Level 1 Courses!

Ready to swing into summer? Join us at Atomic Ballroom for a fun and energetic 6-Week Beginner Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag, & Balboa Progressive Courses, starting May 6th & 9th! Perfect for total beginners or for dancers looking to brush up on your basics, this progressive course is the perfect way to kick off your dance journey. No partners needed.

NEW LINDY HOP 2 COURSE!

Introducing our brand-new Lindy Hop 2: Routine A class—a progressive 6-week course designed for dancers ready to level up from the basics! Each week, you’ll build a short choreographed routine while sharpening your technique, musicality, and partner connection. It’s the perfect next step for growing your social dancing skills and having a blast while doing it! The course starts April 8th with Shesha Marvin!

General Course Details:

• When: Tuesdays & Fridays (6 weeks total).
• Cost: $120 or 6 class credits.
• VIP: Included with your VIP Membership, but you must commit to all 6 weeks.
• Instructor: James Bianco (Lindy Hop 1), Sarah Stembridge (Collegiate Shag 1), Matt Richey (Balboa 1), & Shesha Marvin ( Lindy Hop 2).
• Commitment: Students must sign up for the full 6-week course—no drop-ins allowed.
• Makeup Policy:
  • Level 1 Classes: You can make up one missed class by attending a Level 1 drop-in class within the 6-week period.
  • Level 2 Classes: You can make up one missed class by attending a Level 1 or 2 drop-in class within the 6-week period.
  • If you miss the last week, you’ll have one extra week to use your class credit.

What You’ll Learn in Each Course:

Balboa 1 (Starts 5/6 – Tuesdays 6:15pm):
Pure Balboa Basics: Master the upright posture, close embrace, and smooth footwork.
Bal-Swing Essentials: Learn to open up your Balboa with lollies, toss-outs, and stylish transitions.
Musicality & Connection: Understand how to listen to the music, communicate seamlessly with your partner, and add personal flair.
By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident dancing Balboa across a range of tempos!

LindyHop 1 (Starts 5/6 – Tuesdays at 7:45pm):
This progressive course is designed to teach you the foundational moves and techniques of Lindy Hop, the joyful and high-energy swing dance born in the 1920s and 1930s. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident dancing basic 6-count, 8-count, and Charleston patterns with a partner.

Collegiate Shag 1 (Starts 5/9 – Fridays 7:00pm):
This progressive course introduces the core Collegiate Shag techniques and variations:
Basic Footwork & Pulse: Master Shag’s distinctive bounce, upright posture, and essential single/double rhythms.
Lead-Follow Connection: Learn to dance comfortably in a close, high-on-the-chest hold, transition to open position, and guide or respond to turns.
Styling & Variations: Add fun kicks, hops, and breakaway steps to personalize your Shag while developing musicality.
By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident dancing Collegiate Shag across a range of tempos!

Lindy Hop 2: Routine A (Starts 4/8 – Tuesdays 6:15pm):
The first in our brand-new progressive series designed for dancers ready to move beyond the basics. This 6-week course guides you through a short choreographed routine set to a swing-era track, with a focus on musicality, partner technique, and classic Lindy Hop vocabulary. Each class builds on the last, helping you refine your movement, strengthen connection, and grow your repertoire. By the end, you’ll leave with a polished routine—and the skills to improvise more confidently on the social floor.
Prerequisites: This course is perfect for dancers who have completed Lindy Hop 1 and are confident with a Swing Out, Lindy Circle, Tuck Turn, Inside Turn, & Mixing between 6- and 8-count patterns.

Why Sign Up?

• Comprehensive Learning: With structured, step-by-step lessons, you’ll build your skills each week.
• Fun & Community: Meet new friends and enjoy the vibrant energy of the Lindy Hop scene!
• Great Value: Get 6 classes for just $120 (or use your credits) and take advantage of a flexible makeup policy.

Important Notes:

• Enrollment Deadline: Students can join until Week 2 of the course (Lindy Hop & Balboa 5/13 – Shag 5/16).
• No Drop-Ins: To ensure the best learning experience, only full-course participants are allowed.

Spaces are limited, so sign up today and get ready to swing out into a new hobby that will keep your feet moving and your spirits high!