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No previous dance experience required. Swing dance styles of the '30s, 40s and '50s and today. The syllabus includes, 6 & 8 count Lindy, Jumpswing, Jitterbug, Charleston, triple step swing, and classic jazz moves for Lindy. The music is big band swing, big band rhythm & blues, jump swing, fast pop-rock: Count Basie, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Benny Goodman, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Royal Crown Revue, Billy Joel, Katrina & The Waves, Brian Setzer, etc.
Although oriented at TOTAL beginners, we offer extra material for quick learners as well (Want even more? Ask!). We are non-judgemental instructors, encourage questions, and do lots of review. A good energy course, it does not require between-class practice time (although you would benefit by it).
No partner needed: we rotate non-partnered dancers with each other frequently throughout each class, "a great way to meet people!" -Spring '97 student. If you do sign up with a partner, you are not required to rotate partners, except in our "mixer" dances.
Fun exercise, becoming comfortable with socially acceptable, comfortable forms of touch with members of the opposite sex, all in the context of music and dance, yes, it is delightful. It is a nice way to meet, and get to know people! Over 1/2 of our students take it non-credit, and our student surveys show that that most take the course based solely on word-of-mouth recommendations of former students. Our approach to dance is student-friendly: fun, entertaining, and amusing. What do students have to say about the course? Check it out.
"Fun, fun, fun!" -Spring '98 student:
Spring 2008 Sections
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