zo 21 dec
|Leuven
Swing Out — part I
Swing Out! The most iconic move in Lindy Hop: timeless, dynamic, and still a challenge for many dancers. In this session, you’ll learn ways in how to relax in a Swing Out. From there we build up the connection and body posture to refine and optimize this shape. (Max. 5 couples)
When and where?
21 dec 2025, 15:45 – 18:15
Leuven, Stadionlaan 4, 3010 Leuven, België
What will you learn?
Let’s discover what might be getting in your way during a swing out. By peeling back the layers — geometry, timing, and body posture — we’ll sharpen each part of the move. We’ll also look at different ways to lead and follow a swing out with clarity and flow.
In this session, you’ll get a practical yet technical approach to optimizing your swing out through various exercises and teaching materials. Personal feedback is woven throughout the session to help you refine both technique and partner connection as you go. Depending on the group's pace and input, we might also touch the differences between a swing out and a lindy circle.
This session aims for dancers with at least one year of experience. You need to be comfortable with the 8-count pattern. Although we revisit the fundamentals, you'll have the opportunity to dig deeper or finally experience that "aha moment" with…