  |
| GROUP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
|
| SALSA (1A & 1B)
- Classes will cover the beginning movements and progress through a social foundation. Today's hottest dance is definitely Salsa. The Latin beat took roots in the Caribbean. This dance is simply fun using flashy footwork and shines to accent the Latin rhythmical culture. No partner necessary!
1A & 1B can be taken in any order.
|
|
| SALSA (2)
- Classes will cover how to create Cuban Motion and progress through fun socially leadable combinations. Today's hottest dance is definitely Salsa. The Latin beat took roots in the Caribbean. This dance is simply fun using flashy footwork and shines to accent the Latin rhythmical culture. No partner necessary!
Level 1 should be taken 2 or 3 times before Level 2
|
|
| WALTZ (1A & 1B)
- Classes will cover the beginning movements and progress through a social foundation. The elegant Waltz has been the dance of the ages. It took root with its earliest form in the 1700's. Balance, posture, frame, timing, footwork and expression will all be introduced in up to 15 patterns. This dance is great for improving balance and creating a commanding presence on the dance floor and/or anywhere. Randy will be sure you belong on the dance floor when the band plays the last Waltz. No partner necessary!
1A & 1B can be taken in any order.
|
|
| WALTZ (2)
- Classes will cover fundamental techniques and progress through a bronze level of dance. The elegant Waltz has been the dance of the ages. It took root with its earliest form in the 1700's. Balance, posture, frame, timing, footwork and expression will all be introduced in up to 15 patterns. This dance is great for improving balance and creating a commanding presence on the dance floor and/or anywhere. Randy will be sure you belong on the dance floor when the band plays the last Waltz. No partner necessary!
Level 1 should be taken 2 or 3 times before Level 2
|
|
| EAST COAST SWING (1A & 1B)
- Classes will cover the beginning movements and progress through a social foundation. Swing, America's gift to the "World of dance," became popular in the early 1900's. It is danced to Big Band, Blues, Top 40 and Popular music. This dance will create an awareness of musical rhythm, turns, spins and an array of fun social dancing. No partner necessary!
1A & 1B can be taken in any order.
|
|
| EAST COAST SWING (2)
- This series is for dancers expanding their Swing skills. Big Band, Blues and Top 40 music will be played to guide the rhythms. This dance will create an awareness of musical rhythm, turns, spins and an array of fun social dancing. In this course partnership and up to 15 basic/intermediate patterns will be developed to create more variety on the social dance floor. No partner necessary!
Level 1 should be taken 2 or 3 times before Level 2
|
|
| WEST COAST SWING (1A & 1B)
- Classes will cover the beginning movements and progress through a social foundation. West Coast Swing, California's State Dance is the most versatile dance both musically and spaciously. It is danced to Blues, Top 40, R&B, Jazz, Country and Contemporary music. This dance will create an awareness of musical rhythm, turns, spins and an array of fun social dancing. No partner necessary!
1A & 1B can be taken in any order.
| |
| WEST COAST SWING (2)
- This series is for dancers expanding their West Coast Swing. Many different music genres will be played including; Jazz, Top40, Blues, Country and more as West Coast Swing is extremely versatile musically. In this course partnership and up to 15 basic/intermediate patterns will be developed to allow much more "PLAY." Randy will focus on playful movements and the knowledge of when to use them. No partner necessary!
Level 1 should be taken 2 or 3 times before Level 2
|
|
| FUNKY WEST COAST SWING (2)
- This series is for dancers comfortable with West Coast Swing fundamentals. Style will be the main focus of this course. It is recommended that students have been introduced to West Coast Swing and completed a beginning course or two already. In the Funky course partnership and contemporary timing variations will be introduced. Randy will expedite your journey to dancing comfort. No partner necessary!
Level 1 should be taken 2 or 3 times before Level 2
|
|
| NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP (1A & 1B)
- This series is for dancers new to Nightclub 2-Step. The smooth and romantic dance will replace the typical "High School Sway" where you simply hug each other on the floor. NC 2-Step was created so people can actually dance to their favorite love songs. In the Beginning course partnership and up to 17 beginning patterns will be introduced. Randy will expedite your journey to dancing comfort. No partner necessary!
