The Lindy Project classes start up again tonight, Wednesday April 1st. I hope you can make it out!
April @ Tapestry on Wednesdays (4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22)
Level I @ 7:30 - [A] Swing and Charleston w/ Jonathan & Laura
Level II @ 8:45 - [A] Lindy and Swing w/ Scott & Laura
Level III @ 7:30 - [B] Momentum & Flow w/ Thain & Vanessa
Level IV @ 8:45 - Dips and Tricks w/ Jonathan & Vanessa
April @ Uptown on Mondays (4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27)
Level I @ 7:30 - [B] Lindy Hop w/ Mike & Angela
Level II @ 8:30 - [B] Lindy and Charleston w/ Mike & Angela
Check out our classes page for the full schedule and class descriptions.
And if you are coming to our Wednesday night classes, be sure to register early online to get the best deal: www.thelindyproject.com/registration.php
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
The Lindy Hop Workout
Think of learning to dance like getting into shape. When you are getting into shape, the most important thing you can do is to eat right. Next is working out. And you may take these even farther by getting a personal trainer and dietitian, taking supplements, going to a boot camp, etc. It really just depends on how in depth you want to take it.
The same is true for Lindy Hop and Swing dancing, or any dance for that matter.
1) The most important thing for learning how to dance is to actually go out and do it. That may seem counter intuitive to say that you should go out and do something that you do not know how to do, but just by going out and watching you will get to see what dancing looks like and see a picture of what you are shooting for in classes. Classes will only be able to show you little snippets of dancing, and without the big picture, you won't have a clue why you are learning what the teachers are showing you. Further, you should participate... watch what other people are doing and then mimic. Trust yourself, you can do it. By getting out there and trying, you will learn something about how to dance, guaranteed.
Going out dancing should be the meat and potatoes of your learning to dance.
And in Austin you are really fortunate! Going out swing dancing in Austin is like an extra healthy meal. There is a huge Lindy Hop scene here, with over 300 people that come out on any given Thursday to the Fed, some of whom travel the world to teach and compete. Check out the Austin Swing Syndicate. Hope to see you there!
2) Classes. Classes are like your work outs. You won't be able to gain muscles or lose weight nearly as easily without doing your work outs. And you won't be able to learn how to dance nearly as fast without classes.
There is a ton of great instruction in Austin every single week. The Lindy Project teaches every Wednesday and Monday night. Wednesdays we teach at our south location, Tapestry Dance Company, which is our biggest night of classes each week. And Mondays we teach at our north location, Austin Uptown Dance. Check out our full schedule of classes: The Lindy Project.
3) After getting the basics to your food and workouts, you can think about getting a personal trainer and dietitian, taking supplements, going to a boot camp, etc. Here are some extra things you can do to improve your dancing:
The Lindy Project teaches private lessons... you can focus on the intricacies of leading and following... new moves and styling... etc.
YouTube has a ton of videos on lindy hop, jazz, and just about everything under the sun. Watch a lot of videos! Steal moves... make them your own!
Attend workshop and competition weekends. There are a lot of really fun weekend workshops and competitions with classes and tons of dancing. These boot camps can greatly improve your dancing. Check out some suggestions.
Get started! Ask questions! Good luck!
The same is true for Lindy Hop and Swing dancing, or any dance for that matter.
1) The most important thing for learning how to dance is to actually go out and do it. That may seem counter intuitive to say that you should go out and do something that you do not know how to do, but just by going out and watching you will get to see what dancing looks like and see a picture of what you are shooting for in classes. Classes will only be able to show you little snippets of dancing, and without the big picture, you won't have a clue why you are learning what the teachers are showing you. Further, you should participate... watch what other people are doing and then mimic. Trust yourself, you can do it. By getting out there and trying, you will learn something about how to dance, guaranteed.
Going out dancing should be the meat and potatoes of your learning to dance.
And in Austin you are really fortunate! Going out swing dancing in Austin is like an extra healthy meal. There is a huge Lindy Hop scene here, with over 300 people that come out on any given Thursday to the Fed, some of whom travel the world to teach and compete. Check out the Austin Swing Syndicate. Hope to see you there!
2) Classes. Classes are like your work outs. You won't be able to gain muscles or lose weight nearly as easily without doing your work outs. And you won't be able to learn how to dance nearly as fast without classes.
There is a ton of great instruction in Austin every single week. The Lindy Project teaches every Wednesday and Monday night. Wednesdays we teach at our south location, Tapestry Dance Company, which is our biggest night of classes each week. And Mondays we teach at our north location, Austin Uptown Dance. Check out our full schedule of classes: The Lindy Project.
