May 7, 2017

Class Descriptions

 

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.