Beginning Swing with Christianna!
Welcome to beginning swing, where we'll dive into early jazz music and feel the joy that comes with moving to a swung beat! We'll cover swing movement fundamentals, effective partner connection, and footwork patterns in this three-week November series. Each class will be 1-hour of instruction, plus up to 30 minutes of guided practice time.
Come back in December to refresh your newly-acquired skills and explore some new sequences to add to your repertoire at Beginning Swing Continued!
We'll be learning a partner dance, but no partner is required. We will be regularly rotating among all class members for a better dancing experience. If you come with a partner, couples will have a chance to practice together towards the end of each class. During registration, you will be asked if you prefer to lead, follow, no-preference, or not sure.
Wear something comfortable to move around in - shoes that are not grippy are best (to protect knees as we move).
No experience necessary!
Age 16+
Christianna Irish
Instructor
Whether it was classical ballet, salsa, Viennese waltz, or West Coast Swing, Christianna has been dancing for as long as she can remember. She picked up Lindy Hop (an early relative of East Coast Swing) about 12 years ago. She has taught classes in lindy hop, charleston, balboa, and collegiate shag throughout the state for about a decade.
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Instructors:
- Christianna Irish
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Champlain Valley Union High School |
| Thu, Nov 12th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Champlain Valley Union High School |
| Thu, Nov 19th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Champlain Valley Union High School |
