Movement and Dance Classes

Couples Only/ Wedding Prep
Mondays 7:00-8:00 PM
Classes beginning April 26th

These classes are 1 hr long
4 weeks
$160 Per Couple

Pre-registration is required
Class size will be limited to 8 couples

This 4 week class is a perfect opportunity for you to spend the evening with your special someone learning the skills that will last a lifetime. The class will feature basics to both Swing and Blues dancing, including learning lead and follow techniques, basic turns, and techniques on moving smoothly and elegantly across any dance floor in Chicago.

Beginning Swing
Mondays 7:00-8:00 PM
Classes beginning April 12th

These classes are 1 hr long
6 weeks
$90 General Public
$70 Student Rate with valid ID

This class is intended for people who have an interest in getting out on the floor to dance to swing, blues, and jazz music, and have either experimented with different forms of dance or are just now starting to get the bug.

Learn the fundamental information needed for leading and following on the social dance floor including frame, basic foot rhythms, techniques of contraction and expansion, in both open and closed position. After one class you will be ready to get out and practice. This class will give you the basic information and tools to move you into an intermediate level class.

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Beginning Swing 6 weeks $90

Beginning Swing 6 weeks
Student Rate with valid ID $70

Beginning Swing
Saturdays 11:30-12:30 PM
Classes beginning April 17th
These classes are 1 hr long
6 weeks
$90 General Public
$70 Student Rate with valid ID

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Beginning Swing 6 weeks $90

Beginning Swing 6 weeks
Student Rate with valid ID $70

Intermediate Swing
Tuesdays 8:00-9:00PM
Classes beginning April 13th

These classes are 1 hr long
6 weeks
$90 General Public
$70 Student Rate with valid ID

This class is intended for building your swing dance vocabulary! Is this class right for you? Answer this question: Do you have a dozen moves that you can execute easily and successfully out on the floor? (One dozen 4, 6 or 8 count moves, not including Lindy Hop or Charleston variations)

This class is perfect for people who have been dancing for 2-10 months, and want to get out of doing basic she goes, he goes and tuck turn variations over and over and over again. There is a world of moves taught in this class, and each session is completely unique and will follow the general level of the class.

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Intermediate Swing
Saturdays 10:30 am -11:30 am
Classes beginning April 17th

These classes are 1 hr long
6 weeks
$90 General Public
$70 Student Rate with valid ID

Advanced Swing
Tuesdays 9:00-10:00PM
Classes beginning April 13th

These classes are 1 hr long
6 weeks
$90 General Public
$70 Student Rate with valid ID

This class will continue to feature socially leadable moves with the addition of unique cominations that will include common rhythms to swing dancing such as the Mini Dip, and independant movements woven into socially leadable combinations such as fall off the log, trickadations and Susie Qs.

This class will move at a quicker pace than the intermediate level class, and requires a proficiency with tuck turns in open and closed position, side by side Charleston, some familiarity with independant movement, and strong lead/follow skills

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Beginning Lindy Hop
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 PM
Classes beginning April 13th

These classes are 1 hr long
6 weeks
$90 General Public
$70 Student Rate with valid ID

Perfect for students just coming out of swing basic classes. Beginning Lindy can be taken without a swing background, although basic swing experience is a plus.Primary work is on 8 count rhythms as they apply to swing outs, circles, very basic variations, & transition rhythms. No partner necessary.

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Beginning Lindy 6 weeks $90

Beginning Lindy 6 weeks
Student Rate with valid ID $70

Lindy Hop Choreography (Int/Adv level)

No class currently scheduled

In this class Students will be taught a complete choreography with the intent to demo or perform at the end of the 10 week session. Students must be intermediate to advanced level students, and have a partner that they will be dancing with for the entire 10 week session.

The Intermediate Advanced level Lindy Choroegraphy class will feature moves that are based in Lindy Hop, as well as Charleston, Swing and a variety of other forms- the Choreography will also include aerials ( Aerials may be substituted with floor moves).

Students will be taught this collection of socially leadable moves at a quick rate, and will be invited to use the Galaxie's studio spaces to continue to train during non class times. The session will be one of the most dynamic and exciting class experiences you have had.

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Beginning Adult Tap Class
Sundays 11:00-12:00PM
Classes beginning April 18th

These classes are 1 hr long
6 weeks
$60 General Public
$45 Student Rate with valid ID

Whether or not you’ve enjoyed tapping as kid, want to brush up on your footwork, or have never had a tap class in your life and are looking for a fun, rhythmic workout, this is the tap class for you! Galaxie’s Adult Tap class will kick off at an entry level, beginning with basic tap fundamentals, and their relationship to music. Each student will work at feeling and performing rhythm in the body through the tapping feet. Together, the class will move into more complex steps, rudiments, and rhythms, while building coordination, endurance and dexterity. We will also work on simple combinations and routines to exercise the mind while giving the body a great workout. This is a stress-free environment designed for anyone who loves to move; fun is the main goal! Please wear loose clothing comfortable for moving and tap shoes.

