Dance Class Descriptions

For a list of our current dance class offerings, please go to our Class Schedule. For Line Dancing Classes, please go to our Line Dancing section.

Line Dancing

Line Dancing

Exercise your body & mind by dancing to lively, upbeat music. Line Dancing is a fun way to dance socially without a dance partner. Dancing styles covered in this class include Country Western, Swing, Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz & more. Drop-ins welcome! (no prerequisite)

Salsa

Salsa 1

This is the place to start! No previous dance experience is necessary. Learn the basics of Salsa (On 1) starting with the footwork and progressing on to some basic turns with simple variations. The combination of great Salsa music and easy-to-understand moves make this class a lot of fun! (no prerequisite)

Salsa 2

Salsa is hot! This class introduces the cross body lead and expands into advanced-beginning to intermediate level moves. As we continue to reinforce the fundamental concepts established in Salsa 1, you will learn several stylish turn combinations. This is a continuing class; new combinations will be introduced each session. (prerequisite: comfortable with Salsa 1 material)

Sampler Classes

Ballroom Sampler

This is a ballroom sampler dance class in which we teach a new ballroom dance each week. We cover Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba and Nightclub Two Step. (no prerequisite)

Country Western Sampler

This is a beginning Country Western dance class that covers Two Step, Waltz, Line Dancing & Partner Line Dancing. Dance to your favorite Country Western songs. (no prerequisite)

Swing

Swing 1

This is the place to start! Learn the single-time basics of the dance known by many names: the Jitterbug, East Coast Swing, and the 6-count Lindy Hop. No matter what you call it, you are sure to have fun! (no prerequisite)

Swing 2

In this class we introduce triple-time 6-count Swing. Dance to a wider range of tempos and music styles! Increase your dancing skills & confidence as you learn fun dance combinations. This is a continuing class; new combinations will be introduced each session. (prerequisite: comfortable with Swing 1 material)

West Coast Swing

West Coast Swing 1

This is a beginning West Coast Swing class that builds upon the fundamental principles taught in Swing 1 & 2. In this class we cover the basics: the push break, left side pass, inside turn, two-handed tuck turn, as well as 8-count moves such as the basic whip and basket whip. After single-time and triple-time 6-count Swing, this is the next set of dance moves to add to your repertoire. (prerequisite: previous social dance experience)

West Coast Swing 2

This is an intermediate West Coast Swing class. We will introduce several whip combinations that you will be able to use on the dance floor. We'll also add some simple breaks, hesitations and syncopations that will give your dancing those finishing touches. This is a continuing class; new combinations and styling steps will be introduced each session. (prerequisite: West Coast Swing 1)