5 out of 5 stars and 13 reviews
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(13)2100 Chestnut St [Urban Movement Arts], Philadelphia, PA
About this vendor
Want to learn to swing dance? Looking for Wedding Dance Lessons? We got you. EMAIL US DIRECTLY! ragtagphilly@gmail.com.
We teach private and group lessons in Swing and/or Lindy Hop. Our teaching puts its arms around LGBQT+ love and identity, as well as all body types, abilities, and ages. Depending on the event, we can come to you. Or you can come to us in downtown Philly. An 'Intro to Swing Dance' lesson with 2+ experienced instructors makes for a fun rehearsal dinner or stylish Birthday party! Our vibes are funky, silly, and yet deeply rooted in jazz as a black art form. Imagine that!
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Music Genres
- Dance
- Jazz
Awards and Affiliations
2018 'Best of Weddings'
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Lily is a brilliant and fun dance teacher, and we can’t recommend her enough. We started working with Lily pretty soon before our wedding, where were wanted to surprise everyone wi...
th a swing dance as our first dance. Rather than choreographing something for us, she taught us some basic swing moves and concepts so that we could improvise. It allowed us space to play around and really enjoy our first dance and have fun, rather than feeling like we were performing. We came to really love our lessons, and as well as getting much better at dancing, they became and beloved break from our crazy wedding-planning schedule. We can’t recommend Ragtag Empire enough
Fun, creative, professional instructors, and I love dancing to live music at their events.
They did a dance lesson for my wedding, they are some of the best swing dance teachers I know!
I've been taking beginner Lindy Hop/Jazz classes with Ragtag, and I can't ask for more amazing teachers than Lily and Heather! Not only are they both incredible dancers, but their ...
instruction is fun, accessible, and thorough. I look forward to all my lessons with them as I continue to learn and grow under their supportive wings!
Both great instructors! Very knowledgeable about dance, and the history behind it. They make you feel comfortable and confident.
Heather helped me with a swing dance choreograph...
y that we performed at my brother's wedding. It was a huge hit and got everyone up and dancing.
Taking lessons from Lily and Heather is not only fun, but they also weave a lot of history into their classes. I learned various jazz dance forms, but also gained a better underst...
anding of how swing dancing evolved out of other traditions. Their classes are playful and accessible, so if you've always been intimidated by jazz or by learning how to dance, RagTag is the absolute best place to learn. Oh and the best part is you'll end up with a totally wonderful community of friends too!
I wanted to start learning Lindy Hop for fun, and as a way to rehabilitate from a back injury. Heather was a great teacher to have! She was sensitive to my physical needs/limitat...
ions and flexible with her teaching. I learned the basics of Lindy Hop in a supportive, calm, and fun environment. After only a few lessons with Heather, I was confident enough to go test the waters at a Ragtag dance! Dancing helped to rehabilitate my back and balance my fears. I'm building stamina and enjoying it more and more each day, thanks to Heather and Ragtag!
Lily & Heather are fun, informative, professional, everything you could ask for! They also have a great grasp of the history of swing and jazz, which really elevates the experience...
. You couldn't choose better!
In less than an hour at my birthday celebration, Lily Kind had 60 folks of all ages swinging and smiling to Lindy Hop. She has a magic way of making dance movement easy and access...
ible. It’s a style of social dancing great for couples or singles. No way you won’t come away from a dance lesson or occasion with Lily wanting to learn more.
Lindy hop is so fun and Lily and Heather are both incredible dancers and teachers. If you're just starting out, they can teach you the basics and give you enough moves to enjoy you...
rself. If you've been dancing for years, they can help you refine and stylize so that you might look as cool as they do!
Lily is a fantastic teacher. She’s down-to-earth and professional, and it's evident that she thinks a lot about dance and the different ways to approach it. One of Lily’s strengths...
is her understanding of the mechanics of body movement. She’s able to break down steps simply and effectively so that a person can really improve the foundations of their dancing. She doesn’t just teach you steps, she teaches you how to move and look good while dancing. I highly recommend Lily and Ragtag!
Lily and Heather's approach to teaching is some of the most mindful, welcoming, and inclusive you'll ever get. These two have much to offer novice and experienced dancers alike, pr...
oviding accessible instruction that lacks any pretense. Serious lovers of dance, Lily and Heather manage to be at once professional and so much fun. Highly recommended!
I have nothing but stellar things to say about Ragtag and the lessons taught by Lily Kind!
I have been taking lessons with Lily for a few weeks now and in that short amount of ti...
me I have seen a dramatic increase in my abilities, connection, and quality of movement as a dancer. Lily is a fantastic teacher who gives feedback that is constructive, concise, and most importantly tailored to you as an individual. She is extremely patient and easy to work with which makes learning new techniques less stressful. On top of that, Lily is super knowledgeable in many different types of dances which helps give her a uniqueness that stands out.
I really cannot recommend Lily or Ragtag enough. If you are looking to take your dancing or your event to the next level then they are the ones to contact!
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2100 Chestnut St [Urban Movement Arts], Philadelphia, PA
Ragtag Empire - Swing & Jazz for Good Times!