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Waltz (Ballroom)
The Waltz is the first “Partner” dance. At some point everyone wants to learn to Waltz. From the Box step to the elegant turns it is a graceful dance and a great place to start your dance lessons.
Ballroom (1a & 1b) Beg.
You will learn the basics to three traditional ballroom dances that will have you and your partner gliding gracefully around the dance floor. You will be introduced to the elegant Waltz, the playful Foxtrot, and the passionate American Tango.
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Country 2-Step (1a or 1b) Beg.
The 2-Step is the most useful dance for those who love partner dancing. This class will get you dancin’ in no time at all. The basic step is easy and the turns are fun. Learn how to lead/follow the most popular steps of the 2-Step.
Country 2-Step Level 1a & 1b Syllabus
Music Suggestions:
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BPM
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Song Title
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Artist
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164
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Busy Man |
Billy Ray Cyrus |
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165
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Old Enough to Know Better |
Wade Hayes |
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166
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What A Woman Wants |
Lari White |
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169
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Except For Monday |
Lorrie Morgan |
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169
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Would I |
Randy Travis |
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170
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Cowboy Cadillac |
Garth Brooks |
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172
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Texas Women
(Don’t Stay Lonely Long) |
Brooks & Dunn |
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173
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It’s A Little Too Late |
Mark Chesnutt |
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174
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Dreaming With My Eyes Open |
Clay Walker |
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175
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Chattahoochee |
Alan Jackson |
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177
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One More Last Chance |
Vince Gill |
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181
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Anyway The Wind Blows |
Brother Phelps |
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181
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White Lace, Promises |
Shelly Streeter |
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183
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Norma Jean Riley |
Diamond Rio |
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185
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Past The Point Of Rescue |
Hal Ketchum |
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186
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What Made You Say That |
Shania Twain |
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189
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Just To See You Smile |
Tim McGraw |
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194
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Sorry You Asked |
Dwight Yoakum |
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197
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I Won’t Stand In Line |
Reba McEntire |
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200
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Cadillac Jack Favor |
Clint Black |
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200
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Flowers On The Wall |
Eric Heatherly |
Country 2-Step (2) Beg./Int.
*Prerequisite: You must complete the level (1a & 1b) classes a minimum of twice. Learn to put routines together with more intricate moves and turns building on the basics of the Country 2-Step.
Here are the Patterns, Amalgamations, Routines, etc. from our level 2 classes:
Triple 2-Step (1a or 1b) Beg.
Your country dancing repertoire is not complete without the Triple 2-Step. This dance incorporates the traditional moves of 2-step with a country swing rhythm. Learning the Country 2-Step and the Triple 2-Step will enable you to dance to almost any country song.
Cowboy Cha-cha & Sweetheart Schottische
Here's your chance to learn the ever popular Sweetheart Schottische and Cowboy Cha-cha. These two dances are done everywhere. We will add variations and extra turns as the weeks go by.
10-Step & 16-Step Beg.
These two popular shuffle dances are tons of fun. Learn the basic steps and turns so you can get out on the dance floor and tear it up!
Western Waltz (1a or 1b) Beg.
This is a great way to start learning to partner dance. This progressive style of Waltz moves and glides around the dance floor. Learn how to lead and follow for the most popular turns in Waltz.
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East Coast Swing (1a or 1b) Beg.
East Coast Swing is a fun easy place to start partner dancing. Gain a solid foundation in triple-step 6-count Swing, by learning practical basics of partnering and footwork along with smooth moves. Music includes R&B, C&W, R&R, Big Band. Here is the class syllabus.
East Coast Swing (2) Intermediate
*Prerequisite: You must complete the level (1a & 1b) classes a minimum of twice.
West Coast Swing (1a or 1b) Beg.
*Recommended Prerequisite:
(ECS or Jitterbug 1a &/or 1b)
Most notably, West Coast Swing is loved for its flexibility, allowing dancers to play with the music like musical instruments in a jazz band. When both dancers are skilled in West Coast Swing, it can be an experience of total spontaneity set to music, leaving each partner with an exhilarating high. It is danced to contemporary music such as R&B, C&W, Rock & Top40. Here is the class syllabus.
West Coast Swing (2) Beg./Int.
*Prerequisite: You must complete the level (1a & 1b) classes a minimum of twice. You must know the 12 basic moves to attend this class. You learn variations on these 12 basic moves plus turns, styling and techniques.
Double-Step Swing
This Swing is perfect for the ’50s & ’60s music and more. It is very lively with its different style movements. You will find yourself really getting into the music and having fun.
Jitterbug (Beginning 1a or 1b)
Join this class for a fun introduction into this energetic style of Swing. Become confident dancing to fast tempo music like "In The Mood". Gain a solid foundation in single-step 6-count Swing, by learning practical basics of partnering and footwork along with smooth moves. Music includes: Rock & Roll, Big Band & NEW Swing music.
