Lessons
Upcoming Weekend Workshops
May 5: Sunday Swing Sessions with Chris & Courtney (Level 2)
Topic: Smooth Swing
Instructors: Chris & Courtney Thaler. You know them from the drop-in lessons at Industry, now you can take an intensive workshop with them! Chris & Courtney will lead us through their favorite parts of smooth swing, a style that isn't as bouncy like most Lindy Hop today but is instead more relaxed and subtle. They'll go through some of the technique required for this style of swing dance including strong stretch, counterbalance, and connection with your partner. See here for a demo; this 2019 ILHC Invitational Draw also has some great smooth elements in it.
Format: Chris & Courtney will teach an intensive two-hour workshop 3-5pm as usual, but we'll stick around until 6pm for some social dancing afterwards to allow more time for questions, practice, and reinforcement.
Prerequisites: This will be an intermediate-level workshop. You'll need a strong knowledge of 8-count shapes like swingouts, and experience dancing with different partners on the social dance floor. This workshop will not be suitable for brand-new dancers, those new to swing, or those who have little experience partner dancing.
Pricing: $50 in advance (prepaying by noon on Saturday, May 4th), $60 otherwise
June 2: Sunday Swing Sessions with Carol (Level 2)
Topic: Rhythms & Variations
Instructor: Carol Fraser. Founding LISS member and long-time dance instructor, Carol always has a surprise or two up her sleeve for even the most seasoned of dancers and swing dance students. You're in for a treat with this class, so get ready to dance! This will be an intensive, two-hour introduction to varying the rhythms in your footwork when social dancing. Carol will start with the standard 6- and 8-count rhythms in Lindy Hop, then show how they can be mixed into a variety of different rhythms, including breaks in the music. while maintaining good connection with the music and your partner. No partner necessary, as we'll rotate for those comfortable doing so.
Format: Carol will teach an intensive two-hour workshop 3-5pm as usual, but we'll stick around until 6pm for some social dancing afterwards to allow more time for questions, practice, and reinforcement.
Prerequisites: This will be an intermediate-level workshop. It will not be suitable for brand-new dancers, those new to swing dancing, those who dance only 6-count swing, and/or those who have little experience partner dancing.
Pricing: $50 in advance (prepaying by noon on Saturday, June 1st), $60 otherwise
Location: All weekend workshops are held at 375 Dance Studio (375 Westbury Avenue in Carle Place). Parking is available in the studio parking lot, and on Sundays there's typically plenty of space on the street as well. Please be kind to the neighbors and do not block their driveways.
Payment: PayPal (to Charla Lambert), Venmo (@Charla-Lambert), or cash
Preregistration: We encourage everyone who can to please preregister, as it helps us greatly with planning, logistics, and finances.
How do I preregister? You can reserve a spot in class and help ensure it's held by paying for it ahead of time via PayPal, Venmo, or cash.
Questions? Please contact Charla, Kathleen, or TJ if you have questions. You can email liswingsyndicate@gmail.com, message any of us on any platform, contact LISS on social media or through this website, and/or call 516-778-JAZZ (listed in the footer of this site). Please note that we sublease space from the dance studio, so calling the studio directly will not be the most efficient way of contacting us.
Covid precautions: Covid vaccines are no longer mandated for indoor LISS classes, masks are encouraged but optional.
levels
Level 1
is our newcomer/beginner level, where walk-ins are always welcome!
Level 2
designates our intermediate classes for people who are comfortable with the fundamentals
Level 1-2/All Levels
Level 1-2 means that beginners are welcome but the class is also suitable for more experienced swing dancers who wish to work on connection, partnership, and rhythmic variations. Be sure to ask us ahead of time if you're unsure what level you dance at.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available with professional staff in all styles and levels of swing dance. The intense, personalized attention in private lessons gives you the opportunity to focus on mastering footwork, styling, and technique. You may share your lessons with a partner (one leader, one follower) at no additional fee. Private lessons are a great option for wedding couples who wish to do swing for their first dance.
Private lessons are 55 minutes long and do not guarantee a private room. There are no refunds or exchanges. Once booked, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required to reschedule a lesson and avoid a full charge. Private lessons expire 6 months from the date of purchase. Click below to set up your first private lesson:
Click below to view our rates for classes and our calendar for when they occur.