Join us for a fun and comprehensive dance series where you’ll learn both West Coast Swing and Nightclub Two-Step—two of the most versatile and useful dances for contemporary music. This series will prepare you to dance confidently to a wide range of songs, from upbeat tunes to slower romantic ballads. By mastering these styles, you’ll be ready to dance at any venue, whether it’s a West Coast Swing event, wedding, cruise, vineyard, street festival, or even your own kitchen. Wherever the music takes you, these dances will have you feeling comfortable and ready to enjoy the moment!
- West Coast Swing: Known for its smooth, bluesy feel and adaptability to various music genres, from pop to blues, this modern dance style emphasizes connection and improvisation, giving you the freedom to express yourself creatively.
- Nightclub Two-Step: A romantic and fluid dance ideal for slow ballads and contemporary love songs. You'll learn gentle, sweeping movements that emphasize grace, smooth transitions, and close partner connection, making this style perfect for social dancing.
I'm offering two levels, based on your experience with West Coast Swing:
- 6:00 - 7:00 PM: Beginner Level (no experience required in either dance)
- 7:15 - 8:15 PM: Experienced Beginner Level (must be familiar with basics of West Coast Swing, such as the Sugar Push, Left Side Pass, and Underarm Turn; no experience with Nightclub Two-Step is required)
The Experienced Beginner level for West Coast Swing will move at a faster pace and cover more patterns than the Beginner level, as it’s designed for dancers who are already familiar with the basics—specifically the Sugar Push, Left Side Pass, and Underarm Turn. However, for Nightclub Two-Step, both the Beginner and Experienced Beginner classes will start from the very beginning, so no prior experience is required for this dance in either class.
No partner required in either level—we’ll be switching partners throughout the class to ensure everyone has a chance to dance.
Details for both levels:
- Date: 10 Sundays, September 22 to November 24, 2024
- Cost: $100 per person for either series, payable via cash or Venmo. Please bring payment on the first day of class.
- Location: Valley College Grange, 2411 Shreve Rd., Wooster, Ohio
- Dress Code: Dress comfortably. If you have dance shoes, great! If not, just wear comfortable shoes with smooth soles.
- Instructor: Deborah
Bring your enthusiasm, and get ready to dance!
