5-week Solo Jazz Routine Class
with Gaby

Classes take place 9 – 10pm, Wednesday Nights
Rehearsal Dates: November 8, 15, 29. Dec 6, 13
Performance Date: December 21 at Frim Fram Jam

This is a class aimed at lindy hoppers of all types who want to expand their horizons
and take on a new, fresh solo jazz routine for performance.

QUESTIONS

Will there be special pricing for this series?
Nope, normal Nathan & Gaby class prices apply. You can use you class card towards this series, or you can pay our drop-in rate per class.

I’m interested in the class, but I don’t want to perform
All students are not required to perform — however the class will still be treated as a performance class. Each week will build on material from previous choreography. Students will be expected to keep up with the material from previous weeks, and rehearsal outside class may be necessary.

I’d like to perform, but I’m going to miss one of the classes. Is that okay?
Performing students are permitted to miss 1 of the 5 class sessions. Video recaps will be made available through the Nathan & Gaby Facebook page.

What level is the class? Do I qualify?
This class is aimed at intermediate solo jazz dancers, or advanced lindy hoppers / studio dancers with a strong capacity for choreography. Students are expected to know basic solo jazz vocabulary present in the Shim Sham.

Where will we perform?
Our goal is to perform at Frim Fram shortly after the class series has ended, December 21st. Should other performance opportunities arise — they will be presented to the group

No need to commit to performance on the first day. Get started with us on November 8, and see where it takes you.

Sunday September 17, 2017

1:00 – 5:00pm at Ripley Grier
520 8th Ave, 16th fl, studio 16 U

If you’re a Lindy Hop fanatic, you’ve undoubtably enjoyed one of Erin Morris’s workshops at Stompology, Beantown Dance Camp or Swing Riot. Whether she’s on stage or in the classroom, she brings a fierce and unique style to her dance performance. This is your chance to meet one of the country’s most sought-after voices in solo Jazz.

PRICES

Online: 2 hr workshop: $30 – no longer available
Online 4 hr workshop: $50 – a few spots left!!

DAY OF PRICES: 2 hr workshop $35 (2 hrs)
DAY OF PRICES: 4 hr workshop $60 (4 hrs)

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

1pm: Musicality & Flow (All Levels) 

Learn Erin’s special “Take It Easy” chorus with beautiful basic vocab everyone needs to know, and then kick it up a notch with musicality, theory, phrasing, and improvisation. The truly perfect “all levels” solo jazz sampler!

3pm: Choose Your Own Adventure (ambitious / Intermediate)

We’ll practice interweaving Erin’s original choreography with your own style, steps, and ideas. We’ll explore lots of exercises together designed to tune you into your body and the music. Intermediate/advanced but all are welcome!

Saturday April 8, 2017

1:00 – 5:00pm at Chelsea Studios
151 West 26th, Studio 601

Spring is on the horizon — and some great swing dance events are just around the corner. It’s the best time to get back in the swing of solo jazz and choreography! Join veteran swing choreographer and solo jazz artist, Gaby Cook for a day of vocabulary, improvisation, performance and play.

PRICES

ONLINE: Classes: $20 each
ONLINE: Full Day: $60 (4 classes)

DAY OF PRICES: 60-min Class: $25
DAY OF PRICES: Full Day: $70 (4 classes)

Photo by Steve L Wong

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

1pm: Drilling the Basics (Beginner / Intermediate)
Feeling a little out of practice with solo jazz? Or perhaps you’ve never tried it? Drilling the basics is the right place to start. This class will be a vernacular jazz Vocabulary Refresher. Get to know the jazz steps that are the foundation of swing dance

2pm: Solo Jazz Choreography (Beginner / Intermediate)
Now that we know a thing or two, let’s play. In this class we’ll put thread together jazz steps in an engaging and artful way. This routine will help reiterate jazz steps, while also using new tools like rhythm, phrasing and sequencing. Great for students who are new to jazz dance choreography.

3pm: Creative Rhythm (Intermediate / Advanced)
In this class, students will focus their creative powers on creating interesting rhythms, and building dance phrases that accompany those ideas. Working in both individually and in duets, students will create rhythmic ideas (with scat or singing) and then generate a phrase that works with their new rhythm.

4pm: “Revolution in Rhythm” (Intermediate / Advanced)
Learn Gaby’s original choreography performed at the famous Jazz at Lincoln Center. Students will learn choreography prepared for the show “Swing Time: A Revolution in Rhythm” by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, featuring Wynton Marsalis.