Lindy Hop 1
(Granddaddy Of Swing)
Savoy-style Lindy Hop brings back the lively, entertaining, and energetic Swing of the ‘30s and ‘40s. It mixes 6-count with 8-count moves and tandem Charleston steps.
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Argentine Tango
Join in on the resurgence of the original Argentine tango. It is a very passionate and sophisticated dance. Learn to glide smoothly across the floor. Partners are recommended but not required. Some dance experience recommended.
Salsa (1) Beginning
This HOT dance has been packing the floors everywhere. Salsa has become one of the most popular dances. It's easy to learn and lot's of fun to dance to the Latin tunes.
Cha-cha
This class will start with the basic timing and the footwork for the Cha-cha. You’ll learn to lead and follow in this very versatile dance. It works with music from Latin, Big Band and Country to Top 40.
Latin Rhythm (1a & 1b) Beg.
You will be introduced to three popular latin dances that will have you moving your feet in no time. You will learn the basic steps of the flirtatious Cha-Cha, the exciting Merengue, and the sensual Rumba.
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Nightclub or "Club" dancing means something different to everyone. Here are the dances we consider Nightclub dances.
If you don't find the one you are looking for check under some of the other categories. Salsa might be one of them. We put Salsa under Latin Dances.
Hustle (1) Beginning
Does the word "Hustle" conjure images of Travolta line dancing in his bell bottom pants and famous disco pose? Well that couldn't be further from the Hustle we dance today! It's now a contemporary dance, always evolving and maintaining popularity. Hustle incorporates elements from several dances such as West Coast Swing, Latin dances and Ballroom arm styling.
Music Suggestions:
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BPM
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Song Title
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Artist
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92
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Missing U |
Divine |
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94
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Da Butt |
Electric Underground |
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96
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Candlelight |
Toni Braxton |
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100
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Slam Dunk |
Five |
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101
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Love Is |
Alannah Myles |
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102
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Don't Wanna Love You |
Shanice |
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102
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Taking Back My Heart |
Cher |
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105
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MMMBop |
Hanson |
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107
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Sad Songs |
Elton John |
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107
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Stayin' Alive |
N Trance |
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108
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Larger Than Life |
Backstreet Boys |
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108
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Night Fever |
Bee Gees |
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109
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Hip Hop Crazy |
George Lee Jr. |
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112
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The Hustle |
Van McCoy |
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115
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Rock With You |
Michael Jackson |
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119
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Dreamin' Of Love |
Stevie B |
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125
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Get Ready For This |
2 Unlimited |
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131
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Blood On The Dance Floor |
Michael Jackson |
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Hustle (2) Intermediate
*Prerequisite: You must complete the level (1) classes a minimum of once. Now we move into some routines with multiple spins and turns for the lead and the follow.
Nightclub 2-Step (1a or 1b) Beg.
This is the dance to do when a slow song is played and it's probably one of the easiest dances you'll ever learn! It is a romantic dance, consisting of triple-steps set to popular music. It enables couples to glide over the dance floor with simplicity and grace. Often wedding couples choose it for their first dance because it is so easy and beautiful and it goes well to the love songs of today.
Music Suggestions
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Song Title
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Artist
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84
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You Mean The World To Me |
Toni Braxton |
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74
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Love Will Lead You Back |
Taylor Dayne |
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77
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Breathe Again |
Toni Braxton |
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79
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I Could Fall In Love |
Selena |
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85
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I’ll Always Love You |
Taylor Dayne |
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91
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Nite And Day |
Al B. Sure |
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71
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Just For Tonight |
Vanessa Williams |
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85
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Two Occasions |
The Deele |
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76
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Reunited |
Peaches & Herb |
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80
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Take A Bow |
Madonna |
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86
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Can We Talk |
Tevin Campbell |
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90
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All The Love In The World |
The Corrs |
Nightclub 2-Step (2) Intermediate/Advanced
*Prerequisite: You must complete the level (1a & 1b) classes a minimum of twice. Learn to put routines together with more intricate moves and turns building on the basics of the Nightclub 2-Step.
Here are the patterns in our level 2 classes:
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Line Dancing
Join other dancers and learn some fun, easy line dances or just come for the fun exercise. No experience or partners required. The class starts with a 30 minute Introductory level lesson, then a 30 minute Beginner level lesson. Following that hour is another hour of Intermediate/Advance level dances. Everyone learns at a different pace so we recommend you start with the Introductory and Beginner levels for a while. You can stay and watch the Advanced dancers. After you have taken the Beginner level classes and feel ready you can join the experienced class for more of a challenge.
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Role Reversal is a class that helps you with your leading or following by learning what your partner is doing while you are dancing with them.
It is a lot of fun to get a chance to see how the other half lives. We make this class extra fun but at the same time we are learning how important it is for us to do our part in the wonderful partnership we call dancing.
Please sign up and be prepared to have fun and learn a lot.
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