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Swing Moves 1
Scott & Lisa help dancers enhance their joy of dancing.
There are no prerequisites for level 1 dancers. This class is designed for beginners, those who have no East Coast Swing dance experience, or those who are getting back into swing dancing and want a fresh start.
No prior dance skills or partner needed.
Thank you for joining us for this class!
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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!
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”:
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 in future Swing Moves Classes!
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.