Charlie Myers

School of Dance


Social Dance: West Coast Swing (Intermediate/Advanced)[24FA]
09/5/24 - 11/21/24, 7:30PM - 8:30PM | TH
Ages 14 to 120 | Charlie Myers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | FDAS14
Members $176 | Non-Members $176
Whether it be at home, in a club, or at a wedding, the Social Dance program will teach you the basic skills needed to dance with your partner. Learn the fundamentals of social dance to become a master of the dance floor. Tuition is priced per person. Enrolling a partner is welcomed but not required.

This intermediate/advanced-level class is for those seeking to move to the next level and improve their social dance. Students will learn about other dance scenes throughout the US, develop their moveset further and improvisational methods, and be introduced to a more confident dancefloor demeanor. Those enrolling in this class are expected to be familiar with the following basics of social dance and West Coast Swing: sugar push, left/right-side pass, the whip, and concepts around momentum and improvisation.

This class will not meet on 10/31.

Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the School of Dance Handbook.

This class accepts Drop-In Dance Cards. Details can be found on the School of Dance main page.

Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance

Social Dance: West Coast Swing (Beginning/Intermediate)[24FA]
09/5/24 - 11/21/24, 6:30PM - 7:25PM | TH
Ages 14 to 120 | Charlie Myers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | FDAS24
Members $176 | Non-Members $176
Whether it be at home, in a club, or at a wedding, the Social Dance program will teach you the basic skills needed to dance with your partner. Learn the fundamentals of social dance to become a master of the dance floor. Tuition is priced per person. Enrolling a partner is welcomed but not required.

West Coast Swing is a dance style born out of Lindy Hop and Carolina Shuffle popularized by movies in the 1950s and known for its elastic and improvisational style. Useful for dancers who enjoy playful, social dance styles, this dance language will allow students to open up the floor of weddings, parties, festivals and more!

This class will not meet on 10/31

Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the School of Dance Handbook.

This class accepts Drop-In Dance Cards. Details can be found on the School of Dance main page.

Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance

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