February 2012 News
THREE great reasons to take classes at Jump Session:
1) Bring a friend and you both save $10 off the door price!
2) Classes for dancers of ALL levels!
3) You don’t need a partner! Just come, meet new friends, and join the fun!
What’s new in February:
Beginner Lindy Hop, with Megan Adair
Beginner & Intermediate Balboa, with Cory & Susan
Intermediate and Int/Adv Lindy Hop – 2 Classes, 2 for $25 or drop-in $15
Note: February classes start TUESDAY, February 7th.
Register now!
Last Chance to Learn Balboa before June of 2012!
Corey & Susan will be taking a break, to prepare for The Experiment, an intensive annual Balboa workshop experience. So don’t miss another opportunity to learn from the best Balboa instructors in Nashville!
Balboa is a close, highly musical and expressive dance style, perfect for navigating crowded floors and dancing to fast songs. It’s fun to watch and to dance!
Why Balboa?
“History: Balboa and Bal-Swing are two separate but linked dances that sprung forth from southern California in the 1930′s when ballrooms became too crowded for partners to break away from each other.
“The pure Balboa dancers developed a partner dance with a close chest to chest connection between lead and follow, emphasizing visually subtle leading and intricate footwork. Balboa dancers created musical interest in their improvised dancing through ad-lib steps, slides, and syncopations.
“Bal-Swing dancers, however, combined the close basic of pure bal with breakaways as seen in Lindy Hop and Swing Dancing. Consequently, Bal-Swing is characterized by an eight count pattern known as the “throw out” or “toss out.” Come-Arounds, Lollies, and Crossovers also comprise part of the basic vocabulary that showcase the separation of lead and follow close connection of Bal to Bal-Swing.
“Why you should dance Balboa: If you like to dance close to your partner, sliding across the dance floor, at medium to fast tempos without getting too tired, you’ll enjoy Balboa. Girls, if you like to spin with twirly skirts and wear high heels, Bal-Swing is for you!” (Courtesy of iDance.net)
Regional News
Jump Session to Host 2012 Cumberland Shuffle!
March 30 – April 1, 2012
Cumberland Shuffle is Nashville’s premier vintage jazz dance event!
For the fourth year running, Cumberland Shuffle will bring you exciting classes from international instructors, Peter Loggins and Mia Goldsmith (New Orleans, LA), great swing music from a fantastic live band, Michael Gamble & the Rhythm Serenaders, as well as DJs from across the United States, and a grand ol’ time celebrating the music, dances, and fashion of the swing era!
Register today, as space is limited, and you won’t want to miss out on Nashville’s biggest swing dance event of the year!
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Jump Session Grand Opening
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Jump Session is the only dance studio in Nashville created and organized by volunteers who are dedicated to growing our swing dancing community. Dancers who want to learn all forms of vintage swing dancing are welcome – no matter their level of experience!