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February 2015

Swing Crash Course

February 1, 2015 @ 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Level: Open Instructors: Paolo & Elena This 3.5 hr workshop introduces you to the original style of swing dance. We’ll cover how to partner, lead & follow, plus learn a variety of rhythms & patterns. Price: Advance $35, $45 Day Of Location: You Should Be Dancing studios 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor New York City…

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Speakeasy Solo Jazz

February 8, 2015 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Level: Intermediate with Jessica Miltenberger Expand your Swing vocabulary with this workshop on Vernacular Jazz. Learn the essential ingredients for authentic Jazz & Charleston dancing. These go-to movements are fun, stylish & rooted in history. This workshop will enhance your development as a dancer for both partnering and solo work. 1:00pm “Ingredients” The essential solo jazz vocabulary, variations and…

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8-Count Extreme

February 15, 2015 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Lindy Hop Workshop with Lainey & Rafal Adv Beg/Pre-Int level-An accelerated learning experience great for the development of the Lindy Hop and the next level of learning. Pricing: $40 in advance; $50 day of REGISTER at youshouldbedancing.nyc/events/lindy-hop-8-count-extreme-workshop/

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Tricks, Dips & Pretzels

February 21, 2015 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Level: Adv. Beg/Pre-Intermediate With Paolo & Stina It’s time to add some stylish combinations and patterns to you repertoire! We will also cover the proper techniques for adding tricks & fancy dips. Pricing: $40 in advance; $50 day of Register Here: youshouldbedancing.nyc/events/dip-tricks-pretzels-workshop

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March 2015

Swivels, Styling & Footwork swing workshop

March 8, 2015 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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$40

with Adrienne Weidert & Rafal Pustelny Advanced beginner/Pre-intermediate Ladies, we all want to know how to work those legs and twist those hips. We will explore the variety in swivels and expand your swivel vocabulary to include the classic/iconic Swivels of the ladies of the Hollywood swing era-Jean Veloz and Jewel McGowen. Every good swivel…

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Tricks, Dips & Pretzels swing workshop

March 14, 2015 @ 12:05 PM - 3:05 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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$40

Level: Adv. Beg/Pre-Intermediate With Paolo & Stina It’s time to add some stylish combinations and patterns to you repertoire! We will also cover the proper techniques for adding tricks & fancy dips. Pricing: $40 in advance; $50 day of Register Here: http://youshouldbedancing.nyc/events/dips-tricks-patterns/ Join The Facebook Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/773839096037311/

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Charleston Swing Outs & Styling

March 15, 2015 @ 3:00 AM - 6:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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$40

with Adrienne Weidert & Rafal Pustelny Adv Beg/Pre-Int Level: An accelerated learning experience great for the development of the Lindy Hop and Charleston. For those who took this workshop last month, this class will cover a small review from that last session but push forward into the land of charleston swing outs. Pricing: $40 in…

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8-Count Extreme – An accelerated Lindy Hop experience

March 28, 2015 @ 12:05 PM - 3:05 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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$40

  with Paolo & Stina Adv Beg/Pre-Int Level: An accelerated learning experience great for the development of the Lindy Hop and the next level of learning. Pricing: $40 in advance / $50 day of Register Here: http://youshouldbedancing.nyc/events/lindy-8-count-extreme-workshop/

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April 2015

Lindy Hop: Improvisation & Footwork Freedom

April 12, 2015 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
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$40

  1p-4p: with Lainey Silver Level:Intermediate and above. Break out of the mold with some fancy footwork and learn the secret to always being not then“right” foot! Lainey will help, you discover rhythms and patterns that you can easily use within the framework of 8-count variations. Acquire the tools to become a more complex dancer.…

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Collegiate Shag Crash Course

April 19, 2015 @ 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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$40

12:30p-3:30p: with Adrienne Weidert and Rafal Pustelny Come Join Adrienne (1st Place National Jitterbug Shag Champion) and Rafal in this introductory workshop of this classic 1930’s dance. Collegiate Shag is known as a fast dance of fun, fancy footwork. Even the most basic Shag steps are a lot of fun to do and watch. Pricing:…

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Swing Crash Course

April 26, 2015 @ 12:05 PM - 3:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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$35

