Swing Moves Class Page
Welcome to Basic Charleston
Dancer levels 2, 3, 4
Scott & Lisa share their joy of dancing with experienced swing dancers through this class series. It is created for dancers wishing to refine their skills and learn new moves.
Please review class prerequisites below and return following class for refreshers on what was covered.
Thank you for signing up for this class!
1 Monday Nite: October 19, 2026
7:00 – 8:20 pm
$15 per person in advance
($20 at the door)
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
2000 Highland Ave, Rochester NY 14618
Special Swing Moves Module: Levels 2, 3, 4
Class Objectives: The Charleston is a fast-paced, eight-count, energetic 1930s jazz dance which requires gentle bouncing on balls of your feet, small twists, and puts light impact on your lower joints. Learn the basic step, getting in & out, and more!
1-Week Class, 1 Monday Nite:
October 19: Basic Charleston
Registration deadline: October 16
Prerequisite: For intermediate, experienced, and advanced dancers. Participants must have taken at least some level-2 Swing Dance classes or higher. Must have strong fundamental skills, be comfortable shifting weight smoothly from foot to foot, and can dance to fast-paced music, with continuous bouncing on the balls of your feet.
No partner needed.
Class Tips
You are encouraged to bring a change of shoes to keep the dance floor clean and dry. Bring comfortable, leather-soled shoes to support your dancing. If you’re looking for shoes, here’s an online swing dance shoe store.
The facility’s front door must remain closed at all times. Please use the special class access code on the keypad located to the left of the front door: 8980# (Be sure to enter the “#” following the code)
Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early to have time for parking, door access, changing shoes, etc. Note: other facility renters frequently fill the parking lot. Please arrive with sufficient time to locate parking and be ready for class.
Please bring water or another non-alcoholic beverage to remain hydrated.
Review Swing-In’s code of conduct and safety policies.
Your instructors will remain for a few minutes following class to answer any questions you may have. You are encouraged to attend Thursday Nite Swing-In to practice your new moves each week.
Be prepared to have some fun!
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Meet Your Instructors
Scott and Lisa Chase have more than 40 years’ dancing experience between them and have taught various swing dance lessons for newcomers and experienced dancers, alike. As two of the lead Swing-In organizers, they enjoy sharing their love of the dance with others.