June Series Details
Class duration: 45 minutes (each class)
Dance Types: West Coast Swing & Lindy Hop
Number of Classes: 4 (details below)
Dates: June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Location: The Abbey Bar - 2 dedicated rooms for dancing
Step into summer with style at our exclusive All Swing event! Throughout June, we’re combining the energy of West Coast Swing and the classic charm of Lindy Hop into one unforgettable night of classes and dance at The Abbey Bar, nestled in the heart of Appalachian Brewery in Harrisburg.
Join us every Wednesday for dynamic classes designed to elevate your technique, master timeless moves, and infuse your dancing with flair. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, our expert instructors will guide you through each step with precision and passion.
After class, dive into our vibrant social dance session where you can put your newfound skills to the test, mingle with fellow dancers, and groove to the rhythm of the music. No partner? No problem! Just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to groove with us as we celebrate the start of summer!
Event Schedule
This is week 3 of our progressive classes in June. If you are a brand new beginner, and have not been in our classes on Wed, currently they are closed as we are deep into the material. Here are your options: 1.schedule a private lesson to catch up, 2. check out July’s classes, 3. join the Crash Course on July 20th.
Instructors:
West Coast Swing: Carla Crowen, Rye Crowen, Bree Bannon, Robbie Fraliegh, Dana Ray
Lindy Hop: Aaron Jones, Sam Pincus, Carla Crowen, Kye Michael, Hana Yanello, Rye Crowen
6:00pm - Dinner and Community
6:30pm - First set of classes - please read the details below to see what suits your the best
Beyond the Basics of West Coast Swing - some experience required / different topics each week
Advanced Beginner Lindy hop - experience required, please know 6 count & 8 count
7:15pm - Second set of classes - please read the details below to see what suits you the best. Otherwise, grab a menu and some grub until the social dancing begins or find a place to chat and connect or practice with friends. Plenty of space at this gorgeous location
Beginner West Coast Swing - experience required to join week 3 - the fundamentals of WCS including right side pass and left side pass
Intermediate + Lindy Hop - lots of experience required - different topics and instructors each week
8:00 - 9:15 - Social dance parties
Class Level Details
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Taking the time to understand the basics thoroughly not only sets you up for success in more advanced topics but also gives you a deeper understanding overall. It's like building a strong foundation for your knowledge house! Each concept or skill you master becomes a “stepping” stone to more advanced knowledge and abilities. So, indeed, never underestimate the importance of mastering the basics—it's the key to unlocking greater understanding and proficiency. Every step along the way matters. Your instructors at The Rhythm Lounge work hard to create a cohesive, technique driven course. Our instructors are out studying the dance and working hard on their dancing to provide wonderful information for you that is rooted in history and technique and also current following the trends in our modern west coast swing global community.
Current Beginner syllabus to include, but not limited to, the following: side passes, sugar pushes, starter steps, triple steps, partner connection, timing, intro to musicality, and more
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This class is designed to build upon your foundations and we ask that people know what is listed in the Beginner syllabus / curriculum. Please know how to dance the following prior to class: sugar push, passes, whip, sugar tuck starter step.
This focus of this class will be to build upon your strong foundations while introducing new material, so dancers can continually improve their skills and keep their social dancing fresh and exciting. Learning new skills adds an element of excitement and growth to the experience and this class is a fantastic opportunity for dancers to expand their repertoire and refine their abilities.
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Comfortable with the basic 6 count & 8 count rhythms and moves and have likely been dancing lindy hop for a couple of months. Please know basic lindy circle, tuck turn, passes, and send-out, and maybe a swingout.
This class will dive deeper into smoothing out your transitions between rhythms and add more flow to your dancing. Our goal is to help you do what you do even better and to make it feel good and look good. We want you to develop strong fundamentals and feel your dancing is evolving.
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Must be comfortable with mixing rhythms, swingouts, circles, classic jazz steps, and basic understanding of partnership connection and jazz music structure. You’ve likely been taking Lindy Hop classes and social dancing a consecutive 12+ months. You are comfortable with us calling out the moves to do as a warm-up and doing them with your partner or solo. If we say “show me a swingout, swingout, swingout, circle, and into some charleston, you are ready to go.
This class is a challenging class to give your dancing a little extra push. We do not expect people to master all the nitty-gritty each week that is presented in class because we know you will practice and come back with questions ;) We will move at a faster pace than our other classes.
Pricing
Pre-pay or Door
If you plan on paying at the door, pre-registration is still required. Use Pay at Door option below.
$60 / person / full month
Drop-In (by week): $20 / person
Dance only: $5
* All registrations include classes and dance
Registration Options
Pre-pay
Pay at Door
Additional Details
Doors open at 6pm for an evening of pre-class warmth and camaraderie. Arrive early to indulge in the delectable dinner offerings from The Abbey Bar menu and sip on your favorite drinks while mingling with friends old and new.
Our classes do not require a partner as we usually rotate in group classes.
We encourage people to rotate to learn the art of social dancing. We do not force this, but think it is important for learning and growing as a dancer. It is a great way to meet people.
Getting Started with the Basics classes are all levels and great for new dancers! Often students attend our progressive classes for many consecutive months in order to develop a better understanding of these dance styles, continually build skills for more fun on the social dance floor, and for being part of our community that truly enjoys learning together.
By registering, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and accept the terms detailed in our Code of Conduct and Release & Liability Waiver. All registrations are final and non-refundable.