Chesterton Academy Swing Dance Class

Meet Your Instructors

Mr. Scott and Ms. Lisa have been swing dancing for more than 20 years. They are two of the lead organizers for Thursday Nite Swing-In and teach swing dance classes for beginner and experienced dancers.

Ms. Alla and Mr. Marty are long-time and avid swing dancers. They are the instructors for the monthly Thursday Nite Swing-In introductory swing dance classes.

Practicing on Your Own

Listen to one or more of the songs below and do the following:

  • Find the beat of the song, tapping your fingers or clapping to the beat

  • Walk around, taking a step to each beat (almost like marching)

  • While walking to the beat, relax your body, bending your knees just a little, pulsing, almost bouncing to each beat

Now, while listening to the music and walking to the beat of the music, envision yourself on the dance floor having fun!

Music to listen to:

Class 1 Recap

Thank you for joining the first class nite.

Reminders: the 3 “no’s”:

  1. No Gripping 2. No Spaghetti Arms 3. No Tea-Potting

The following YouTube videos can serve as refreshers. Please note that the videos may provide some dance elements that we have not yet covered in class.

Basic 6 count footwork, rock step (3 min.)

Partner connection, frame (6 min.)

Open 6-count basic with partner (4 min.)

Inside turn (pass by) (4 min.)

Class 2 Recap

Thank you for continuing your great work in class.

The following YouTube videos can serve as refreshers.

Basic in closed position (4 min.)

Getting from closed to open position (the "send out") (4 min.)

Getting from open to closed position (the "pull in")(4 min.)

We hope to see you at Thursday Nite Swing-In!

Contact Us

Contact Mr. Scott or Ms. Lisa Email: rocswingin@gmail.com