Count Down to Iowa

Tonight is T-minus two days and counting. Friday, April 11 we’re cutting out for Iowa.

“Iowa?” You ask, “What could possibly be in Iowa but corn?”

Well, in April there’s no corn in Iowa and the politicians are long gone – but there is one reason to visit: The Hawkeye Swing Festival at Iowa State University in Iowa City. It’s a three-day Lindy Hop clinic with four dances and two days of classes on how to improve your hop. We’re on the beginner’s track:

Friday

• Travel from Indy to Iowa City
• Registration
• 9:00 PM to Midnight Dance
  

Saturday

• Lindy Hop Fundamentals
• Jitterbug
• Lead/Follow Techniques
• Solo Jazz Routine
• 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM Dance
  
  

Sunday

• Charleston Basics
• Lindy Hop Moves
• Dips and Tricks
• Putting it all Together
• Back to Indy
  
  

I think this will be our most intense venture to date. Essentially three days of class, dance, and travel – that can eat a fellow up! I’m totally hyped for it though – we’ve got instruction here at home but it’s great to see different styles and to get some extra advice.