Level: Open Instructors: Paolo & Elena Come learn to swing dance in a day. This 3.5 hour workshop, led by expert instructors, introduces you to the style of Swing that was born in Harlem during the late 1920s and 30s. This is a beginners’ workshop in which we will cover partnering, rhythm and lead-follow techniques.…

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May 2015

Swing Out Variations

May 10, 2015 @ 1:30 AM - 4:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Instructors Rafal & Adrienne Level: Intermediate PErfect your swing outs and learn how to send your partner backward or forward. We will play with spin variations as well as over and under-rotated swing outs. Register at: http://youshouldbedancing.nyc/events/swing-out-variations-playing-with-angles-directions-within-the-swing-out

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Swing Crash Course

May 31, 2015 @ 12:05 PM - 3:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Instructors: Paolo & Elena Come learn to swing dance in a day. This 3.5 hour workshop, led by expert instructors, introduces you to the style of Swing that was born in Harlem during the late 1920s and 30s. This is a beginners’ workshop in which we will cover partnering, rhythm and lead-follow techniques. We will…

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June 2015

Tricks, Dips & Patterns swing workshop

June 6, 2015 @ 1:00 AM - 4:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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$40

Tricks, Dips & Patterns Swing Workshop Level II-III Add stylish partner combinations and patterns to your repertoire. Then we will cover tricks & dips. Price $50 door, $40 in advance Instructors: Paolo and special guest follow LAURENTINA (Just Announced) You Should Be Dancing studios 412 Eighth Ave NYC Register

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Lindy Express

June 21, 2015 @ 12:05 PM - 3:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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$40

Join the Lindy Express Train and travel along with us as we hit the accelerator. Great for developing your skills and vocabulary in the Lindy Hop. TEACHERS: PAOLO & LAINEY

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Swing Crash Course

June 28, 2015 @ 12:05 PM - 3:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Instructors: Paolo & Elena Come learn to swing dance in a day. This 3.5 hour workshop, led by expert instructors, introduces you to the style of Swing that was born in Harlem during the late 1920s and 30s. This is a beginners’ workshop in which we will cover partnering, rhythm and lead-follow techniques. We will…

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Swing Followers workshop

June 28, 2015 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Sunday, June 28th (1-4pm):  – with Lainey Silver Level: Int./For Follows Only – Unlock some of the mysteries of being a great follower. Lainey will focus on movement, and building skills to move more fluidly and confidently on the dance floor. We’ll focus on adding swivelicious style, gaining a better sense of balance, turning technique…

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August 2015

Swing Out Technical Intensive

August 1, 2015 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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$40

Swing Out Technical Intensive with Lainey and Dan Saturday, August 1st 12:00p-3:00p Int to Adv level – Must already know basic 8 count. Are you looking to make your swingouts look good and feel good? Lainey and Dan will detail the techniques and secrets that will make your 8 count patterns effortless. This workshop is specifically…

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Swing Out Variations

August 9, 2015 @ 12:30 AM - 3:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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$40

Swing Out Variations with Adrienne & Rafal Sunday August 9th 12:30p-3:30p (Pre/Int to Int level): Pre-req: comfortable with 8-count. Rhythm and Footwork variations as well as different types of swing outs. Pricing: $40 in advance / $50 day of

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March 2016

Tricks, Dips & Patterns

March 6, 2016 @ 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Tricks, Dips & Patterns with Paolo & Laurentina Sunday, MARCH 6th (2:30p-5:30p) (Adv Beg to Int levels) Add stylish partner combinations and patterns to your swing repertoire. Then, add great techniques for added playful, fun, and fancy tricks & dips. Pricing: $40 in advance / $50 day of

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Monday Swing Classes

March 7, 2016 @ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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  Collegiate Shag Fundamentals 4-week group course with Paolo Mondays at 8:30pm (next series starts Monday March 7th) Today Collegiate Shag is a favorite to see performed on the swing dance circuits. We’ll take the best lead/follow patterns and demonstrate how to incorporate them into your Collegiate Shag repertoire. The basic footwork & patterns are fun…

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How to Play with Music for Lindy Hoppers

March 19, 2016 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Learn what to do in open position, Add Jazz moves or open rhythmic variations.   Instructors: Adrienne & Rafal    

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April 2016

Strictly Solo Jazz Moves

April 3, 2016 @ 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Let your dancing shine by learning solo jazz

