CLASSES 2024-2025
During class we explore a wide variety of swing dances, such as lindy hop, 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.
LINDY HOP beginners, part 1 |
September 2024 |
Registration: CLOSED. Register by clicking on the button link below.
Date: 15.9–1.12 (autumn break 20.10 and 17.11).
Time: Sundays 16.15–17.45.
Teachers: Olof Englund & Jannika Tallgård.
Place: Kirkkopuistikko 15, 65100 Vaasa.
Price: 60 euro (10 classes).
Cancellation: Vaasa Alma's guidelines apply.
Safety rules: Please read our safety rules before registering.
Description: Beginners class, no previous experience needed. Lindy hop is a fun and energetic Afro-American partner dance rooted in 1930s Harlem, New York, suitable for all ages. We also accept dancers without a partner, and encourage partner rotation in class as an introduction to the lindy hop culture as well as making sure everyone has an opportunity to dance. When registering, please let us know which dance role you're more interested in: leading or following. Also, please bring a water bottle and indoor shoes that won't mark the floor. Classes are arranged in co-operation with Vaasa Alma.
Date: 15.9–1.12 (autumn break 20.10 and 17.11).
Time: Sundays 16.15–17.45.
Teachers: Olof Englund & Jannika Tallgård.
Place: Kirkkopuistikko 15, 65100 Vaasa.
Price: 60 euro (10 classes).
Cancellation: Vaasa Alma's guidelines apply.
Safety rules: Please read our safety rules before registering.
Description: Beginners class, no previous experience needed. Lindy hop is a fun and energetic Afro-American partner dance rooted in 1930s Harlem, New York, suitable for all ages. We also accept dancers without a partner, and encourage partner rotation in class as an introduction to the lindy hop culture as well as making sure everyone has an opportunity to dance. When registering, please let us know which dance role you're more interested in: leading or following. Also, please bring a water bottle and indoor shoes that won't mark the floor. Classes are arranged in co-operation with Vaasa Alma.
LINDY HOP BEGiNNERS, WEEKEND INTRO
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JANUARY 2025
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Registration: Opens December. Register by clicking on the button link below.
Date: 4–5.1.2025 (weekend course).
Time: Sat: 12.30–15.30, Sun: 12.30–15.30.
Teachers: Akseli Juslin & Sofia Saarikko-Byholm.
Place: Kasarmi, Artellikuja 4, 65100 Vaasa.
Price: 24 € (4 classes, total of 6 h).
Cancellation: Vaasa Alma's guidelines apply.
Safety rules: Please read our safety rules before registering.
Description: Beginners class, no previous experience needed. Participating in this weekend means you will be able to sign up for our spring classes (lindy hop beginners, part 2), more info below! Lindy hop is a fun and energetic Afro-American partner dance rooted in 1930s Harlem, New York, suitable for all ages. We also accept dancers without a partner, and encourage partner rotation in class as an introduction to the lindy hop culture as well as making sure everyone has an opportunity to dance. When registering, please let us know which dance role you're more interested in: leading or following. Also, please bring a water bottle and indoor shoes that won't mark the floor. Classes are arranged in co-operation with Vaasa Alma.
Date: 4–5.1.2025 (weekend course).
Time: Sat: 12.30–15.30, Sun: 12.30–15.30.
Teachers: Akseli Juslin & Sofia Saarikko-Byholm.
Place: Kasarmi, Artellikuja 4, 65100 Vaasa.
Price: 24 € (4 classes, total of 6 h).
Cancellation: Vaasa Alma's guidelines apply.
Safety rules: Please read our safety rules before registering.
Description: Beginners class, no previous experience needed. Participating in this weekend means you will be able to sign up for our spring classes (lindy hop beginners, part 2), more info below! Lindy hop is a fun and energetic Afro-American partner dance rooted in 1930s Harlem, New York, suitable for all ages. We also accept dancers without a partner, and encourage partner rotation in class as an introduction to the lindy hop culture as well as making sure everyone has an opportunity to dance. When registering, please let us know which dance role you're more interested in: leading or following. Also, please bring a water bottle and indoor shoes that won't mark the floor. Classes are arranged in co-operation with Vaasa Alma.
