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The Joint is Jumpin'! Swing Dance Studios

 


   Portland, Tigard, Eugene

Salem & McMinnville


Classes
Dances & Workshops

   No partner necessary. Teens  Welcome!

EUGENE:  AGATE HALL, U of O
18th & Agate, Eugene, Oregon

McMinnville Grand Ballroom
325 3rd St., McMinnville, Oregon

Salem Location: RJ's Dance Studio
Upstairs at 317 Court Street NE
Downtown Salem, Oregon


TIGARD: Tigard Grange
13770 SW Pacific Hwy (99W), Tigard, Oregon
Directions: From I-5, exit onto
Hwy 217 heading north, exit at  99W , 
turn left onto Pacific Hwy (99W) going towards Tigard,
the Grange is 1.6 miles on the left.


 denise@theJointisJumpin.com


WELCOME !

I have a free dance in Eugene coming up a week from sunday, April 13!, and a new session starting that day as well. It is only 2 weeks, so please tell your friends,
its a great way to get a taste a number of different classes and see what fits!
Hope to see you there,
Denise.

FREE DANCE APRIL 13th !
AND 2 Sundays of Swing & Blues

Dance Classes start APRIL 13 !
4 pm BALLROOM & BLUES: Easy & Fun Beginning Social Dance. $20.
5 pm BEGINNING 6 count SWING: Basic steps, styling & Fun! $20.
6 pm LINDY HOP BASICS: The essential steps & styling, very cool! $20.
7 pm Inter. LINDY HOP: always different! Must know basic 8 ct Lindy $20.
FREE DANCE: April 13, 8 - 10 pm !!!
DJ & LIVE Music with guest Boogie Woogie Pianist Colin Davey
Author of Learn Boogie Woogie Piano: colindavey.com/boogiewoogie
Agate Hall: 18th & Agate, U of O
Dance & Class Details: TheJOINTisJUMPIN.com


McMINVILLE WORKSHOP APRIL 19 !
with DENISE STEELE
2 pm FUN Variations for Beg/Inter 6 & 8 count Lindy. $10 Adult/$5 Student
3 pm SWEET Steps for Beg/Inter Swing Blues. $10 Adult/$5 Student
Privates available at 12 noon & 1 pm.
Registration 15 min before class. All Ages Welcome No partner necessary
McMinnville Grand Ballroom: 325 3rd St., McMinnville, OR. 503-474-0264
TheJOINTisJUMPIN.com 541.343.7826

Regular Dances in the Eugene area:
U of O Ballroom Club meets every Friday at Gerlinger Hall
at 15th & University St. on the U of O Campus:
I will be teaching April 4 !
Lesson at 7:30 pm, $6 for the Dance and Lesson

Privates & small group classes available.
TheJOINTisJUMPIN.com   541-343.7826

Spring Gift Ideas !

DVD's now available!
I have over 10 years of video tapes documenting :

Frankie Manning: Lindy Hop & The Big Apple

Betty Wood: The Big Apple, Shag, Boogie Steps

Chazz Young: Swingcopations, soft shoe for Swing Dancers.

This footage includes their stories, performances and 4 days of workshop classes !  
There is very little footage of Betty and her stories, styling and steps. 
These videos have very special and historically precious matterial.
A fantastic gift idea, and essential  for learning the original and authentic steps & styling!

Videos are $40 per video, plus shipping, a great value for a 4 day workshop plus extras!

A great gift idea to give or receive !



The Joint is Jumpin! Swing Dance Studios


 

PLEASE  NOTE  FOR  ALL  CLASSES: 

  • Class payment is not refundable and not transferable  to other sessions or persons.

  • Missed classes are the sole responsibility of the student,
     make up classes are not available.

  • Joining classes late or skipping levels is not encouraged.  

  • Registration begins 15 minutes before the  first class.
    Payment in full is required before class begins.

 please come 15 minutes early to every class, 
so we can start on time !



CLASS DEFINITIONS:

SWING BLUES: 
 a close but comfortable style of classic 20's Blues mixed with wonderful Swing variations.  A perfect place to begin, or to learn how to dance to slow songs.


BALLROOM & SWING BASICS:    
Foxtrot & 6 count Swing Basic steps, lead/follow, and styling.  The perfect place to start. 

INTERMEDIATE LINDY HOP:    
 
Always great new steps, focusing on lead/follow, styling & musicality.  Must know 8 count Lindy Basics fluidly.

LINDY HOP BASICS:     
The first original Swing Dance!  Learn or review the necessary 8 count Lindy Basics, lead/follow, style & frame, in this most joyful dance!
   
ALL AGES WELCOME

Camps & Home School classes starting!!