a live swing band playing, so we all stay for a drink and a dance, a great way to practice what you are learning.
THURSDAY
Authentic Jazz
Venue: Bird Studios, New England St, Brighton, BN1 4GW
8:30pm - 9.30pm - The Big Apple
£10 drop in or book to learn the whole routine for £45
Description: Authentic Jazz is dancing to Jazz music from the Swing Era. In these classes we'll be learning famous routines from the 1920s-1930s movies. This time we are learning the Big Apple a routine choreographed by Frankie Manning for the 1939 film Keep Punchin'. It's a challenging routine, so you will need a bit of grit and determination to get through it, but it's lots of fun to learn and you can choose to just learn a bit or the whole thing! This is every other Thursday on the dates: 12th March, 26th March, 9th April, 23rd April, 7th May and 21st May.
THURSDAY
Charleston Athletic
Venue: Bird Studios, New England St, Brighton, BN1 4GW
7:30pm - 8.15pm - Dance exercise class suitable for beginners.
£7 drop in or book for a group of 4 classes for £20.
Description: Learn some easy Charleston moves which will increase in speed to give you a grea workout. Wear your gym gear as this is an exercise class that will make you sweat! This is every other Thursday on the dates: 19th March, 2nd April, 16th April, 30th April, 14th May, 28th May.
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