3) After getting the basics to your food and workouts, you can think about getting a personal trainer and dietitian, taking supplements, going to a boot camp, etc. Here are some extra things you can do to improve your dancing:
The Lindy Project teaches private lessons... you can focus on the intricacies of leading and following... new moves and styling... etc.
YouTube has a ton of videos on lindy hop, jazz, and just about everything under the sun. Watch a lot of videos! Steal moves... make them your own!
Attend workshop and competition weekends. There are a lot of really fun weekend workshops and competitions with classes and tons of dancing. These boot camps can greatly improve your dancing. Check out some suggestions.
Get started! Ask questions! Good luck!
Monday, December 1, 2008
December workshops
Just a quick reminder that it's December - and tonight starts our workshop classes! Here is the schedule:
Monday Dec 1st @ Uptown Dance (North)
ALL 7:30 - Mike and Laura G - "Better Living Through Connection" -- Mike and Laura go over the marvels of moving your body and communicating with your partner. After taking this class, you should be able to solo and partner dance more comfortably and efficiently -- you'll be so jived you'll get all of your Christmas shopping done by midnight!
INT 8:30 - Mike and Laura G - "Moves That Make Us Happy" -- Just like the title suggests, Mike and Laura are going to go over moves / stylings that make them smile and even laugh out loud. They are fun to do, fun to learn, and will even wash your windows for you! How awesome is THAT?
Wednesday Dec 3rd @ Tapestry (South)
ALL 7:30 - Thain and Laura G - "Jitterbug Stroll"
INT 8:45 - Jonathan and Laura G - "Dancing like Lightning (pow!)"
Monday Dec 8th @ Uptown Dance (North)
ALL 7:30 - Scott and Vanessa - "Sweet solo movement with and without your partner"
INT 8:30 - Scott and Vanessa - "Jack and Jills: how to create a partnership!"
Wednesday Dec 10th @ Tapestry (South)
ALL 7:30 - Mike and Laura M - "How to Make Your Partner Happy"
INT 8:45 - Bill B and Laura M - "Lindy & Jazz"
Monday Dec 15th @ Uptown Dance (North)
ALL 7:30 - Scott and Vanessa - "Chicago Steppin' (dancing to R&B)"
INT 8:30 - Jonathan and Vanessa - "Jack and Jills: how to create a partnership!"
Wednesday Dec 17th @ Tapestry (South)
ALL 7:30 - Bill B and Karri - TBA
INT 8:45 - Thain and Karri - "Stealing"
You can come to as many or as few as you like - they are not progressive classes. Here are the special prices just for December (Happy Holidays!):
$15/class
$35 for 3 classes at one location ($30 pre-registered)
$65 for unlimited classes at all locations ($60 pre-registered)
*students get an even lower discount - see site for details.
Scott Angelius
The Lindy Project
www.thelindyproject.com
Monday Dec 1st @ Uptown Dance (North)
ALL 7:30 - Mike and Laura G - "Better Living Through Connection" -- Mike and Laura go over the marvels of moving your body and communicating with your partner. After taking this class, you should be able to solo and partner dance more comfortably and efficiently -- you'll be so jived you'll get all of your Christmas shopping done by midnight!
INT 8:30 - Mike and Laura G - "Moves That Make Us Happy" -- Just like the title suggests, Mike and Laura are going to go over moves / stylings that make them smile and even laugh out loud. They are fun to do, fun to learn, and will even wash your windows for you! How awesome is THAT?
Wednesday Dec 3rd @ Tapestry (South)
ALL 7:30 - Thain and Laura G - "Jitterbug Stroll"
INT 8:45 - Jonathan and Laura G - "Dancing like Lightning (pow!)"
Monday Dec 8th @ Uptown Dance (North)
ALL 7:30 - Scott and Vanessa - "Sweet solo movement with and without your partner"
INT 8:30 - Scott and Vanessa - "Jack and Jills: how to create a partnership!"
Wednesday Dec 10th @ Tapestry (South)
ALL 7:30 - Mike and Laura M - "How to Make Your Partner Happy"
INT 8:45 - Bill B and Laura M - "Lindy & Jazz"
Monday Dec 15th @ Uptown Dance (North)
ALL 7:30 - Scott and Vanessa - "Chicago Steppin' (dancing to R&B)"
INT 8:30 - Jonathan and Vanessa - "Jack and Jills: how to create a partnership!"
