​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 8 week series at UMA offers lessons in Beginner or Intermediate Lindy Hop Partnering. Find info on dates, times, and levels below!

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Upcoming series: May 22- June 26

Beginner Lindy Hop (6 week Series)

Follow Register | Lead Register

Sundays
4:30 - 5:30 pm | May 22- June 26

​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 (6 week series)

*All students must test in to Intermediate level*

Sundays
4:30 - 5:30 pm | May 22-June 26
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We will focus on more complex moves, getting comfy with higher tempos, and connecting to the music and your own creative style.

On the first day of the series, come to class at 4:00pm (30 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). Be 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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current series: march 13- may 15

Beginner Lindy Hop (8 week series)

Follow Register | Lead Register 

Sundays
4:30 - 5:30 pm | March 13 - May 15
​(NO CLASS weeks of 3/27 and 4/17)

​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.

$120/ 8 Weeks

intermediate lindy hop (8 week series)

*All students must test in to Intermediate level*

Sundays
4:30 - 5:30 pm | March 13 - May 15
(NO CLASS weeks of 3/27 and 4/17)

We will focus on more complex moves, getting comfy with higher tempos, and connecting to the music and your own creative style.

On the first day of the series, come to class at 4:00pm (30 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
​
* New to Ragtag and want to take Intermediate ?Register for the Beginner Series and add "Intermediate Test In" to your cart ($0). Be 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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$120/ 8 Weeks