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May 2016

Strictly Solo Jazz

May 15, 2016 @ 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Let your dancing shine

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Swivels, Spins & Slides

May 31, 2016 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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TUES MAY 31  Level: 2 and up with Paolo Pasta Lanna 6:30 Swing Review Review of Triple Steps, Tuck Turns & Social Patterns great for all levels 7:30 Swivels, Spins & Slides 2hrs Demystify these elements of the Lindy Hop and bring your dancing up a notch. These components create endless opportunities to improvise while…

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June 2016

Tricks, Dips & Patterns

June 26, 2016 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Tricks, Dips & Patterns with Paolo & Special Guest Partner (Adv Beg to Int levels) Add stylish partner combinations and patterns to your swing repertoire. Then, add great techniques for added playful, fun, and fancy tricks & dips. Pricing: $40 in advance / $50 day of

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September 2016

Southern California Style “Keepin’ It Classy

September 17, 2016 @ 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Swing Workshop with Adrienne Weidert & Rafal Pustelny  Southern California Style – “Keepin’ It Classy” 6 & 8 Count Iconic Moves Saturday, September 17th 12:30-3:30pm Level: Must be comfortable with your 6 & 8 Count. Intermediate + Add a little classic counterbalance and smooth style to your Lindy Hop. This is a special workshop because…

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October 2016

Strictly Solo Jazz Moves

October 1, 2016 @ 12:05 PM - 2:05 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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SAT OCT 1 12:00 - 2:00PM  with Rachel & Stina LEVEL: all level dancers-beginners welcome Did you know that improving your solo jazz dancing not only gives you options when you’re without a partner but also improves your partnered dancing? Come expand your solo vocabulary and learn new styling for classic solo moves. Stina &…

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Collegiate Shag Performance class

October 1, 2016 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 3:00pm on Saturday, repeating until November 5, 2016

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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PERFORMANCE CLASS 6 Saturdays SEPT 24 - OCT 29 The is a fast paced workshop series designed to have the entire class ready to perform a dance routine. We’ve got lots of fancy patterns and syncopated footwork to fit our music and we think you’ll love this routine. Open to all with Collegiate Shag experience…

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Tricks Dips and Patterns swing workshop

October 16, 2016 @ 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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SUNDAY OCT 16th 3:30-6:30PM instructors: Paolo & Partner Level: Advanced Basic+ Learn Colorful Dynamic combinations and patterns Then discover the methods behind executing Titanic Tricks & Dynamite Dips. Great techniques for mastering these moves Price: in advance $40 day of $50

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Dynamic Musicality Lindy Hop Workshop

October 29, 2016 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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This Lindy Hop style workshop covers methods of musicality to improve your dancing and techniques. Instructors Adrienne & Rafal Location: You Should Be Dancing studios 412 Eighth Ave, NYC (by PENN STATION)

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Dynamic Musicality Lindy Hop Workshop

October 29, 2016 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
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November 2016

Balboa Crash Course

November 13, 2016 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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This workshop covers the basics of the Swing Dance style called BALBOA. Instructor Lainey  

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December 2016

Tricks, Dips & Patterns for your Lindy Hop

December 18, 2016 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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instructors: Paolo & Laurentina Level: Advanced Basic+ Learn Colorful Dynamic combinations and patterns Then discover the methods behind executing Titanic Tricks & Dynamite Dips. Great techniques for mastering these moves Price: in advance $40 day of $50

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January 2017

Swing Sampler

January 3, 2017 @ 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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TUES JAN 3 6:30 - 9:30pm With: Paolo & Partners (All Levels) Sampling of the most popular swing dance styles done around the globe. Each section will provide fun & creative patterns that you can use on the dance floor.  The perfect series to help you decide what styles are for you. 6:30pm – SWING |…

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Swing Crash Course

January 8, 2017 @ 12:05 PM - 3:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Paolo of the Rhythm Stompers teaches this 3.5 hour workshop for all levels

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Collegiate Shag class

January 10, 2017 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 30, 2017

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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TUESDAYS 4 Wks 6:30 - 7:30pm JANUARY - MARCH 2017 LEVEL: SWING BASICS recommended Collegiate Shag instructor: Paolo & Special Guests The is a fast paced technical designed to get you Shaggin’ Lots of fancy patterns and syncopated footwork to fit the music.

