classes
Class etiquette
Wear: comfortable clothes and flat, covered shoes (not heels, or slippers)
Bring: Water and towel
Partner?: No partner required, we will rotate.
Dance roles: Traditionally, men have been leads and women were follows. We have no preference, and encourage students to eventually give both roles a try.
Participation in any of our events assumes compliance to our Code of Conduct
Bring: Water and towel
Partner?: No partner required, we will rotate.
Dance roles: Traditionally, men have been leads and women were follows. We have no preference, and encourage students to eventually give both roles a try.
Participation in any of our events assumes compliance to our Code of Conduct
Level 1: Lindy Hop Basics
If this is your first time dancing at all, or dancing swing, then this is the place for you!
In these classes we'll cover:
We suggest you stay in this class for:
Things you should know:
Time: Level 1 classes take place at 8pm @ Twenty20Two before social dancing
To register: Just show up! Class & Social is RM30 inc 1 drink ticket.
If this is your first time dancing at all, or dancing swing, then this is the place for you!
In these classes we'll cover:
- 6-count Lindy Hop
We suggest you stay in this class for:
- at least 3-4 times, or until you're very comfortable with the triple-step
Things you should know:
- The Level 1 classes are run on a drop-in basis
- We cover the basics we'll be using each week. Missed a week? Loved it and want to bring a friend for the first time? Not a worry at all – each class starts with the basics, so you’ll be up to speed in no time.
- You don’t need to bring a partner. We rotate partners throughout each class – you'll get the most out of your learning AND you’ll make plenty of friends too!
Time: Level 1 classes take place at 8pm @ Twenty20Two before social dancing
To register: Just show up! Class & Social is RM30 inc 1 drink ticket.
Level 1+: Lindy Hop Beginners
If this is your first time dancing at all, or dancing swing, then this is the place for you!
In these classes we'll cover a different theme each month. We rotate through:
Time: Level 1+ classes take place at 8pm @ Twenty20Two before social dancing
To register: Just show up! Class & Social is RM30 inc 1 drink ticket.
If this is your first time dancing at all, or dancing swing, then this is the place for you!
In these classes we'll cover a different theme each month. We rotate through:
- 8-count Lindy Hop
- Charleston basics
- at least 2 months consistently, or until you're comfortable with the swing-out and familiar with Charleston basics
- You can start Level 1+ after you have checked with your Level 1 teacher.
- The Level 1 classes are run on a drop-in basis, but keep in mind each month will alternate between Lindy & Charleston
- You don’t need to bring a partner. We rotate partners throughout each class – you'll get the most out of your learning AND you’ll make plenty of friends too!
Time: Level 1+ classes take place at 8pm @ Twenty20Two before social dancing
To register: Just show up! Class & Social is RM30 inc 1 drink ticket.
Level 2: Lindy Hop Beginners Plus
If you've had at least 6 months of consistent swing dancing experience, this might be for you.
You will need to be comfortable with the basics taught in Level 1:
We suggest you stay in this class for:
Things you should know:
In Level 2 you'll start to feel a little more at home on the dance floor. We'll be building combinations from various moves as well as developing your knowledge of lead-and-follow, step vocabulary, dance floor etiquette and listening to the music. You'll start mixing the 6-count, 8-count and Charleston basics together and will have more confidence as you're dancing socially more regularly.
Time: Level 2 classes currently take place on Monday nights in TTDI.
To register: Come see us during Tuesday Night Swing!
If you've had at least 6 months of consistent swing dancing experience, this might be for you.
You will need to be comfortable with the basics taught in Level 1:
- 6 count Lindy Hop (triple steps)
- Charleston (tandem)
- Basic 8 count Lindy Hop (swing outs!)
We suggest you stay in this class for:
- At least 6 months
Things you should know:
- You can start Level 2 after you have checked with your Level 1+ teacher.
- The Level 2 classes are run on a drop-in basis, but new intakes are done at the beginning of every 2 months.
In Level 2 you'll start to feel a little more at home on the dance floor. We'll be building combinations from various moves as well as developing your knowledge of lead-and-follow, step vocabulary, dance floor etiquette and listening to the music. You'll start mixing the 6-count, 8-count and Charleston basics together and will have more confidence as you're dancing socially more regularly.
Time: Level 2 classes currently take place on Monday nights in TTDI.
To register: Come see us during Tuesday Night Swing!
Level 3: Lindy Hop Intermediates
If you've had 1 or more years of consistent swing dance experience, this might be for you.
You will need to be familiar with combining:
Things you should know:
In Level 3, you're probably performing, teaching or training regularly in some capacity. Maybe you've been to camps or classes overseas. You know plenty of moves so we'll be breaking them down again and checking for bad habits and poor form. It's a much smaller class so there'll be lots of more personal coaching.
Time: Level 3 workshops currently take place on Monday nights in TTDI.
To register: Come see us during Tuesday Night Swing!
If you've had 1 or more years of consistent swing dance experience, this might be for you.
You will need to be familiar with combining:
- 6 count Lindy Hop (triple steps)
- Charleston (tandem)
- 8 count Lindy Hop
Things you should know:
- You can start Level 3 after you have checked with your Level 2 teacher.
- The Level 3 classes are run on a pre-paid monthly series basis.
In Level 3, you're probably performing, teaching or training regularly in some capacity. Maybe you've been to camps or classes overseas. You know plenty of moves so we'll be breaking them down again and checking for bad habits and poor form. It's a much smaller class so there'll be lots of more personal coaching.
Time: Level 3 workshops currently take place on Monday nights in TTDI.
To register: Come see us during Tuesday Night Swing!
Questions?
Be in touch at info@klswing.com or PM us on social media for more info.
