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Passes, NEXT STEPS ~ West Coast Swing

  • Open Space Studios 1711 North Main Street Blacksburg, VA, 24060 United States (map)

Each week, this class will choose a new pattern rooted in the basic concepts we are covering in FUNDAMENTALS. We can further explore that basic concept and create more variations by playing with timing, shape, direction, foot placement, style, etc. You must have completed a series of FUNDAMENTALS to join this class or have equivalent knowledge. The FUNDAMENTALS and NEXT STEPS are designed to work together and are a great pairing to take at the same time.


We will begin with 45 minutes of instruction and end with 45 minutes of social dancing with FUNDAMENTALS and INTORDUCTION class participants. Creating a safe and welcoming space is our top priority, so please read the code of conduct before attending. Registration is optional but strongly encouraged as details are always subject to change. Please reach out to me to let me know you are coming.

$15 per class, $40 for 3

In the full series, we will explore passes (week 1), pushes (week 2), the triple rhythm (week 3), whips (week 4), starters and throw-outs (week 5), Tucks (week 6), Spins & Turns (week 7), Quality of Movement (week 8), and Musicality (week 9).