CLASSES

We have classes three nights a week in different areas of Auckland, so there are a few options to choose from to come and try this great dance! No partner necessary as we rotate everyone throughout class, so you'll get the opportunity to meet some great new people. Bring a friend and give it a go, or just come along by yourself.

Beginners is run as a block course, but you can jump in on a casual basis at any time. We offer your first class FREE, so come on! What are you waiting for?

		Book yourself into one of our next block courses, pay before the start of the course and get $20 off! That's $70 or $50 with student ID. Don't delay, register NOW! - click here
MON	ELLERSLIE (see map) Leicester Hall \| Cnr Findlay & Ramsgate Sts	6.30pm	Beginners 8 week course* with Michelle start date: 13 Sep
		7.30pm	Beginners Plus 8 week course* with Michelle start date: 13 Sep
		8.15pm	social dancing til 8.30pm
TUE	KINGSLAND (see map) Trinity Church Hall \| 400 New North Road	7.00pm	Beginners 8 week course* with Fiona start date: 7 Sep \| 12 Nov
		7.45pm	social dancing til 8pm
		8.00pm	Advanced drop in classes with Michelle or Rachel
		8.00pm	Beginners Tap (4 week course) with Kim start date: 10 Aug cost: $40 or $30 with student ID contact: michelle@jitterbugs.co.nz
		8.45pm	social dancing til 9pm
WED
THU	CBD (see map) Ceroc Dance Studio \| 28 Lorne Street	7.15pm	Beginners 8 week course* with Fiona start date: 2 Sep \| 28 Oct
		8.00pm	social dancing til 8.15pm
		8.15pm	Stroll Class FREE class with Melita
		8.30pm	Intermediate drop in classes with Melita
		9.15pm	social dancing til 10pm
SAT	PT CHEV RSA (see map) 1136 Great North Road, Pt Chev	7.30pm	Cotton Club dances Themed dances with live band every 2 months - click here for more details dances: 16 Oct \| 13 Nov
		8.00pm	FREE introductory swing dance class
		8.30pm	Live band starts

*While we do run some of our classes as courses, you are welcome to drop in and do a single class as well. Payment for the block course MUST be made on the first night of the course to qualify for the discounted price, otherwise cost is $13 or $10 with student ID per class.

Cost
8 week block courses (must be taken as 8 consecutive weeks at the same venue) | $90 or $70 with valid student ID
Casual rate | $13 or $10 with valid student ID

Private Lessons
Feeling like you could do with some one on one tuition to help you get to the next level? Great! We can help. Private lessons are available @ $60/hr per teacher (groups of 10+, special rate available). Lessons will be catered to your specific requirements and can be on a regular or adhoc basis. Drop us an email to get those dancing toes tapping.

Dance Descriptions
Lindy Hop | Lindy hop is a partnered jazz dance done to mostly big band swing music. It can be flashy and fast, or slowed down and sedate. Whatever the tempo, it's a fun dance to do and is always an expression of the music!

Balboa | Balboa is a close partnered dance with it's origins coming from the Charleston, Collegiate Shag and others. Due to it's closeness and simplicity of movement it is often been mistaken as being a fast dance, but can be danced comfortably at all tempos.

Blues | Blues dancing was never widely practiced as a "social" or performance dance in the United States outside of the Black communities; so it developed and thrived in smoky juke joints and at Blues house parties and rent parties, giving it a more intimate feel. Blues dancing is another close dance similar to other swing dances in that it has Black origins and in that way, it is also an expression of the music.

Strolls | There are a number of strolls or line dances, that are known by swing dancers all around the world. These classes do not involve any partner work, so feel free to fly solo! Some of the strolls that we teach are: Jitterbug Stroll, the Madison, the Shim Sham, the Tranky Doo and the Big Apple

If you have any questions, check out our FAQ page