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Swing Moves Classes
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Swing Moves Classes
Scott & Lisa help dancers enhance their joy of dancing with 1-nite and 2-nite swing dance classes on select Mondays in 2026.
Each class is designed to build upon skills and moves dancers gained previously. No partner is required. Everyone dances!
Please check our listing below for the upcoming Monday class schedule. Register above.
Class Day: Select Mondays
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:20 pm
Location: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Ave, Rochester NY 14618
1-Nite Cost: $15 per person, per nite in advance; $20 at class
2-Nite Cost: Both dates required, $30 per person in advance, $40 at class
Details
Swing Moves 1 Module
Class Objectives: This is a fun Level 1 East Coast Swing dance class for beginner dancers to expand their swing dance skills. Class includes fun moves such as: leader’s turn, pass-by, arm slide, and adding flair move triple-steps to inside & outside turns.
1-Week Class, 1 Monday Nite:
October 5: Beyond Fundamentals
Registration deadline: October 2
Prerequisite: For beginners who have taken a basic swing dance class, or those who are getting back into swing dancing and want a fresh start. Participants should know body frame, dance ready position, the 6-count step, inside turn, outside turn, and connecting with a partner.
No partner needed.
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.
Special Swing Moves Module: Levels 2, 3, 4
Class Objectives: Dancers must be able to dance the basic eight-count Charleston step are invited to learn several fun step variations.
1-Week Class, 1 Monday Nite:
October 26: Charleston Variations
Registration deadline: October 23
Prerequisite: For intermediate, experienced, and advanced dancers. Dancers must be able to dance the basic eight-count Charleston step. 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.
Swing Moves 2 Module
Class Objectives: A fun level 2 East Coast Swing dance class where you will learn or refine your dancing skills! Experienced Swing Dancers will learn new skills, including leader moves, cross-hand moves, and more!
1-Week Class, 1 Monday Nite:
November 9: Swing Moves 2 Module
Registration deadline: November 6
Class Prerequisites: Have taken a Swing 1 or beginner swing dance class, or understand the concepts of being dance-ready and having a partner connection, and are able to execute the basic step, inside and outside turns, triple steps, the leader’s turn, and getting from closed to open positions.
Class Levels & Prerequisites
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Level 1
No prior dance experience necessary. Just bring comfortable shoes (no heels or heavy tread) and a great attitude.
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Level 2
Have taken Swing 1 classes or beginner swing dance classes, and understand the concepts of being dance-ready and having a partner connection. Should be able to execute the basic step, inside and outside turns, triple steps, the leader’s turn, and getting from closed to open positions. Additional prerequisites may apply.
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Level 3
For dancers who have taken Swing Moves 2 or an equivalent level 2 class, and who are able to “connect” while dancing, are able to execute turns with triple steps, cuddle, she goes/he goes, a variety of open and closed position moves and cross-hand moves.
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Level 4
For dancers who have taken Swing Moves 3 or an equivalent level 3 class, and who have mastered complex East Coast Swing dance moves and sequences, with excellent connection.
Meet the Instructors
Scott and Lisa 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.