Gettin’ in the Groove: An All-Levels Solo Jazz Series!

Explore solo jazz dancing in this four week series with Sarah Beth!
Each week students will learn a new set of classic jazz steps, a short sequence to solidify their learning, and engage in solo social dancing. Regardless of your swing dancing experience level, there will be something new for everyone!
No solo jazz experience required. Attendees who have experience in solo jazz will have the opportunity to try new variations and explore new concepts with their dancing.

REGISTER: Here!

WHEN:
Sundays 7-9pm
9/13, 9/20, 10/11, 10/18
Classes are progressive but students may miss classes and rejoin later in the series.

WHERE:
Hoover St Studio, 323 E Hoover Ave, Ann Arbor MI

INSTRUCTOR:
Sarah Beth (SB) is a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and performer based in Grand Rapids, MI. She was introduced to Lindy Hop and vernacular jazz over a decade ago and hasn’t stopped groovin’ since. She was invited to join the Lindy Focus Residency Program in 2025 and holds competitive titles at events such as Second City Swingout, Dayton Swing Smackdown, and more. SB is a co-founder of Rapid Rhythms Swing Dance Community, where she teaches weekly classes and coaches performance and competitive teams.
SB firmly believes dancing is for everybody and every body. Her classes are known for being lively, interactive, and adaptive to her students.

PRICING:
Pay-What-You-Can $10-30 per week
*If cost is a barrier to you, please reach out to swingannarbor@gmail.com to discuss scholarship opportunities. We want everyone to be able to dance!
Paypal swingannarbor@gmail.com or bring cash or check to class – please arrive early to pay!

Build your Lindy Hop on a solid foundation! In this 6-week series, we’ll be working toward swingouts from the ground up. Learn classic shapes & patterns while improving your connection & improvisation skills. Students are encouraged to have attended 1-3 beginner lessons prior to taking this series. Please note that students may be directed to the concurrent beginner lesson if they did not attend the progressive class the week prior. Attendance at the entire series is expected (excepting sickness and other life events) in order to best serve your and other students’ progress in the class.

REGISTER: Here!

WHEN:
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 (6 weeks)
(During our normal beginner lesson time – the group will walk together from Mason Hall to the social dance.)

We will also be having Sunday practice sessions at Hoover Street Studio!
Sunday 7:00-9:00pm 9/27, 10/4

WHERE:
Mason Hall

INSTRUCTORS: Ali and Annaliese

PRICING:
Pay-What-You-Can $30-90
*If cost is a barrier to you, please reach out to swingannarbor@gmail.com to discuss scholarship opportunities. We want everyone to be able to dance!
Paypal swingannarbor@gmail.com or bring cash or check to class – please arrive early to pay!