Apr
29
7:30 PM19:30

5th Monday Special: Frankie 6s

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
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Fundamentals Special Class: Frankie 6s

Instructors: Dave Barry & Clare Diaz

Everyone should learn how to do this series of 6-count moves that Frankie Manning would teach.
1. They're historic.
2. They feel so good!
3. They open you up to so many more dance possibilities.

Come do this 5th Monday Special class!

Expressions Series: Dancing at All Tempos

Instructors: Jesse Gearhart & Rachel Pitner

So, you know and are comfortable with your basics; you can mix 6 & 8-count swing, and you can do swing outs. But, you struggle/feel uncomfortable going fast and really fast or slow and really slow. You are living in mid-tempo.

This class will help you push out of that mid-tempo life.

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Apr
22
7:00 PM19:00

April 22nd Classes

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fundamentals Series:
6-Count Swing with Dave & Clare

This class is the gateway basic to Lindy Hop. You will learn how to maneuver between single step and triple step along with some cool moves.

This is the class that will help you know and be comfortable with these rhythms, and it is just the beginning of your dance adventures.
No partner required!

Expressions Series:
Dancing at ALL Tempos with Jesse & Rachel

So, you know and are comfortable with your basics; you can mix 6 & 8-count swing, and you can do swing outs. But, you struggle/feel uncomfortable going fast and really fast or slow and really slow. You are living in mid-tempo.

This class will help you push out of that mid-tempo life.
No partner required!

Register ahead online to save!
https://www.hotjamatlanta.com/sign-up

At-the-Door:

$75 - 4-Week Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (General Admission)

$65 - 4-Week Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (Student/Senior/Sponsor)

$12 - Fresh to Swing Class + Social Dance + Foundations of Jazz (General Admission)

$10 - Fresh to Swing Class + Social Dance + Foundations of Jazz (Student/Senior/Sponsor)

$24 - 1 Class in the Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (General Admission)

$19 - 1 Class in the Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (Student/Senior/Sponsor)

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Apr
15
7:00 PM19:00

April 15th Classes

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fundamentals Series:
6-Count Swing with Dave & Clare

This class is the gateway basic to Lindy Hop. You will learn how to maneuver between single step and triple step along with some cool moves.

This is the class that will help you know and be comfortable with these rhythms, and it is just the beginning of your dance adventures.
No partner required!

Expressions Series:
Dancing at ALL Tempos with Jesse & Rachel

So, you know and are comfortable with your basics; you can mix 6 & 8-count swing, and you can do swing outs. But, you struggle/feel uncomfortable going fast and really fast or slow and really slow. You are living in mid-tempo.

This class will help you push out of that mid-tempo life.
No partner required!

Register ahead online to save!
https://www.hotjamatlanta.com/sign-up

At-the-Door:

$75 - 4-Week Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (General Admission)

$65 - 4-Week Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (Student/Senior/Sponsor)

$12 - Fresh to Swing Class + Social Dance + Foundations of Jazz (General Admission)

$10 - Fresh to Swing Class + Social Dance + Foundations of Jazz (Student/Senior/Sponsor)

$24 - 1 Class in the Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (General Admission)

$19 - 1 Class in the Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (Student/Senior/Sponsor)

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Apr
8
7:00 PM19:00

April 8th Classes with Guest Instructor Jony Navarro

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fundamentals Series:
6-Count Swing with Dave & Clare

This class is the gateway basic to Lindy Hop. You will learn how to maneuver between single step and triple step along with some cool moves.

This is the class that will help you know and be comfortable with these rhythms, and it is just the beginning of your dance adventures.
No partner required!

Expressions Series:
Guest Instructor Jony Navarro

No partner required!

Register ahead online to save!
https://www.hotjamatlanta.com/sign-up

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Apr
1
7:00 PM19:00

April 1st Classes

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fundamentals Series:
6-Count Swing with Dave & Clare

This class is the gateway basic to Lindy Hop. You will learn how to maneuver between single step and triple step along with some cool moves.

This is the class that will help you know and be comfortable with these rhythms, and it is just the beginning of your dance adventures.
No partner required!

