Classes

Track Classes

All of our track classes at Lindyfest are designed to provide a space to learn, practice, and have fun together. So the track class you select or are placed in is the class you will stick with all weekend. This year, due to space constraints as we move to a different area of the hotel, we will have limited spots available in tracks 1-3 and limited availability for audition spots.

Track 1 Beginner Bobcats

Our Track 1 class will be a dedicated space for those who are brand new to 8-count and 6-count Lindy hop/Swing dancing. This weekend intensive will take place on Saturday and Sunday, and you can find more info on this page!

Track 2 Beginner/Intermediate

Our Track 2 class is intended for those who have been dancing for around 1 year or less. You should know how to do an 8-count swingout and be familiar with both 6-count and 8-count basic patterns and moves. *If you do not know how to do an 8-count swingout, you must take Track 1.

Track 3 Intermediate

In the Track 3 class, we hope that you have been social dancing and taking classes for a minimum of 2-3 years. You should be very comfortable social dancing to a wide variety of songs and may be interested in learning more moves, refining technique, and working at different tempos.

Track 4, 5, 6 Advanced+ - Audition required

For these tracks, an audition is required. Ideally, these tracks are for people who are social dancing often as well as taking classes, practicing, and teaching Lindy hop.

The process is relatively simple. On Friday, you will attend track placements, and by the end of the lunch break, you should find out which track class you have been placed in for the weekend. If you have a question about your track placement, we will be open for questions on Saturday at 9:30 am.

What is the audition process?

Before Friday, you should receive an email that lets you know which audition session you are scheduled for. There are track 4+ classes taking place for you to join while you wait for your audition. Each session starts with a solo jazz warm-up, and then a few songs for social dancing where you will rotate and dance with several partners. The purpose of the audition is to group similar dancers into class tracks together.

Our classes are intended to be a space for practicing together and working as a group. Therefore, by attending classes, you consent to rotate and dance with everyone during classes. If you need a break, feel free to step out of the rotation or take a seat. If there are any other issues, please contact us or reach out to a member of the dancer concierge.

In addition to tracked classes, we are offering a variety of add-on classes that will feature our teacher’s favorite topics. These are available for purchase and will not take place during our track classes. We will also feature some taster classes that are totally free to attend throughout the weekend!