Preliminary Swingin’ Into Spring 2026 Schedule
Expect changes
For the purposes of THIS WORKSHOP WEEKEND, below are the definitions for class levels.
BEGINNER/NOVICE DANCERS
The Beginner/Newcomer track in the foyer is designed to reinforce the basic patterns, footwork & technique to elevate your understanding of the dance. This in turn will accelerate your learning curve which will allow you to handle more advanced patterns. The main ballroom classes are pattern/styling orientated. If you are having trouble with these classes, you may want to attend some of the novice classes
How accomplished are you?
Be honest with yourself.
- Beginner – Has seen the basic patterns, taken a few lessons but not 100% comfortable with leading and/or following the basic patterns.
- Novice - Can lead and/or follow all the basic patterns (Assuming the person you are dancing with knows them too) and expanding knowledge of more complex patterns.
- Intermediate - Starting to understand pattern extensions, basic syncopations, musical interpretation and putting together multiple patterns in sequence.
- Advanced - Can put together complex patterns and understand the concepts of musical interpretation, syncopations, shortening and extending patterns, styling, recognizing 32 & 48 beat phrases, and the difference between standard, syncopated, Triple Rhythm and swung beat rhythms
- Masters – Definition - 50 Years or older as of 05/04/26