Expressions Series:
Dancing at ALL Tempos with Jesse & Rachel

So, you know and are comfortable with your basics; you can mix 6 & 8-count swing, and you can do swing outs. But, you struggle/feel uncomfortable going fast and really fast or slow and really slow. You are living in mid-tempo.

This class will help you push out of that mid-tempo life.
No partner required!

Register ahead online to save!
https://www.hotjamatlanta.com/sign-up

At-the-Door:

$75 - 4-Week Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (General Admission)

$65 - 4-Week Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (Student/Senior/Sponsor)

$12 - Fresh to Swing Class + Social Dance + Foundations of Jazz (General Admission)

$10 - Fresh to Swing Class + Social Dance + Foundations of Jazz (Student/Senior/Sponsor)

$24 - 1 Class in the Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (General Admission)

$19 - 1 Class in the Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (Student/Senior/Sponsor)

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Mar
4
to Mar 25

Follower Empowerment, Influence, & Styling

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Welcome to Women's History Month!

Four outstanding follow instructors will share their perspectives on following and how to initiate dynamic dance conversations. This will help follows with expression and musicality.

Leads will learn musicality and listening to follows as a source for inspiration in the dance.

Note:
A follow is anyone of any gender. Follows fill in the details of the dance as a response to what the lead suggests.

3/4 - Suzanne
3/11 - Laura
3/18 - Erin
3/25 - Rachel

7 - 7:30 pm: Foundations of Jazz

7:30 - 8:30 pm: Follower Empowerment Class (4-Week Series)

8-Count Swing Class (4-Week Series)

8 - 8:30 pm: Fresh to Swing Lesson

8:30 - 10:30 pm: Social Dance

At-the-Door:

$75 - 4-Week Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (General Admission)

$65 - 4-Week Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (Student/Senior/Sponsor)

$12 - Fresh to Swing Class + Social Dance + Foundations of Jazz (General Admission)

$10 - Fresh to Swing Class + Social Dance + Foundations of Jazz (Student/Senior/Sponsor)

$24 - 1 Class in the Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (General Admission)

$19 - 1 Class in the Series + Foundations of Jazz + Social Dance (Student/Senior/Sponsor)

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Feb
16
6:00 PM18:00

Hot Jam Goes to Jazz Nights at The High

About Kathleen Bertrand

Kathleen Bertrand is a musician, producer, and songwriter from Atlanta who is known for her jazzy vocal stylings and her ability to sing in three octaves. Her performances have ranged from two Olympic Games to appearances at jazz festivals worldwide. She has toured and recorded as vocalist with jazz vibraphonist Roy Ayers and has opened for jazz greats including Roy Ayers, Ray Charles, and Kenny G. In 2017, Bertrand produced the music revues “Sisters in Song: Saluting Jazz’s Greatest Divas” for multiple venues in Atlanta and Charlotte and “Three Keys to Jazz” for the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. In 2015, she was named Jazz Vocalist of the Year by Black Women in Jazz. In her spare time, she serves as executive producer and founder of BronzeLens Film Festival, an Academy Award–qualifying film festival and one of only three in the state of Georgia.

Know Before You Go:

  • Membership guest passes cannot be redeemed for this event.

  • Doors for Friday Jazz open at 6:00 p.m. The museum will remain closed between 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

  • Seating is extremely limited, and priority is given to guests with disabilities.

  • No outside food or beverage is permitted.

  • We strongly recommend using rideshare or MARTA because parking in the Woodruff Arts Center garage is limited and may reach capacity before you arrive. Find out about other parking options here.

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Feb
12
8:30 PM20:30

Valentine's Couple's Special

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Add a special touch to your Valentine's Day!

Choose your private lesson time slot.

The Hot Jam Valentine's Day Couple's Special:
A 20-minute Private Dance Lesson
2 Couple's Photos provided by @paulmcphersonjr
Champagne or Sparkling Cider
Valentine's Snack
2-Hours of Dancing

...and learning to dance through life with your chosen person.

