Dance every Wednesday at the Record Hop!
The Hop happens every Wednesday at the City Health Club from 8:30-11 pm. Cost is $3.50 and the music is DJ'd for swing dances of all types - east coast, west coast, lindy, and more.
Some weeks will have a focus, like the West Coast Extra or the Lindy Extra, so sign up for the mailing list to get announcements of the DJ and theme for each week.
FAQ for beginners
WHO: Dancers of all ages and abilities. It helps to have some background in East Coast, West Coast or Lindy Hop, but if you don't, come anyway and we'll help you out. We now have dance coaches at all the hops at the start of open dancing to help new dancers.
WHAT: A DJ'd dance to a mix of swing music. The normal mix includes swing of various tempos and eras, West Coast Swing to blues and contemporary, classic Lindy tunes, and some good old Fifties rock n' roll. Dancers of all abilities and a range of ages show up and we all dance with one another. Feel free to ask a stranger to dance - that's how you get to know folks.
WHEN: Wednesdays from 8:00-11 or so PM. It costs $3.50. You can also gain free admission by volunteering to work the door. (Other volunteer opportunities exist. Just ask!)
WHERE: City Health Club, located at 402 W. Green St. Come through the parking lot to the main entrance. Proceed to the far end of the Club, past the machines, to the aerobics room.
You must wear NON-MARKING SHOES. Street shoes can bring in gravel and dirt, so it's best to have a dedicated pair of dance shoes that you carry in for the event. We also try to be respectful of the Club by not handling their equipment.
WHY: This is silly. TO HAVE FUN, why else!