Group Dance Lessons
Are you looking for a hobby that involves meeting new people? A fun way to get some exercise on a weekly basis? Interested in learning to dance? Lara has multiple opportunities every week to learn to dance, meet new people, get moving, and have a great time. Check out all her lessons and dances in the DC area and subscribe to find out about other ones in the DC Metro area and surrounding cities. You don't need a partner to attend any of our events. We rotate partners during the lessons, and our dances are beginner friendly where everyone dances with everybody.
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What is West Coast Swing (the latest dance craze around the world)? West Coast Swing (aka WCS) is one of the nation's most amazing partner dances because it is fun, challenging, and versatile. It can be danced to an incredible variety of music-popular, rock, R&B, jazz, blues, country, hip hop, zydeco, disco, oldies, Latin, basically any music that uses a 4/4 time signature. The greatest part of this dance is that is for all ages from ages 4-100+ and appeases the likes of all those generations because of its music and style versatility. WCS can be performed simply and easily with a few basic patterns; or it can be embellished with an extensive repertoire of patterns and footwork variations. It is one of the few partner dances that allows for a great degree of experience between the dancers. The structure is such that an accomplished dancer can enjoy him or herself with a beginner and that makes for a very friendly dance environment.
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West Coast Swing with Lara Deni
Deni Danzco Studio, 3408 Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA ​
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Monday - Level 2 and Level 3/4
July 14, 21, 28
7:00pm - Level 2 (Novice) *May is Month 5 of the syllabus -You can start any month at any time. It does not need to be in order.
7:45pm - Level 2/3/4 Drills/Technique/Musicality (Novice/Intermediate/Advanced)
8:30pm - Level 3/4 (Intermediate/Advanced)
Note: No partner needed for any classes
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Thursday - Level 1
July 10, 17, 24
7:00pm - Level 1 - (Beginner) *No partner needed *No experience needed
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Cost: $74 / 3 week series
$215/Series subscription - Unlimited class membership for the series that month
- Includes Unlimited Group Classes for each current 3 week Series - Levels 1 -4
- Two of The Den Dance Social + Lesson in that month
- Cancel at anytime
- Savings of $121​
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Q&A
1) Classes are 45min
2) Refunds offered only 48 hours before class/class series starts
3) You can make-up a class with a class that is of a lower level and running during your current series class time period
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Explanation of Levels
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Level 1 - No Experience Necessary - This class series will be the same material taught every series, and therefore many take this level multiple times as a refresher, to really understand and apply the information given, and/or as a warm up for the Level 2 class
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Level 2 - Level 1 Graduate- See bottom of page for what is taught/covered for that each particular month.
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Level 3- Level 2 Graduate- Turn techniques, Leaders Turns, Re-directs, Sling Shots, Variations, and so many more. Learning how your basics can be changed into Intermediate moves and the techniques behind them. The moves and information learned in this class is endless. You will not be bored!
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Level 2-3- Drills/Technique/ Musicality- Level 1-2 Graduate ​- Each month will be concentrating on one of the three mentioned. We will dive deep into that area of dance, so you walk away with a better understanding, more knowledge and be able to apply the concepts immediately to your dancing socially. This is definitely not a class to miss out on.
