{"id":720,"date":"2021-08-19T15:11:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T15:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lindy-jazz.co.uk\/?page_id=720"},"modified":"2021-08-22T12:17:43","modified_gmt":"2021-08-22T12:17:43","slug":"getting-back-into-the-swing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.lindy-jazz.co.uk\/?page_id=720","title":{"rendered":"Getting Back Into the Swing!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lindy-jazz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DJAM-2020-C-99-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-723\" width=\"515\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lindy-jazz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DJAM-2020-C-99-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lindy-jazz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DJAM-2020-C-99-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lindy-jazz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DJAM-2020-C-99-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lindy-jazz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DJAM-2020-C-99-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lindy-jazz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DJAM-2020-C-99-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><em>Hello Dancers!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for keeping in touch and for giving us regular feedback on the courses that we ran throughout lockdown and beyond. Your responses have helped us to form some exciting ideas for your dancing as we gradually emerge from what has been such a challenging time.<\/p>\n<p>Some of our members love our classes on Zoom as being able to dance on Zoom has made it more accessible. They no longer need to carve out travel time to come to class, and of course, some members just feel safer joining in from home. Some of our members are also keen to see their fellow dancers again in the familiar setting of our favourite community halls.<\/p>\n<h4>The good news is that you can have it either way, or both ways!<\/h4>\n<p>We are offering you both ways to dance; so you can choose Zoom and\/or in-person classes in the community hall.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all been through so many changes in the past 18 months, and we all yearn to \u2018get back to normal.\u2019 We know you will have all questions about coming back to class such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When will classes go back to normal?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s happened to our Gosforth venue?<\/li>\n<li>How do we social dance again?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4>It\u2019s completely normal to want things to go back to how they were.<\/h4>\n<p>After all, as human beings, we tend to feel safer with things that are familiar. <br \/>But not all change is bad, and sometimes new arrangements can suit you better.<\/p>\n<p>For example, some of our members really struggled with dancing on Zoom at the beginning. They had to battle technophobia as well as dodgy internet connections, and interruptions.<\/p>\n<p>But as time went on, they found that they actually enjoyed being able to dance in the comfort of their own home. And as the classes were all recorded, everyone had access to practice materials. In addition, we provided course members with ongoing support and feedback on their dancing in between classes via Messenger. They had the best of both worlds and the results have been astounding!<\/p>\n<p>Those who have managed to join our courses on Zoom and practised in between classes have advanced their skills so much, and they are now much more confident dancers.<\/p>\n<h4>How Lindy Jazz will look come September?<\/h4>\n<p>I know that some of you can\u2019t wait to get back to normality, while others still feel cautious. That\u2019s why come September, there\u2019ll be something for everyone!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Class Times &amp; Venues<\/strong><br \/>We are excited to be able to run our next 6-week courses as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday classes from 7 September at 19:30 on Zoom (our Gosforth venue is not availabl at the moment)<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday classes from 8 September 19:30 at St Aidan&#8217;s Church Hall, Durham <br \/>Some of our dancers have signed up for both classes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Class Times &amp; Levels<\/strong><br \/>For both classes, all levels are welcome. <br \/>19:30 Start of class for Beginners and Experienced Dancers<br \/>20:15 Beginners&#8217; class ends, Experienced Dancers continue<br \/>20:45 Opportunity to stay &amp; chat, or practise<\/p>\n<h4>Partners or Solo?<\/h4>\n<p>You can dance with your partner, on your own, or with others as a group. Whether you come on your own or with friends, you are guaranteed to have fun. If you attend all 6 weeks of the course, or catch up via the video recordings, you will develop the tools you need to get ready for social dancing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Skills<\/strong><br \/>Beginners do not require any dance experience. The minimum requirements are:<br \/>\u2022 Good health<br \/>\u2022 The ability to walk (yes, walk!)<br \/>\u2022 Time to attend classes (30 minutes a week)<br \/>\u2022 Time to practise (5 minutes a day)<br \/>\u2022 Interest in, and curiosity about learning how to social dance<br \/>\u2022 The ability to allow things not to go to plan when trying something new<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experienced dancers are expected to have some dance experience.<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0The minimum requirements include those listed above for Beginners plus the following: <br \/>\u2022 The ability to keep a steady pulse or bounce<br \/>\u2022 The willingness to count or scat when learning to dance<br \/>\u2022 The ability to relax physically and mentally<br \/>\u2022 Willingness to receive feedback &amp; the ability to refrain from constant self-criticsm<br \/>\u2022 Eagerness to ask questions<br \/>\u2022 A sense of direction e.g. linear, lateral, rotational <br \/>\u2022 Being fearless when exploring new material<br \/>\u2022 Time to attend classes (60 minutes a week)<br \/>\u2022 Time to practise (10 minutes a day)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Class Content<\/strong><br \/>The focus for the September course will be on \u2018Getting Ready for Social Dancing\u2019. You will learn the skills that will equip you with the moves and confidence to enjoy dancing when it\u2019s back in full swing again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to book<\/strong> <br \/>To book your place for September classes, <a href=\"https:\/\/lindyjazz.dancecloud.com\/\">click here.<\/a> <br \/>We can\u2019t wait to welcome you back to the \u2018new look\u2019 Lindy Jazz. <br \/>The world may have changed but you can still look forward to the same fun, friendships, and lots of dancing!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello Dancers! Thank you for keeping in touch and for giving us regular feedback on the courses that we ran throughout lockdown and beyond. Your responses have helped us to form some exciting ideas for your dancing as we gradually emerge from what has been such a challenging time. 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