Central Oregon has some of the most spectacular and beautiful hikes in the country, if not the planet. From mountains to waterfalls and lakes to caves, we’ve got it all. Go exploring on your own adventure or take a hike with us at one of our local trails. Group hike led by BLH instructor Blair Agan.
Balboa is known for its close connection, fast and fancy footwork and effortless looking flow on the dance floor. Because of its simplicity and economy of movement, Balboa is well suited for dancing comfortably to faster tempo music, i.e. 190 to 250 beats per minute or higher. Join us as we learn the basics of Balboa in this one hour workshop with Joel Hunter & Stephanie Hinton from Boise City Swing. Register now!
Stacks on stacks is a signature class of Joel Hunter and Stephanie Hinton from Boise City Swing. In this one hour workshop they will take a basic move and transform it into a much longer and different variation. Come join them in this fun and creative class. By the end you will be able to build and shape your own moves in the same way. Register now!
Charleston is forever connected to Lindy Hop both historically and culturally. It is an upbeat partnered dance that includes kicks, syncopation, and contra body movement. Come learn how to dance the Charleston with a partner in this one hour workshop with Joel Hunter & Stephanie Hinton from Boise City Swing. Register now!
The party doesn’t end with our social dance, come join us after for some late night Blues! This will be a great opportunity to practice everything you learned in the Introduction to Blues workshop. We’ll have fun improvising and expressing our creativity. You won’t want to miss this! Location to be disclosed during the social dance at Vibe Dance Center, so stay tuned for more info. Register now!
This isn’t just any old social dance… This is a social dance at Bend Lindy Exchange!!! New friends and exciting dance partners are what you will find at this event. So come out for a night of fun! Bring your best buds, your dancing shoes and your awesome moves. We promise, this will be a night to remember. Beginner lesson begins at 7:00pm. Register now!
Located on Bend's Eastside, On Tap is a wonderful place to enjoy a beverage, tasty meal and do it with a view. They have over 30 tap handles, including a variety of craft beer, cider, wine and kombucha and their six food trucks satisfy every palette. Meet us for dinner at On Tap! We will share some food, laughs and maybe a game of corn hole.
There’s a law in Bend that says no one shall visit our fair city in the summer months without floating the Deschutes at least once… Okay, we may have made that up. But law or no law you don’t want to miss the opportunity to enjoy one of the most scenic, unique, and enjoyable experiences you can have in Bend. Join us for a relaxing afternoon floating the Deschutes River, led by BLH instructor Jaron Ellis.
The modern Blues dance community is fairly new and largely grew out of Lindy Hop. However, the music and dance have a much longer history; rooted in African movement, blues dance places a high value on improvisation, rhythm, and solo movements. Come learn the more traditional Blues steps and foundations for social leading in this one hour workshop with Joel Hunter & Stephanie Hinton from Boise City Swing. Register now!
Six-count and eight count movements… What is the difference? When do you use one versus the other? How does your partner recognize when you switch between the two? And how can we use both of these to improve our dance skills? These are all great questions that will be explored in this one hour workshop with Joel Hunter & Stephanie Hinton from Boise City Swing. Register now!
Lindy Hop is a playful, social and energetic dance. It's all about having fun, communicating with your dance partner and enjoying the music. In this one hour workshop discover the essential building blocks of the dance. Work through concepts of connection, stretch, and momentum with Joel Hunter & Stephanie Hinton from Boise City Swing. Register now!
Come join us for our kickoff event at Crux! The Jess Ryan Band will be bringing down the house with all original Blues, Rock and Soul. Drink some local craft beer and make some new friends! We will dance if there is space available. Lawn chairs and blankets for the grass are encouraged.
