Your information center is here about upcoming Dance classes, events and more with The Harlem Swing Dance Society (THSDS)! A non-profit organization since 2010, we are dedicated to promoting and preserving Lindy Hop/Swing Dance culture in it's birthplace: Harlem USA.
Feel free to email us and join the listing at theharlemswingdancesociety@gmail.com - and as always SWING BACK!
Our HOTLINE is 347 - 709 - 7022
Learning your fundamentals is an essential part of Ryan’s workshops to improve your basic steps (triple steps, rock steps, twists and kicks), and as well as your base vocabulary. Explore more on Swing Outs, Texas Tommy's, Break Aways and other jazz steps. Additionally to tribute Frankie Manning be introduced to some of Frankie's favorite moves: The Slip Slop, Points, Pecking, The Twirl and many more!
This class is aimed at all levels from intermediate and above. Count it a rare delightful treat while in NYC and Harlem celebrating Frankie 100!
LOCATION
Hansboro Recreation Center
Dance Room - 2nd floor (elevator)
35 West 134th Street (bet Lenox and 5th Aves)
HARLEM: NY, NY 10037
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Ryan Francois a 2 time winner of the U.S. Open and American Swing Dance Championships is the foremost authority in the US & UK on all dances connected and related to the Jazz & Swing era - which includes The Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Jive, Charleston, Tap, Be Bop and Blues.
He has most recently finished choreographing the Jive & Lindy Hop for the UK series of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. His unique and very modern approach to traditional styles of dance are very much in demand.
Ryan is the founder and Artistic director of the dance Company Swing X - Treme a fusion based group specializing in Ryan’s favorite dance style, The Lindy Hop.
His best works to date are for the BROADWAY SHOW “SWING”nominated for 7 Tony Awards - including best choreography, The Disney Motion Picture “Swing Kids” Starring Christian Bale & Robert Sean Leonard and “Do You Come Here Often” winner of the Olivier Award for best entertainment.
Other credits include:
Strictly Dance Fever Seasons 1 & 2 _ BBC Television Featured Performer; Choreographer
Dancing With The Stars _ ABC Network - Guest Artist
Britain’s Got Talent _ITV - Choreographer ‘Candyman’ _ Swing X-Treme and The Irresistible’s
The Tony Awards _ The cast of “Swing” at Radio City Music Hall - Choreographer and Performer.
In a career that has spanned over 20 years
one of his favorite moments is the film “Idlewild”
