SAA is offering memberships again for the Fall 2023 Semester!
Fun perks of being a member include:
FREE admission to our weekly dances!
Discounts on our series and workshops!
Discounted admission to our special dances!
Free SAA swag!
SAA semester memberships are active from the beginning to the end of a semester. Fall memberships will last from September 2023 thru December 2023. Membership savings cannot be applied retroactively.
Cost:
If you pay by cash or check, the cost is $50.
If you would prefer to pay through PayPal, the cost is $51.55 (to offset PayPal fees)
Join us for our usual Wednesday night beginner lesson and social dances OUTSIDE September 6th and September 20th! We’ll be under the Harlan Graduate Library Overhang from 6:30-9:30pm those days. Map below for reference!
Swing Ann Arbor has two special events in August: an Instructor Workshop on August 13th and a St. Louis Shim Sham Workshop on August 15th!
What: Join Angel Jenio, Eric Wu, and Ike Swets as they share tips, wisdom, and advice on swing instruction!
This workshop will be broken into two parts. In part one, Angel, Eric, and Ike will share their approaches to teaching, how to prepare for a lesson, what they do while teaching, things they do after a lesson, and how they develop themselves as teachers. In part two, workshop attendees will practice designing and developing a lesson plan, getting feedback in real time.
This workshop is for experienced swing instructors, those just getting started with teaching, and those in-between!
When: August 13th, 2-5pm
Where:Mason Hall Room 3437, University of Michigan
What: Created by Jon Tigert in (you guessed it!) St. Louis, the St. Louis Shim Sham is now a favorite line dance of swing dancers everywhere! Join Max and Zayne to learn this fun, beginner-friendly line dance! No original Shim Sham or solo jazz experience necessary. After this workshop, you’ll know just what to do when the DJ plays “Murder” He Says!
WHAT: Got your Shim Sham down pat? Level up your line dance skills and learn the Tranky Doo! Emily and Laura will lead you through this Swing Era classic, expanding your vocabulary and increasing your confidence in Solo Jazz. The next time Tuxedo Junction or The Dipsy Doodle comes on at a dance, you’ll know exactly what to (tranky) do!
Previous solo jazz experience is helpful but not required. You just need to be comfortable with basic rhythms.
WHERE: Anderson Room ABCD (1st floor), Michigan Union
INSTRUCTORS: Laura Kurek & Emily Topham
COST: $5 per person (Acceptable forms of payment: cash, check, or PayPal)
COVID POLICY: Proof of vaccination required. If proof of vaccination cannot be shown, attendees must wear a mask the entire length of the event instead.
We won’t be holding a beginner drop-in lesson and social dance tonight, April 19th. Instead, we’re having a DJ workshop!
What: Wanna learn how to DJ for swing dances? Look no further! Experienced swing DJs Matt Oonk, Clarisse Jorah, Kenny Schabow, and Max Okros will share tips, wisdom, and advice.
Topics will include: how to find music, music style and history, using a PA system, and adjusting for tempo and skill level.
We will have snacks! We will also be raffling off a $20 Bandcamp gift card for you to start building your music library!
Swing Ann Arbor will be offering a Balboa Fundamentals progressive lesson series this April! This class will meet three Tuesdays in April. Topics will include: Basic footwork, connection, out and ins, lollies, and toss-outs. No previous Balboa experience or partner needed. Just bring a comfy pair of shoes.
WHEN: 7:15-8:45pm on Tuesdays in April (April 4th, April 11th, April 18th)
LOCATION: Mason Hall Room 1401, University of Michigan
INSTRUCTORS: Ben Sun & Emily Topham
PRICING: General Admission 3-Week Pass: $36 SAA member 3-Week Pass: $30 Individual class: $12
Acceptable forms of payment: cash, check, or PayPal
Two of our progressive lesson series classes start up next Tuesday, March 7th! We’ll be offering Swing I: Lindy Essentials and Swing II: Swingout Intensive on Tuesday nights.
SWING I: LINDY ESSENTIALS/ESSENTIAL VOCAB
What: Been enjoying the beginner lessons but wonder what’s next? Want more time to delve into footwork and partner connection? Then this progressive class is for you! Join us to get comfortable with 8-count Lindy Hop in a variety of shapes and speeds. We’ll build a strong base in footwork, frame, & connection and apply that to yo-yos, send-outs, Lindy circles and swingouts over the course of 4 weeks so you can feel comfortable dancing 8 count on the social dance floor!
When: 7:15pm-8:15pm on Tuesdays in March (3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28)
Instructors: Sarah Redman & Zayne Knuth
SWING II: SWINGOUT INTENSIVE
What: There is nothing more satisfying than a good swingout! This is the perfect opportunity for dancers who have just learned a swingout or for those who are looking to refine their moves. This progressive lesson series is set up to help you improve your swingout technique and give you fun variations to add to your dancing. Over these four weeks, we will talk about elasticity, speed, shapes, pathways, and style. We hope to build your confidence for all the swingouts to come. When: 8:30pm-9:30pm on Tuesdays in March (3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28)
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