CLASSES 2019-2020
During class we explore a wide variety of swing dances, such as lindy hop, Charleston, authentic jazz, balboa, shag, west coast swing etc. We also offer private lessons. There is a waiting list for all levels. We allow 1-3 extra followers/leads per level (depending on level and class size), but you may still end up on the waiting list. Please note that couples (dance partners signing up for the same level) are given a spot before single leads/followers.
LINDY HOP 1
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AUTUMN 2019
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Registration: Opens August 2019. Register by clicking on the button link below.
Date: 8.9-24.11.2019 (no autumn holiday).
Time: Sundays 16–17.30.
Teachers: Akseli Juslin & Anna Weidinger.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 70 € (12 classes).
Cancellation: Arbis' guidelines apply.
Description: Beginners class, no previous experience needed. Lindy hop is an Afro-American dance rooted in 1930s Harlem, New York. It's a fun, energetic & social dance for all ages. If possible, please register as a couple. Classes arranged in co-operation with Vasa Arbis.
Date: 8.9-24.11.2019 (no autumn holiday).
Time: Sundays 16–17.30.
Teachers: Akseli Juslin & Anna Weidinger.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 70 € (12 classes).
Cancellation: Arbis' guidelines apply.
Description: Beginners class, no previous experience needed. Lindy hop is an Afro-American dance rooted in 1930s Harlem, New York. It's a fun, energetic & social dance for all ages. If possible, please register as a couple. Classes arranged in co-operation with Vasa Arbis.
LINDY HOP 2
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AUTUMN-SPRING 2019-20
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Registration: 8.4-6.9. Register by clicking on the button link below.
Date: 8.9-24.11.2019 (no autumn holiday) & 19.1-19.4.2020 (winter holiday 23.2, Easter holiday 12.4).
Time: Sundays 19-20.30.
Teachers: Akseli Juslin & Anna Nygård-Juslin.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 150 € (4.17 €/h). Included in the price are all social dances and open practice sessions arranged by RLH at the studio. Questions, contact us.
Please note that you may apply for our 50 €/person/year scholarship that will help cut costs down, more info below.
Cancellation: More info here.
Description: This group is designed for those who have learned their lindy basics, and want to learn more and dance lots. You know your 8-count and 6-count basic steps, and basic figures such as lindy circle, send out, take in and tuck turn. You wish to learn more figures, how to better interpret the music and how to add jazz steps to your couple dancing. For those who started dancing in spring 2019, or autumn 2018 if you wish to rehearse, or if you started dancing earlier but you haven't danced much lately and/or had a longer break.
Date: 8.9-24.11.2019 (no autumn holiday) & 19.1-19.4.2020 (winter holiday 23.2, Easter holiday 12.4).
Time: Sundays 19-20.30.
Teachers: Akseli Juslin & Anna Nygård-Juslin.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 150 € (4.17 €/h). Included in the price are all social dances and open practice sessions arranged by RLH at the studio. Questions, contact us.
Please note that you may apply for our 50 €/person/year scholarship that will help cut costs down, more info below.
Cancellation: More info here.
Description: This group is designed for those who have learned their lindy basics, and want to learn more and dance lots. You know your 8-count and 6-count basic steps, and basic figures such as lindy circle, send out, take in and tuck turn. You wish to learn more figures, how to better interpret the music and how to add jazz steps to your couple dancing. For those who started dancing in spring 2019, or autumn 2018 if you wish to rehearse, or if you started dancing earlier but you haven't danced much lately and/or had a longer break.
LINDY HOP 3
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AUTUMN-SPRING 2019-20
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Registration: 8.4-6.9. Register by clicking on the button link below.
Date: 8.9-24.11.2019 (no autumn leave) & 19.1-19.4.2020 (winter holiday 23.2, Easter holiday 12.4).
Time: Sundays 17.30-19.
Teachers: Petri Blomqvist, Anders Lindahl & Anna Weidinger.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 150 € (4.17 €/h). Included in the price are all social dances and open practice sessions arranged by RLH at the studio. Questions, contact us.
Please note that you may apply for our 50 €/person/year scholarship that will help cut costs down, more info below.
Cancellation: More info here.
Description: This group is designed for those who want to learn more and dance lots. You know your 8-count and 6-count basic steps by heart, and basic Charleston figures, as well as some basic solo jazz eg. Suzie Q, boogie back & forward. You wish to become better at dancing to different tempos, communicating with your partner, interpreting the music (musicality) and learning more rhythms and off pattern figures (eg. 10-count figures). For those of you who started any time up to autumn 2018, and feel this might be a good level for you (you either started dancing quite recently and wish to challenge yourself a bit, or you've already danced many years but dancing is just a hobby, a once a week thing, and your main goal is to dance, rehearse and learn something new).
Date: 8.9-24.11.2019 (no autumn leave) & 19.1-19.4.2020 (winter holiday 23.2, Easter holiday 12.4).
Time: Sundays 17.30-19.
