
October 2026 – L3: Intermediate Class Series | Tempo Workshop
Wednesday, October 7 at 7:10 PM · First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, Palo Alto
Tempo Workshop Dancing fast Lindy Hop is fun! Come learn tools to start building your fast dance skills. This class will not focus on showing you new moves. We'll take movements you already know and focus on improving your solo and partnered technique. This class is drop-in friendly. Week 1: Avoiding Rushin Week 2: Charleston Week 3: Swingouts/Circles Week 4: Turning at Tempo PRE-REQUISITES: Students must know 6-count/8-count/Charleston basic rhythms, be able to do at least 3 swingouts in a row, incorporate individual footwork variations in their dancing, enter and exit tandem Charleston, find the “1” in music, stay on beat, and connect with their partner in a comfortable way. No partner necessary. Students are encouraged to co-enroll in the swingout fundamentals class this month to work on their basic technique. We also recommend to bring a water bottle.