Class Descriptions
Ballroom & Latin Dance Beginners
Learn the elegant Waltz, Social Foxtrot, Quickstep, electrifying Cha Cha, Mambo, and the romantic Rumba. No previous dancing experience is required.
Ballroom & Latin Dance Beginner Continuation
Learn more on International Ballroom and Latin American dancing. Quick review of basics and poise will be followed by more advanced but easy variations. Come join us even if you have not danced for awhile. This class will introduce the Tango, Samba, and/or Slow Foxtrot in conjunction with dances covered in the Beginners class.
Prerequisite: Ballroom Dance Beginners or equivalent.
Ballroom Dance Advanced
A technique class that focuses on the five International ballroom dances (Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep). This will cover techniques on syllabus steps from Bronze to Gold aimed for skilled social dancers, syllabus competitors, and medal exam students.
Prerequisite: minimum three seasons of Beginner Continuation and must have knowledge of most Bronze syllabus steps or equivalent.
Ballroom & Latin Dance Advanced
A technique class for those that wish to continue focusing on the ten international ballroom and Latin America dances, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, Quickstep, Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive. Selected three of the ten dances will be covered in each season. Classes will be cover techniques from syllabus steps to open materials aimed for skilled social dancers, competitors and medal exam students.
Prerequisite: minimum three seasons of Beginner Continuation and must have knowledge of most Bronze syllabus steps or equivalent.
Ballroom & Latin Open Practices
Supervised open practices by Nelson. All Ballroom and Latin students of all levels, beginners to advanced are welcome to take advantage of this open floor space to brush up their dancing skills. Music will be provided as request but no formal lessons will be given.
Prerequisite: must have knowledge of International Ballroom or Latin syllabus steps.
Latin Dance Advanced
A technique class that focuses on the five International Latin American dances (Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive). Classes will cover techniques on syllabus steps from Bronze to Gold aimed for skilled social dancers, syllabus competitors, and medal exam students.
Prerequisite: minimum three seasons of Beginner Continuation and must have knowledge of most Bronze syllabus steps or equivalent.
Jive & Swing Beginners
Learn the all-time dance favourite that rocked the world! We will start from the very basic movements followed by more exciting and fun variations. No experience is required and singles are welcome.
Swing Kids (Ages 8 to 12)
A fun introductory class to Ballroom and Latin dances focusing on body rhythm, foot work, and partnering skills. Classes will demonstrate the concept of partner dancing as a social skill and a sport.
