classes

classes have been running in Nottingham for several years, but since 2004, we have been based at the Festival Inn, Trowell where we run 3 classes and a night of social dancing every Tuesday from 8pm (doors open by 7:45) until 11pm

address

Ilkeston Road, Trowell, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG9 3PX. Venue Tel. 0115 9322691 We are little more than 5 mins away from J25 of the M1

format

We run 3 classes / night, a general beginners class, then an Intermediate / Advanced class AND a CONSECUTIVE Improvers class

8:00 - 8:45/9:00 General Beginners class

- suitable for absolute beginners (please try to arrive 15 mins early on your 1st night for registration) as well as more experienced dancers

9:15 - 10:00 Intermediate - Advanced class

- suitable for experienced dancers only (you'll be expected to know 6Bt / 8Bt core moves and Charleston and be a capable social dancer. You will have been dancing LindyHop for 3 months or more

9:15 - 9:45 Improvers class

- suitable for New Beginners and Improvers at the point of moving up to Intermediate level (this is a free-format class, there will be some revision of the Beginners class with time spent on the detail & technique. Intermediates often join this class to go over a style point)

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

what should I wear?

Different things work for different people, we are not a 1940's recreation group, so clothes of the period are not required (though you're welcome to dress up if you like). Generally, flat shoes (perhaps even a change of shoes with grippy / slippy soles) and loose fitting clothes are best. The tempo can get quite heated and despite the Air Conditioning, you'll be glowing by the end of the evening.

do I need a partner?

In reality, no since we regularly rotate the class so everyone has a chance to dance with everyone else. This also works best since newbies get a chance to gain from our more experienced dancers. If you do bring a partner, this is better since it helps to keep the numbers balanced between guys and gals. We do however manage a good balance of about 20 girls to 15 guys.

do I 'have to' rotate?

Of course, some people find it uncomfortable dancing with strangers, so if you have come with a partner and want to stick with them, then thats fine by us, you'll progress a little more slowly but thats fine

whats the age range?

This is difficult to answer since the class changes on a weekly basis, but we have always been fortunate in having a very broad age mix. Our youngest is a very mature 14yrs old, our oldest a decidedly young 60-something.