Vintage Swing Spokane
VSN CLASSES
WHY CHOOSE VSN SERIES/GROUP DANCE LESSONS
Have a partner in learning
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Family friendly activity for all ages of learners whether you are new to Vintage-Swing or new to dancing
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student focused lessons- meeting students where they are and creating a pathway forward
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layered teaching that mirrors student learning
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instructor that adapts methodology to meet learning styles
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students are encouraged to learn at their own pace
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student receive individual feedback and practice advice to help you to that next step
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developing students into social dancers with exercises designed to give the gamut of tools for the most fun.
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invest in yourself TO enrich your life
Learning tools
micro-exercises that build into bigger moves
Individual tips for progress
online resources to help you improve
Your Benefit
It's easy to progress while being fortified with good skills
Your Teacher
Has been dancing for 20 years as a social dancer and a performer.
Was taught by original swing dancers
Loves Swing music and dance & wants to share that with you
Your Benefit
Knowledgeable instructor who shares the both historic and contemporary techniques
swing-tastic
After beginner boogie, the lid comes off! VSN provides a playlist of fantastic tunes for you to get down and swing out! Becareful there may be an eruption of awesomeness on the dance floor.
Your Benefit
Immersion- experience & look at dancers who are passionate. You get to listen to music chosen because of it's quality
VINTAGE SWING DANCE CLASS SCHEDULE
lindy Hop
VINTAGE SWING NIGHT SWING DANCE LESSONS
WHERE TO FIND SWING DANCING LESSONS NEAR YOU
LIGHTHEARTED DANCE LESSONS IN SPOKANE
VINTAGE SWING NIGHT SWING DANCE CLASSES
Take part in easy going dance classes. Learning this life skill provides you another opportunity to be social and exercise.
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These series classes provide the skills to become a social dancer, which includes partnering skills so that you can dance with many different dance partners as well as developing yourself into more advanced dancer. Follow up your learning with practice at home and of course at Vintage Swing Night Social Dance
VINTAGE SWING NIGHT
EASY FUN SWING DANCE LESSONS
or
Next Level Series Class
Classes Coming Soon
6:00p Private Lessons
7:00p Get Started Series Class
8:00p Snack-size Lesson
SWING LESSONS JUST FOR TEENS
FRIDAYS
JUNE- (21 & 28) 3-5PM
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JULY- (5,12,19,26) 3-4 PM
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AUGUST- (2,9,16, 23) 3-4 PM
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AUGUST- (29) 3-5 PM
lindy Hop
6- count swing
swing Line dance
SUMMER CAMP OF SWING
SWING charleston
ANOTHER LOCATION TO LEARN SWING
YOUR HOSTESS + LEAD INSTRUCTOR
I have been in love with Swing music since I was little.
It was my grandma & the Andrew Sisters that hooked me. The dancing part came later. They both are an integral part of my life now. I have been passionate about dancing for over 20 years now.
Swing Dancing makes me feel so alive and so free...
Who wouldn't want to share that feeling with others?
CENTER FOR CONTINUTING EDUCATION
Get Started Swing Dancing!!
Our Monday Schedule
7:00p- Get Started Series
90 mins- 60 mins lessons
30 mins practice
WHICH CLASS FORMAT
IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Drop-in lessons
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Purpose:
Drop-in lessons are meant to provide you a lot of bang for your buck.
They are intended to be welcoming so that new or accomplished dancers find value. But also to get you dancing right away!
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What material is taught:
Drop-in lessons begin with a basic step or an all-levels step. Some lessons take concept and develop it by providing more more vocabulary
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Basic: 6-count
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Developed: tuck turn & inside turn
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Drop-in lessons can start with a basic and embellish it with variations, changing rhythms, positions, or shapes.
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Basic: Charleston
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Embellished: syncopated basic,, & freeze
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Other drop-in lessons provide an array of steps
so that a beginner dancer can dance a variety moves at the same level of difficulty.
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You will also find that these classes do not dive too deeply into technique.
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Kinds of dances taught:
All the dances can be taught. Subject matter can be widely varied in a drop-in class from week to week or month to month. Or in some cases remain the same content. These are primer classes and student are encouraged to continue their training in series classes. The benefit with variety is a dancer can acquire a wide array of basic steps to learn and dance over time.
Who Teaches Drop-in Lessons:
All level of teachers teach drop-in classes. Many new teachers gain a tremendous amount of insight while teaching this level of class. Advanced teachers may approach the same class with a different perspective each time.
Teachers might also vary depending on the organizations structure.
In attending a number of drop-in lessons you might find that one persons's teaching style matches closely with your learning style. inquiring about that instructor's schedule and following them might afford you more chances to learn from them.
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Frequency of Drop-in Lessons:
That depends entirely on the organization. Some clubs or businesses have a monthly dance, some host weekly. Some may have a more intense schedule. Make sure you check the calendar.
