The Bellehoppers classes are taking a break over the summer, but fear not because we will be back with a new term in September. If you have some spare time in August and itchy dancing feet, then why not join us for our next 8 to the bar - Battle of the DJs on 7th August at tbe Black Box Belfast.
Four top DJ’s are set to wage music war, playing their best tunes from 20s Charleston, through 40s swing and 50s rockabilly, right up to the best neo-swing of today. Their mission is to keep the joint jumpin’ all night but who will be the winner? YOU DECIDE! Come down at the start of the night and learn authentic strolls from different eras.
Admission is £6 on the door
Bellehoppers
Bellehoppers is a small group of friends from Belfast, Northern Ireland that honours the authentic dance styles of the 1920s-50s such as Swing, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug and Charleston. The group is available for private tuition and function hire. Please e-mail us with details for a quote.
What is Swing?
Lindy Hop, sometimes called the Jitterbug, is a dance that evolved in Harlem, New York in the late 1920s and early 1930s. The dance quickly spread to other parts of America and eventually to other parts of the world, mostly attributable to the GIs in Europe during WWII. The popularity of Swing faded in the mid 50s when Rock 'n Roll came on the scene but since a revival in the late 1980s the dance's popularity has gone from strength to strength.
Classes!
Partner Charleston & Lindy Hop Swing beginners' class
This class is the starting step to you and your partner spinning around the dancefloor to your favourite swing tunes! It teaches the basics of partner Lindy Hop and Charleston while focusing on becoming comfortable with your lead and your follow.
No dance experience necessary
Advanced Beginners' Partner Charleston & Lindy Hop Class
This class continues on from the Beginners' classes, perfecting those basics that you have learned and starting to add to your repertoire with some eye-catcing moves to get you noticed.
Advanced Partner Charleston & Lindy Hop Class
You've learnt the moves, now let's put them to good use. This class will focus on musicality and rhythm to create that effortless and fun look to your dancing.
Solo Beginner Charleston classes
This is a solo class based on authentic Charleston moves and learn a BelleHopper routine to 'The Sailor with the Navy Blue Eyes'. For inquires, please email
Guaranteed fun that will help you wind down after work
Solo Intermediate Charleston classes
Progress to other Bellehopper choreographed routines and classics routines from the 20's through to the 50's. For inquires, please email