Hot Jam is the place to nurture that SPARK.

www.hotjamatlanta.com/sign-up

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Jan
29
7:00 PM19:00

Week #4 6-Count Swing

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cost:

Full Class Series + Dance + Foundations of Jazz (Students/Sponsors/Seniors = $65, General = $75)
1 Progressive Class + Dance + Foundations of Jazz (Student/Sponsor/Senior = $19, General = $24)Just Dance, Beginner Lesson included (Students/Sponsors/Seniors = $10, General = $12)

Classes:

Foundations of Jazz (included in dance price):
Focus and explore one solo jazz movement or dance concept over the course of a month. Understand how your body moves independently so you better know how to partner.
This Month's Topic = The Rock Step

Progressive Series: 6-Count Swing +++Learn how to do triple step and mix it with single step along with a lot of cool moves!

Beginner Lesson (included in dance price):
Don't know how to do this dance? No problem! We will show you how to do it in this fun easy 30-minute class.

No partner required.

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Jan
22
7:00 PM19:00

Week #3 6-Count Swing

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cost:

Full Class Series + Dance + Foundations of Jazz (Students/Sponsors/Seniors = $65, General = $75)
1 Progressive Class + Dance + Foundations of Jazz (Student/Sponsor/Senior = $19, General = $24)Just Dance, Beginner Lesson included (Students/Sponsors/Seniors = $10, General = $12)

Classes:

Foundations of Jazz (included in dance price):
Focus and explore one solo jazz movement or dance concept over the course of a month. Understand how your body moves independently so you better know how to partner.
This Month's Topic = The Rock Step

Progressive Series: 6-Count Swing +++Learn how to do triple step and mix it with single step along with a lot of cool moves!

Beginner Lesson (included in dance price):
Don't know how to do this dance? No problem! We will show you how to do it in this fun easy 30-minute class.

No partner required.

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Jan
15
7:00 PM19:00

Week 2 6-Count Swing

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cost:

Full Class Series + Dance + Foundations of Jazz (Students/Sponsors/Seniors = $65, General = $75)
1 Progressive Class + Dance + Foundations of Jazz (Student/Sponsor/Senior = $19, General = $24)Just Dance, Beginner Lesson included (Students/Sponsors/Seniors = $10, General = $12)

Classes:

Foundations of Jazz (included in dance price):
Focus and explore one solo jazz movement or dance concept over the course of a month. Understand how your body moves independently so you better know how to partner.
This Month's Topic = The Rock Step

Progressive Series: 6-Count Swing +++Learn how to do triple step and mix it with single step along with a lot of cool moves!

Beginner Lesson (included in dance price):
Don't know how to do this dance? No problem! We will show you how to do it in this fun easy 30-minute class.

No partner required.

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Jan
8
7:00 PM19:00

New Year, New Class

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cost:

Full Class Series + Dance + Foundations of Jazz (Students/Sponsors/Seniors = $65, General = $75)

1 Progressive Class + Dance + Foundations of Jazz (Student/Sponsor/Senior = $19, General = $24)
Just Dance, Beginner Lesson included (Students/Sponsors/Seniors = $10, General = $12)

Classes:

Foundations of Jazz (included in dance price):
Focus and explore one solo jazz movement or dance concept over the course of a month. Understand how your body moves independently so you better know how to partner.
This Month's Topic = The Rock Step

Progressive Series: 6-Count Swing +++
Learn how to do triple step and mix it with single step along with a lot of cool moves!

Beginner Lesson (included in dance price):
Don't know how to do this dance? No problem! We will show you how to do it in this fun easy 30-minute class. No partner required.

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Dec
18
7:00 PM19:00

Holiday Party ft. Live Music from Jana Rose & Friends

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cost: Live Music

Just Dance, Beginner Lesson & Foundations of Jazz included:
Students = $15
General = $20

Classes:

Foundations of Jazz (included in dance price):
Focus and explore one solo jazz movement or dance concept over the course of a month. Understand how your body moves independently so you better know how to partner.
This Month's Topic = The Lock Step

Solo Jazz:
Learn an original solo jazz choreography!
Beginner Lesson (included in dance price):
Don't know how to do this dance? No problem! We will show you how to do it in this fun easy 30-minute class. No partner required.

