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| Class-By-Request
Monday, 9/13, 7:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Level 2-3 Country Two-Step
Time to kick up your heels, ’cause this workshop will really get you moving ’round the dance floor! This workshop could feature anything from Double Outside Underarm Turn, Double Inside Underarm Turn, Check Turn from Cape, Promenade to Backing Line of Dance, Cross Body Lead, Pivot from Backing Line of Dance, Checked Outside Turn to Inside Turn, Check Turn in Cuddle, Forward and Back Promenade in Skaters, and as always, more turns! You should already be comfortable with the Outside and Inside Underarm Turn, Cuddle & Cape position, and Forward & Reverse Promenade. Monday, 9/13, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Hustle (3 & 4 Count) Technique
It’s all in the wrist. Who said that first? Obviously a dancer. In this workshop, we’ll focus on how to make your hustle move the way you want it to, musicality and timing, body motion, refining turn technique, and keeping connection in the midst of all that spinning. Participants should be comfortable with Levels 1-2+ Hustle, plus 3-Count timing, including Inside and Outside UA Turns, Cuddle, Hammer Lock, Belt Turn, Whip In, Throw Out, Fake Throw out, Left Turn, and Right Turn (closed position rotation). Monday, 9/20, 7:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Fast Night Club 2 Step
“I feel the need, the need for Speed!” (Cheesy 80’s flick reference...) It’s time to take all that fantastic stuff you’ve been working on in Night Club and make it work with those super fast songs. This workshop is starting at a level 2-3 so it could include Man’s Outside UAT, Alternating Outside Turns, Man’s Back Pass, Right Rotation to Side Cross, Open Break to Inside UAT & Side Cross, Side Cross Basics from Belt Turn or Left Rotation, Dual Outside UAT, R-L or R-L-R UATs for Lady, Left Rotation with Inside UAT, Man’s Inside UAT to Side Cross, and Traveling Side Crosses. Whew! What a class! Dancers should already know Level 1 material including Lady’s Switch Turns (Right and Left), Left Rotation to Side Cross, 5th position breaks, and Belt Turn. Monday, 9/20, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Level 2-3 Country Two-Step
You asked for it - you got it! We’ll get you spinning ’round the dance floor with some super smooth combination featuring some of the following: Double Turns (Inside and Outside), Check Turns in Cuddle and Cape, Promenade from BLOD, Cross Body Lead, Pivot from BLOD, Checked Outside to Inside Turn, Grapevine, Forward and Reverse Promenade. Dancers should come prepared with Forward and Backward Basic, Outside and Inside UATs, Cuddle, Cape, Forward & Reverse Promenade in Open Position. Monday, 9/27, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Level 3-4 Hustle (3 & 4 Count)
Shake your groove thing right onto the dance floor with this smoking workshop featuring both 3-Count and 4-Count Hustle. (If you are only dancing one, you’re so missing out!) We will cover a combination selecting from Alternating Inside Turns, Left and Right Turns in Closed, Handshake to Arm Slide, Hammer Lock to Cuddle, Parallel Breaks in Cape Position, and Neck Loop. Participants should be comfortable with Levels 1-2 Hustle, plus 3-Count timing, including Inside and Outside UA Turns, Cuddle, Hammer Lock, Belt Turn, Whip In, Throw Out, and Fake Throw out. Monday, 10/04, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Level 3-4 Country Two-Step
Grab your boots and hat - It’s time to fly around that dance floor. In this workshop, we’ll be working that turning gear with a real emphasis on turns and positions featuring moves like Pivot, Checked Outside Turn to Inside Turn, Check Turn in Cuddle, and much more. You should already be comfortable with the Outside and Inside Underarm Turn, Cuddle & Cape position, Forward & Reverse Promenade, Double Outside and Inside Underarm Turn, Check Turns from Cape, Promenade to BLOD, and Cross Body Lead. Monday, 10/11, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Level 4-5 Hustle (3 & 4 Count)
Get out your bu-bu-boogie shoes because this class is going to spin you round, right round. (Round, round - get the point?) We will cover some combination of Right Turn, Parallel Breaks, Hammer Lock to Cuddle, Sliding Doors, Neckloop, Man’s Hamerlock to Comb, and Grapevine, touching on turn technique and styling in both 3-Count and 4-Count timing. Participants should be comfortable with Levels 1-3 Hustle, plus 3-Count timing, including Inside and Outside Underarm Turns, Cuddle, Hammer Lock, Belt Turn, Whip-In, Throw Out, Fake Throw out, Alternating Inside Turns, Left Turn in closed position, and Handshake to Arm Slide. Monday, 10/18, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Rumba Technique