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Swing Outs & Jazz Breaks

January 22, 2017 @ 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Discover how the original Lindy Hop was danced, and learn how to incorporate fancy footwork and musical breaks. All aboard this Lindy Train as we cover Swing Outs and Classic Jazz Breaks

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February 2017

Lindy Shag Performance Class

February 3, 2017 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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The Lindy Shag performance meets every Saturday 3 - 4:30pm from FEB 11 - end of APRIL, 2017. Call YSBD for details 212-244-0011

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Collegiate Shag, The Art of Shagging

February 5, 2017 @ 3:30 AM - 6:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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You Should Be Dancing studios 412 Eighth Ave, NYC (by Penn Station)    

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March 2017

Lindy Shag performance class

March 4, 2017 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 3:00pm on Saturday, repeating until April 29, 2017

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Swing Crash Course

March 5, 2017 @ 12:05 PM - 3:05 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Paolo of the Rhythm Stompers will be teaching a Swing Crash Course on Sunday. It's an entertaining and challenging 3 hours that will have you up and dancing before you leave.

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Tricks, Dips & Patterns

March 19, 2017 @ 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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instructors: Paolo & Laurentina Level: Advanced Basic+ Learn Colorful Dynamic combinations and patterns Then discover the methods behind executing Titanic Tricks & Dynamite Dips. Great techniques for mastering these moves Price: in advance $35 day of $45

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Lindy Opposition | Uncomfortably Fun

March 25, 2017 @ 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Learn creative options in your dancing. Spinning in opposing directions, use of the non lead hand.

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May 2017

Mitch Woods at You Should Be Dancing

May 19, 2017 @ 7:00 PM - 11:45 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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This is pending. Mitch Woods to play at the You Should Be Dancing open house on Friday May 19th

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June 2017

Swing Sampler series

June 1, 2017 @ 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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SWING SAMPLER SERIES Swing, Boogie Woogie, Lindy Hop, The Charleston with Paolo & Special Guests A sampling of patterns, footwork and flashy fanfare in the world of swing. We will help to increase your vocabulary, connection and movement. Then, you choose what to work on at the end (at the dance PRACTICE (included). This workshop…

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Tricks, Dips & Patterns SWING WORKSHOP

June 17, 2017 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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instructors: Paolo & Laurentina Level: Advanced Basic+ Learn Colorful Dynamic combinations and patterns Then discover the methods behind executing Titanic Tricks & Dynamite Dips. Great techniques for mastering these moves  

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September 2017

Swing Beginner Basics

September 5, 2017 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:30pm on Tuesday, repeating until September 26, 2017

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Open to all levels, this class introduces you to the basics of Swing and partnering. Excellent for beginners and those who wish to brush up on their fundamentals. Instructor: Paolo (for September 2017)

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Linda Hop Advanced Concepts

September 11, 2017 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:30pm on Monday, repeating until September 25, 2017

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Calling advanced dancers! Do you want to perfect the moves that you already know? Want to make everything feel effortless yet dynamic? Are you looking to add some complexity to your social dancing? In this class we’ll spend time on the details, build body awareness, gain a deeper understanding of the music, and geek out…

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Collegiate Shag

September 11, 2017 @ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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An event every week that begins at 8:30pm on Monday, repeating until September 25, 2017

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Today Collegiate Shag is a favorite to see performed on the swing dance circuits. We’ll take the best lead/follow patterns and demonstrate how to incorporate them into your Collegiate Shag repertoire. The basic footwork & patterns are fun and easy to learn. Correct frame, Body posture and Hand positioning Closed, Open, Diagonal and Side-by-side position…

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October 2017

Lindy Hop Advanced Concepts

October 2, 2017 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:30pm on Monday, repeating until October 30, 2017

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Lindy Hop Advanced Concepts & Techniques 4-Week Group Course Level 5/Advanced Calling advanced dancers! Do you want to perfect the moves that you already know? Want to make everything feel effortless yet dynamic? Are you looking to add some complexity to your social dancing? In this class we’ll spend time on the details, build body awareness, gain…

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FALL BASH at YSBD

October 20, 2017 @ 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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The You Should Be Dancing studio presents their FALL BASH. The event will feature performances by members of The Rhythm Stompers.

