CLASSES 2018-2019
During class we explore a wide variety of swing dances, such as lindy hop, Charleston, authentic jazz, balboa, shag 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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SPRING 2019
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Registration: 3.1-10.1. Register by clicking on the button link below.
Date: 13.1-7.4 (24.2 national holiday).
Time: Sundays 16–17.30.
Teachers: Olof Englund & 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: 13.1-7.4 (24.2 national holiday).
Time: Sundays 16–17.30.
Teachers: Olof Englund & 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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SPRING 2019
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Registration: 26.11-10.1. Register by clicking on the button link below.
Date: 13.1-7.4 (24.2 national holiday).
Time: Sundays 17.30–19.
Teachers: Olof Englund & Anna Weidinger.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price:
Cancellation: More info here.
Description: This is the class for you who have completed last year's beginner classes (lindy 1 spring OR autumn 2018), you have been dancing for ca 6 months-1 year and would like to continue dancing. If you have questions about which level to choose, please contact us. This is a mixed level class that will challenge you individually, work with new figures, work on how to dance to faster music, how to become better at interpreting music, adding solo jazz steps to your lindy hop etc. If possible, please register as a couple.
You also have the opportunity to choose our all inclusive pass. This is the "all access" pass for those who are eager to learn more, and for those who attend lots of social dances. Not only does it give you 12 lindy hop classes, you also get free access to all social dances arranged by Ritz Lindy Hoppers in our Swing Wasa studio, movie nights, and you get free access to our open practice classes (more info below).
Date: 13.1-7.4 (24.2 national holiday).
Time: Sundays 17.30–19.
Teachers: Olof Englund & Anna Weidinger.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price:
- 70 € (12 classes).
- 80 € (the all inclusive pass, 12 classes + all social dances arranged in our own dance studio + free open practice in the studio).
Cancellation: More info here.
Description: This is the class for you who have completed last year's beginner classes (lindy 1 spring OR autumn 2018), you have been dancing for ca 6 months-1 year and would like to continue dancing. If you have questions about which level to choose, please contact us. This is a mixed level class that will challenge you individually, work with new figures, work on how to dance to faster music, how to become better at interpreting music, adding solo jazz steps to your lindy hop etc. If possible, please register as a couple.
You also have the opportunity to choose our all inclusive pass. This is the "all access" pass for those who are eager to learn more, and for those who attend lots of social dances. Not only does it give you 12 lindy hop classes, you also get free access to all social dances arranged by Ritz Lindy Hoppers in our Swing Wasa studio, movie nights, and you get free access to our open practice classes (more info below).
LINDY HOP 3
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AUTUMN 2018 & SPRING 2019
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Registration: 16.8-8.9. Register by clicking on the button link below.
Date: 9.9-25.11 (no autumn leave) & 13.1-7.4 (7.3 winter week holiday).
Time: Sundays 19-20.30.
Teachers: Adrian Ehrlich, Pasi Ojala, Sabine Mickelsson.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price:
Cancellation: More info here.
Description: This is the class for you who know your lindy basics and would like to challenge yourself, you have danced ca 2 years or longer (or very actively for a shorter time period). If you have questions about which level to choose, please contact us. This class works with different themes targeted at multiple levels, and offers a cocktail of figures, technique, rhythm, musicality, communicating on the floor etc. If possible, please register as a couple.
You also have the opportunity to choose our all inclusive pass. This is the "all access" pass for those who are eager to learn more, and for those who attend lots of social dances. Not only does it give you 24 lindy hop classes, you also get free access to all social dances arranged by Ritz Lindy Hoppers in our Swing Wasa studio, movie nights, and you get free access to our open practice classes (more info below).
Date: 9.9-25.11 (no autumn leave) & 13.1-7.4 (7.3 winter week holiday).
Time: Sundays 19-20.30.
Teachers: Adrian Ehrlich, Pasi Ojala, Sabine Mickelsson.
Place: Swing Wasa, Kauppapuistikko 38.
Price:
- 130 € (5.40€/class, 24 classes).
- 150 € (the all inclusive pass, 6.25 €/class, 24 classes + all social dances arranged in our own dance studio + free open practice in the studio).
Cancellation: More info here.
Description: This is the class for you who know your lindy basics and would like to challenge yourself, you have danced ca 2 years or longer (or very actively for a shorter time period). If you have questions about which level to choose, please contact us. This class works with different themes targeted at multiple levels, and offers a cocktail of figures, technique, rhythm, musicality, communicating on the floor etc. If possible, please register as a couple.
You also have the opportunity to choose our all inclusive pass. This is the "all access" pass for those who are eager to learn more, and for those who attend lots of social dances. Not only does it give you 24 lindy hop classes, you also get free access to all social dances arranged by Ritz Lindy Hoppers in our Swing Wasa studio, movie nights, and you get free access to our open practice classes (more info below).
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.
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.
OPEN PRACTICE
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AUTUMN 2018 & SPRING 2019
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Date: 12.9-19.12 (no autumn leave) & 9.1-29.5.
Time: Wednesdays 19-20 & 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 € (all inclusive members 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. Register for Lindy Hop 2 or 3 All Inclusive in order to gain access to these classes.
Time: Wednesdays 19-20 & 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 € (all inclusive members 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. Register for Lindy Hop 2 or 3 All Inclusive in order to gain access to these classes.
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).