What you'll learn
- We will learn Lindy Hop basic steps and rhythms which will enable you to dance solo or in a couple. Lindy Hop is an American swing dance which was born thanks to improvisation to jazz music by Afroamerican people. It was very popular during the swing era of the late 1930s and early 1940s.
- The most recognizable step in Lindy Hop is Triple Step. Characteristic rhythm for swing dance (Lindy Hop) is syncopated. During this classes you will be a specialist of syncopated rhythm.
- Course is in 2 languages: Polish and English subtitles.
Requirements
- That course is dedicated for everybody. Nevermind on which level you are, the main thing is to feel the music.
Description
The Lindy Hop is an American dance which was born in Harlem, New York City, in 1928 and has evolved since then with the jazz music of that time. It was very popular during the swing era of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Lindy was a fusion of many dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway, and Charleston. It is frequently described as a jazz dance and is a member of the swing dance family.
Who this course is for:
- Everyone who want to make their life more dynamic, active and happy. This dance is for you. It will give you a lot of smile.
Course content
- Preview06:59
- Preview03:44
- 03:446 & 8- count with Triple step Variations
- 11:39Reverse Triple Step
- 03:39Swing out with Reverse Triple Step
Instructor
![Karina Shorets](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 2 Reviews
- 11 Students
- 1 Course
Actress, Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, Event Organizer.
Passionate actress, who started her adventure in the world of Vernacular Jazz a few years ago. Karina fall in love with Lindy Hop, Authentic Jazz, Balboa and Tap Dance. At the same time she develops Swing Theater, which is based on theatrical and dance exercise. During last 4 years she organised 12 dance festivals, participated in more than 30 swing events per year. She teach regular and weekend classes in Poland and abroad.
Karina is a huge lover of vintage world and oldtiming spirit of swing dance. In her classes you will activate your inner dance and acting potential.
"Be ready to have fun and don't forget to smile! ''
[Polish version]
Od końca 2013 roku intensywnie angażuję się w świat swingu, najpierw jako kursantka i tancerka, obecnie jako pełna pasji instruktorka i organizatorka najbardziej klimatycznych festiwali w Krakowie: Rock the Balboa, Swing Suitcase, Lindy Hop Non Stop oraz współorganizuję legendarny Dragon Swing Festiwal. Od 2016 roku jest instruktorką tańców swingowych w KMiTa Swing. Jest założycielką jazzowej grupy choreograficznej Kick&Swing Chorus Line. Systematycznie uczy na terenie całej Polski: w Warszawie, Krakowie, Katowicach, Poznaniu, Wrocławiu i innych miastach.
Regularnie wyjeżdża na zagraniczne festiwale, gdzie doskonali swój warsztat taneczny, uczy się od najlepszych światowych instruktorów oraz bierze udział w zawodach. Od 2019 roku została międzynarodową instruktorką tańców swingowych.
W 2018 roku dołączyła do profesjonalnej jazzowej grupy choreograficznej HDC Daily Meeting Chorus Line w Szwecji.