. . . begin Wednesday, August 4th
- Cost: 2-hour class/workshop – $15/person ($10 for students*) If you are using a Class Card or any payment option other than PayPal or a credit card, please contact the office by phone 206.781.1238, or email
*Special rates for all students age 23 and under at NW Dance classes, workshops, and dances: Student ID required.
- Summer Class Format: Practica: one hour of instruction, plus one hour of dancing (to practice what you've learned) — with instructors and teaching assistants available to answer your questions.
Wednesdays • August 4 - 25
Wednesday classes are held at the Swedish Cultural Center
- August 4 • 7:00 - 9:00pm • Swing 2: What to Do When the Music S-l-o-w-s Down - Smooth Steps for Swing or Blues
Instructors: Susan Balshor & Dean Paton
Instead of draping your arms around your partner's neck (like in high school, when nobody really knew how to dance), you'll learn a nifty basic step and some slick and simple moves that will turn a slow dirge into a deluxe cruise for two.
Prerequisite: Swing 1, swing-dance basics, good frame.
- August 11 • 7:00 - 9:00pm • Swing 2: Traveling Swing - Movin' While You're Groovin' [CANCELLED - and might be re-scheduled]
We've decided to cancel this week's guided practica on Traveling Swing; the summer weather has won the hearts of most dancers, and it's clear they would rather take advantage of summer than come inside.
We're sorry to disappoint those of you who let us know you were looking forward to this workshop. We still want to do it -- so if you feel strongly about learning this useful, enjoyable way to move with swing music, please email us and let us know. If enough of you tell us you want this rescheduled, we'll turn it into a pre-dance workshop sometime in the future. Click here to let us know
- August 18 • 7:00 - 9:00pm • Blues 2: Breakaways / Solo Blues
Instructors: Heather Kraft & Jared Requa
Social dancing is just as much about dancing by yourself as it is about dancing with a partner. Learn a few vintage jazz moves and how to use them in your solo blues.
Prerequisite: Blues 1
- August 25 • 7:00 - 9:00pm • Blues 2: Blues Rhythms [CANCELLED]
Instructors: Heather Kraft & Jared Requa
Explore the complex rhythms of blues music and how to express yourself within them.
Prerequisite: Blues 1