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Cost of Drop-in Lessons:
You will find that Drop in lessons are included in the price of admission! This is a great opportunity to dip your toe in and test out Swing Dancing. You will find many others doing the same in these classes.
​Series classes
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Purpose:
Series classes provide a body of material fitting under a particular topic at the same level. Classes can also include technique. These classes are intended to develop skills. The value is in the content. But the benefits are a result of your own effort, in class and practice afterwards.
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What material is taught:
Series classes are number of classes dedicated to a subject. Like drop-in classes, they begin with a subject and explore additional vocabulary, an array/vocabulary class. These classes will often do both, develop a basic and embellish moves.
A series class can be progressive, where a class will start with a foundation and increase in difficulty. Progressive classes means that each subsequent class builds on the material of the last. So this class might look a tuck turn and provide a variety of dance choices for that step (footwork, shape, connection). Another time a class is progressive is when it covers choreography.
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Kinds of dances taught:
All the dances can be taught as series classes. Subject matter can be widely varied series to series. There are no particular seasons for dances. So there is no rhyme or reason to the order of material except for the interest of the students. These class formats are for those interested in progressing in a particular subject area. You will find a lot more personal attention in series classes as attendance is smaller. Delivery of material may change. The focus shifts from generally accomplishing a task to accuracy. Teachers' goal is to bring students closer to expert.
Who Teaches Drop-in Lessons:
All levels of teachers teach series classes. However, new dance teachers are often mentored in this environment. Generally, a series is taught by the same instructor/set of instructors. Series classes are a great way to get to know a teacher's ideology, teaching style, and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. It is important here to make sure the teacher is informed of your learning needs. It is also important to note that these classes often require outside work. You will need to practice outside of class to see appreciable change in your mechanics. As with all skills there is a direct correlation between amount of practice and success.
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Frequency of Drop-in Lessons:
That depends entirely on the organization. Generally series classes have the same length, 4, 6, 8 weeks, Some topics require less time. Some have a series class and time in between to market. Some schedule series back to back.
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Cost of Drop-in Lessons:
This varies widely. Some factors include the experience of the teacher, the local economy, how many classes are in a series, rental of hall or equipment.
LEARN TO DANCE VINTAGE SWING SOCIAL DANCES
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH CHARLESTON, LINDY HOP, BALBOA, & MORE
5 CORE VINTAGE DANCES
IF YOU STICK WITH IT ...
THIS IS THE ROAD TO SUCCESS AS A SWING DANCER
NEXT LEVEL
After Level Zero
Beginners expand their Vocabulary
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Freshman level includes 2 phases: Foundations and Next Level.
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In Next Level series classes, beginning dancers will expand their Vintage Swing vocabulary.
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As the follow up lessons to Foundations, Next Level series adds vocabulary and develops dancers' use of space
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More practice with basic rhythms
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expand partnering skills
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increase number of dance figures​
Next Level Courses
COMPLETE the PROGRAM
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LINDY 1, 2
CHARLESTON 1,2
CLASSICS 1
BALBOA 1
JAZZ STEPS 1
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EACH SERIES - 1 month
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Prerequisite for "Sophomore" courses.
FOUNDATION
For Absolute Beginners:
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The purpose of these classes is to give dancers a strong foundation.
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At Vintage Swing Night, Colleen has created a structure to help you develop and grow as a dancer so you can dance socially and be a great lead or follow.
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As your first series,
Foundations courses
develops partner skills and swing rhythms for Vintage Swing Dancing:
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dancing vintage rhythms
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partnering skills
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basic dance figures
Get Started Courses
ONE MONTH SERIES
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PARTNERING SKILLS
SWING RHYTHMS
BASIC STEPS
SHIM SHAM
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1 SERIES FOR EACH DANCE
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Prerequisite for "Next Level" courses.
Get started dancing today!
Sophomore
LEVEL:
Learning to master the fundamentals
use tension and compression
incorporate jazz in dancing
hit the breaks
understand music structure
employ floor craft
Dancing Regularly
Lessons Takes series and workshops
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Sophomore Courses
COMPLETE the PROGRAM
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LINDY 3, 4
BALBOA 3, 4
JAZZ STEPS 2
CONNECTION
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EACH SERIES - 1 month
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Master these to become a JUNIOR.
digging it & diving in deeper
Learning to use specialized techniques
developing personal style
master tension & compression
master using jazz steps in dancing
choose steps that suit the music
understand musicality
Dancing Regularly & practice time
able to dance to all tempos
able to employ floor craft
Lessons Takes series, workshops, and privates
Junior Courses
COMPLETE the PROGRAM
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LINDY 6,6
COLLEGIATE SHAG 1, 2
JAZZ STEPS 1
CONNECTION
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EACH SERIES - 1 month
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Master these and more to become a SENIOR.
Junior
REFINING & STYLing
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RESOURCES FOR VSN SWING DANCERS
CONNECT TO VSN DANCERS, INSPIRATION, & TOOLS