​Ragtag Empire hosts Lindy Hop and Swing era jazz dance classes and social dances. Ragtag Empire is run in partnership with Urban Movement Arts and supported by crafty, DIY-minded volunteers.

Their series at UMA offer lessons in Beginner or Intermediate Lindy Hop Partnering. Find info on dates, times, and levels below!

upcoming series:   August 28 - October 23 (No class September 4th )

Beginner lindy hop (8 week series)

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Sundays 
4:30-5:30pm | August 28- Oct 23 (no class Sept 4th)

Topic:
​This beginner series is here for both the brand new and the new-ish to learn or re-visit  the foundational skills needed to Lindy Hop. We will focus on 6 and 8 count moves and how to have fun dancing to any kind of swing music! We encourage new dancers to choose to learn either leading or following (regardless of gender). No partner necessary; all our classes rotate partners constantly because learning happens more quickly and it's more fun! We have three different beginner curricula; expect to take class at the beginner level for up to a full calendar year.

Intermediate lindy hop (8 week series)

*All students must test in to Intermediate level*

Sundays
4:30-5:30pm | August 28- Oct 23 (no class Sept 4th)

Topic: 
You heard it, we're doing the CHARLESTON! Charleston has so many exciting moves and sequences to explore, and in this series we will learn a variety of moves as well as how to make charleston truly "lead and follow" by pushing beyond just the patterns and digging into technique and connection. By the end of the series students will have the satisfaction of flashy moves, ways to dance to faster tempos, and personal styling to leave class and dazzle on the dance floor. 

LEVEL CHECK:
*New to Ragtag and want to take Intermediate? Register for the Beginner Series and add "Intermediate Test In" to your cart ($0).sure the role (lead/follow) you select on your beginner registration is the role wish to dance at the intermediate level.

TEST IN TIME:
August 21st at 5:30pm
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The level check will include the following content:
Solo Jazz Skills:
Stomp Off, Tacky Annie, Swivels, Kick ball change, Jazz square/box, Boogie backs, Boogie front, Fall Off The Log, and the Charleston basic.
Social Dance Skills:
Confidently at 60, 180, and 200 bpm: Swing out, 8 count lindy circle, Basic side by side Charleston, Charleston kick-up, Tuck turn, Inside turn, Send out. Aka, the first section of the California Routine​

current series: July 10-August 21 (No Class Aug 14th)

Beginner lindy hop (6 week series)

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Sundays
4:30 - 5:30 pm | July 10-August 21 (No Class Aug 14th)

​Topic: Charleston
Details: This beginner series is here for both the brand new and the new-ish to learn or re-visit the foundational skills needed to Lindy Hop and the basics of Charleston. We will focus on 6 and 8 count moves, how to transition into and out of Charleston, and how to have fun dancing to any kind of swing music! We encourage new dancers to choose to learn either leading or following (regardless of gender). No partner necessary.

Intermediate lindy Hop (6 week series)

*All students must test in to Intermediate level*

Sundays
4:30 - 5:30 pm | July 10-August 21 (No Class Aug 14th)​
Topic: Musicality from Multiple Perspectives
Details: Lindy Hop and swing music are inseparable. This series offers multiple perspectives  on basic swing theory and how to connect to the music, your partner, and your own creativity. Sometimes we can feel disconnected to the sounds we’re moving to. Do you feel like you “always do the same thing?” Or, do you struggle with so many musical ideas at once that you struggle to communicate them clearly? Maybe you just want some fresh inspiration? Come through! We got you :) ​

On the first day of the series, come to class at 3:45pm (45 MINUTES BEFORE CLASS) to complete a level check. This helps us determine if the intermediate class is the best fit. We work to ensure that all students are in the class where they can learn and achieve the most.

The level check will include the following content:
Solo Jazz Skills:
Stomp Off, Tacky Annie, Swivels, Kick ball change, Jazz square/box, Boogie backs, Boogie front, Fall Off The Log, and the Charleston basic.
Social Dance Skills:
Confidently at 60, 180, and 200 bpm: Swing out, 8 count lindy circle, Basic side by side Charleston, Charleston kick-up, Tuck turn, Inside turn, Send out. Aka, the first section of the California Routine
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* New to Ragtag and want to take Intermediate? Register for the Beginner Series and add "Intermediate Test In" to your cart ($0).sure the role (lead/follow) you select on your beginner registration is the role wish to dance at the intermediate level.

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