This Group Class will meet each Thursday from 6:00 – 7:15 pm, beginning 15 April 2010 and running until 6 May 2010, for a total of four sessions.

In this 75-minute class meeting for a total of four sessions, we will discover how to produce many of the common dance moves you see at social dances where people dance many energetic and upbeat dances, such as Swing. We will cover turns, spins, style, and basic common patterns for this Rhythm dance, as well as balance, speed, flexibility, body awareness, and expression.

We will be exploring both American (East Coast) Swing, and West Coast Swing.

The class will emphasize creating a solid constant connection between the lead and follow and how to use that connection throughout the entire dance! Develop an understanding of how you move your own body and how those movements are felt and interpreted by your partner (applies to leads and follows alike). We will use a simple set of common moves to explore good lead and follow connections, inventiveness, and fluidity in Rhythm dancing.

This class is intended for people new to partner dancing or new to Rhythm dancing and will move at an appropriate pace. Experienced dancers, enroll to improve your sense of partner connection and to refine your body action and basics! There is no such thing as doing “too much work” on the most foundational parts of dancing!

You do not need to enroll with a partner. Expect frequent partner changes and numerous group activities and exercises.

Please, no Street Shoes on the dance floor. Dance shoes, dance sneakers, or stocking feet are all fine.

Pre-registration is required. Contact the Instructor to reserve space in this class.

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