Level 1 (Beginner) Swing Series
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Jessy and Marc are excited to offer eight months of beginner level swing classes! Each 4-week series will focus on one of several styles of swing dance. The classes move at a relaxed pace and are designed with both new dancers and experienced dancers who are new to the focused swing style in mind. Please note that each series consists of four weeks of cumulative classes (weeks 2-4 of a series are based on material learned in the previous weeks of that series). Students are encouraged to repeat each series of classes until the moves and concepts taught become natural. A new four-week series begins on the first Tuesday of every month. Please note that while the content of each four week series is cumulative, the order that you choose to take the series classes is not. (For example: a student can start their dance experience with Six Count Swing, take a break for a month, then return to take Lindy Hop: Lindy Circle and Swing-Outs.) No partner is necessary. In each 4-week series you will work on the basics of swing dance including footwork, posture, partner connection and communication. Below are the topics taught in each series. Please remember that you can begin your swing dance experience at the beginning of any series.
2012 Beginner Swing Schedule
Six Count/East Coast Swing - Focused on single step six count, the simplest of all swing dance styles, this series offers a variety of moves that are guaranteed to make you shine on the dance floor. Basic Footwork Patterns - Variety is the spice of life! We'll take you through three swing dance footwork patterns: single step six count, triple step six count, and eight count Lindy Hop footwork. These patterns are easily interchangeable and add texture to even the most basic moves. Lindy Hop: Lindy Circle and Swing-Outs - The swing-out and circle are the basis of many awesome Lindy Hop moves. Lindy Hop: Basic Turns - Inside turns, outside turns, and tuck turns are some great ways to get you out on the floor. Lindy Hop: Basic Moves - Roll-offs, side passes, holds, etc. are fun moves to get you and your partner dancing. 1920's Charleston - The playful, twisty Charleston of the flapper era is sure to be a crowd pleaser at any dance event. This series explores both partnered and solo dance. 1930's Charleston - The energetic kicks that characterize 1930's Charleston are a great way to move to those fast tempo tunes. This series explores both partnered and solo dance. Balboa - This close dance is perfect for crowded dance floors and offers an elegant, energy-saving way to dance to super fast songs. |
Level 2 (Beginner Intermediate) Swing Series
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January and February, 2012 January and February in Brief: The months of January and February we will be learning the Charleston! Yoohoo! The first 2 weeks of Jan will be 20’s charleston, and the the next 6 weeks will be 30’s, 40’s and up. This is a fun dance that will allow you to dance to faster tempos more comfortably than the Lindy Hop. Jan 2012 Schedule: Charleston
Feb 2012 Schedule: 30s / 40s Charleston
About The Level 2 Format Prerequisites include familiarity with basic 20’s and 30's Charleston patterns, OR enough dance experience to quickly pick these up quickly during the brief review at the beginning of class. The level 1 class parallels the level 2 class in dance style at a beginner level and slower pace. If you're not quite ready for the material presented in level 2 you will be encouraged to take the level 1 class at 7:30 until you feel comfortable there. Students are encouraged to repeat each series of classes until the moves and concepts taught become natural. A new four-week series begins on the first Tuesday of every month. Please note that while the content of each four week series is cumulative, the order that you choose to take the series classes is not. (For example: a student can start their dance experience with Six Count Swing, take a break for a month, then return to take Lindy Hop: Lindy Circle and Swing-Outs.) No partner is necessary. In each 4-week series you will work on the basics of swing dance including footwork, posture, partner connection and communication. Please remember that you can begin your swing dance experience at the beginning of any series. -------------------------------------------- Tue Jan 17 17:43:44 EST 2012 -------------------------------------------- Review Side / Front Transitions Turns New Weight Changes Do these first w/o partner, then with partner Explanation of tap vs. weight change 3 taps 1 weight change 1 tap 3 weight changes real improve with weight changes (When leads come in talk about what it means to lead weight changes, and what it means for for follower's and leads frames to be able to make that happen) 30's 40's charleston step pattern individually side by side Simple variations Big kick and slide walking forward and back with kick on lead right on 2nd "1" cross-walking stutter steps kick steps Skip ups Big kick on 7 Big kick on 5 w/ slide Add turn around -------------------------------------------- Tue Jan 17 17:43:44 EST 2012 -------------------------------------------- Review 30's charleston pattern Big kick and slide review stutter step New Kicking and walking forward and back with kick on lead right on 2nd "1" cross-walking Skip ups Big kick on 7 Big kick on 5 w/ slide Add turn around -------------------------------------------- Mon Jan 23 12:01:30 EST 2012 -------------------------------------------- Jan 17 Level 2 Swing Class - Charleston (week 4 of 8 of Charleston) Where: Eleven on Grove Time: 6:30pm Cost: $12 per class ($10 with a Swing Asheville membership) Instructors: Ben Lieb Review - 30's charleston pattern - Big kick and slide - review stutter step New - Kicking and walking - Skip ups and variations Inspiration http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLY59MBvb34 http://www.idance.net/lessons?style=12 Prerequisites include familiarity with basic 20’s and 30's Charleston patterns, OR enough dance experience to quickly pick these up quickly during the brief review at the beginning of class. The level 1 class parallels the level 2 class in dance style and but at a beginner level and slower pace. If you do not meet the class prerequisites as determined by the class instructor, you will be strongly encouraged to take the beginner class at 7:30 instead. After some time at level 1 for each dance style, you'll be prepared to take level 2 classes. Students are encouraged to repeat each series of classes until the moves and concepts taught become natural. A new four-week series begins on the first Tuesday of every month. Please note that while the content of each four week series is cumulative, the order that you choose to take the series classes is not. (For example: a student can start their dance experience with Six Count Swing, take a break for a month, then return to take Lindy Hop: Lindy Circle and Swing-Outs.) |
West Coast Swing Lessons & Dancing
Join us on Monday nights at the SportsZone in Arden for FREE West Coast Swing lessons & dancing. Beginner lesson 7:30. Intermediate lesson 8:00. Followed by Social Dancing. |
Private Lessons
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Private lessons offer individualized instruction that is tailored to your needs and skill level. Private lessons are ideal for:
Contact any Swing Asheville instructor to schedule a lesson that suits your dancing needs. Contact information can be found on the Links page and on the About Us page of this website. |