Swing/Ballroom

Spencer has been dancing Lindy Hop swing since 1998. He has studied Lindy hop extensively with four-time world champion and eight-time American champion, Nathalie Gomes. Spencer led the outreach program for Hop, Swing, and Jump dance studios at Swing 46, and local venues around NYC. Spencer had his own program in swing at the JCC in Manhattan for over 10 years, and also teaches privately. He has taught for Lincoln Center's "Midsummer Night Swing." He currently organizes some of the largest swing dance parties in New York City under the brand name Swing Remix. SwingRemixNYC.com

Spencer's classes were voted some of the best swing dance classes in NYC! See here at Timeout!

Class Descriptions:
Advanced Beginner Lindy Hop:
Lindy Hop is the grandfather of all swing dances. Popularized through television and film of the 1940s and 50s, the Lindy is a partnered dance comprised of 6 and 8-count patterns patterns, including a signature move called the swing out. Learn all of the fundamental steps and classic stylings of this original New York City dance. No partner required. Swing experience required.

Basic Swing:
In basic swing we learn more involved 6 & 8 count patterns with more advanced footwork. We will also build on your dance vocabulary, technique, and partnering skills. This is the pre-requisite level to Advanced beginner Lindy Hop. No partner required. Some swing experience helpful. All Broadway style dancers should have swing abilities!
(For those with no experience in swing, consider taking our Ultimate Intro absolute beginner)

Ultimate Intro Class Description:
Learn cool moves to classic tunes! This progressive, basic swing dance class will teach the absolute beginner how to Jitterbug or what is now known as East Coast Swing. This partner dance class will teach beginner moves in swing and the technique to execute them properly. The class will learn a routine over a six week period. No partner, experience or TALENT required.