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Collegiate Shag: The Art of Shagging

October 22, 2017 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Collegiate Shag: The Art of Shagging with Paolo Pasta Lanna Sunday, October 22nd (3-6pm) Level: Open A basic sampling of this high flow kick dance that was all the rage in the 1930’s. Today it has evolved into a polished, dynamic social dance with creative transitions and intricate position variations. We’ll cover footwork, passes, diagonals,…

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November 2017

Tricks, Dips & Patterns Swing Workshop

November 4, 2017 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Beginner Swing Patterns & Footwork

November 20, 2017 @ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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An event every week that begins at 8:30pm on Monday, repeating until December 18, 2017

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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SWING BEGINNER Patterns & Footwork This class introduces you to the style of Swing that was born in Harlem during the late 1920s and 30s. Developed and refined thru decades of social dancing, we will study the 6-count footwork and patterns that are the groundwork for all styles of swingfrom Hollywood and Savoy styles to…

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December 2017

Swing Line Dances workshop

December 3, 2017 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Line Dances & Jazz Footwork with Paolo & Special Guests Level: Open to All Learn some of the most popular Line Dances in the Swing World. Line Dances include: The Jitterbug Stroll, The Shim Sham, The Majestic, Pricing: $35 in advance / $45 day of REGISTER HERE

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February 2018

Tricks, Dips & Patterns 8.0 Swing Workshop

February 25, 2018 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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SUNDAY FEB 25 2:00-5:00pm Paolo & Laurentina Level: Advanced Basic+ Add stylish partner combinations and patterns to your swing repertoire. Then we’ll learn and explore some Titanic Tricks & Dips that will spiceup your social world of swing! Price: in advance $40, day of $50

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May 2018

Swing Sampler workshop

May 20, 2018 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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On Sunday May 20th, Paolo will be hosting the SWING SAMPLER dance workshop at You Should Be Dancing Studios 412 Eighth Ave by Penn Station. It all goes down at 3pm. If you’re interested, register in advance for the discounted prices. A sampling of the Lindy Hop, Charleston, Collegiate Shag and includes patterns, footwork and…

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Charleston & Shag workshop

May 31, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Charleston & Shag Special Thursday, May 31st 7-9:30pm with Paolo & Partner Inject your Swing with some creative Charleston patterns using side by side and tandem. Then discover how to integrate Collegiate Shag to build and elevate your vocabulary. Super fun and high energy!

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June 2018

Swing Classes Mondays

June 4, 2018 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Monday, repeating until August 27, 2018

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Learn from the director of the Rhythm Stompers and founder of the Lindy Hop All-Stars. Classes every Monday held at You Should Be Dancing studios. Call or email to confirm classes are running.

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Demo at Big Band Party

June 15, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Members of the Flying Camels Shag Club will preview their new signature routine FIVE FOOT TWO at this fun Big Band dance celebrating the Birthday of Elena Ianucci. Show time 9:30pm Tickets: $20

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July 2018

Line Dance workshop

July 2, 2018 @ 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Learn some of the favorite Line Dances in the Swing World today. We’ll cover the Shim Sham, The Jitterbug Stroll, The Majestic and if time permits, the Madison Time.    

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Swing Sampler

July 3, 2018 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Tuesday, July 3 6:30-9:30 with Paolo & Special Guests Part One features Swing patterns, footwork and flashy fanfare followed by Part Two - A sampling of Balboa, Charleston & Collegiate Shag. Stick around after to practice it all. Part One (advanced basic) 6:30pm: Partnering Tips 7:00pm: 6-Count Patterns 7:30pm: Tunnels and Turns Part Two (Pre-Int…

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Charleston & Shag Workshop

July 14, 2018 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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January 2019

Monday Swing Sessions

January 7, 2019 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, repeating until April 29, 2019

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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7PM Swing Patterns & Footwork LEVEL: 2 and up WINTER (JAN - MAR) at a new time of 7PM. Build your vocabulary in swing and explore with us as we create fun patterns and footwork. YSBD studios. Material is progressive and runs for 3 months 8PM Swing Beginner runs WINTER (JAN - MAR) Level: OPEN at…

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February 2019

Tricks, Dips & Patterns SUN FEB 10

February 10, 2019 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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February 10 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Paolo @ Laurentina return for their 10th year of presenting this workshop. This is version 9.1 filled with new patterns and classic dips and tricks from their collections.

