Introduction Classes
Learn to Swing Dance at the Deutsches Theater
If you are new to swing dancing and don’t have the time to take part in the Dance Camp during the day you can join an introduction swing dance class as part of the evening events on Saturday and Sunday before the bands begin to play. In these classes you will learn the basics and a few steps to make sure that you can join all the crazy Hep Cats on the dance floor. Your teachers are international masters. Maybe you will recognize some from TV or YouTube!
Saturday (19:00 – 19:30)
LINDY HOP
Joseph & Charlotte (GBR)
Lindy Hop (Jitterbug) is the most famous Swing Dance and the predecessor of Jive, Boogie Woogie and Rock’n’Roll. Typical are the Swing Out, Lindy Charleston, Jazz elements and improvisation. Lindy Hop can be wild and spontaneous, but also cool and sophisticated.
BOOGIE WOOGIE
Markus & Jessica (AUT)
Boogie Woogie is a variant of the Lindy Hop of the 50s and is danced mainly to the music of the late 40s and 50s (Rock’n’Roll, Rhythm’n’Blues, Rockabilly, Boogie Woogie). It is famous for its versatile footwork, improvisation, sparkling energy and sassiness.
ROCKABILLY-JIVE
Dietmar & Nellia (GER)
Following the change of popular music to more Rhythm’n’Blues and Rock’n’Roll, the Lindy Hop became more simplified in the U.K. and was referred to as “jiving”. With a very easy basic step Rockabilly Jive is very accessible and easy to learn. It looks cool and is fun. It’s perfect for dancing to medium and fast music.
COLLEGIATE SHAG
Stephen & Karine (USA)
Shag is a cool and crazy Swing dance, it is easy to learn and can be danced from medium to very fast music. It consists of a lot of hops and kicks and impresses with cool footwork. The basic form is danced in closed position, but there are also a wide variety of elements danced in open position.
Sunday (19:00 – 19:30)
LINDY HOP
Joseph & Charlotte (GBR)
Lindy Hop (Jitterbug) is the most famous Swing Dance and the predecessor of Jive, Boogie Woogie and Rock’n’Roll. Typical are the Swing Out, Lindy Charleston, Jazz elements and improvisation. Lindy Hop can be wild and spontaneous, but also cool and sophisticated.
BOOGIE WOOGIE
Markus & Jessica (AUT)
Boogie Woogie is a variant of the Lindy Hop of the 50s and is danced mainly to the music of the late 40s and 50s (Rock’n’Roll, Rhythm’n’Blues, Rockabilly, Boogie Woogie). It is famous for its versatile footwork, improvisation, sparkling energy and sassiness.
ROCKABILLY-JIVE
Dietmar & Nellia (GGER)
Following the change of popular music to more Rhythm’n’Blues and Rock’n’Roll, the Lindy Hop became more simplified in the U.K. and was referred to as “jiving”. With a very easy basic step Rockabilly Jive is very accessible and easy to learn. It looks cool and is fun. It’s perfect for dancing to medium and fast music.
CHARLESTON
Sara (Miss Naturally Ginger) (ITA)
Charleston is a funny, flamboyant, and energetic dance from the 1920s and is famous particularly for the twisting feet and the flapping arms. It can be danced solo or with a partner. Lindy Hop developed out of the partnered version and many elements of this dance are considered to be classics.
If you live in or close to Munich you can also take classes during the whole year at our studio the Vintage Club, which is located in the center of Munich.