Wednesday Dec 17th @ Tapestry (South)
ALL 7:30 - Bill B and Karri - TBA
INT 8:45 - Thain and Karri - "Stealing"
You can come to as many or as few as you like - they are not progressive classes. Here are the special prices just for December (Happy Holidays!):
$15/class
$35 for 3 classes at one location ($30 pre-registered)
$65 for unlimited classes at all locations ($60 pre-registered)
*students get an even lower discount - see site for details.
Scott Angelius
The Lindy Project
www.thelindyproject.com
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
TLP classes and NINJA workshop!
--- NINJA WORKSHOP ---
Ninja workshop? Yeah, that's right. Ninjas are awesome. Just like ninjas try to fight like tigers and praying mantises we lindy hoppers try to dance like ninjas! At our Lindy Ninja Workshop you will learn how to dance like a ninja: with power, grace, kickin' moves, and sneaky stuff that makes you go "what just happened?"
Like the previous Lindy Ninja Workshop, we are bringing together the best teachers Austin has to offer from ALL its Lindy Schools: The Lindy Project, Four on the Floor, and GoDance.
It's this Saturday, September 6th. There are two workshops. A white belt track to kick start any beginners' dance career! And a red belt track to push you int/adv dancers to the next level.
White belt track: $25
Red belt track: $35
Engine Room dance: Free if taking the workshop.
Pre-register soon so you can save your spot!
http://www.thelindyproject.com/workshop_ninja.html
--- TLP Expanded classes! ---
We are excited to now offer classes 2 nights a week!
Wednesday. SOUTH location: Tapestry. Levels 1-4.
Monday. NORTH location: Austin Uptown Dance. Levels 1-2.
The cost for a 1 month series of classes is just $40 ($25 for students). And we now have an unlimited classes option where you can take as many classes as you want, at both locations, for just $70!
www.thelindyproject.com
See you this week!
Scott Angelius
The Lindy Project
Ninja workshop? Yeah, that's right. Ninjas are awesome. Just like ninjas try to fight like tigers and praying mantises we lindy hoppers try to dance like ninjas! At our Lindy Ninja Workshop you will learn how to dance like a ninja: with power, grace, kickin' moves, and sneaky stuff that makes you go "what just happened?"
Like the previous Lindy Ninja Workshop, we are bringing together the best teachers Austin has to offer from ALL its Lindy Schools: The Lindy Project, Four on the Floor, and GoDance.
It's this Saturday, September 6th. There are two workshops. A white belt track to kick start any beginners' dance career! And a red belt track to push you int/adv dancers to the next level.
White belt track: $25
Red belt track: $35
Engine Room dance: Free if taking the workshop.
Pre-register soon so you can save your spot!
http://www.thelindyproject.com/workshop_ninja.html
--- TLP Expanded classes! ---
We are excited to now offer classes 2 nights a week!
Wednesday. SOUTH location: Tapestry. Levels 1-4.
Monday. NORTH location: Austin Uptown Dance. Levels 1-2.
The cost for a 1 month series of classes is just $40 ($25 for students). And we now have an unlimited classes option where you can take as many classes as you want, at both locations, for just $70!
www.thelindyproject.com
See you this week!
Scott Angelius
The Lindy Project
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Special Soul Jam! August 31st (Labor Day weekend = no work Monday!)
Hey all,
We have a special Soul Jam! coming up in 2 weeks! That's right, August 31st, Labor Day weekend - so no work on Monday. So we can stay up later, have some extra drinks, and party all night long!
Everyone has been so busy, this is going to be an awesome time for all of us to get together and chill and listen to some awesome music and dance the night away together.
And with a few months off, us DJs have been collecting up and have some awesome stuff to show off for you. I actually got a chance to go to Lindy on the Rocks and do a set opening up before Peter Strom (rad!) so we won't be holding back on this one!
Sunday, August 31st
9pm - 2am(ish)
COPA, downtown Austin @ 217 Congress Ave
Cover: $5
Age: 18 and up
"We're having a party... dancing to the music... played by the DJ... on the radio. The cokes are in the icebox... the popcorn's on the table... me and my baby... we're out here on the floor. So Mr., Mr. DJ keep those records playing, 'cause I'm having such a good time dancing with my baby."
~~ Sam Cooke
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/austinsouljam
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10081148812
Scott Angelius
Soul Jam!
http://www.myspace.com/austinsouljam
We have a special Soul Jam! coming up in 2 weeks! That's right, August 31st, Labor Day weekend - so no work on Monday. So we can stay up later, have some extra drinks, and party all night long!
Everyone has been so busy, this is going to be an awesome time for all of us to get together and chill and listen to some awesome music and dance the night away together.
And with a few months off, us DJs have been collecting up and have some awesome stuff to show off for you. I actually got a chance to go to Lindy on the Rocks and do a set opening up before Peter Strom (rad!) so we won't be holding back on this one!