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March 2019

Dean Collin’s Shim Sham

March 10, 2019 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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You’ve heard of the Shim Sham and even know many of the steps, but do you know the version made popular by Dean Collin? Here’s your chance to learn this wonderful extended version complete steps like The Suzie Q, Savoy Kicks, Tabby The Cat, and the classic Kick Ball Change breaks  

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Dean Collins Shim Sham Part 2

March 16, 2019 @ 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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SATURDAY MAR 16 1:30-4:00pm LEVEL: OPEN Basic Shim Sham knowledge helpful The Dean Collin’s Shim Sham Part 2 In this next level of study, we’ll  target the more difficult patterns for further refinement and technique building. Then we’ll look at inventive ways to take these classic patterns and toss them into your partnering. By using unique…

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May 2019

Swivels, Spins & Slides workshop

May 18, 2019 @ 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Swivels, Spins & Slides workshop SWIVELS, SPINS & SLIDES in your SWING OUT Saturday, May 18th 2:00PM – 4:30PM You Should Be Dancing Studios 412 Eighth Ave by 30th Street NYC Swing Outs provide the perfect playground for your Swivels, Spins & Turns. We’ll explore these types of rotations...

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Swivels, Spins & Slides workshop

May 18, 2019 @ 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Swivels, Spins & Slides workshop SWIVELS, SPINS & SLIDES in your SWING OUT Saturday, May 18th 2:00PM – 4:30PM You Should Be Dancing Studios 412 Eighth Ave by 30th Street NYC Swing Outs provide the perfect playground for your Swivels, Spins & Turns. We’ll explore these types of rotations...

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July 2019

St Louis Shim Sham Workshop

July 21, 2019 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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SOLO JAZZ WORKSHOP | THE ST. LOUIS SHIM SHAM SUNDAY JULY 21st 5:00PM FRIDAY JULY 26th 6:30PM Level: OPEN (some solo jazz experience recommended) Location: YSBD Description: Build your Vocabulary as we explore these fantastic Solo Jazz patterns. And once we get through all the techniques, we’ll put it together and prime it to perform…

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SOLO JAZZ WORKSHOP | THE ST. LOUIS SHIM SHAM

July 26, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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SOLO JAZZ WORKSHOP | THE ST. LOUIS SHIM SHAM SUNDAY JULY 21st 5:00PM FRIDAY JULY 26th 6:30PM Level: OPEN (some solo jazz experience recommended) Location: YSBD Description: Build your Vocabulary as we explore these fantastic Solo Jazz patterns. And once we get through all the techniques, we’ll put it together and prime it to perform…

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September 2019

Weekly Classes Mondays

September 9, 2019 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, happening 11 times

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Join our director as he presents weekly classes at You Should Be Dancing studios in NYC 7PM Advanced Basic Swing 8PM Beginner Basic Swing Held at YSBD 412 Eighth Ave NYC

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October 2019

Line Dance Workshop Encore Edition

October 6, 2019 @ 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Sunday OCT 6 3:30-6:00pm Level: OPEN Learn 4 Fun Line Dances so you can join in with the crowds at parties. This is an Encore Edition from our SEPT presentation.

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Weekly Classes Mondays

October 7, 2019 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, happening 11 times

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Join our director as he presents weekly classes at You Should Be Dancing studios in NYC 7PM Advanced Basic Swing 8PM Beginner Basic Swing Held at YSBD 412 Eighth Ave NYC

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Collegiate Shag Workshop

October 13, 2019 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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SUNDAY OCT 13th, 2019 Collegiate Shag Workshop Location: YSBD 412 Eighth AVE TIME: 3:00 – 6pm Learn 4 Fun Line Dances so you can join in with the crowds at parties.  The Madison Time (Family Swing) The Tush Push (Western) Night Fever (Disco) Wobble (Pop) Bonus Line (if time permits) (Approx 30 min each)

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Weekly Classes Mondays

October 14, 2019 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, happening 11 times

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Join our director as he presents weekly classes at You Should Be Dancing studios in NYC 7PM Advanced Basic Swing 8PM Beginner Basic Swing Held at YSBD 412 Eighth Ave NYC

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Balboa Crash Course

October 20, 2019 @ 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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SUNDAY OCT 20 2019 BALBOA CRASH COURSE Location: YSBD 412 Eighth AVE TIME: 1:30-4:30

