teachers and researchers of traditional jazz dance

Classes

We teach monthly four-week classes in a variety of dances at Sandra Cameron Dance Center. The studio is located at 199 Lafayette Street, New York, New York, 212-431-1825. Our class schedule works on four-month cycles (Fall (Sep.-Dec.), Winter (Jan.-Apr.), Summer (May-Aug.).

Spring/Summer 2007 Classes

Here’s our monthly class schedule for the Spring/Summer term at Sandra Cameron Dance Center. Note that all classes are four-week classes. Contact the studio to register: 212-431-1825.

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Winter/Spring 2007 Classes

Here’s our monthly class schedule for the Winter/Spring term at Sandra Cameron. Note that all classes are four-week classes. Contact the studio to register: 212-431-1825.

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Fall 2006 at SCDC


Lindy Routine Class

Wednesdays 7:30pm

This “Put it all together” class allows students to incorporate Intermediate materials they know with new ideas and steps through the learning and performance of a lindy hop rountine.
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Balboa

Wednesdays 7:30pm

Want to dance to fast music without dying while trying? Fast, cool, and surging in popularity nationwide, the Balboa make dancing to fast music fun and fluid with mixes of close embrace partnering, flashy footwork, and slides. We will teach the Balboa, including classic Bal and Bal-Swing, in September and October.
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Savoy Lindy Hop

Wednesdays 8:30pm

From September through December, we’ll teach Intermediate Savoy-Style Lindy Hop exploring classic steps handed down from Frankie Manning and Al Minns as well as other Savoy dancers. Each month features a different section of material. We offer four sections at each level, plus bonus steps. Students often repeat each level until they feel comfortable with the material.
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We cut back our schedule of monthly classes to accommodate for the birth of our son.

Fall 2005 at SCDC


Peabody Intensive

Tuesdays 7:30pm

After almost two years of teaching ’20s Charleston and Peabody together, we will teach an all-levels Peabody Intensive class solely dedicated to Peabody, one which will cover not only the basics but also more sophisticated multi-rhythmic patterns, such as the Roseland Hop, Cagney Shuffle, and Shakeaway. Each month we teach a different section of material.
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’20s Charleston Intensive

Tuesdays 7:30pm

After almost two year with Peabody, ’20s Charleston now has its own class. In November and December, we will teach a ’20s Charleston Intensive class that explores the basics but also steps unearthed in archival film footage, including Shorty’s Breakway, the Shuffle Along, and the Black Bottom. The class mainly covers the partner form of the Charleston, including Collegiate and Ballroom styles right up to the influence of Shorty George Snowden. Each month we teach a different section of material.

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Dancing to the Blues on Tues.

Tuesdays 8:30pm

Back by popular demand. On Tuesdays at 8:30pm. Dancing to the Blues returns in September and December. Chad and Midori teach how to move to the sultry grooves of the Blues, a sensual, rhythmic partner dance that also makes for a very good work out. Not only will you discover new ways to move your body, but you’ll also discover new muscle groups.

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Castlewalk Routine

Tuesdays 8:30pm

Also back by popular demand, the Castlewalk returns in the form of a two-month routine class. In October and November, we will teach a Castlewalk routine class that teaches the steps and styling of the signature dance of ballroom’s first superstar dance couple. The class will culminate in performance.

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Balboa

Wednesdays 7:30pm

Want to dance to fast music without dying while trying? Fast, cool, and surging in popularity nationwide, the Balboa make dancing to fast music fun and fluid with mixes of close embrace partnering, flashy footwork, and slides. We will teach the Balboa, including classic Bal and Bal-Swing, in September and October.

Check out our SCDC Class Schedule.


Savoy Lindy Hop

Wednesdays 8:30pm

From September through December, we’ll teach Intermediate Savoy-Style Lindy Hop exploring classic steps handed down from Frankie Manning and Al Minns as well as other Savoy dancers. Each month features a different section of material. We offer four sections at each level, plus bonus steps. Students often repeat each level until they feel comfortable with the material.

Check out our SCDC Class Schedule.


Basic & Pre-Intermediate Swing

Fridays 8:30pm

On Fridays in September and October, Midori will teach Basic and Pre-Intermediate Lindy Hop classes. Each month features a different level and section of material.

Check out our SCDC Class Schedule.