LINDY HOP - Maureen
Prerequisite: At least Beginning Swing

The Lindy Hop was America's first Swing dance. It is a wonderful cross between Jitterbug, Charleston, and Shag.

Popular in the 20's through World War II, the Lindy disappeared for 40 years, but has enjoyed a renewed interest stimulated by the emergence of 90's Swing music !

People ask what is the difference between Swing and Lindy. Generally speaking, Lindy consists of 8-count patterns and Swing of 6-count patterns, although both dances can have patterns using both counts. The Lindy's 8-count allows for greater styling and interpretive movement but, socially, the Lindy is danced to slightly slower music while Swing works better to faster music.

ARGENTINE TANGO - Don
Prerequisite: None 

As opposed to American Tango which is more structured and memorized, Argentine Tango is more creative and improvisational. It is also considered trickier than American Tango.

With an emphasis on intricate footwork including foot flicks, leg wraps, and swivels, Argentine Tango is a wonderful dance ! This class is open to Beginners. 

INTERMEDIATE FOXTROT PATTERNS - Jack
Prerequisite: Some knowledge of Foxtrot

Foxtrot is dance of Inaugural Balls, Wedding Receptions, and Formal Dinners. It is also the dance to use to most of Frank Sinatra's lounge classics.

Foxtrot is the Up-Town cousin of the Texas Twostep. Besides Sinatra music, Foxtrot can be used to a wide variety of music ranging from Van Morrison's "Marvelous Night for a Moondance" to "Mack the Knife" or "Beyond the Sea" by Bobby Darin.  T

The Foxtrot works well to a wide variety of slower tempo Swing music as well.

Foxtrot is especially useful for your first dance at your wedding and New Year's Eve events.

SLOW DANCING - Marla/Rick
Prerequisite: Couples only, No Switching partners

Slow Dancing is a derivative of Foxtrot. Most people can shuffle from foot to foot, but when it comes to Slow Dancing well, the majority of people are clueless. 

This course covers ways to Slow Dance gracefully with several footwork combinations. We explain how different songs may require different timing and footwork.

There are moments when the ability to slow dance gracefully can be the most important skill in the world and if you don't have that skill, you're out of luck. 

This is the perfect chance to learn more about the Lost Art of Formal Dancing.

STEVE'S FAV ADV SWING PTNS -  Steve G
Prerequisite: At least Intermediate Swing  

No telling what Steve has cooked up for you, but don't expect much mercy. This course should be considered pretty difficult.  Steve intends to run you ragged.

Please note this is an Advanced class, so if you are a beginner, steer clear.

ADVANCED WALTZ - Dakota
Prerequisite: At least Beginning Ballroom Waltz

Waltz is the legendary dance of Romance. 

When women think of Waltz, they think of Cinderella at the Ball with flowing gowns and graceful swirling turns around the floor. Every girl feels like a Princess as she floats to beautiful Waltz music. 

This Advanced level course shows you all the moves you need to Waltz the Night Away. Although many students at our studio are more familiar with Western Waltz, they might be surprised to find all Western Waltz patterns are drawn from Ballroom Waltz. 

Don't expect Dakota to slow the class down for people who know little Waltz. This class is offered for Advanced dancers who want a challenge. Please respect the ground rules.