LINDY HOP BEGINNERS, part 2 |
SPRING 2025 |
Registration: Opens in December. Register by clicking on the button link below.
Date: 12.1–23.3 (winter holidays 2.3).
Time: Sundays 16.15–17.45.
Teachers: Olof Englund & Jannika Tallgård.
Place: Kirkkopuistikko, 15, 65100 Vaasa.
Price: 60 euro (10 classes).
Cancellation: Vaasa Alma's guidelines apply.
Safety rules: Please read our safety rules before registering.
Description: Did you start dancing lindy hop last autumn, or did you participate in our January weekend course? Or have you learned the basics before, but had a short break? Then this is the course for you! We'll start by rehearsing, in order for everyone to feel comfortable. After that we continue with lots of fun moves and variations. We also accept dancers without a partner, and encourage partner rotation in class as an introduction to the lindy hop culture as well as making sure everyone has an opportunity to dance. When registering, please let us know which dance role you're more interested in: leading or following. Also, please bring a water bottle and indoor shoes that won't mark the floor. Classes are arranged in co-operation with Vaasa Alma.
Date: 12.1–23.3 (winter holidays 2.3).
Time: Sundays 16.15–17.45.
Teachers: Olof Englund & Jannika Tallgård.
Place: Kirkkopuistikko, 15, 65100 Vaasa.
Price: 60 euro (10 classes).
Cancellation: Vaasa Alma's guidelines apply.
Safety rules: Please read our safety rules before registering.
Description: Did you start dancing lindy hop last autumn, or did you participate in our January weekend course? Or have you learned the basics before, but had a short break? Then this is the course for you! We'll start by rehearsing, in order for everyone to feel comfortable. After that we continue with lots of fun moves and variations. We also accept dancers without a partner, and encourage partner rotation in class as an introduction to the lindy hop culture as well as making sure everyone has an opportunity to dance. When registering, please let us know which dance role you're more interested in: leading or following. Also, please bring a water bottle and indoor shoes that won't mark the floor. Classes are arranged in co-operation with Vaasa Alma.
LINDY HOP INTERMEDIATE/INTERMEDIATE–ADVANCED
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AUTUMN–SPRING 2024–2025
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Registration: OPEN. Register by clicking on the button link below.
Date: 1.9–24.11 (17.11 autumn holiday) & 12.1–6.4 (winter holiday 2.3).
Time: Sundays 18–19.30.
Teachers:
Anders Lindahl & Sabine Mickelsson,
Niclas Willberg & Carla Fri,
Olof Englund & Jannika Tallgård.
Place: Kirkkopuistikko, 15, 65100 Vaasa.
Price: 150 € (4.17 €/h). 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.
Safety rules: Please read our safety rules before registering.
Description: This is a mixed level group for anyone who has participated in the beginners course or danced lindy hop for up to several years. You know how to lead/follow both 8-count and 6-count basic steps, and wish to improve your technique, partner communication, dancing to different tempos and expressing yourself more on the dance floor. In this course our goal is to learn more, dance lots and have fun. Note! You can stay with this group for several years! The teachers will change the course content to suit your needs. Here too we accept dancers with or without a partner, and encourage partner rotation in class.
Date: 1.9–24.11 (17.11 autumn holiday) & 12.1–6.4 (winter holiday 2.3).
Time: Sundays 18–19.30.
Teachers:
Anders Lindahl & Sabine Mickelsson,
Niclas Willberg & Carla Fri,
Olof Englund & Jannika Tallgård.
Place: Kirkkopuistikko, 15, 65100 Vaasa.
Price: 150 € (4.17 €/h). 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.
Safety rules: Please read our safety rules before registering.
Description: This is a mixed level group for anyone who has participated in the beginners course or danced lindy hop for up to several years. You know how to lead/follow both 8-count and 6-count basic steps, and wish to improve your technique, partner communication, dancing to different tempos and expressing yourself more on the dance floor. In this course our goal is to learn more, dance lots and have fun. Note! You can stay with this group for several years! The teachers will change the course content to suit your needs. Here too we accept dancers with or without a partner, and encourage partner rotation in class.
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
Alma Arbis (second floor), Kirkkopuistikko 15, 65100 Vaasa.