Lindy Hop Saint-Gilles

Level 1 +Plus – SWITCH

Dance Lindy Hop from in both roles! 
Why? You get to meet and dance with more people, and you’ll become a better dancer (experiencing the “other” role will help you gain a better understanding of what’s needed in your “primary” role).
This level is for dancers who have followed Level 1 SWITCH or who already have some experience in leading and following and know the basics of 6 and 8 counts in both the leader role and the follower role.

Level 1 - SWITCH

Learn how to dance Lindy Hop from scratch – in both roles! 
Why? You get to meet and dance with more people, and you’ll become a better dancer (experiencing the “other” role will help you gain a better understanding of what’s needed in your “primary” role).
You will learn basic steps in the 6 and 8 count rhythm framework in both the leader role and the follower role. 
The course is beginner-friendly, specially designed for those who have little-to-no dance experience, and for those who have danced other types of dances but want to try lindy hop.
 

Mix level

This mixed level brings together all groups from every intermediate level.
You’ve got a good knowledge of common Lindy and Charleston figures (e.g. swing out, tuck turn, pass-by, texas tommy, sugar pushes, tandem charleston, hand to hand charleston), and are comfortable switching between these in your dancing. You’re interested in expanding your vocabulary further, learning more about rhythm and jazz music, and becoming more independent in creating your own steps and refining your own style. Specific guidelines are given to all and there is plenty of time to exercise.
Registration with a partner is mandatory.  

Level 1 +Plus

You’ve mastered basic 6 and 8 count figures (like the tuck turn, send out, circle and swing out), know your charleston, and have started to switch between all of these in your dancing.

During this course we will expand your vocabulary with new moves, concepts and rhythms, and will help you improve the technique of your basics.

To take this class you must have followed 5+ months of weekly classes with Apollo Swing, or another school. If coming from another school, please try to register to the level that sounds most suitable to your experience - at class, our teachers will then assess whether or not you are in the appropriate class, and reserve the right to move you up or down a level. 

Short description: For students with 5+ months experience.

Level 2

You’ve mastered basic 6 and 8 count figures (like the tuck turn, send out, change of place, circle and swing out), know your charleston, and can quite comfortably switch between all of these in your dancing.

During this course we will continue to expand your vocabulary with new moves, concepts and rhythms, and will help you improve the technique of your basics.

To take this class you must have followed +/- 1 year of weekly classes with Apollo Swing, or another school. If coming from another school, please try to register to the level that sounds most suitable to your experience - at class, our teachers will then assess whether or not you are in the appropriate class, and reserve the right to move you up or down a level. 

Short description: For students with approx. 1 year of experience.

Level 3

You’re familiar with a wide range of basics and fundamentals, and can use all these in your social dancing. You’ve begun exploring more complex rhythms and figures, and are starting to put some more of your own flair into your dancing, but you also appreciate the value of working hard on your fundamentals

During this course we will continue to expand your vocabulary with new moves, concepts and rhythms, while also spending time improving your technique and partner connection, helping you to unlock the tools you need to improvise more with your partner and the music. 

To take this class you must have followed +/- 2 years of weekly classes. 

Short description: For students with approx. 2 years of experience.

Level 4

You social dance regularly at swing parties and have maybe even travelled to an international dance festival or two. You feel comfortable on the dance floor, and have a strong grasp of fundamentals. You are developing your awareness of swing music, and have a broad vocabulary of variations and sometimes create your own.

During this course we will continue to expand your vocabulary with greater focus on technique, rhythm, jazz music, and improvisation. If you are looking to be challenged in these areas, this level is for you.

You can join this level for several sessions until you are recommended by your teacher to proceed to the next level. But don’t worry, there is plenty to learn!

To take this class you must have followed +/- 2 to 3 years of weekly classes. If coming from another school, please try to register to the level that sounds most suitable to your experience - at class, our teachers will then assess whether or not you are in the appropriate class, and reserve the right to move you up or down a level.

 

Short description: For students with 2-3+ years of experience.

Level 5

By invitation or audition only.  Are you passionate about Lindy Hop? Have you been dancing for at least 2 years and are you looking to take your dancing to the next level? Have you attended swing dance festivals and do you social dance or train regularly?

This is a class aimed at students who are looking to learn beyond new figures to focus more on rhythm, creativity, and concept classes that will help facilitate their own practice and development.

To audition for this level, you should be highly motivated, comfortable mixing different rhythms and basics, have a strong grasp of Charleston repertoire, and should be experimenting with your own styling and expression. Students are only admitted to this class on invitation, or after successfully passing our open audition, held at the beginning of the semester.

Short description: By invitation or successful audition only.