STGT 110 - The Original Swing:The Lindy Hop

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

This course will be an introduction to the Lindy Hop. The Lindy Hop is a social dance that originated in Harlem during the late 1920's, and went on to influence the creation of other jazz dances including; East coast Swing, West coast Swing, and the Jitterbug, and changed the nature of social dance throughout the world. Students will learn the basic dance structure and will explore variations on these basics. They will learn the importance of improvisation and musicality and will become familiar with specific Jazz songs that will assist in this process. Students will learn basic elements of social dance, focusing on leading and following, and partner connection. The students will learn the historical significance of the Lindy Hop. At the end of the semester there will be an opportunity for students to perform what they have learned during the class. In the first half of the semester, students will master the complexity of the four basic dance formations that include, the "Swing Out", "Lindy Turn", "Lindy Circle", and "Charleston". In the second half of the semester, students will learn important variations on these basics, and they will be able to discover new variations through improvisation. This is a dance class where students will learn through continual participation. Students' constant and energetic participation is central to the success of this course, and, if attending, participation is mandatory. There are no prerequisites for this course. First time and highly experienced dancers are both welcomed and encouraged to 0.50 units, Lecture

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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