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Beginning Adult Tap 6 weeks $60

Beginning Adult Tap 6 weeks
Student Rate with valid ID $45

Intermediate Adult Tap Class
Sundays 1:30-2:30PM
Classes beginning April 18th

These classes are 1 hr long
6 weeks
$60 General Public
$45 Student Rate with valid ID

Tap II is a challenging class for intermediate/advanced level tap dancers, and is designed to be a bridge from intermediate to advanced levels. Emphasis is placed on developing a greater sense of dexterity, articulation, and clearer phrasing of foot articulation, and rhythm. We will also continue and take greater risks in coordinating the upper body, emphasizing the body's clear shifting of weight in time, so that we begin "Tap DANCING," rather than "TAP Dancing." We will also delve deeper into the fundamentals of music, and explore how that sophistication and understanding--having a true relationship to music as a rhythmic dancer-- can greater enhance our execution of exercises, improvisations and combinations. Students will realize the joys that come with being a dynamic rhythm maker in an ensemble, while keeping time and sharing music, and energy together.

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Intermediate Adult Tap 6 weeks $60

Intermediate Adult Tap 6 weeks
Student Rate with valid ID $45

1920's Charleston - All Skate!
Saturdays 12:30-1:30 PM
Classes beginning April 17th

These classes are 1 hr long
6 weeks
$60 General Public
$45 Student Rate with valid ID

This class is intended for both men and women interested in solo charleston movement to either integrate into your Lindy forms, or explore as a purely solo form. A small Choreographic combination will be featured that includes moves for both ladies and gents. Hard- soled street shoes or dance shoes preferred.

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20's Charleston - All Skate 6 weeks $60

20's Charleston - All Skate 6 weeks
Student Rate with valid ID $45

Beginning Blues Dancing

Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 PM
Classes beginning April 14th
Limit 30 students

These classes are 1 hr long
6 weeks
$90 General Public
$70 Student Rate with valid ID

Beginning Blues is a perfect introductory level partner dance class. In Beginning Blues students will learn to move to the rhythms and listen to music presented in all Blues based music forms, including Blues, Jazz, Swing, R & B and many more music styles into the 1950’s and 1960’s, as well as contemporary music.

Beginning blues teaches leading and following basics as well as rhythm, and does not require a strict adherence to a basic step like many other social dance forms. Beginning Blues can be taken to any social dance or special event dance floor from class one!

Beginning Blues is also a must for incorporation into many other partner dancing styles. If you love music and love dancing, you’ll love this class.

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Beginning Blues - 6 weeks

Beginning West Coast Swing
No classes currently scheduled

These classes are 1 hr long
4 weeks
$60 General Public
$45 Student Rate with valid ID

West Coast Swing (WCS) is a dynamic and versatile form of swing that evolved from Lindy Hop in post-WWII California. Characterized by a smooth, sexy, and flashy style, it can be adapted to a wide variety of music such as Blues, R&B, Contemporary Jazz, Country, and Pop. It is danced in a slot with a distinctive elastic look that results from its unique extension-compression connection technique, which allows both the lead and follow considerable room for personal improvisation and play while still dancing together. No previous dance experience required.

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Intermediate Balboa
No classes currently scheduled

These classes are 1 hr long
6 weeks
$90 General Public
$70 Student Rate with valid ID

Good fundamentals of Balboa and Bal-Swing needed, including basic, breakstep (down hold basic) come-around, transition step. In addition to working technique of Balboa basics (ALWAYS!) this class will feature combinations of moves that teach new transitions to steps, shapes and movements, staying within the pure Bal and Bal-swing forms. Keep your eyes peeled for Bal & Fast Dance Social Nite at the Galaxie coming Fall '09!

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Intermediate Lindy Hop
No classes currently scheduled

These classes are 1 hr long
6 weeks
$90 General Public
$70 Student Rate with valid ID

Intermediate Lindy Hop will focus on both technique based adjustments in addition to new moves to add to your Lindy hop vocabulary, exploring variations on the basic lindy hop rhythm, transitions to and from non-Lindy rhythm moves, increasing the tempo at which Lindy hop can be added to your dance, and making it generally more leadable and followable.

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Honky Tonk 2 Step

No Classes Currently Scheduled

Beginning Zydeco Dance Class

No Classes Currently Scheduled

Cha Cha for Swing Dancers

No Classes Currently Scheduled

Tricks, Splits and Flash

No Classes Currently Scheduled

Adult Tap Class

No Classes Currently Scheduled