Class Descriptions
The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre offers group classes, workshops, special workshops and private lessons. There are 6 different levels of group classes, beginner through advanced, taught in 12 week sessions. Workshops are taught in 4, 6, 8 or 12 week sessions and concentrate on a single dance. Special workshops are offerers several times a year by visiting coaches and professionals. All classes and workshops, except the special workshops meet once per week for 50-55 minutes. Private lessons are scheduled by appointment and are also 50-55 minutes long.
Level 1:
Requires no dance experience and teaches movement and basic steps in 7 different dances, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba and Night Club Merengue. These dances give the beginning student a basic knowledge of a variety of dances and therefore could dance to any tempo or type of music playing.
Level 2:
Requires completion of level 1 or permission of the instructor. This is the next step in becoming a more confident and knowledgeable dancer! Learn additional steps in each of the dances taught in level 1. Level 2 also ads basics in Single Time Swing.
Levels 3 and 4
Requires completion of the previous level or permission of the instructor. In these levels, students continue working dance skills and technique. More advanced steps are added. Students will also learn basics in Latin Merengue and Samba.
Level 5:
Level 5 is divided into 4 sessions, 5-1, 5-2, 5-3 and 5-4. A student may enter at any stage of level 5 after completing Level 4 or by permission of the instructor. Level 5 also offers basics in Mambo, West Coast Swing, Bolero and Hustle.
Level 6:
Requires the completion of Levels 5-1, 5-2, 5-3 and 5-4 or by permission of the instructor. The Advanced Ballroom Class will fine-tune your dancing skills and concentrate on advanced patterns and technique.
Workshops:
The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre offers ongoing workshops. This classes concentrate on a single dance for 4, 6, 8 or 12 weeks. A routine is taught to develop the student's ability to dance a series of more advanced patterns. The workshops are often on dances that are not taught in levels 1-5 such as Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Shag, Night Club Two Step, etc.
Special Workshops:
The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre routinely has visiting DanceSport Coaches, Ballroom and Country Professionals. During this time, we try to offer special one-time workshops. These workshops are usually 1-2 hours long concentrating on a specific dance or dance technique.
Youth Classes:
Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes for youth age 8-17 are offer at various times throughout the year. These classes cover the same dances and patterns as described in the above classes.
Private Lessons:
Available throughout the week and on weekends by appointment only. Private lessons can be for the individual student, couple or may be shared by up to 4 people. Private lessons enables students to concentrate on specific needs and goals.
All Dance Classes Are Great Fun!
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