What Level Is For Me?
Not all community members come to us in the same place. We all have different backgrounds, comfort levels, and experience. This section is intended to provide our community members with a guide as to what level of class would be best suited for them. We always encourage community members to talk with us for further clarification as well.
Sock Hop: For Dancers of all experience levels
Approximately once a month we will be hosting a Sock Hop. We will have a brief 30-minute lesson at the start of the night followed by social dancing. Community members can come to socialize, dance, and to observe other dances. No experience necessary, all are welcome.
Level 1: For Total Beginner Dancers – The Absolute Basics
Classes at this level are intended for people with “two left feet”, with “no sense of rhythm”, or who are otherwise worried about being “the worst dancer in the room”. If you “don’t dance” this is the right level for you to start at. Typically taught in 2-week series.
You can find classes of this level for: Country Two-Step, Lindy Hop, Line Dancing, Nightclub Two-Step, Rumba, Tango, Waltz, and West Coast Swing.
Level 2: For Beginner Dancers – The Basic Building Blocks
Classes at this level are intended for people with some sense of dancing and who want to learn a new style. If you have some dancing experience and want to dive into something new to you, this is the right level for you to start at. Typically taught in 3 or 4-week series.
You can find classes of this level for: Cha Cha, Country Two-Step, Lindy Hop, Line Dancing, Nightclub Two-Step, Quickstep, Rumba, Samba, Tango, Waltz, and West Coast Swing.
Level 3: For Improver Dancers – Beyond the Basics
Classes at this level are intended for people with some experience in the particular dance style. Specific experience in the particular dance style is not required but is recommended. Some dance experience is required for attendance. Typically taught in 3 or 4-week series.
You can find classes of this level for: Balboa, Cha Cha, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, Country Two-Step, Lindy Hop, Line Dancing, Nightclub Two-Step, Quickstep, Rumba, Samba, Tango, Waltz, and West Coast Swing.
Level 4: For Intermediate Dancers – Upgrading Technique and Figures
Classes at this level are intended for people with competence in general partner dancing but also the particular dance style. Dancers will need to have completed Level 3 in the dance style or prior approval to attend this level of class to ensure that the class is able to learn together. Typically taught in 4-week series.
You can find classes of this level for: Cha Cha, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, Lindy Hop, Line Dancing, Quickstep, Rumba, Viennese Waltz, Waltz, and West Coast Swing.
Level 5: For Advanced Dancers – Complex Figures and High Level Technique
Classes at this level are intended for our highest level dancers: people with competence going well past the basics in both general partner dancing and the particular dance style. Dancers will need prior approval to attend this level of class to ensure that the class is able to learn together. Typically taught in 4-week series.
You can find classes of this level for: Lindy Hop, Waltz, and West Coast Swing.