Classes at Cloudland Dance
Join Lauren and Peter for their Balboa, Lindy Hop, and Collegiate Shag class series as they explore the comforts of good partnering, dance history, and dynamic social dancing! Class sessions are 5-weeks, and take a week off between sessions. Please read full class descriptions and requirements before attending.
Wondering which dance to do?
- What is Lindy Hop? -
Lindy Hop is one of the original Swing dances, made famous in the ballrooms of Harlem. Danced to a wide range of tempos, the music is traditionally big band Swing from the golden era of jazz. Improvisation and rhythmical play are tied to Lindy Hop’s styling and spirit.
- What is Balboa? -
Balboa is a classic swing dance that originated in the swing era, around the same time as Lindy Hop; it emphasizes partnership, a close embrace, quick tempos, and intricate footwork stylings.
Wondering what role to dance? Partner dancing has a Lead and Follow.
- The Lead/Leader is the person suggesting the moves and rhythms by initiating their follower's momentum.
- The Follow/Follower is the person who completes the moves and shapes within the rhythm suggested by the leader, often adding styling and rhythmic variations to beautify the overall movement.
Current Classes Offered
BALBOA 1
March 30-May 4 (skips April 27)
March 30-May 4 (skips April 27)
$100
- Learn the basic rhythms and movements of Balboa including come arounds, adlibs/rhythm-stutters, and the history of this great swing dance!
- No dance experience required/no prerequisites.
- 5-week class session
BALBOA 2ABCD
March 30-May 4 (skips April 27)
March 30-May 4 (skips April 27)
$100
- Explore more Balboa movements in Bal-Swing and Pure Balboa, including lollies, toss outs, out-and-ins, drags, and swivels!
- **Prerequisites: Completion of Balboa 1 or equivalent. Comfortable with uphold/downhold basics, come arounds, adlibs at variety of tempos.
- 5-week class session
COLLEGIATE SHAG 1
March 30-May 4 (skips April 27)
March 30-May 4 (skips April 27)
$100
- Learn the basic rhythms and movements of Collegiate Shag, as well as some quintessential shag movements and rhythmic variations to add variety to your social dancing.
- No dance experience required/no prerequisites.
- 5-week class session
Lindy 2A/2B/2C/2D
March 30-May 4 (skips April 27)
March 30-May 4 (skips April 27)
$100
- Explore more Lindy Hop moves and rhythms, including classic moves from the original dancers, Charleston, musicality ideas, and our favorite Lindy Hop moves and stylings!
- **Prerequisite: rerequisites: Completion of Intro to Swing & Lindy 1. Comfortable dancing 6- and 8-count patterns on the social floor and a variety of tempos.
- 5-week class session
INTRO TO SWING
April 4-May 2
April 4-May 2
$100
- Learn the basic rhythms and movements of Lindy Hop, using 6 count rhythms and movements as they relate to the history of this great dance.
- No dance experience required/no prerequisites.
- 5-week class session
LINDY 1
April 4-May 2
April 4-May 2
$100
- Learn the basic rhythms and movements of Lindy Hop, including 8 count and incorporating 6 count rhythms, swing out variations, and the history of this great dance.
- **Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to Swing, comfortable with 6-count pattern and basic 6-count moves and turns.
- 5-week class session
SINGLE CLASS/DROP IN
$25
- Use this link to register for a single week of classes.
- **Please indicate which class and date you plan to attend.
- Please get instructor approval if attending after Week 2.
- Please check class prerequisites before registering.
| Sundays (Gotta Dance) | Fridays (Gotta Dance) |
| 1:00pm Collegiate Shag 1 2:00pm Balboa 1 (starting in spring) 3:00pm Balboa 2A/2B/2C/2D 4:00pm Lindy Hop 2A/2B/2C/2D | 6:30-7:30pm: Lindy 1 7:30-8:30pm: Intro to Swing 8:30-9:00pm: Intro lesson 9:00-11:30pm: Social Dance |
Lindy Hop & Balboa Classes at Century Ballroom
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| 7:30pm Balboa 2A/2B/2C 8:30pm Lindy Hop 2A/2B/2C/2D | 6:00pm Lindy Hop 1 7:00pm Intro to Swing 8:00pm Drop in Lesson | 7:00pm Balboa 1 |
Peter and Lauren 