Swing – Beginner I
Learn (or review) the basics of this popular dance. Course content includes closed and open positions, turning basic (a/k/a he
goes/she goes), outside and inside turns for the follower, leader turns, simple hand change variations, free spin, wrap (a/k/a
cuddle), hammerlock, head loop (a/k/a haircomb) and more.
Swing – Advanced Beginner (Level 2)
This course is for those who have already taken beginner swing or who know the basics of single-step, 6-count swing/jitterbug.
This class will review the moves from beginner swing, then expand on them with additional and more interesting/complex variations.
Content includes Lindy timing and steps, double- and triple-steps, pony step, simple dips, right wrap to left wrap (and reverse),
continuous wraps, push spin, swivels and more.
Swing – Intermediate (Level 3)
This course is for those who have already taken advanced beginner swing or have equivalent experience. This is your opportunity to
review, then refine and expand on, the moves that you already know. Cool and interesting variations will be taught. Content includes
lindy timing and steps, pony step, simple dips, right wrap to left wrap (and reverse), continuous wraps, wrap to hammerlock (and
reverse), neck wrap, cape, swivels, ducks, tunnels, starburst and more. Also introduced will be dips, musical interpretation and
hitting the breaks.
Salsa – Beginner
Learn the basics of this hot Latin dance. Course content includes a series of shine steps which are applicable to partner moves,
closed and open positions, forward/back steps, side steps, pivot turns, spot turns for both leader and follower, hand change
variations, head loop (a/k/a haircomb), crossover break, cross-body lead and more.
Salsa – Advanced Beginner (Level 2)
This course is for those who have already taken beginner salsa or who know the basic moves with a partner and in shine steps (by
yourself). Salsa is becoming increasingly popular throughout this area and the country. This class will move quickly and is not for
beginners, with new shine and partner moves plus variations on those you already know. Course content includes inside turn,
enchufle, chaqueta, cape, sombrero (a/k/a double haircomb) and more.
Salsa – Intermediate (Level 3)
This course is for those who have already taken advanced beginner salsa or who have equivalent experience. Salsa is becoming
increasingly popular throughout this area and the country. This class will move quickly and is above the advanced beginner level,
with new shine and partner moves, including syncopations, plus variations on those you already know. Course content includes
shoulder turns, cape, wraparound, reverse moves and much more.
Salsa Aerobics
Salsa shines, shines and more shines. . .Aerobics to salsa music – using actual salsa moves! Learn Cuban motion, along with real
salsa moves that you can also do when dancing with a partner. Depending upon students' level and experience, content will include
lots of syncopations, double-time moves and lots of arm movement. This is your chance to combine aerobics, salsa and having fun!
Ballroom (Foxtrot & Waltz) – Beginner
Here is your chance to prepare for those upcoming wedding receptions and other similar social events. Starting with foxtrot, this
class will introduce you to ballroom dancing with both stationary and traveling steps. After you are comfortable with some basic
moves in foxtrot, you will be introduced to the elegance of waltz, including several variations of twinkles.
Country-Western Two-Step – Beginner
If you enjoy country-western music and have wanted to try to dance to it with a partner, here is your chance to do so in the most
well-known country-western dance. Class content will include timing, basic steps forward and backward for both leaders and
followers, outside turn, inside turn, partner turns, wrap, cape and more.
Country-Western Two-Step – Advanced Beginner (Level 2)
This class is for those who have already taken a beginner two-step class or who have a solid command of basics (outside turn,
inside turn, partner turns, wrap and cape). Moves from beginner two-step will be reviewed, then expanded upon with additional and
more interesting/complex variations.
West Coast Swing – Beginner
If you're looking for a dance style that especially about “moving to music,” this is the class for you. This increasingly
popular dance has crossed boundaries in swing, country, hustle and even social ballroom dancing. Totally different from what is
typically considered as “swing” (jitterbug), west coast swing is danced to a great variety of music, which contributes to
the uniqueness of this dance style. Course content includes sugarpush, left side pass, right side pass with underarm turn turn,
whip, basket whip, tuck turn, sugar tuck and more.
Hustle – Introduction
This two-hour class is an introduction to this ’70’s dance which has become popular again in the last few years. Learn to couples dance
to disco music. Course content includes the unusual timing of this dance and a few basic moves in both closed and open positions.
West Coast Swing – Introduction
This two-hour class is an introduction to this increasingly popular dance, which has crossed boundaries in swing, country, hustle
and even social ballroom dancing. Totally different from what is typically considered as “swing” (jitterbug), west coast
swing is danced to a great variety of music, which contributes to the uniqueness of this dance style. Course content includes left
side pass, right side pass with underarm turn and more.
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