Welcome to beginning swing, where we'll dive into early jazz music and feel the joy that comes with moving to a swung beat! We'll cover swing movement fundamentals, effective partner connection, and footwork patterns in this three-week November series. Each class will be 1-hour of instruction, plus up to 30 minutes of guided practice time. Come back in December to refresh your newly-acquired skills and explore some new sequences to add to your repertoire at Beginning Swing Continued! We'll be learning a partner dance, but no partner is required. We will be regularly rotating among all class members for a better dancing experience. If you come with a partner, couples will have a chance to practice together towards the end of each class. During registration, you will be asked if you prefer to lead, follow, no-preference, or not sure. Wear something comfortable to move around in - shoes that are not grippy are best (to protect knees as we move). No experience necessary! Age 16+

This course is a continuation of Beginning Swing and for those that have taken swing previously, but would like to build upon their basic skills and learn new sequences. We'll continue to dive into jazz music with a swing beat and we'll cover additional swing sequences, effective partner connection, and footwork patterns in this three-week December series. Each class will be 1-hour of instruction, plus up to 30 minutes of guided practice time. We'll be learning a partner dance, but no partner is required. We will be regularly rotating among all class members for a better dancing experience. If you come with a partner, couples will have a chance to practice together towards the end of each class. During registration, you will be asked if you prefer to lead, follow, no-preference, or not sure. Wear something comfortable to move around in - shoes that are not grippy are best (to protect knees as we move). No experience necessary! Age 16+