Sunday, August 31st
9pm - 2am(ish)
COPA, downtown Austin @ 217 Congress Ave
Cover: $5
Age: 18 and up
"We're having a party... dancing to the music... played by the DJ... on the radio. The cokes are in the icebox... the popcorn's on the table... me and my baby... we're out here on the floor. So Mr., Mr. DJ keep those records playing, 'cause I'm having such a good time dancing with my baby."
~~ Sam Cooke
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/austinsouljam
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10081148812
Scott Angelius
Soul Jam!
http://www.myspace.com/austinsouljam
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
August Classes at TLP!
Here are our August classes: every Wednesday this month. It's going to be a great month!
Level I @ 7:30 - [B] Lindy Hop - Mike & Karri
Level II @ 8:45 - [C] 8ct and Tandem - Jonathan & Vanessa
Level III @ 7:30 - [C] Musicality and Connection - Scott & Angela
Level IV @ 8:45 - "Listening to your Partner" - Thain & Laura
Check out our website for more information. Also, remember to register online to get the discount for the month.
Special Announcements (aka September is great!)
1) September is the 2 year anniversary of TLP! YAY!
2) TLP is expanding in September! We are opening up a second night on Monday nights at Austin Uptown Dance. We will have a little more information on that later, but roughly we will have Level 1, 2, and an extra workshop for Level 3+ students. We will also be restructuring our pricing to allow for people to take lessons at both locations.
3) On September 6th, FotF TLP and other Austin teachers join together for the second NINJA workshop! Last year's was super fun and this year's will be bigger and better! Here is the info: http://www.thelindyproject.com/workshop_ninja.html
Scott Angelius
www.thelindyproject.com
Level I @ 7:30 - [B] Lindy Hop - Mike & Karri
Level II @ 8:45 - [C] 8ct and Tandem - Jonathan & Vanessa
Level III @ 7:30 - [C] Musicality and Connection - Scott & Angela
Level IV @ 8:45 - "Listening to your Partner" - Thain & Laura
Check out our website for more information. Also, remember to register online to get the discount for the month.
Special Announcements (aka September is great!)
1) September is the 2 year anniversary of TLP! YAY!
2) TLP is expanding in September! We are opening up a second night on Monday nights at Austin Uptown Dance. We will have a little more information on that later, but roughly we will have Level 1, 2, and an extra workshop for Level 3+ students. We will also be restructuring our pricing to allow for people to take lessons at both locations.
3) On September 6th, FotF TLP and other Austin teachers join together for the second NINJA workshop! Last year's was super fun and this year's will be bigger and better! Here is the info: http://www.thelindyproject.com/workshop_ninja.html
Scott Angelius
www.thelindyproject.com
Saturday, July 26, 2008
TLP Open House Wednesday July 30th!
Hey all,
The Lindy Project is having an open house this Wednesday at Tapestry Dance Company. We would like to invite you to come take a free class, see what our classes are like, ask questions, and dance!
First there will be two FREE classes from 7:30-8:30:
- Basics to Swing
- Attack of the Rhythm (int/adv)
The Basics to Swing class will be a great class for anyone that's interested in beginning to swing dance! Bring your friends and family so they can see how cool learning to dance can be!
The Attack of the Rhythm class is for all those people in approximately Level 3 or higher. You'll learn awesome rhythms, how to learn / practice them, and how to work them into your dancing!
Then from 8:30-10:30 we will have a FREE deejayed dance. You'll get a chance to have fun practicing your new moves, meeting new people, and dancing with the instructors!
For directions and other general information about The Lindy Project, check out http://www.thelindyproject.com/.
See you Wednesday!
Scott Angelius
The Lindy Project is having an open house this Wednesday at Tapestry Dance Company. We would like to invite you to come take a free class, see what our classes are like, ask questions, and dance!
First there will be two FREE classes from 7:30-8:30:
- Basics to Swing
- Attack of the Rhythm (int/adv)
The Basics to Swing class will be a great class for anyone that's interested in beginning to swing dance! Bring your friends and family so they can see how cool learning to dance can be!
The Attack of the Rhythm class is for all those people in approximately Level 3 or higher. You'll learn awesome rhythms, how to learn / practice them, and how to work them into your dancing!
Then from 8:30-10:30 we will have a FREE deejayed dance. You'll get a chance to have fun practicing your new moves, meeting new people, and dancing with the instructors!
For directions and other general information about The Lindy Project, check out http://www.thelindyproject.com/.
See you Wednesday!
Scott Angelius
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