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Dec
11
7:00 PM19:00

Solo Jazz Series

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cost:

Class Series + Dance (Students = $19, General = $24)
Just Dance, Beginner Lesson included (Students = $10, General = $12)

Classes:

Foundations of Jazz (included in dance price):
Focus and explore one solo jazz movement or dance concept over the course of a month. Understand how your body moves independently so you better know how to partner.
This Month's Topic = The Lock Step

Solo Jazz:
Learn an original solo jazz choreography!

Beginner Lesson (included in dance price):
Don't know how to do this dance? No problem! We will show you how to do it in this fun easy 30-minute class. No partner required.

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Dec
4
7:00 PM19:00

Solo Jazz Series

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cost:

Class Series + Dance (Students = $19, General = $24)
Just Dance, Beginner Lesson included (Students = $10, General = $12)

Classes:

Foundations of Jazz (included in dance price):
Focus and explore one solo jazz movement or dance concept over the course of a month. Understand how your body moves independently so you better know how to partner.
This Month's Topic = The Lock Step

Solo Jazz:
Learn an original solo jazz choreography!

Beginner Lesson (included in dance price):
Don't know how to do this dance? No problem! We will show you how to do it in this fun easy 30-minute class. No partner required.

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Nov
27
7:00 PM19:00

Learn 1st Stops with Laura and Dave!

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cost:

Class Series + Dance (Students = $19, General = $24)
Just Dance, Beginner Lesson included (Students = $10, General = $12)

Classes:

Foundations of Jazz (included in dance price):
Focus and explore one solo jazz movement or dance concept over the course of a month. Understand how your body moves independently so you better know how to partner.
This Month's Topic = Charleston (Playing with the flow)

1st Stops Series (Progressive Series):
https://youtu.be/HySmfb9m5O4?si=Go41qo_xfhhIKYQ-
This is a fun dynamic historic choreography that flies with its swing outs, Charleston, and A-frames. An excellent way to level up your dancing.

Beginner Lesson (included in dance price):
Don't know how to do this dance? No problem! We will show you how to do it in this fun easy 30-minute class. No partner required.

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Nov
20
7:00 PM19:00

Special Class: What You Need

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The What You Need class will give you feedback on how to grow your dancing and how to figure out that one thing that you have been practicing.

Cost:

Special Class + Dance (Students/Sponsors/Seniors = $19, General = $24)
Just Dance, Beginner Lesson + Foundation of Jazz Class included (Students/Sponsors/Seniors = $10, General = $12)

Classes:

Foundations of Jazz (included in dance price):
Focus and explore one solo jazz movement or dance concept over the course of a month. Understand how your body moves independently so you better know how to partner.
This Month's Topic = Charleston (Playing with the flow)

Special Class: What You Need

Beginner Lesson (included in dance price):
Don't know how to do this dance? No problem! We will show you how to do it in this fun easy 30-minute class. No partner required.

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Nov
13
7:00 PM19:00

Learn 1st Stops with Laura and Dave!

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cost:

Class Series + Dance (Students = $19, General = $24)
Just Dance, Beginner Lesson included (Students = $10, General = $12)

Classes:

Foundations of Jazz (included in dance price):
Focus and explore one solo jazz movement or dance concept over the course of a month. Understand how your body moves independently so you better know how to partner.
This Month's Topic = Charleston (Playing with the flow)

1st Stops Series (Progressive Series):
https://youtu.be/HySmfb9m5O4?si=Go41qo_xfhhIKYQ-
This is a fun dynamic historic choreography that flies with its swing outs, Charleston, and A-frames. An excellent way to level up your dancing.

Beginner Lesson (included in dance price):
Don't know how to do this dance? No problem! We will show you how to do it in this fun easy 30-minute class. No partner required.

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Nov
6
7:00 PM19:00

Learn 1st Stops with Laura and Dave!

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cost:

Class Series + Dance (Students = $19, General = $24)
Just Dance, Beginner Lesson included (Students = $10, General = $12)

Classes:

Foundations of Jazz (included in dance price):
Focus and explore one solo jazz movement or dance concept over the course of a month. Understand how your body moves independently so you better know how to partner.
This Month's Topic = Charleston (Playing with the flow)

1st Stops Series (Progressive Series):
https://youtu.be/HySmfb9m5O4?si=Go41qo_xfhhIKYQ-
This is a fun dynamic historic choreography that flies with its swing outs, Charleston, and A-frames. An excellent way to level up your dancing.

