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Swing Dance Classes in the Hudson Valley

2012 Winter Schedule
(subject to change, sign up for our monthly Dance-at-a-Glance email.)

Classes are progressive within the series. No Drop ins. New students welcome at the start
of each series. You may join up to the second class. Our focus is on the art of social dancing.
You do not need a partner to attend.

Dance Class Schedule

Classes are available year-round. Below is our weekly
dance class schedule through April. Special Workshops ,
Performance Classes and sponsored Ballroom classes are
also available at various locations.

We offer multiple
locations, nights and
levels. Ask us for help in
selecting the appropriate
level for you.

See what lindy hop looks
and sounds like

AT A GLANCE:
Monday nights: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Swing
Tuesday nights, Weekdays & Weekends: Private lessons in
Marlboro (call to arrange)
Wednesdays nights: Basic Swing, Intermediate & Performance Class
Friday nights: Ballroom Basics & Beyond at the BRC
2nd Saturdays: Technique Clinics in Port Ewen, various topics
Sunday afternoons March/April: Ballroom Workshops in New Paltz

LEARN BASIC SWING FOUNDATIONS of this fun social dance (also called
Lindy or Jitterbug) . Master turns, dips and more! We teach social dance skills so you can
dance anywhere, anytime, with anyone so no partner is necessary to participate! You will
receive a complimentary music CD for practicing.

We offer three Swing Foundations series. Each 4-week series offers different foundational
moves to build your repertoire and hone your technique. New students are welcome at the
start of each series. We allow students to join up to the second night of a series. You do not
have to do all three series in succession, each series is self-contained.
SA= single step footwork, arch turn, and other new moves.
TS= triple step footwork, send out, and other new moves.
TT= triple step footwork, tuck turn, and other new moves.

SWING FOUNDATIONS WINTER SCHEDULE

MONDAYS 6-7pm ASK ARTS CENTE R, Kingston, NY
February 6, 13, 20, 27 (SA series)
March 5, 12, 19, 26 (TS series)
April 2, 9, 16, 23 (TT series)
$75 per four-week series
Sign up and pay for all three series for $195
REGISTER

WEDNESDAYS 6-7pm BOUGHTON PLACE, Highland, NY
February 8, 15, 22, 29 (SA series)
March 7, 14, 28, April 4 (skip March 21) TS series
April 11, 18, 25, May 2 (TT series)
$75 per four-week series
Sign up and pay for all three series for $195
REGISTER

MOVING UP...INTERMEDIATE SWING & LINDY HOP
Confident with the basics? Once you've completed all three of our core curriculum
foundation series (TT, TS, SA) and/or foundational moves are second nature, you're ready
to build your dance vocabulary! At this level we cover more advanced six and 8-count moves
and combinations. We teach new moves every series to keep building your skills.

INTERMEDIATE SWING WINTER SCHEDULE
MONDAY 7-8pm ASK ARTS CENTER, Kingston, NY
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23
$75 per four-week series
$125 combo price for Foundation & Intermediate Series on same night or Intermediate &
Lindy Hop on same night (with instructor permission)
REGISTER

WEDNESDAYS at BOUGHTON PLACE, Highland, NY
Special Cool Moves Intermediate & Beyond Class
7-8pm
February 8, 15, 22, 29
$75 per four-week series
REGISTER

LINDY HOP WINTER SCHEDULE (The classic! Includes integrated swing dance moves, jazz
and charleston combinations.You should be very comfortable with intermediate moves and
concepts in order to participate at this level.)

MONDAY 8-9pm ASK ARTS CENTER, Kingston, NY
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23
$75 per four-week series
$125 combo price for Intermediate & Lindy hop on same night (with instructor permission)
REGISTER

PERFORMANCE CLASS WINTER SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAYS at BOUGHTON PLACE, Highland, NY
Chester's Cool Cats & Kittens CLASS IS FULL
January 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 29, March 7
Performances: Port Ewen Swing Dance March 10
(note: other performances may be scheduled)

S PONSORED BALLROOM CLASSES ALSO AVAILABLE
SEPARATE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT POLICIES

Y ou may pay (cash or check) on the first night of class but please
REGISTER so we can plan classes accordingly.

Policies
Cancellations: In the event of bad weather, call 845-236-3939 and/or check our website to
see if class has been cancelled. We will decide by 4pm. We will make up the missed class.
We also reserve the right to cancel any class that does not have sufficient enrollment.
Payment is due in full at the start of each session. Cash or checks. The fee is the series
price. There is no drop in rate.
Student absence: We always review the course material each class. No financial
adjustments will be made for student absence.