Beginner | Introduction to West Coast Swing for beginners and a great Basics Review for anyone. Also great for long-time dancers who want to add the newest style to their basics | Starter Step, Throw-out, Push-Step, Underarm, Left Side-pass and Close-step (6-count patterns) Straight Whip, Inside Whip, Outside Whip (8-count patterns) and Tuck Turn (6-count) | No prior dance knowledge required. Just show up and be ready to dance! Classes run in one-month sessions, and build on previous week. After the second week, students are encouraged to start on the next session. |
Novice | Add variations and turns to the basics from Beginner. Learn variations of your 6-and 8-count patterns. | Basic turn technique, combined patterns and simple syncopations are introduced to basics. | Students should be able to demonstrate the basics from both Beginner Classes. Classes run in monthly sessions, but are NOT sequential. |
Intermediate | Expand beyond the basics into longer patterns and more challenging spins and turns | Pattern amalgamations and multiple turns. | Students should be comfortable with all basics and the ability to adapt variations. |
Awesome Twosome (Int+) | Whether a beginner dancer or advanced, learn how to do “what you do” better. Lead, follow, frame, spin or even leverage with greater balance and footwork variations. | STRONG emphasis is placed on learning or re-learning proper technique within the basic patterns. | Novice level and above. Classes do not run in sessions. Students should be comfortable with all basics and the ability to adapt variations. |