HepCat Classes

HepCat Classes

Monday Swing Classes

The Hilo Hep Cats will offer classes in Lindyhop, the original style of swing dancing which emerged from Harlem in the 1920s before becoming an international sensation; it's still danced around the world today.  Six-week classes are $45, or $35 if you take 2 or more classes.  If you bring a new student who signs up for a 6-week session at full price, you get your 6-week session at half price--only $22!  Drop-ins are $10 per class.
 
All classes will be held Monday evenings at the Island Dance Academy, 27 Haili Street (across from the Palace Theatre in downtown Hilo.)  The first class will be held Jan. 23, and the session will run until February 27 (including 2/20, President's Day.)  No partners are necessary.
 
The classes will be:
 
6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Beginning 6-Count Swing, taught by Andie.  Similar to East Coast Swing or Jitterbug, this upbeat dance will get you on the dance floor having fun in a hurry!  Learn basic footwork, partner connection & communication, turns and styling moves.
 
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Intermediate Lindy, taught by Jesse.  This fast-paced class is for experienced Lindyhoppers who are confident in their swingout and have had exposure to Charleston and to both 6- and 8-count Lindy moves.
 
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.  Beginner-Plus Lindyhop, taught by Andie.  We'll review basic 8-count moves and the swingout, and expand your confidence and vocabulary with styling and a variety of moves.  Students should have completed Beginning 8-Count Swing.

Monday Swing Classes

NEXT SESSION OF HILO HEP CATS' LINDY HOP CLASSES STARTS NOVEMBER 7

Intermediate Lindy Hop (Lindy 3)--6:30-7:30
Beginning Lindy Hop (Lindy 2)--7:30-8:30

For those of you wanting to learn how to swing dance, a new session of Hep Cats classes will start on Monday, Nov. 7, with Lindy 3 (Intermediate Level) at 6:30 and Lindy 2 (beginning 8-count lindyhop) at 7:30.  No experience needed for Lindy 2, though background in 6-count swing (including East Coast and jitterbug) is helpful.  For Lindy 3, dancers should know the swingout, and some charleston experience is also recommended.
 
Classes will be at Island Dance Academy, 27 Haili Street, across from the Palace Theatre, and will run every Monday from Nov. 7 through Dec. 12.  A 6-week session is $45; drop-ins are $10 per class.  Get your 6-week session at half price if you sign up a friend who has never taken classes with the Hep Cats before for a full 6-week session!

Monday Swing Classes

NEW HILO HEP CATS' LINDY HOP CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 26

Intermediate Lindy Hop--6:30-7:30
Beginning Lindy Hop--7:30-8:30

Please join the Hilo Hep Cats at our new 6-week series of lessons,starting Monday, 9/26 at Island Dance Academy, 27 Haili Street (across from the Palace Theatre in downtown Hilo.) The classes are:

Intermediate Lindy Hop, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dancers should know the "swingout" as we will be working on rhythm variations, styling, musical interpretation and other aspects of 8-count Lindy Hop. We will also work on incorporating the Charleston moves taught in the last session.

Beginning Lindy Hop, 7:30-8:30 p.m. No dance experience necessary. An introduction to 6-count swing.

No partners needed; we rotate so everyone dances. A 6-week session is $45; get yours half-price if you register a friend (who has never danced with the Hep Cats before) for a 6-week session. Drop-in rate is $10 per class per night. The first class will definitely be held; we reserve the right to cancel after the first class if registration is not sufficient.

 

 

Monday Swing Classes 6-8pm

Hilo Hep Cats' new Lindy Hop classes start Jan. 17

Learn the original form of swing dancing, the Lindy Hop, with the Hilo Hep Cats!  6-week session starts Monday, Jan. 17, at Island Dance Academy, 17 Haili St., across from the Palace Theatre in downtown Hilo.  $45 for a 6-week session, or $10 drop-in. No partner needed! Bring a friend who has never taken a Hep Cats class before and get your own 6-week session at half price, if your friend also registers for a 6-week session.  Payment accepted at the door, but it's appreciated if you let Andie know that you intend to register (hilohepcats@gmail.com.) (Note:  Refunds are given only if classes are cancelled.)


Lindy 3 (Intermediate Swing):  6:00-7:00 p.m.   Dancers need to be comfortable with the 8-count swingout.  Focus on interpretation of the music and incorporating new Lindy moves as well as expressions from related dance styles to add variety and interest.


Lindy 1 (Beginning): 7:00-8:00 p.m.  For new dancers and those who wish to learn the fundamentals of swing, this class will introduce six-count Lindy, which is the origin of East Coast Swing, jitterbug, jive, and other popular styles.  Learn the basic footwork, easy turns for both partners, and how to communicate through connection with your partner.  No experience or partner necessary.

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