Dance Levels

levels

Workshops

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

LINDY HOP – Intermediate Level

You already have a solid foundation of steps and rhythms. You dance comfortably in 6- and 8-count patterns, and you know figures such as swing out, circle, tuck turn, and Charleston. You feel confident in social dancing and can adapt to different partners and tempos. You’re looking to improve your technique, musicality, and enrich your repertoire.

SOLO JAZZ – Intermediate Level

You know and can confidently perform classic steps (Susie Q, Apple Jack, Fall Off the Log, Boogie Back…) and you’re familiar with routines such as the Shim Sham. You want to work on musical connection, coordination, and developing your own style.

BALBOA – Intermediate Level

You master the basics of Pure Bal and Bal-Swing: out & ins, lollies, swivels, and throwouts. You already dance in social events and feel comfortable keeping the rhythm at medium to fast tempos. You want to gain fluency, strengthen your connection, and learn new variations.

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ADVANCED LEVEL

LINDY HOP – Advanced Level

You’ve been dancing regularly for several years, attending classes, festivals, and socials often. You have strong command of rhythm, structure, and complex figures, and you’re interested in refining your technique, style, and creativity. You can easily adapt to different levels, styles, and tempos, including faster ones.

SOLO JAZZ – Advanced Level

You have a broad repertoire of steps, master several routines (Big Apple, Tranky Doo…), and can improvise with ease. You are working on musicality, rhythm, and stage presence. You’re looking to challenge your body and creativity, and explore new nuances in your dancing.

BALBOA – Advanced Level

You dance Balboa regularly at socials and festivals, and you are comfortable with fast tempos. You have good body control, a wide range of variations, and you play with connection and musicality. You want to continue growing in fluency, improvisation, and personal style.