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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 ​

Max 12-14 people per class

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Monday - Level 2 and Level 3

Jan 13, 20 and 27  (starts 1 week later due to snow storm on 1/6) / Feb 3,10,17 / Feb 24, March 3,10 / March 17, 24, 31 / No April Classes

7:00pm - Level 2 *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 Drills/Technique/Musicality

8:30pm - Level 3

Note: No partner needed for any classes

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Thursday - Level 1

Jan 9, 16 and 23 / Feb 6,13,20 / March 6,13,20 / No April Classes / May 8,15,22

7:00pm - Level 1  *No partner needed *No experience needed

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Cost: $74/month (3 week series)

             $200/monthly subscription - Unlimited monthly class membership (cancel at anytime)

              - Includes Unlimited Group Classes for that month - Levels 1 through Level 3

             - