FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q: IS IT VOLGA ACADEMY OR TRIPLE STEP STUDIOS?
A: Good question, we rent one of the rooms from Volga Academy on Friday nights for our event. The name of our company is Triple Step Studios.
ADDRESS IS: Volga Dance Academy | 3855 Presidential Pkwy, Atlanta
PARKING: Our parking lot provides plenty of space for vehicles. However, we advise that you don't leave any valuables in your car. To avoid tempting thieves, please store bags, backpacks, electronics, and other valuables in the trunk of your car. We will have volunteers in the parking lot, making sure that cars will be safe.
INSIDE THE BUILDING: When you come inside of the main doors, you will continue straight down the hall (after the entrance booth). We will be in the back room.
DO I NEED TO BRING A DANCE PARTNER?
Bringing a partner is not necessary, as we will be rotating partners. Participants are free to remain with their own partner, although it is recommended that they take part in the partner rotation, as it can enhance one's dancing skills. Since everyone has a distinct connection, pulse, and energy, the partner rotation will provide a valuable opportunity to learn from and adapt to different partners.
DO I NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS BEFOREHAND?
You can purchase entrance beforehand via PayPal through our webpage, but you can also use cash/card/cash app when you arrive.
Q: DO I HAVE TO DO THE LESSON, OR CAN I JUST SHOW UP FOR THE SOCIAL?
A: You can show up for the social 2-hour dance if you would like.
Q: DO YOU GIVE PRIVATE LESSONS?
A: Yes! You can contact us for private lessons
Q: WHAT KIND OF SHOES SHOULD I WEAR?
A: We wrote a blog post on it here
Q: DO YOU HAVE A DRESS CODE FOR SOCIAL DANCE EVENTS?
A: There is no specific dress code for social dance events. We have noticed that people usually dress a bit more formally on band nights and special occasions. Attire ranges from T-shirts and jeans to full suits. Try exploring the hashtag #lindyhop on Instagram to get a better idea of what to wear.
I’M CONFUSED BY THIS WEST COAST SWING, EAST COAST SWING AND LINDY HOP?
ORGINS OF THE NAME “LINDY HOP”
The Lindy Hop is an eight-count swing dance that originated in Harlem, New York, in the late 1920s. It is characterized by acrobatic moves, improvisation, and an energetic and joyful spirit. The Lindy Hop is a social dance, typically danced with a partner.
Black American dancer "Shorty George" Snowden was a Lindy Hop pioneer known for his innovative style. He popularized the name “Lindy Hop” and is an important figure in the dance's history.
We believe it is important to honor and credit the originators of this great art form. We strongly encourage our students to delve into the history of Lindy Hop, Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, and The Savoy Ballroom.
ORIGINS OF THE NAME “EAST COAST SWING”
In the 1940s, Arthur Murray began to teach a more accessible version of the Lindy Hop that he called East Coast or Six-Count Swing.
Murray's six-count swing has been criticized for being too simple and not capturing the spirit of the Lindy Hop. Others argue that it is a commercialized version of the Lindy Hop and that it has lost its original authenticity.
Despite these criticisms, the six-count swing remains a popular and easy way to learn swing dancing. It is a great way for beginners to get started in the dance.
ORIGINS OF THE NAME “WEST COAST SWING”
Skippy Blair, who danced with Jewish dancer Dean Collins, is credited with coining the term "West Coast Swing" (WCS). Before 1936, Dean Collins danced Lindy Hop at the iconic Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, New York. He credits Al Minns, a Whitey's Lindy Hopper. The roots and legacy of Lindy Hop continue to intertwine with various dance styles.
