Classes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be held at Guild of the Vale in Mesa.
JUST ADDED! Slides for Swing Dancers with Dabney Friday, July 4th at 4pm at Guild of the Vale. Wear slidey shoes (hard leather or dance suede is best). Included in your Weekend Pass or just $20 gets you in!
SATURDAY JULY 5th, 2025 @ Guild of the Vale
12pm-1pm: Music Theory for Non-Musicians/Dancers with Julie Roman
This is an introduction to basic music theory terms that we throw around in dance. This class will use a variety activities and exercises to help learners experientially define and label basic music theory vocabulary and demystify the music terms we often hear used in connection with dance.
1pm-2:15pm: Let’s Do Lunch! with Andria & Sean
Dancing with a partner isn’t mysterious, it’s about learning to agree with one another. What move do we want to do? How many counts should it be? What cool ideas are we having? Learn to truly collaborate with your partner, rather than just moving or being moved by them. Unlock a new freedom of expression, opening the possibility to really dance together. Answer the question of where and when you want to meet next. The answer is lunch. It’s always lunch. (And sometimes snack snack snack) Important to note, this class is NOT during actual lunch.
2:30pm-3:45pm: Duets and Solos with Amy & Chiadi
This class focuses on breakaways – multiple ways to smoothly separate and rejoin your partner. We’ll integrate essential grooving and foundational solo jazz movements, channeling the improvisational spirit and individual expression central to Lindy Hop’s Black American roots. Find your voice within your partnership, the music, and the dance.
4pm-5:15pm: Rockin’ With Rhythm with Julie & Jacob
How to use the concept of rhythm to connect to the music, deconstruct patterns, and spice up your dancing.
SUNDAY JULY 6th 2025 @ Guild of the Vale
12pm-1pm: Embodying Groove and Rhythms Connections to Music
What is solo Jazz ? Why should I do solo jazz , if I only care about partner dancing ? Does solo Jazz really improve your partner dancing ? Come get answers to this questions and more . We will dive into embodying dance step in Jazz and how it connects to other African dances . How to unlock the groove within you and explore Solo dancing and the great musicality that exists . How to listen to music , embody what you hear and explore all the freedom it offers you .
1pm-2:15pm: Swivels, Switches, and Spins with Julie & Jacob
In this class, we will work on balance, quality of movement, and comfortable partnership mechanics in the context of some classic Lindy Hop moves that deal with winding up and twisting
2:30pm-3:45pm: Let’s Groove Tonight! with Amy & Chiadi
Find your groove in your Lindy Hop with foundational rhythmic moves. Learn to walk with intention, building a strong connection to the music’s pulse. We’ll then dig into jooking and jig kicks- cornerstone movements from the Black American traditions of this dance. Add these authentic grooves to your repertoire.
4pm-5:15pm: Smooth Transitions with Amy & Mishu
Dive into Bal-Swing! Review the pure bal basic and discover lollies and out-and-ins. We’ll focus on quality of movement and fluid transitions that’ll elevate your social dancing.
