Level 1 – Beginners (Brand New to Lindy Hop)
No previous experience needed. We start from scratch with the basic footwork and rhythms, introducing the fundamentals of partnering and connection. You’ll learn a handful of core moves, meet new people, and build the confidence to get out on the social dance floor and have fun.
Level 2 – Improvers
You’re comfortable with the basics and know at least a “Seahorse” level move set (around 10 moves), including a swing out, circle, and basic Charleston. You can dance full songs, are starting to feel musical, and want to expand your vocabulary and smooth out your technique.
Level 3 – Intermediate
You can social dance comfortably and confidently. You’re able to mix 6-count and 8-count patterns, include variations, and use more than just basic Charleston. This level focuses on refining technique, musicality, and making your dancing feel more relaxed, expressive, and playful.
8 count
- Butterfly
- Proma-not
- Swing out
- Circle
- Lindy turn
- Promenade
- Inside turn
- Outside turn
- Texas Tommy
- Mini dip
- Shuffle along
6 count swing
- Travelling
- Tuck turn
- Change of places
- Back to hold
- Send out
- Sugar push
- Basket
- Follower goes, leader goes
- Frisbee turn
- Left side pass
- Sideways turn
- Turn to hold
- In out jump
Charleston
- Side by side
- Slide back
- Fishtail
- Kick through
- Hand to hand
- Airplane
- Skip up
- Johnnie’s drop
- Tandem
- Windscreen wiper
- Butterfly exit
