Standard Country Swing
Our standard country swing intensive courses teach the technique, timing, rhythms, connection, musicality, and stylization for dancers to take their country swing dancing to the next level.
Developed to help prepare dancers for both national social swing dancing and national standard modern country swing competition, these courses are 8 weeks each, building on dance concepts to create a solid understanding of dance in general, and what makes quality country swing dancing.
Space for these courses are limited to 30 dancers.
Partners are not needed, but are encouraged.
Pricing
Standard Lessons
$50.00 per person
$90.oo for a couple
8 Week Courses 1 Class/week
100 Level Intensive Courses
The 100 level intensive courses are designed to prepare students for beginner level modern country swing competitions. By the end of this set of courses, students will have a strong understanding of the dance concepts of floor patterns, connection, rhythm, timing, musicality, stylization, and showmanship needed to compete at beginner level competitions with confidence and skill.
Country Swing 101
Next class Mondays from 8:30pm-10:00pm
Starting September 9th-November 11th
There will not be class on September 30th or October 21st due to conventions and competitions.
This course introduces the basics of country swing and variations with emphasis in beginner connection technique, floor patters, and rhythm.
No prior dance experience is required for this course.
Country Swing 102
Next class Fridays from 8:30-10:00pm
Starting September 13th-November 15th
There will not be class on October 4th or October 25th due to conventions and competitions
This course builds on the 101 class by introducing various types of double turns that add changes in speed, rhythms, and floor patterns to the dance. Additional connection and timing techniques are also practiced throughout the course.
It is highly recommended to have prior dance experience that includes timing and rhythm training before taking this course. Completion of the 101 class is also acceptable.
Country Swing 103
Next class Saturdays from 5:00pm-6:30pm
Starting September 14th-November 16th
There will not be class on October 5th or October 26th due to conventions and competitions.
This course introduces the stagger step rhythm, and how to execute moves in orbit and linear, and how to settle forward and sideways. It includes sweetheart, cuddle, and hammerlock positions, including Shadow and Gate. This course also focuses on what basic musicality is and techniques to use basic musicality.
It is highly recommended that students have completed the 101 and 102 course before taking this course. Students can take this course concurrent with 104.
Country Swing 104
Next class Tuesdays 8:30pm-10:00pm
Starting September 10th-November 12th
There will not be class on October 1st or October 22nd due to conventions and competitions.
This course introduces change steps and how these are used to vary footing and timing in country swing dancing. Additional techniques for connection and stylization are also included in this course, as well as an introduction to using Intent, Opportunity, Reciprocation, and Accommodation.
It is highly recommended that students have completed the 101, 102, and 103 courses before taking this course; however, students can take this course concurrent with 103.
200 Level Intensive Courses
The 200 level intensive courses are designed to prepare students for improver/intermediate modern country swing competitions. By the end of this set of courses, students will have a deep understanding of the dance concepts of floor patterns, connection, rhythm, timing, musicality, stylization, and showmanship, an intermediate level extensive repertoire, and basic skill sets for creating new and unique movement patterns and rhythms.
Any student who has completed the 100 level courses can enter into any of the 200 level courses at any time, and 200 level courses do not have to be taken in order. Each course is designed to develop combination moves that align with specific movement patterns, and each will include a range of technique drills, and types of moves to create those combinations.
Country Swing 200
Next class Saturdays 7:00pm-8:30pm
Starting September 14th-November 16th
There will not be class on October 5th or October 26th due to conventions and competitions.
The 200 level courses focus on developing intermediate and advanced connection, musicality, and showmanship skills. They also utilize movement patterns from the 100 level courses to start to build more complex moves and combinations. They also have a strong focus on creating Intent and Opportunity, and how to use Reciprocation and Accommodation to create a conversation between partners.
There are multiple sets of 8 week courses that cycle each round of classes. Each will present different moves and combinations, and will work to develop and utilize your intermediate skills in those moves.