Teachers: Petri Blomqvist, Anders Lindahl & Anna Weidinger.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 150 € (4.17 €/h). Included in the price are all social dances and open practice sessions arranged by RLH at the studio. Questions, contact us.
Please note that you may apply for our 50 €/person/year scholarship that will help cut costs down, more info below.
Cancellation: More info here.
Description: This group is designed for those who want to learn more and dance lots. You know your 8-count and 6-count basic steps by heart, and basic Charleston figures, as well as some basic solo jazz eg. Suzie Q, boogie back & forward. You wish to become better at dancing to different tempos, communicating with your partner, interpreting the music (musicality) and learning more rhythms and off pattern figures (eg. 10-count figures). For those of you who started any time up to autumn 2018, and feel this might be a good level for you (you either started dancing quite recently and wish to challenge yourself a bit, or you've already danced many years but dancing is just a hobby, a once a week thing, and your main goal is to dance, rehearse and learn something new).
LINDY HOP 4
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AUTUMN-SPRING 2019-20
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Registration: 8.4-31.8. Register by clicking on the button link below.
Date: 5.9-21.11.2019 (no autumn leave) & 16.1-16.4.2020 (winter holiday 27.2, Easter holiday 9.4).
Time: Thursdays 18-19.30.
Teachers: Anders Lindahl, Niclas Willberg, Petri Blomqvist & Sabine Mickelsson, Carla Fri, Johanna Andlin.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 150 € (4.17 €/h). Included in the price are all social dances and open practice sessions arranged by RLH at the studio. Questions, contact us.
Please note that you may apply for our 50 €/person/year scholarship that will help cut costs down, more info below.
Cancellation: More info here.
Description: This group is designed for those who want to dig deep into the mystery of lindy hop, improve their technique and sense of musicality, focus on their own personal style and get constructive, uplifting personal feedback. You already dance with the music and your partner in focus, you can manage basic tempo changes, you know some solo jazz and perhaps the basic steps of other swing dances such as balboa or shag. For those of you who have a solid understanding of lindy hop values (fun, inventive, including, jazzy), are keen on swing dancing and wish to challenge yourself a bit (you've either been dancing a long time and lindy hop is an important part of your life/exercise routine, or you've started dancing within the last few years but have danced very actively eg. taking extra classes and/or going to workshops). Note! In this group we wish to challenge ourselves, but our focus is still on dancing lots and having fun! We aim for a relaxed atmosphere, and the only person you need to challenge is yourself (you set your own bar). Since we'll be giving personal feedback you're welcome to suggest themes, or things you wish to work on, both before classes start and later on, during the course.
Date: 5.9-21.11.2019 (no autumn leave) & 16.1-16.4.2020 (winter holiday 27.2, Easter holiday 9.4).
Time: Thursdays 18-19.30.
Teachers: Anders Lindahl, Niclas Willberg, Petri Blomqvist & Sabine Mickelsson, Carla Fri, Johanna Andlin.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 150 € (4.17 €/h). Included in the price are all social dances and open practice sessions arranged by RLH at the studio. Questions, contact us.
Please note that you may apply for our 50 €/person/year scholarship that will help cut costs down, more info below.
Cancellation: More info here.
Description: This group is designed for those who want to dig deep into the mystery of lindy hop, improve their technique and sense of musicality, focus on their own personal style and get constructive, uplifting personal feedback. You already dance with the music and your partner in focus, you can manage basic tempo changes, you know some solo jazz and perhaps the basic steps of other swing dances such as balboa or shag. For those of you who have a solid understanding of lindy hop values (fun, inventive, including, jazzy), are keen on swing dancing and wish to challenge yourself a bit (you've either been dancing a long time and lindy hop is an important part of your life/exercise routine, or you've started dancing within the last few years but have danced very actively eg. taking extra classes and/or going to workshops). Note! In this group we wish to challenge ourselves, but our focus is still on dancing lots and having fun! We aim for a relaxed atmosphere, and the only person you need to challenge is yourself (you set your own bar). Since we'll be giving personal feedback you're welcome to suggest themes, or things you wish to work on, both before classes start and later on, during the course.
WEST COAST SWING 1
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AUTUMN 2019
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Registration: 1.5-31.8. Register by clicking on the button link below.
Date: 4.9-20.11.2019 (no autumn leave).
Time: Wednesdays 18–19.30.
Teachers: Juha Nyqvist & Tanja Nyqvist.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 70 € (12 classes).
Cancellation: More info here.
Description: Beginners class, no previous experience needed. West Coast Swing (WCS) is a couple dance with its roots in lindy hop. The movements are soft, no bouncing, and the figures have a smooth, elastic stretch. WCS fits all types of dancers and ages, and it's very versatile due to the fact that it's danced to slow pop music & the current radio hits - great for clubbing and partying! Not familiar with the style? This is what it looks like.
Date: 4.9-20.11.2019 (no autumn leave).
Time: Wednesdays 18–19.30.