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Weekly Classes Mondays

October 21, 2019 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, happening 11 times

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Join our director as he presents weekly classes at You Should Be Dancing studios in NYC 7PM Advanced Basic Swing 8PM Beginner Basic Swing Held at YSBD 412 Eighth Ave NYC

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Weekly Classes Mondays

October 28, 2019 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, happening 11 times

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Join our director as he presents weekly classes at You Should Be Dancing studios in NYC 7PM Advanced Basic Swing 8PM Beginner Basic Swing Held at YSBD 412 Eighth Ave NYC

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November 2019

Weekly Classes Mondays

November 4, 2019 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, happening 11 times

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Join our director as he presents weekly classes at You Should Be Dancing studios in NYC 7PM Advanced Basic Swing 8PM Beginner Basic Swing Held at YSBD 412 Eighth Ave NYC

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Weekly Classes Mondays

November 4, 2019 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, happening 11 times

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Join our director as he presents weekly classes at You Should Be Dancing studios in NYC 7PM Advanced Basic Swing 8PM Beginner Basic Swing Held at YSBD 412 Eighth Ave NYC

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Weekly Classes Mondays

November 11, 2019 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, happening 11 times

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Join our director as he presents weekly classes at You Should Be Dancing studios in NYC 7PM Advanced Basic Swing 8PM Beginner Basic Swing Held at YSBD 412 Eighth Ave NYC

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Weekly Classes Mondays

November 11, 2019 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, happening 11 times

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Join our director as he presents weekly classes at You Should Be Dancing studios in NYC 7PM Advanced Basic Swing 8PM Beginner Basic Swing Held at YSBD 412 Eighth Ave NYC

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Collegiate Shag, Art of Shaggin’ next level

November 17, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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COLLEGIATE SHAG: The Next Level with Paolo Level: Must have taken a prior collegiate shag crash course or equivalent. 4:00p-6:00p The Next Level of Collegiate Shag is for those who want to further develop their style for the social dance floor. This wildly fun dance with its unique hopping basic and fancy kicks make it…

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Collegiate Shag, Art of Shaggin’ next level

November 17, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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COLLEGIATE SHAG: The Next Level with Paolo Level: Must have taken a prior collegiate shag crash course or equivalent. 4:00p-6:00p The Next Level of Collegiate Shag is for those who want to further develop their style for the social dance floor. This wildly fun dance with its unique hopping basic and fancy kicks make it…

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Weekly Classes Mondays

November 18, 2019 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, happening 11 times

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Join our director as he presents weekly classes at You Should Be Dancing studios in NYC 7PM Advanced Basic Swing 8PM Beginner Basic Swing Held at YSBD 412 Eighth Ave NYC

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Weekly Classes Mondays

November 18, 2019 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, happening 11 times

You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Join our director as he presents weekly classes at You Should Be Dancing studios in NYC 7PM Advanced Basic Swing 8PM Beginner Basic Swing Held at YSBD 412 Eighth Ave NYC

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December 2019

Line Dance workshop pt 3 FREE

December 15, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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Sunday DEC 15 4:00-6:30pm Learn 3 Fun Line dances to enhance and further your vocabulary of patterns and footwork.  We’ll cover some of the newest trends on the swing dance circuit today so you can join in with the crowds. The Swing Stroll | Lindy Hop Style (Ryan Francois choreographer) music: “My Baby Just Cares for Me” & our Soul Version…

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Collegiate Shag Crash

December 28, 2019 @ 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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SATURDAY DECEMBER 28 2:30 - 4:30PM Paolo & Special Guests This wildly fun dance with its unique hopping basic and fancy kicks make it a top choice for those looking to stand out from the crowd. In this workshop you’ll get a solid understanding of the footwork & connection & how to incorporate this style into your repertoire. We’ll also share strategies for building on…

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February 2020

Collegiate Shag next level

February 1, 2020 @ 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
You Should Be Dancing Studios, 412 Eighth Avenue 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001 United States
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COLLEGIATE SHAG Next Level 2.5 HRS | 3pm start The Next Level of Collegiate Shag is for those who want to further develop their style for the social dance floor. This wildly fun dance with its unique hopping basic and fancy kicks make it a top choice for those looking to stand out from the…

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