Question 1

Do I need a partner or previous dance experience?

Accepted Answer

No partner or dance experience needed to attend PSDC's social dances or Lindy Hop 1 series!

Other series, lessons, or workshops may require specific prerequisites or equivalent experience, so make sure to read the full description of events before registering.

Question 2

It's my first time at PSDC. What should I expect?

Accepted Answer

What to bring to Lessons / Dances:
 • Water bottle
 • Shoes with smooth soles / minimal traction. The less tread, the easier it is to move around the dance floor. 
 • Clothes you're comfortable moving and sweating in. Casual attire or dressing up is fine. 
 • Earplugs, if you're sound-sensitive.
 • Handkerchief, extra shirts, a fan, deodorant... Lindy Hop is a very active dance and a bunch of dancers in a room can get sweaty quickly. Plan accordingly!

What to expect at Lessons: 
 • Changing partners regularly. This helps us meet people and learn how to dance with people of different experience levels, physical abilities, and creative ideas!
 • Instructors show it, You try it. During lessons your instructors may demonstrate something, then ask you to try it a few times. Then instructors will explain in more detail. Each time you try something, focus on how it feels in your body. Learning to dance means developing your body awareness!
 • Ask questions! If you want specific feedback or are unclear about something, ask your instructors! You can also ask dance partners questions like "Does it feel clear when I try _____?" or "Does this feel comfortable for you?"

What to expect at Social Dances:
 • Live & DJ'd music: We typically have live music on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays - YAY!
 • Announcements: About an hour into the dance, we take a break for announcements and the celebration jam. More on the jam later!
 • Embrace silliness, have fun, and enjoy the opportunity to connect with the music and each other! PDSC encourages a playful and relaxed dance atmosphere. 
 • Changing partners: Lindy Hop and other swing dances are social dances, meaning we dance with many different people in a single night! It’s common to change partners every song or every couple of songs. 
 • Ask someone to dance: There’s no single person or role responsible for inviting others to dance,  and gender does not indicate dance role. Take a breath, be brave, and ask someone "Would you like to dance? I know how to [lead/follow]!"

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