Fundamentals / Beg 1
Master the foundational rhythms , techniques, and movements of West Coast Swing. Instructors vary.
Content focus: connection, foot placement, anchoring and body flight.
Refinements / Beg 2
Expand and refine your fundamentals with a higher level of complexity in movement and technique. Instructors vary.
Cost: $20 ($15 for studio /TCPC members) which covers all Wednesday events – classes and social.
Time: 7 p.m. Fundamentals/Beginner 1 | 8 p.m. Refinements/Beginner 2
Newcomers
Free intro to West Coast Swing. Everything you need to know to start your West Coast Swing journey. This class starts at 8pm. No experience or partner required. Instructors vary.
Cost: Free
Time: 8 p.m.
Connections
It’s truly one of the more critical aspects of WCS – connection – and it’s the element every instructor talks about (almost every lesson). Learn the techniques and nuances of West coast Swing- Connection! Joel and Amanda Gorman usually teach this class, although instructors vary like the rest of the classes. This is a class we will highly encourage all our dancers to take, especially before they move to Intermediate. Cost: $20 ($15 for Studio/TCPC members) which covers all Wednesday events – classes and social.
Time: 7 p.m.
Intermediate
Add even more complexity as well as shaping , styling, and basic musicality to your dance. Instructors vary, but Haley Hauglum and CJ Caraway are frequently the teachers. Teachers will assess the following before accepting you into this class: proper anchor, connection, body lead and follow, feet placement. Also pre-requirement of 3 weeks of Connections class.
Content focus: folds, rock & go, shadow position, variations on the whip, grounding, pitch & intention, body flight, shaping, x-factor
Cost: $20 ($15 for Studio/TCPC members) which covers all Wednesday events – classes and social.
Time: 7 p.m.
Advanced
Dive deeper into musicality by adding contrast in energy, footwork, shaping, and more advanced /athletic movements. Instructor approval required.
Instructors vary, but Haley Hauglum and CJ Caraway are frequently the teachers. This class is excellent for those wanting to improve on their competitive dance technique or just expand on ways to “get outside the box” through musicality and personalization.
Content focus: basics of musicality, dips/drops, wraps, ducks, transition fluidity, dynamics and move, balance, engagement, conversation, and spins.
Cost: One cost for all – $20($15 Studio/TCPC)
Time: 8 p.m.
