We use skill-based levels for our classes. We use a set of criteria for every level to make sure everybody in that level is at the same standard. This way every student in that class knows that the other students are at the same level. So they know they can keep up and they can help to grow them too. Check before registration which level matches your skills. If you come from another scene with a different leveling system you should probably contact Miranda on whatsapp for a small audition.
Welcome to your West Coast Swing orientation! Weather you are a complete beginner or coming from another dance style you will discover the rule of the game, fundamental principles, techniques and patterns of West Coast Swing. Who this class is for? For anyone who is new to West Coast Swing and * wants to get acquainted with West Coast Swing, and/or* prefers a trial lesson before committing to a full series of lessons, and/or* wants a kick-start in learning West Coast Swing. Yes, even when you have (lots of) experience in other partner dance styles. What you'll learnThis super-fun workshop gives you a kick-start in learning West Coast Swing (WCS) dancing. You'll learn the essential skills, rules of the game and some basic patterns to dance with everyone! What's next? After this workshop you graduate to Building a solid foundationn where you'll expand your skills and start feeling even more comfortable on the social dance floor.
P.S. Blanco registration form indicates that at this moment, there are no classes you can register for.
All new West Coast Swing dancers start here. Weather you are a complete beginner or coming from another dance style, You'll learn rules of the game, fundamental principes, techniques and patterns to feel comfortable, confident, and excited to dance WCS. Who is this class for? Complete beginners in West Coast Swing. We recommend that prior to this series of lessons, you take the Intro in West Coast Swing workshop, but that is not a strict requirement. Yes, even when you have (lots of) experience in other partner dance styles. What you'll learn Content is progressive (but after week 6-ish it is ok if you have to miss a week)Efficiently learn the 2 basic rhythms and 6- and 8 basic patterns and some basic variations. What's next? Once you have completed the full series of Building a solid foundation you graduate to Discovering level where you'll expand your skills and start feeling even more comfortable on the social dance floor
A progressive improvers class where you can continuously build your repertoire, get nerdy with more technique, and gain more confidence & expression in social dancing. Who is this class for? Dancers who have completed Building a Solid Foundation or have achieved the minimum skills required in the skills assessment for Discovering level. What you'l'l learn Content is semi-progressive (it’s ok if you have to miss a week) It is possible to register for a single class instead of the full series. We recommend to pre-register early to secure your spot as availability depends on the class size ánd role-balance. What's next? It's not a class you are expected to "complete": students are expected to continue taking Discovering level till they meet the criteria for level Automating. We recommend concurrently taking the Discoveing class to refine what you have learned. When you feel ready, ask for an assessment to enter Level Automating.
Nope! There will be a mix of couples and singles. No partner required, but we do keep an eye on the balance between leaders and followers, therefore registration for a certain role might be on hold untill someone in the oposite roles signs up, so keep an eye on the registration form as spot may become available at a later moment in time.
WCS is a social dance. Switching partners is part of the culture of this dance. Meaning everyone dances with everyone for one song at a time. In class, we constantly switch partners so that you learn to adapt to different partners. After all, every dance partner has their own way of moving and dancing, and therefore also their own way of leading and following. There may always be reasons why you do not want to switch partners (e.g. injury, illness concerns), so it's ok to temporarily stay together if you prefer.
We are super excited that you want to learn to dance West Coast Swing. The essentials level (Building a solid foundation) is still the perfect place for you. West Coast Swing is a unique dance, with its own rules for leading and following. At the Essentials level, we'll teach you which skills you can use directly and which ones you'll need to modify and how, without having to start from scratch.
If you first want to try-out our way of teaching or this style of partnerdance you can join the Intro in West Coast Swing workshop.
Wear something you can move comfortably in. Pants are recommended instead of skirts.
Shoes: Wear flat shoes with smooth soles (leather, without a coarse tread). Choose footwear that is not clunky or grippy/sticky.
We recommend to start with the Intro in West Coast Swingworkshop! Everyone has to start somewhere! You will meet many dancers who feel the same way as you do.
If you know you learn better one-to-one or would like to accelerate your progress, contact us to discuss options for customized training programs
The workshop Intro in West Coast Swing is the perfecte place to discover if West Coast Swing is something you like and if you like our style of teaching. Sometimes it is possible to attend the first lesson of Building a solid foundation as a trial lesson. This depends on the number of registrations and the role balance at that moment. The registration form will show whether there are spots available for a trial lesson. If you see a blanco registration form, there are nog classes planned where you can sign up for.
It depends .... If you have recently participated in the Intro in West Coast Swing workshop, in some cases you can join starting in the 2nd of 3rd class of Building a Foundation. We assess on an individual level, based on your skills, whether this is a possibility in your case.
