Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson + Social Dancing – Hepkats

About this event

Let’s dance!

7:15 PM – 8:00 PM

Beginner Lindy Hop lesson with Dabney Hopkins & Rachel Borg

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Social dancing

$10

No partner required! All ages welcome

Get ready to dance the night away at Swingin’ Lindy Hop Mondays at everyone’s favorite Lindy Hop venue! The Guild of the Vale has an amazing wood floor and a vintage vibe that will transport you back in time. The lesson format is designed to help you grow, develop, and understand not just specific moves, but also overall technique and movement, and how to apply them to your Lindy Hop dancing. It’s perfect for both beginners and those with experience. This is the only Lindy Hop night in the Valley right now, so please come out and support this event!

Swing out at Guild of the Vale!

What the lesson is like

What the social dance is like

About The Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson + Social Dancing

You’ll learn Lindy Hop moves in the lesson then the social dancing starts immediately after the lesson ends. You’ll see a variety of different dances on the dance floor, including the Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Shag, Balboa, Charleston, and Blues.

Music

The music is created by live DJs who play a range of swing music from the 1900s to the 1940’s, with a mix of fast and slow tempos. From big band to blues, the DJs work hard to bring you the best variety of swing music and welcome requests.

Age Range

The average age at Guild of the Vale is teens through 70’s. A huge age range comes out and dances here!

About Guild of the Vale

Step into the Guild of the Vale and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back in time – this historic building looks like a castle on the outside, and has a 1,400 sq. ft. fast wood floor and a stage on the inside. The vintage feel is truly unforgettable! The venue is still in the same historic building it has always been in, but with a new name.

Food and Drinks

Bring your own or bottled water is $1 at the door.

Air Conditioning

Yes

Parking

Parking is plentiful, free, and located all around the property, in the middle of a quiet, little neighborhood.

Dance Guidelines

• Masks encouraged but not required

• If you feel even slightly sick, please stay home

• Code of Conduct

New Dancer FAQs

New to swing dancing? We have answers to your questions .

Last Minute Changes

Last minute changes can happen and we don’t always hear about them to update our calendar in time. Just in case, make sure to check the event link below before heading out the door.

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