Beginner Lesson (included in dance price):
Don't know how to do this dance? No problem! We will show you how to do it in this fun easy 30-minute class. No partner required.

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Oct
23
7:00 PM19:00

Learn 6 & 8-count Swing!

Cost:

Class Series + Dance (Students = $19, General = $24)
Just Dance, Beginner Lesson included (Students = $10, General = $12)

Classes:

Foundations of Jazz (included in dance price):
Focus and explore one solo jazz movement or dance concept over the course of a month. Understand how your body moves independently so you better know how to partner.

This Month’s Topic: The In-between (How to connect movements)

6 & 8-count Swing Series:
Learn how to flow with the dance and explore two beats at a time by understanding basic 6-count swing and how to add to it.

Beginner Lesson (included in dance price):
Don't know how to do this dance? No problem! We will show you how to do it in this fun easy 30-minute class. No partner required.

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Oct
16
7:00 PM19:00

Learn 6 & 8-count Swing!

Cost:

Class Series + Dance (Students = $19, General = $24)
Just Dance, Beginner Lesson included (Students = $10, General = $12)

Classes:

Foundations of Jazz (included in dance price):
Focus and explore one solo jazz movement or dance concept over the course of a month. Understand how your body moves independently so you better know how to partner.

This Month’s Topic: The In-between (How to connect movements)

6 & 8-count Swing Series:
Learn how to flow with the dance and explore two beats at a time by understanding basic 6-count swing and how to add to it.

Beginner Lesson (included in dance price):
Don't know how to do this dance? No problem! We will show you how to do it in this fun easy 30-minute class. No partner required.

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Oct
9
7:00 PM19:00

Learn 6 & 8-count Swing!

Cost:

Class Series + Dance (Students = $19, General = $24)
Just Dance, Beginner Lesson included (Students = $10, General = $12)

Classes:

Foundations of Jazz (included in dance price):
Focus and explore one solo jazz movement or dance concept over the course of a month. Understand how your body moves independently so you better know how to partner.

This Month’s Topic: The In-between (How to connect movements)

6 & 8-count Swing Series:
Learn how to flow with the dance and explore two beats at a time by understanding basic 6-count swing and how to add to it.

Beginner Lesson (included in dance price):
Don't know how to do this dance? No problem! We will show you how to do it in this fun easy 30-minute class. No partner required.

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Sep
25
7:00 PM19:00

Learn the Tranky Doo Class #3

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

September Class Series (General): $24/class or $60 for all 3 classes
September Class Series (Students): $19/class or $50 for all 3 classes
Dance Admission: $10 for Students and $12 General
Beginner lesson & Foundations of Jazz classes are free with purchase of dance admission.

Note: Purchase of class includes admission to dance.

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Sep
18
7:00 PM19:00

Learn the Tranky Doo Class #2

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

September Class Series (General): $24/class or $60 for all 3 classes
September Class Series (Students): $19/class or $50 for all 3 classes
Dance Admission: $10 for Students and $12 General
Beginner lesson & Foundations of Jazz classes are free with purchase of dance admission.

Note: Purchase of class includes admission to dance.

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Sep
11
7:00 PM19:00

Learn the Tranky Doo!

  • 585 Wells Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30312 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

September Class Series (General): $24/class or $60 for all 3 classes
September Class Series (Students): $19/class or $50 for all 3 classes
Dance Admission: $10 for Students and $12 General
Beginner lesson & Foundations of Jazz classes are free with purchase of dance admission.

Note: Purchase of class includes admission to dance.

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Mar
18
to Mar 19

The Jammy Jam

  • Lewis Global Karate Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

REGISTER!
www.LindyBalJam.com

SCHEDULE
Saturday:
12-2 pm - Class
2-3 pm - Lunch
3-5 pm - Class
Soul Dance - 8-11 pm

Sunday:
12-2 pm - Class
2-3 pm - Lunch
3-5 pm - Class
Balboa Practica - 7-8 pm
Balboa & Lindy Hop Dance - 8-11 pm

Hot Jam & Balboa Atlanta are proud to present JAMMY JAM! We have put together some of the best instructors in Atlanta to teach you how to level up your Jam Circle Skillz!