Teachers: Juha Nyqvist & Tanja Nyqvist.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 70 € (12 classes).
Cancellation: More info here.
Description: Beginners class, no previous experience needed. West Coast Swing (WCS) is a couple dance with its roots in lindy hop. The movements are soft, no bouncing, and the figures have a smooth, elastic stretch. WCS fits all types of dancers and ages, and it's very versatile due to the fact that it's danced to slow pop music & the current radio hits - great for clubbing and partying! Not familiar with the style? This is what it looks like.
WEST COAST SWING 2
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AUTUMN 2019
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Registration: 1.8-30.9. Register by clicking on the button link below.
Date: 2.10-20.11.2019 (no autumn leave).
Time: Wednesdays 19–20.30.
Teachers: Juha Nyqvist & Tanja Nyqvist.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 60 € (8 classes).
Cancellation: More info here.
Description: This course is designed to fit you, who already know your basic west coast swing steps and figures. You have been to one of our beginners classes, or danced WCS for at least a year. In this course we'll work on new figures and how to interpret music.
Date: 2.10-20.11.2019 (no autumn leave).
Time: Wednesdays 19–20.30.
Teachers: Juha Nyqvist & Tanja Nyqvist.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 60 € (8 classes).
Cancellation: More info here.
Description: This course is designed to fit you, who already know your basic west coast swing steps and figures. You have been to one of our beginners classes, or danced WCS for at least a year. In this course we'll work on new figures and how to interpret music.
SHOW CHOREOGRAPHY & SOLO JAZZ
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SPRING 2019
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SHOW GROUP CHOREOGRAPHY
Date: 5-26.5 (6h).
Time: Sundays 18-19.30.
Teachers: Anna Weidinger.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 35 € (30 € for all inclusive members).
Cancellation: More info here.
Description:
In this show group course you will learn and practice different solo and partner moves until we have a fun performance in the end. The material is aimed at lindy hop dancers, level 2 and up.
Date: 5-26.5 (6h).
Time: Sundays 18-19.30.
Teachers: Anna Weidinger.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 35 € (30 € for all inclusive members).
Cancellation: More info here.
Description:
In this show group course you will learn and practice different solo and partner moves until we have a fun performance in the end. The material is aimed at lindy hop dancers, level 2 and up.
SOLO JAZZ CHOREOGRAPHY
Date: 9-23.5 (3h).
Time: Thursdays 19-20.
Teachers: Anna Weidinger.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 25 € (20 € for all inclusive members).
Cancellation: More info here.
Description:
In this Authentic Jazz course you will learn and practice different solo step moves, the aim is to group them together into a fun and easy to remember choreography. The material is aimed at lindy level 1 and up, all beginners are welcome to join.
Date: 9-23.5 (3h).
Time: Thursdays 19-20.
Teachers: Anna Weidinger.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 25 € (20 € for all inclusive members).
Cancellation: More info here.
Description:
In this Authentic Jazz course you will learn and practice different solo step moves, the aim is to group them together into a fun and easy to remember choreography. The material is aimed at lindy level 1 and up, all beginners are welcome to join.
OPEN PRACTICE
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AUTUMN-SPRING 2019-20
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Date: 12.9-21.11.2019 (no autumn leave) & 23.1-16.4.2020 (winter holiday 27.2, Easter holiday 9.4).
Time: Thursdays 19.30-20.30 & Saturdays (family friendly, bring your kids) 14-15.
Teachers: No teachers. Join our Facebook group to keep in touch & stay coordinated.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 0 € (lindy hop class participants only).
Description: This is your chance for some additional practice, time to perfect those moves in front of the mirrors, and have fun doing it. This is also a great opportunity to videotape your progress, and work on developing your skills. Arranged when our open practice person in charge is there to open the doors, keep track of the schedule via our Facebook group.
Time: Thursdays 19.30-20.30 & Saturdays (family friendly, bring your kids) 14-15.
Teachers: No teachers. Join our Facebook group to keep in touch & stay coordinated.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price: 0 € (lindy hop class participants only).
Description: This is your chance for some additional practice, time to perfect those moves in front of the mirrors, and have fun doing it. This is also a great opportunity to videotape your progress, and work on developing your skills. Arranged when our open practice person in charge is there to open the doors, keep track of the schedule via our Facebook group.
SHORT ON CASH BUT WANNA DANCE?
We hand out a total of 250 € in scholarships every year to our Ritz Lindy Hoppers members in order to promote swing dancing in Vaasa. You can use it towards your local classes, or to travel to a workshop elsewhere. Feel free to apply for our:
1) 25 € scholarship (attend local classes, 25 €/semester/person), or our
2) 50 € scholarship (attend national or international workshops).
1) 25 € scholarship (attend local classes, 25 €/semester/person), or our
2) 50 € scholarship (attend national or international workshops).
THIS IS WHERE WE PRACTISE
Kauppapuistikko 38, 65100 Vaasa (parking on the street).