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Swing Dance on the Beach - Filming for Frankie 100

The Hang Ten Hoppers have a FREE SESSION on April 1.
The Lindy Chorus hits many of the elements we always use (Frankie figures, Jazz Steps, Charleston) so we will teach this and MORE!

https://www.facebook.com/events/227724767431676/

Then, we will film our San Diego version on Friday, April 4 at 7:00pm - Pacific Beach Pier (Sunset is at 7:11pm).

SCHEDULE:
6:30pm - dancers assemble at Crystal Pier in PB
6:45pm - dancers setup on the beach, camera crew in position
6:45-7:15pm - dance the LINDY CHORUS while the sun sets & get final 'WATER SHOT'

ATTIRE:
* Beach Shorts & TShirts/Tank Tops
* Bring a beach towel (I have an idea)
* No shoes required for Beach Dancing
* 'WATER SHOT' will require a change of clothes

'WATER SHOT' explained:
I want dancers to go from starting position and run into the water backwards. Going to reverse the shot so it looks like we are running from the water into position. 2 cool things about this: 1) we come out of the water 2) we are dry when we come out of the water.

If you cannot make it on Tuesday, let me know and we can schedule some time at my studio to go over it.

The Lindy Chorus is one of the first routines I ever learned in Chicago with Frankie himself (1998).

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