The Jam Circle and how to jam in it. That is the focus of this workshop.

The jam circle is an essential part of our dance community and part of the African heritage at the roots of Lindy Hop and the Swing Era dances. It builds camaraderie as we pour energy into the center supporting and inspiring whoever is there, and the people in the center inspire the onlookers. The Jam is where the music got created. The Jam is where the dancers explored. The Jam is where the dancer and musician formed a bond or were same person. The Jam is where the art grows and explores. Unfortunately, a lot of people are terrified of joining in the jam circle. This workshop is meant to make you feel welcomed there. The Jam is not where you go to be perfect; it is a space where you can experiment and explore and live your truth. The Jam is where you discover yourself.

If you attended the air steps (aerials) workshop in January, this is a great opportunity to practice your aerials. We will also go over basic air steps (aerials) such as the A-frame and frog jump.

We will be focusing on:

Connection skills
Timing
Rhythm
Transitions
Aerials
Fast Lindy, Balboa & Bal-Swing

THINGS TO KNOW

You do not need a partner. (You will be working in small groups, rotating within the group.)

THINGS TO BRING

Water bottle
Snacks
Comfortable clothes
Extra shirts if you get sweaty

PRICING (Pre-registration)
> Full weekend $85
> One day $45
> Half day $25
>$10 Dance

At-the-Door Pricing
> Full weekend $100
>One day $55
>Half day $25
>$10 Dance

THINGS TO BRING-
> Water bottle
> Snacks
> Comfortable clothes
> Extra shirts if you get sweaty

TEACHER INFO.

RACHEL PITNER
Rachel Pitner has been dancing all of her life. From dancing down the aisles at the grocery store to performing on stage and everywhere in between. Rachel’s life is full of movement and exploring connections. She has performed around the country as a cast member of SW!NG OUT and in other productions including the Disney movie the Haunted Mansion. Rachel has a degree in dance with a focus in Graham-style modern from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. Rachel loves dancing, and she loves nurturing her dance community. You can often find her organizing or supporting fellow organizers throughout the Southeast and at various events, but especially at Hot Jam and Atlanta Varsity Showdown (the hometown events that she runs). Rachel loves the personal growth and the exchange of ideas that occurs with partner dancing and the freedom and energy of Lindy Hop and the flow of solo dancing. You’ll often see her dancing to the music in her head.

JAMICA ZION:
Jamaica Zion a Denver native and Atlanta transplant, Jamica started to dance seriously at the age of 15. She focuses on Black American vernacular dances of the 20th century, both partnered and solo! Her specialties are the idioms within the blues and jazz umbrellas, followed by the variety of fabulous dances from the 1970s. In the ten+ years of her professional dancing she has traveled to learn, perform, teach, and compete throughout the US and has regularly placed in the top three at the most prominent events in the country. She has experience running dance teams, choreographing, DJing, and helping foster historical and cultural appreciation in the dance community.

MIKE GUZZO:

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Feb
23
8:00 PM20:00

Finding Your Voice in Lidy Hop

Instructor: Omar Meyers

The goal of this "class" is to help you develop your own unique voice as a dancer in Lindy Hop so your dance can closer reflect who you are. This will help you in a variety of ways, including:
- building confidence
- avoiding getting bored
- overcoming "dancer's block"
- saying "Yes" to yourself as dancers. <---- Very important

In the 1st hour, you'll learn lessons to help you to address and unlock self-imposed mental barriers in dance. The 2nd hour is an open, guided practice with music provided by a DJ. Practice what you've learned or just play around with any movement you want to work on. (The 2nd hour is open to ALL who want to practice!)

Pricing: $15 for the entire class / $5 for just the practice hour

Requirements:

- Bring a partner
- Know how to do a Swing-Out
- Sign up ahead of time so you can receive your homework before
class (Yes, there is homework! )
- Do the Homework.
- Be Open-Minded and have a Positive Attitude

Sign Up Below:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfTsZCkRv1C0p.../viewform

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