AT THE HOP ROUTINE:  Learn and perform the thrilling & breathtaking At the Hop choreographed routine!  Since this is a brand new and original Swing Time choreography, you will be part of the first dance team to learn and perform it!  This intermediate-level choreography is an exciting mix of Lindy Hop II moves and techniques, plus fast 6-count (east-coast) swing, AND aerials, slides, dips, and other tricks for those who want to dance them (and substitute moves for those who don't).  This fast & exciting swing routine is danced to the tune of Danny & the Juniors' "At the Hop".

ADDITIONAL DANCES:  In addition to At the Hop, the team will learn and practice high-energy Jam Circles plus a variety of popular party dances from the Rock & Roll / Sock Hop era!  Our team will offer an impressive representation of dancing from the 1950's / Rock & Roll / Sock Hop era, complete with costumes, with the idea of bringing full dance shows and exhibitions to the public.

TEAM SKILLS & PERFORMANCES:  Be part of an exciting team of swing dancers!  Learn to perform, by turning your Lindy Hop & Swing Dance skills into impressive group performance routines!  Learn group moves and formations.  Learn useful performance techniques and principles.  Improve your dancing skills.  Most of all, have fun doing what you like to do best -- dancing!  While performing is optional, upon completion of this 8-week series, you will have opportunities to perform with the team at popular public events!

PREREQUISITES:  Lindy Hop II (8-Week Course) + proficiency with 6-count (East-Coast) Swing -OR- try out for team (contact us).

PARTNERS:  Dancers may sign up either with or without a partner.  The team will do a mixture of dancing, as appropriate, with the entire group, with various partners, and with a partner of choice.  We will strive to register a fairly even balance of leaders and followers.

INSTRUCTORS:  Sam & Carleene + Special Guests

WHERE:  At 1st Dance Studio, 5098 66th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709.  Click here for a Map & Directions.

COST:  $125/person for the 16-Hour Series (Eight 120-Minute Sessions; 16 Hours Total of Instruction, Practice & Training!)  FREE DVD! Sign up today and receive the Recap/Practice DVD -- a $20 value -- absolutely free!

REGISTRATION:  Register NOW to reserve your space!  Limited Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and payment is due with registration.  Click here to register securely online now.  Or register in person at any prior Swing Time event (including the Wednesday Gulfport Casino Swing Nights); bring your registration payment to the event (cash--exact change please or check--payable to "Swing Time") and see Pat at the front desk to register.

WHEN TO ARRIVE:  All classes start and finish promptly at the scheduled time.  Please arrive early for each class, and 15-20 minutes early for the first class.  This will give you time to check in and warm up prior to the class, and will ensure that you don't miss the important material that starts each class.

WHAT TO BRING:  Please bring or wear dance shoes, comfortable clothes, and bottled water.

MORE INFO:  Please contact us if you have questions or for more info.

SPECIAL OFFER -- $50 REBATE!  Our goal in these courses is for you to become a better dancer.  Your becoming a better dancer means more to us than money.  The single most effective thing you can do to become a better dancer is simply to attend your course in its entirety.  Arrive early; stay to the end; and be there actively participating all 8 weeks.  Here's the deal -- sign up for this course, attend all eight weeks, arrive early every week, stay to the end every week, and actively participate in the course (rather than sit on the sidelines), and upon completion of the course, we will rebate you $50 in cash!