West Coast Swing

Wednesday nights are West Coast Swing. We have lessons for newcomers, beginners, intermediate and advanced dancers. These lessons reflect the skill level relative to the material learned and are not on a scheduled curriculum, so you can join anytime. After lessons, put it to the test at the 9 p.m. social dance with excellent music played by our local or guest DJs.

Newcomers Class - WCS Wednesdays at 2155

Newcomers

Intro to West Coast Swing. Everything you need to know to start your West Coast Swing journey. No experience or partner required. Instructors are usually Judy Megaffin and Britni Weaver.

Content focus: Six-count rhythms – right-side/left-side pass, sugar push and in-line tuck – and Eight-count rhythms – basic whip and basket.

Cost: Free
Time: 8 p.m.

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Fundamentals / Beginner 1

Master the foundational rhythms , techniques, and movements of West Coast Swing. Instructors usually Felicia Hoeppner and Keerigan Rudd.

Content focus: connection, foot placement, anchoring and body flight.

Refinements / Beginner 2

Expand and refine your fundamentals with a higher level of complexity in movement and technique. Instructors usually Felicia Hoeppner and Keerigan Rudd.

Cost: $15 ($10 for Texas Classic members) which covers all Wednesday events – classes and social.
Time: 7 p.m.  Fundamentals/Beginner 1 | 8 p.m.  Refinements/Beginner 2

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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.
This is a class we will highly encourage all our dancers to take, especially before they move to Intermediate.

Cost: $15 ($10 for Texas Classic members) which covers all Wednesday events – classes and social.
Time: 7 p.m.

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Intermediate

Add even more complexity as well as shaping , styling, and basic musicality to your dance.  Instructors primarily are Haley Hauglum and CJ Caraway. They will assess the following before accepting you into this class: proper anchor, connection, body lead and follow, feet placement. Also required 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: $15 ($10 for Texas Classic members) which covers all Wednesday events – classes and social.
Time: 7 p.m.

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Advanced

Dive deeper into musicality by adding contrast in energy, footwork, shaping, and more advanced /athletic movements. Instructor approval required.

Taught primarily by Haley Hauglum and CJ Caraway, 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 – $15 ($10 TCPC)
Time: 8 p.m.

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WCS Wednesday Class - 2155
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