Intro to Swing
If you have little or no dance experience this class will get you moving swing style. Here you will learn:
- Single Time Basic
- Closed and Open positions and transitions between the two
- Arch Turn
- Loop Turn
Beginning East Coast
In this class you will learn the basic movements in East Coast Swing including:
- Triple-time basic
- Tuck Turn
- Side Pass
- Side Dip
In addition to these moves, the beginner class will introduce you to swing fundamentals that made leading and following creative and enjoyable.
Beginning Lindy
In this class you will learn the basic movements in Lindy Hop including:
- Swing out
- Swing out from close
- Lindy circle (Circle to close)
- Inside turn
- Outside turn
Beginning Charleston
In this class you will learn the basic movements in Charleston including:
- 30's Side-by-Side Basic
- Repeaters
- Skip-ups
- Hand-To-Hand Charleston
Beginning Balboa
In this class you will learn the basics of Balboa and Bal-Swing including:
- Single Time Basic
- Double Time Basic
- Come-Around
- Paddles
- Ad-libs
- 5-6-7 break
- Crab-Walks
- Throwout
- Out and In's
- Lollies
In this class you will learn the basics of Blues dancing.
Intermediate X
Each intermediate class will expand on the beginner class. Different material will be covered even within the same dance and is the instructors choice. The focus at this level will be lead/follow technique, creativity/musicality, and variations.
Advanced Lindy
Prerequisite: Instructors permission or Two months of Intermediate Lindy.
This class will focus on advanced movement and dance fundamentals. Material will be instructors choice.
The Next Step—SASDS Lesson Scholarship Program
Are you beyond the level of the Lindy Variations and Freestyle class? Do you want to learn more, but can't afford the cost of Austin lessons? SASDS has created a new lesson sponsorship where we'll pay for a month of your lessons in Austin at Four on the Floor. Read the Program Description for the terms of the program.