Curriculum
RagTag offers swing dance classes including Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Solo Jazz in Philadelphia.
We celebrate the history of this dance as rooted in the black vernacular.
Read our Teaching Philosophy
Level 1- FUNdamentals
We recommend taking this level of classes if you’re just starting off. This level will include introduction to 3 of the major rhythm patterns we see in the in the Lindy Hop world. It will take about 4 months and includes 6 count patterns, 8 count patterns (the only class that will take 8 weeks) and Charleston as well as introductions to musicality, connection and
Requirements: None (a good attitude, a willingness to fail, showing up)
Level 2 - Exploration
This track is about a year long and seeks to explore and expand one’s understanding of swing dancing and includes such things as more swingouts, charleston, tandem charleston, dancing to slow and fast music, adding variations, mixing patterns, jamming, etc…
REQUIREMENTS: completion of all 4 FUNdamentals classes (6 count, 8 count, Swing Out and Charleston) or instructor approval.
Solo Jazz
P.S. If unsure about what level of classes to attend, send us an email or talk to Lewi or Morgan to find out more.
Practice - Sundays After Every Class
We believe that one of the pillars of advancing in your dancing is to build in some practice time. To that end, we make studio space available to you to practice ideas from class or online with some instructors and other dancers to help guide you.