Don’t just get the steps, pack them with action, grace, and sensuality. In this workshop, we’ll take the basics of this romantic dance and make them glow while we focus on musicality and rhythm, Latin motion, refining turn technique, and keeping connection. If you want to have Rumba Rhythm and "Make me Sway", don’t miss out on this workshop! Dancers should already know Rumba Levels 1-3: Box, Rotating Box, Ladies Underarm Turn Right, Fifth Position Breaks, Extended Box, Side Breaks, Cross Body Lead, Open Break and Underarm Turn, Cross Over Breaks, & Outside Breaks. Monday, 10/25, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Level 5-6 Hustle (3 & 4 Count)
Ready to turn your world up-side-down and in-side-out? During this workshop, we will cover combinations of Hammer Lock to Cuddle, Sliding Doors, Grapevine, Variations (amounts of turn & hand hold) on Parallel Breaks, Wrap Turn to Throw Out, and Reverse Comb in 3-Count and 4-Count timing. Whew! this workshop is guaranteed to get you dizzy! To participate, you should already be dancing levels 1-4 Hustle which include Inside and Outside UATs, Cuddle, Hammer Lock, Belt Turn, Whip In, Throw Out, Fake Throw out, Alternating Inside Turns, Left & Right Turn in closed position, Handshake to Arm Slide, Parallel Breaks, Neckloop, and Man’s Hammerlock to Comb. Monday, 11/01, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Level 3-4 Rumba
Never tried an ULW before? This is a great one to start with! If you feel comfortable with the material, come back for the next level. Or “Old Hats” should use this workshop to review or add creative variations to your repertoire. We’ll be feeling that Rumba Rhythm in a combination selecting from the Open Break & Underarm Turn, Cross Over Breaks, Outside Breaks, Inside Turn From Box, Closed Cuban Walks, Progressive Rocks, & Sitting Butterfly. Students should already know Levels 1 & 2 material including Box, rotating Box, Ladies Underarm Turn Right, Single and multiple Fifth Position Breaks, Extended Box, Side-Breaks, & Cross Body Lead. Monday, 11/08, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Level 1-2 Quickstep
On your mark, get set, DANCE! Get ready to fly across the floor with this introduction to the fun, fast-paced world of Quickstep. We’ll cover a selection of traveling and cornering steps which will leave you prepared for take-off. Participants should be familiar with the “foundation sequesnce” (Progressive Chasse and Quarter Turn to the Right), know of Levels 1-4 Fox Trot and be completely comfortable dancing the Grapevine and Quarter Turns both in-line AND outside partner, and should be familiar with 3/8 turns to the left and right in Fox Trot (S-Q-Q timing). Monday, 11/15, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Class-By-Request
Monday, 11/29, 7:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Level 4-5 Rumba
“Dance with me, make me sway” with a combination of Inside Turn from Box, Closed Cuban Walks, Progressive Rocks, Sitting Butterfly, Peek-A-Boo, Open Cuban Walks, & Solo Switch Turns. Dancers should already know Rumba Levels 1-3: Box, Rotating Box, Ladies Underarm Turn Right, Fifth Position Breaks, Extended Box, Side Breaks, Cross Body Lead, Open Break and Underarm Turn, Cross Over Breaks, & Outside Breaks. Monday, 11/29, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Class-By-Request
Monday, 12/06, 7:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Level 1-3 Quickstep
You got your wings in the last Workshop, now let’s learn what you can do with them! Get ready to fly across the floor as we return to the fun, fast-paced world of Quickstep. We’ll cover a selection of traveling and cornering steps, using more flair and finesse than the first week, and once again leave you prepared for take-off. Participants should have taken the previous Quickstep Workshop or arranged to make up the material, should know Levels 1-4 Fox Trot, should be completely comfortable dancing the Grapevine and Quarter Turns both in-line AND outside partner, and should be familiar with 3/8 turns to the left and right in Fox Trot (S-Q-Q timing). Monday, 12/06, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Class-By-Request
Monday, 12/13, 7:00 pm, Registration Details | ||
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| Level 5-6 Rumba
It’s time to let your passion run wild as we explore the dance of Luuuuuuve. The music will move you through the Peek-A-Boo, Open Cuban Walks, Solo Switch Turns (single & continuous), Left Side-Pass, Right-Side Pass, R-L-R Switch Turns. Rated PG-13 for romantic content. ;^) Students should be comfortable with Levels 1-4 including pre-requisites listed for previous Rumba workshops plus Inside Turn from Box, Closed Cuban Walks, Progressive Rocks, & Sitting Butterfly. Monday, 12/13, 8:00 pm, Registration Details |