For April Classes,
Join us at Pearl Studios

519 8th Avenue, 12th Floor

This month is a busy month at Chelsea studios, and we’ll be relocated to Pearl studios for the month of April. In May, we will resume our classes at Chelsea studios, but will confirm that information on our website when we have those dates solidified.

Tuesday, April 4: Studio H
Tuesday, April 11: Studio G
Tuesday, April 18: Studio H
Tuesday, April 25: Studio H

Starting Swing Dance?
Here’s what you need to know

Swing dancing is a fun and unique way to make new friends, get some exercise and learn basic partner dancing. There’s lots of reasons to fall in love with swing, and you’ll likely find more than one reason.

What IS swing dancing, exactly?

Okay, you’re interested…
But where to start?

Like any new hobby, swing takes some dedicated time to learn. Like guitar lessons, or improv comedy, you’re going to want to find a class that suits you. Class size, quality of instruction and balance between fun and work affect your capacity to learn swing dancing. Class-time will combine new information (moves, posture, partnering) as well as time to practice dancing.

Nathan Bugh and Gaby Cook offer classes to new students interested in swing. They are both award-winning experts in swing dance, and are renowned world-wide for their expertise, enthusiasm and charisma. With Nathan and Gaby, you’ll learn dance technique at the highest level.

Beginner classes with Nathan and Gaby take place 7pm on Tuesday nights at Chelsea Studios. Classes begin on March 7th, and continue throughout the year. Any cancellations will be posted here on the website, as well as on our Facebook Page. We begin a new session every month, but accommodate students who join us mid-month.

Common Questions for New Students

WHAT KIND OF SHOES SHOULD I WEAR? Swing is a relaxed, upbeat dance. Wear shoes that are comfortable but versatile, like leather soled shoes or tennis/walking shoes. High heels and sandals should be avoided. 

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing that allows you to move comfortably. Dressing up is great, but you should also feel comfortable sweating and moving around.   

I DON’T HAVE A PARTNER, IS THAT OKAY? Perfectly fine. In our classes, we rotate partners so you can try moves with different students. If you are ONLY interested in learning with your partner, that is also welcome.

DO I NEED TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT DANCING? Nope, but it’s neat if you do. We assume no prior knowlege of swing dance — and we help students learn swing from the bottom up. If you do come from other partner dancers (salsa, tango, ballroom) expect to learn new technique related to posture, musicality and rhythm. If you come other studio dances (ballet, broadway, tap), expect to learn new things about connection and partnering.

ARE LEADING AND FOLLOWING GENDER SPECIFIC? Swing with Nathan & Gaby encourages all students  to learn the part they’d like, regardless of historical gender assumptions. If you’re interested in following or leading, join us and we’ll show you the ropes! 

Where to Find Us

Our Lindy Hop Intensive will be located at Chelsea Studios, 151 W 26th on the 6th floor

Beginner Lindy Class
starts with an exciting
Referral Program!

Refer a new student to our beginner class and both you and your
friend receive a SPECIAL 50% off class card. Get 4 classes for $40!

How to redeem the referral reward?

STEP ONE: First, start by downloading the Referral Reward below:

Download the Referral Reward HERE

STEP TWO: Make sure the new student completes the form,
and brings it to class on March 7th at 7pm. They will receive a
40% off Class Card.

STEP THREE: After your new student begins class, we will issue
you a 50% off Class Card. This will be waiting for you at the desk
next time you join us for class.

And that’s it? Not sure you fully understood?
WELL CHECK OUT THIS HELPFUL ILLUSTRATION

Tuesday February 28

7:00 – 10:00pm at Chelsea Studios
151 West 26th, Studio 601

Drop-in $20
12-Class Card $180 ($15 per hour)

Join us for the last Tuesday of the month, where we’ll welcome the extraordinary Michael Jagger to teach 3 one-off workshops for students at an intermediate to advanced level

Saturday February 18

1:00 – 4:00pm at Chelsea Studios
151 West 26th, Studio 601

Join us for a Lindy Hop Intensive with Bobby White and Gaby Cook. Over two 90-minute workshops, we’ll present new approaches to social dance for the experienced Lindy Hopper.

ADVANCED SOCIAL DANCING
1:00 – 2:30PM