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*LEVEL 2 Syllabus
Month 1
Zones
Closed Position to Open and Open to Closed Position
Starter Step
LSP I. Turn
Sugar Tuck
Rt O. Turn
Shadow / Rainbow
Month 2
8 count Rhythm,
Right Basket Whip
Left Basket Whip
Sugar Push Inside Turn to Open
Sugar Push Inside Turn to Closed
Rt Basket w/roll out O. Turn
Month 3
Right Same Side Whip
Left Same Side Whip
Footwork and Rolling Action
Sugar Tuck with Leader’s R hand
Double Under Arm Turn
Month 4
Whip
Sugar Tuck from Closed Position
Passing Tuck
Cut off Under Arm Turn
Cut Off Whip
Month 5
Right Pass Outside Turn - Single and Double
Reverse Whip
Reverse Whip with Single and Double Turn
Month 6
Hip Catch and Rib Catch
Leaders Hammerlock Whip
Hammerlock Whip
Struts Fwd and Bkwd
Level 1 - Leader (Intro to WCS)
74US$ÂGreat way to check out West Coast Swing - Beginner LevelVálido por un mes- Three Week Series - Thursday at 7pm
- No Experience Needed
- No Partner Needed
Level 1 - Follower (Intro to WCS)
74US$ÂGreat way to check out West Coast Swing - Beginner LevelVálido por un mes- Three Week Series - Thursday at 7pm
- No Experience Needed
- No Partner Needed
Level 2 - Leader (Beyond Basics)
74US$ÂGraduates of Level 1Válido por un mes- Three Week Series - Monday at 7pm
- Perfect for Beginners who want to go beyond the Basics
- Great for those who want to learn & explore more
- No Partner Needed
Level 2 - Follower (Beyond Basics)
74US$ÂLevel 1 GraduatesVálido por un mes- Three Week Series - Monday at 7pm
- Perfect for Beginners who want to go beyond the Basics
- Great for those who want to learn & explore more
- No Partner Needed
Level 2&3-Drills/Tech/Musical-Leader
74US$ÂEach month is emphansized on learn either/or of drills, technique, and fun musicality movesVálido por un mes- Levels 2 and Above
- Three Week Series - Monday at 7:45pm (3 classes total)
- Learn to create! Learn to connect! Learn to have more fun!
- No Partner Needed
Level 2&3-Drills/Tech/Musical-Follower
74US$ÂEach month is emphansized on learn either/or of drills, technique, and fun musicality movesVálido por un mes- Level 2 and Above
- Three Week Series - Monday at 7:45pm (3 classes total)
- Learn to create! Learn to connect! Learn to have more fun!
- No Partner Needed
Level 3- Leader (Intermed-Advanced)
74US$ÂGraduates of Level 2 or Intermediate/Advanced DancerVálido por un mes- Three Week Series - Monday at 8:30pm
- Dig deeper into WCS and learn more movements and styling
- No Partner Needed
Level 3- Follower (Intermed-Advanced)
74US$ÂGraduates of Level 2 or Intermediate/Advanced DancerVálido por un mes- Three Week Series - Monday at 8:30pm
- No Partner Needed
- Dig deeper into WCS and learn more movements and styling
Series Membership (charged monthly)
215US$Cada mesGreat for those who really want to dig their feet into dance. Unlimited group classes of Levels 1-4 during that current series.Â- Unlimited Group Classes for each current 3 week Series
- Best Deal!
- Two of The Den Dance Social + Lesson nights per month
- Cancel Anytime
- Savings of $121
Wednesday Class + Dance Social - Leader
20US$ÂAt "The Den" - Learn how to move your body more fluidly, style and strength within your dance...then dance the night away and practice with othersVálido por 7 dÃas- Beautiful Floating Wood Floor / Fun and Relaxing Atmosphere
- Equal number of leaders and followers
- West Coast Swing for all levels
Wednesday Class + Dance Social -Follower
20US$ÂAt "The Den" learn how to move your body more fluidly, style and strength within your dance...then dance the night away and practice with othersVálido por 7 dÃas- Floating Ballroom Floor/ Fun and Relaxing Atmosphere
- West Coast Swing Dance
- Equal number of Leaders and Followers
The Den-Wednesday WCS Dance Social Only
15US$ÂWest Coast Swing Dance SocialVálido por 7 dÃas- Social Dance and Practice in a fun and relaxed atmosphere
- Time: 8-9:30pm
- Equal amount of Leaders and Followers
- Floating Ballroom Floor
Swing'n Saturday- WCS Dance + Lesson
20US$ÂBeginner-Friendly, 3rd Saturday of the Month, Lessons before the Social for Beginner and up,Válido por 7 dÃas- 3rd Saturday of the Month
- Beginner and Intermediate lessons before the Dance Social
- Beautiful and Large Hardwood Ballroom
- Plenty of Parking
- Conveniently right off from Highway66 and Rt 50
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