Swing Moves 3 Class

Class 3 Recap

Thank you for joining us for Swing Moves 3. It was a pleasure watching your dance talents grow!

We hope the following videos are useful for your practice. Looking forward to seeing you at Swing-In!

Follower 360 Shine Move

Swivel Exercise

Kick Ball Change

Arm Movements

Sliding Doors

Cuddle with Extra Turn

Inside Turn with Extra Turn

Called double inside turn is at 3’ 40”


Class 2 Recap

Thank you for joining the second class nite.

We hope the following videos are useful for your practice.


Basic Tuck Turn

Tuck Turn Variations

  • with free spin is at 4' 40"

  • to the leader's left side is at 1' 20"

  • from sweetheart position is at 15' 20"

Tuck turn with a spin

  • also called double outside turn is at 24"

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Class 1 Recap

Thank you for joining the first class nite.

The following YouTube videos can serve as refeshers

Refining Connection (See two sections)

  • start @ 30 seconds - 1:20

  • start @ 2 minutes - 2:50

Outside turn with spin (from open)

  • Referred to in video as double outside turns

  • First move in video serves as refresher


Swing Moves 3

Scott & Lisa help dancers enhance their joy of dancing with this 3-nite class.

A fun level 3 East Coast Swing dance class where you will learn spins, tuck turn variations, refining partner connections, slides, and putting moves together in sequences and more!

Dancers should have:

  • taken Swing Moves 2 or an equivalent level 2 class, and 
  • ability to “connect” while dancing, are able to execute turns with triple steps, sugar push, cuddle, she goes/he goes, a variety of open and closed position moves and cross-hand moves

Thank you for signing up for this class!

3 Monday Nites:

April 1, 15, 22, 2024 (No Class April 8)

7:00 – 8:20 pm

$42 per person in advance for all 3 nites

($45 at the door)

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

2000 Highland Ave, Rochester NY 14618

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: 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 learn some cool swing dance moves and have fun!

Preparing for Class


You are invited to brush up on some of the moves you likely learned in a previous class. Watch these videos to get started.


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She goes/he goes

Sugar push

Arm Slide

Cuddle & Sweetheart

Cuddle with Throwout

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.

Contact Us

Contact Scott or Lisa

Phone: (585) 662-5950

Email: rocswingin@gmail.com