• Lindy Hop Workshop With Dabney Hopkins

    It’s been a long time since we’ve done a Lindy Hop workshop. Too long in, in fact. So to remedy this our good friend from Arizona is coming to Sacramento on Saturday, June 11th to share his love and knowledge of Lindy Hop!

    Dabney Hopkins will take you on a 4-hour mixed-level Lindy Hop workshop journey that will challenge you and help make your dancing soar! You’ll learn some useful techniques, awesome stylings, and fun moves while you have an amazing time.

    Schedule

    11:30 am – Check-in
    12:00 – 2:00 pm – Workshops
    2:00 – 3:00 pm – Lunch
    3:00 – 5:00 pm – Workshops

    Pricing

    Studio Members:
    $40 before 6/1
    $45 from 6/1 to 6/10
    $50 at the door
    Studio Member Sign-up

    Non-Members:
    $50 before 6/1
    $55 from 6/1 to 6/10
    $60 at the door
    Non-Members Sign-up

    FAQ

    Where’s Karen?
    Right now we’re not sure if the vivacious Karen Vizzard-Hopkins is going to be working her non-swing dancing job that weekend. If she’s able to get off work she’s going to join us and it’ll be a full-fledged “Lindy Hopkins” Workshop! But if not Dabney’s going to rock your world all by himself!
    What level is this workshop?
    This is a mixed-level workshop for anyone who has a grasp on the basic concepts and movements of Lindy Hop. Our goal is to bring the community together for an afternoon of fun, learning, and growth.

    More About Dabney

    Dabney Hopkins is a dancer from Mesa, AZ. His passion lies in the dance styles from the Swing Era, and he has dedicated over a decade of his life to spreading his love for Lindy Hop. Having studied under and been inspired by the legendary Frankie Manning, Dabney has also tried to garnish some dance knowledge from anyone around him. Having competed successfully early in his dance career, he focused more on teaching and helping others discover their true dance potential.
    Dabney discovered dancing when, after serving a two-year mission in Brasil for his church, his friends dragged him out to a jazz club. He immediately fell in love with the music, the culture, and the connections through vernacular jazz and swing. The rest is history.
    Dabney has over 14 years of experience dancing, teaching, competing in, and performing the dances from the Swing Era. Dabney has served as the secretary of the Arizona Classic Jazz Society, a 501c3 non-profit group dedicated to the preservation of classic jazz. Dabney is a national competitor and has performed with the Hollywood Hotshots, a performance troupe out of Los Angeles, and has taught workshops on Carnival Cruise Lines, and in California, Florida, Utah, Nevada, Mexico, Colorado, New Mexico, Montana, and Arizona. He has made several television appearances and performs regularly with the 52nd St. Jazz Band, at jazz festivals across the country.

  • 2022 New Year’s Eve Party

    We didn’t get to ring in 2021 with our dance friends and family, but guess what!?!? New Year’s Eve is a Friday night and that means we can boogie on down to some awesome tunes to ring in 2022! We have this big, beautiful ballroom and we love when you can join us for a night of celebration.

    Here is a breakdown of the party. We have a lot planned for this special event!

    The Dress Code
    It’s Midtown Stomp and there’s no dress code. That said, we encourage everyone to look their best. Do you have a dress that’s been waiting for the right moment to wear? We like it! That powdered blue tux you bought to wear at your friend’s “Dumb and Dumber” themed wedding will look smashing on you.

    The Main Room
    It’s Friday night. It’s Midtown Stomp. So you know the music is going to be awesome and fun. Plus our house DJs are extra jazzed because it’s New Year’s Eve so the music should have a little extra spice on it!

    The Back Room
    We’re having a second room of dancing on New Year’s Eve and it’s a Blues Room! Get down with a great mix of tunes to stir your soul!

    The Performances
    We’re bringing in a few performers to strut their stuff for you in the main room throughout the night.

    The Midnight Toast
    At midnight we’ll toast the new year with a sparkling cider toast.

    The Cost
    $15 until December 10th (after Midtown Stomp)
    $20 after December 10th
    Link: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=133627&stype=43&prodid=11901

    $10 for Members until December 10th (after Midtown Stomp)
    $15 for Members after December 10th
    Members Link: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=133627&stype=43&prodid=11902

    Schedule
    8:00 pm – Drop-in Lesson (included with your paid admission)
    9:00 pm – Dancing the Night away

    Proof of COVID vaccination is required for everyone’s safety.