THANKS FOR REGISTERING FOR THE
​MARIEL & SWING CITY HOUSE BAND WORKSHOP WEEKEND!

We can't wait to dance with you! Here's everything you need to know:
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WHERE: FUNK&FLOW

Our classes are at: Funk&Flow Studio
1215 NE 17th Ct.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

​The parking lot is small & can get packed, so pull in carefully!
Please arrive for class about 15 minutes prior to the start time. We are renting the studio, so we MUST start and finish on-time.

The social track

There will be social gatherings after each day's classes! We're still finalizing these plans, but it'll probably look something like:

Saturday: Happy Hour/Live Band Music/Dinner
Sunday: Picnic at a Park or Brewery - DJ'd or Live Band

We will keep you in the loop as plans develop. Please feel free to reach out at any point if you have questions. You can reach us best via email at [email protected]

travel

If you're traveling to join us and need accommodation, please reach out! We can't guarantee we'll be able to connect you with housing, but we'll do our best & will let you know ASAP if anything is still available.​

​What to wear:
  • Comfy clothes you don’t mind sweating in. Don't wear anything that restricts your movement. Cotton is your friend! Shorts, t-shirts, skirts, and dresses are all a-okay if you're comfy in them. We'd recommend shorts under skirts. A lot of folks dress casually or even how they would to go on a run. There's no need to dress up - we come to class to work!
  • Shoes that slide. No dance shoes? No problem. Just try to wear shoes that won’t fly off your feet and have little to no tread on their soles, like suede or leather-soled shoes. For example: running shoes have a lot of tread, while Keds and Converse have very little tread. Shoes with less tread will make it easier and safer to turn! PLEASE NOTE: heels and black-bottom dress shoes are prohibited at Funk&Flow!

Don't forget:
  • Hygiene. You will be dancing in close proximity to other students. Please don't forget to shower, rub on your deodorant, and freshen your breath. Likewise, please skip any strongly scented perfumes, colognes, body sprays, etc. If you anticipate getting sweat-soaked, feel free to bring an extra t-shirt or a towel.
  • Hydration. Don't forget a water bottle! Funk&Flow does not have a water fountain, so we strongly encourage everyone to bring your own water!
  • Your body. Over the past few years, you may have noticed that you have one of these. It is very difficult to dance without one, so please don’t leave yours at home.
  • Your sense of fun. We dance to connect with our bodies, the music, and each other. Don’t pressure yourself to get everything perfect the first time - just relax and be prepared to try new and sometimes weird or goofy things. Everyone is in class to grow and work on their dancing, regardless of their experience or skill level - get out of your head and into your body! ​
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Shoe Tip!

You want shoes that slide, not stick! While slightly counterintuitive, sports sneakers are normally not good for this style of dancing.
​If you don't have good dance shoes, no need to spend a fortune! Just stick or glue suede to the bottom of an old pair. Click below for an affordable option that's easy to apply.

Practice Makes Perfect!
Lindy Hop and other authentic jazz dance styles are vernacular dances, which means they were created socially on the dance floor.
As such, these styles are best practiced through social dancing! We have regular bi-weekly Social Dances on Wednesday nights that are the perfect opportunity to practice and meet more dancers!
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The Swing City House Band will be playing our Social Dance on
​February 5th!

Get Connected

Click HERE to join our Dance Student Whatsapp chat.
We use it to talk about what we're working on, ask questions, make social plans for outside of classes, and share our dance journeys.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]