1A & 1B can be taken in any order.
|
|
| NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP (2)
- This series is for dancers familiar with the Nightclub 2-Step basics. The smooth footwork will be discussed to allow the appearance of floating along the top of the dance floor. Students will learn to feature more fluidity and connection to their Nightclub 2-Step. In this course partnership and up to 15 beginning/intermediate patterns will be developed. Randy will expedite your journey to a more romantic dance style. No partner necessary!
Level 1 should be taken 2 or 3 times before Level 2
|
|
| CHA-CHA (1A & 1B)
- This series is for dancers new to Cha-Cha. Classes will cover the beginning movements and progress through a social foundation. The Cha-Cha was recognized as a dance when the Latin music slowed down. People began shuffling their feet while dancing Salsa and Mambo. This dance is simply fun using crisp footwork and sharp turns to accent the Latin rhythms. No partner necessary!
1A & 1B can be taken in any order.
|
|
| HUSTLE (1A & 1B)
- This series is for dancers new to Hustle. Disco is back! This is the dance made famous in Saturday Night Fever. Learn how to spin and control your dancing shapes and lines. Hustle is a great dance for fun and is danceable almost anywhere! In this course partnership and up to 15 basic patterns will be introduced building a solid social foundation. No partner necessary!
1A & 1B can be taken in any order.
|
|
| TANGO (1A & 1B)
- This series is for dancers new to Tango. It will pull out the drama in anyone! Tango was developed in Argentina and took the world by storm. It is the most passionate of the Ballroom dances. Discover the different types of Tango including American, Argentine and International. In this course partnership and up to 15 basic patterns will be introduced building a solid social foundation. No partner necessary!
1A & 1B can be taken in any order.
|
|
| LINE DANCE (1A & 1B)
- This series is for dancers new to Line Dancing. These dances will create an awareness of musical rhythm, turns, spins and personal balance while having fun social dancing. Easy basic dances will be covered using the most common elements that comprise the most popular Line Dances. In this course up to 10 basic dances will be introduced. No partner necessary!
1A & 1B can be taken in any order.
|
|
| WALTZ & FOXTROT 1 (Introduction to Ballroom)
- This series is for dancers new to Ballroom Dancing. Waltz and Foxtrot are progressive dances that use the line of dance to travel around the floor. Balance, control, frame, posture, partnering and more will begin to be developed. In this course, Randy will introduce up to 10 similar patterns that reinforce fundamental techniques. No partner necessary!
|
|
| WALTZ & FOXTROT 2 (More Steps and Technique)
- This series is for dancers ready to expand their basic Ballroom Dancing knowledge. Waltz and Foxtrot are progressive dances that can travel around a room with elegance. Balance, control, frame, posture, partnering and more will continue to be developed. Randy will use up to 10 beginning/intermediate patterns that reinforce proper techniques allowing dancers to feel at ease and dance all night. No partner necessary!
Level 1 should be taken 2 or 3 times before Level 2
|
|
| CHA-CHA & RUMBA 1 (Introduction to Ballroom)
- This series is for dancers new to Ballroom Dancing. Cha-Cha and Rumba are seriously fun Latin dances you can dance anywhere. Balance, control, frame, posture, partnering, Cuban Motion and more will begin to be developed. In this course, Randy will introduce up to 10 similar patterns that reinforce fundamental techniques. No partner necessary!
|
|
| CHA-CHA & RUMBA 2 (More Steps & Technique)
- This series is for dancers familiar with Cha-Cha and Rumba basics. The quick footwork, timing, Cuban Motion, connections, frame, posture and more will continue development. Students will learn to feature more variety and connection to their Latin dances. In this course partnership and up to 10 beginning/intermediate patterns will be developed. Randy will expedite your journey to more confidence on the dance floor. No partner necessary!
Level 1 should be taken 2 or 3 times before Level 2
|
|
| BEGINNING SOCIAL CLASSES
- These one hour intensive workshops are for dancers new to the scheduled dance. The appropriate music will be played while the social basics are covered. Randy will expedite your journey to dancing comfort. No partner or experience necessary!
|
Randy Carter is the author and webmaster of this site. Please help him maintain current information by sending updates on anything posted. Also if revision or editing is in need, please forward appropriate suggestions to randy@recreationcreation.com. Thank you for your help and support. |