Swing Moves Class Page
Welcome to Swing Moves 1:
Beyond Fundamentals
Scott & Lisa share their joy of dancing with early-stage swing dancers through this class series. It is created for newcomers or those who are getting back into swing dancing and want a fresh start.
Please review class prerequisites along with refresher videos below.
Thank you for signing up for this class!
1 Monday Nite: March 17, 2025
7:00 – 8:20 pm
$15 per person in advance
($20 at the door)
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
2000 Highland Ave, Rochester NY 14618
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: leader’s turn, pass-by, arm slide, and adding flair move triple-steps to inside & outside turns.
1-Week Class, 1 Monday Nite:
March 17: Beyond Fundamentals
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, and connecting with a partner.
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 minutes early to have time for parking, door access, changing shoes, etc.
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!
Video Watching Tips
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Click the settings icon to watch at a slower playback speed
We hope you enjoyed this Swing Moves 1 Class. If you feel that you have mastered these skills, please consider joining us for Swing Moves 2, beginning April 7th.
Class Recap
Thank you for joining us for this Swing Moves 1 Class: Beyond Fundamentals.
The following YouTube videos can serve as refreshers. Please note that the videos may provide some dance elements that we did not cover in class.
Triple step (solo), three variations (2 min.)
6-count footwork with & without triple steps (3 min.)
Leader's turn (3 min.)
Waistslide (2 min.)
Video Refreshers
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 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.)
Basic 6 count footwork, rock step (3 min.)
Partner connection (Start video at 3:15)
Open 6-count basic with partner (4 min.)
Inside turn (pass by) (4 min.)
Preparing for Class
To prepare for Swing Moves 1:
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:
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.