KHG Lindy Hop & Balboa classes
A while ago a bunch of dance addicts and swing nerds took over the cosy rooms of the KHG Kellerbar Erlangen to spread the joy of Lindy Hop, Balboa and other swing dances.
Operated by KGH Erlangen they are thrilled to offer weekly Lindy Hop classes plus a well-attended weekly social dance, as well as several taster classes throughout the semester breaks. The rooms have changed to another location but the positive and friendly vibe has remained the same!
Lindy Hop Beginners (level 1)
Wednesdays
20:00–21.00 h class
22:10–23.30 h practice / social dance
- Lindy Hop Beginner’s course is split into 2 blocks (A/B) – you need both to achieve necessary basics
- You can start with any block
A – Summer semester
- Triple-steps and basic rhythms
- Groove, posture, basic connection, musicality
- pass-by, tuck turn, send out…
- Lindy Charleston basic step and rhythms
- Groove walks, Lindy Charleston kicks, Lindy Charleston basic moves
B – Winter Semester
- Triple-steps and basic rhythms
- Groove, posture, basic connection, musicality
- focus on 8-count basics
- various moves and patterns, Swing out, Circle
Lindy Hop Beginner-Intermediate (level 2)
Wednesdays
21:05–22.05 h class
22:10–23.30 h practice, social
Drop-in possible.
Course for Lindy Hoppers with already some experience. For this class:
- You want to dance to the music and want to improve interpretating music and rhythm for your dancing
- You feel secure with your groove posture and wheight shifts
- Your vocabulary contents the basic Lindy Hop moves like e. g. swing outs and lindy charleston.
Please talk to the teachers, if you think you are a good fit for this course.
If you learned Lindy Hop in our classes, you need to have been to both blocks A and B.
Lindy Intermediate-Advanced (level 3)
Wednesdays
21:05–22.05 h class
22:10–23.30 h practice, social
Drop-in possible.
Course for Lindy Hoppers with some more experience. In this class:
- You are secure with dancing with the music and your body shows the rhythm when you dance.
- You are able to dance to faster music in a relaxed way.
- You incorporated a groove and swingy posture.
- Your vocabulary contents the most basic Lindy Hop moves like e. g. swing outs and lindy charleston and you use and improve them frequently
- You are able to learn and comprehend moves and rhythms mostly by just watching them
Please talk to the teachers, if you think you are a good fit for this course.
Balboa Beginners (level 1)
Wednesdays
20:00–21.00 h class
22:10–23.30 h practice / social dance
We will build up the basics from scratch, but each semester we teach different and new ones (for about 3-4 semesters)
Course info
- Weekly, wednesdays, Erlangen.
Lindy Hop 3 levels + 1 Balboa level - No dance partner needed, we change partners
- Regular classes during university semesters
- Social dance / specials during semester break, see calendar
- Questions and contact: juliane@thatswing.de
Course dates and registration
Classes winter semester 2024/25:
14.10.2024–05.02.2025
- Pre-registration for this course is obligatory.
- Registration opens in September, you’ll find the link here
1 course:
- 40 € for non-earners, students/pupils/apprentices
- 80 € for wage-earners/phd-students
2 courses (combine Lindy Hop 2 or 3 with either Balboa or Lindy Hop 1 – 50% off):
- 60 € for students and non-earners
- 120 € for wage-earners/phd-students