West Coast Swing – Step-by-Step

West Coast Swing, Step-by-Step is the instructional series developed specifically to provide the Seattle dance community with a step-by-step curriculum for West Coast Swing dancing.

These classes will give you an introduction to partnering, technique and the foundational patters of West Coast Swing. Four levels of classes are offered throughout the year by the area’s most qualified and accomplished professional instructors; Lynn Gross, Jim Minty, Katie Schneider and Nancy Clark. At all levels, this series is perfect for the beginning dancer and also the more experienced dancer needing a brush-up on the basics.

2013 Dates:
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Online registration for level 1 will be coming soon!

Level 1: Mondays, July 22 – Aug 19, 2013,  7:30 – 9:30 PM

Location: Russian Community Center (Map and Directions)
Level 1 starts at the beginning with 6 count patters.
Instructor: Lynn Gross

Level 2: Mondays, Sept 9 – Oct 7, 2013, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Location: Russian Community Center (Map and Directions)
Level 2 moves into Spins and 8 count patterns/whips.
Instructor: Katie Schneider

Practice Dance: Monday Oct 14 7:30 – 9:30 PM
This is a free dance to give our step-by-step students a chance
to practice what they’ve learned
DJ: TBD
Cost: FREE

Level 3:Mondays, Oct 21 – Nov 18, 2012, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Location: Russian Community Center (Map and Directions)
Level 3 slingshots into tucks and hammerlocks.
Instructor: Jim Minty

Practice Dance: Monday Nov 25 7:30 – 9:30 PM
This is a free dance to give our step-by-step students a chance
to practice what they’ve learned
DJ: TBD
Cost: FREE

Level 4: Mondays, Jan 6 – Feb 3, 2012, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Location: Russian Community Center (Map and Directions)
Level 4 steps into Whip variations and more turns.
Instructor: Lynn Gross

Practice Dance: Monday Feb 10 7:30 – 9:30 PM
This is a free dance to give our step-by-step students a chance
to practice what they’ve learned
DJ: TBD
Cost: FREE

Cost:(per 5 week level class)
SSDC Member Price: Pre-Register $70 / At Door $80
Non-SSDC Member Price: Pre-Register $95 / At Door $105
Juniors age 17 and under (parent/guardian must be present) Price: $50

Prerequisites: None for Level 1. Previous completion of the prior levels for each subsequent class. You are no longer required to re-take any classes!
If you have taken previous classes in the Progressive Series you may enroll in the next class level.

Location:
Russian Community Center (Map and Directions)

And make sure your family and friends know this is the #1 way to learn West Coast Swing from the ground up.