The following levels are taught at the Amora Ballroom (Previously Semeneya) every Wednesday night.
| Time | Classroom 1 | Classroom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00PM - 8:00PM | LEVEL 2 (Lindy One) | LEVEL 4 (Freestyle Swing) |
| 8:00PM - 9:00PM | LEVEL 1 (Beginner Swing) | LEVEL 3 (Lindy Variations) |
| 9:00PM - 11:00PM | Swing Dance Social | |
If you're unsure as to what class to join, feel free to ask an instructor what is most appropriate for your skillset. The instructors of the class you want to take will have final say as to whether or not you may take their class.
Cost
The cost of a lesson and the dance afterwards is broken out into the following table.
| Dance Only (Weekly) | Weekly | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Members | $6 | $10 ** | $40 ** |
| SASDS Members | $4 | $10 ** | $35 ** |
** If you have completed a Beginner Swing or Lindy One, you may take it again without paying as long as you are enrolled in another class. **
** If you are taking both Lindy Variations and Freestyle, you will pay an additional $10 for the month or $5 if paying by the week. **
** If you are taking beginner swing only, you can get the member price without being a member. **
You can pay at the door with cash.
Other Lessons
A free Beginner Swing lesson is also taught on Monday nights.
We have a variety of excellent instructors that teach private lessons.
Austin Lesson Scholarship Program
Are you beyond the level of our progressive lessons? SASDS might pay for you to take lessons on Tuesdays at Four on the Floor. Read the Program Description for the details.
Notes on Lessons
You can take either classes with or without a partner -- most people come without a partner. In the group lessons we recommend that leads and follows rotate amongst the other dancers to learn better leading and following technique.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Tennis shoes work very well. If you want a little slide, put masking tape on the bottom or get leather put on the bottom of your shoes. If you don't have these things, just wear something that sticks to your foot. New dancers should avoid high-heeled shoes, footwear with heavy treads, and shoes that can easily slip off your foot.
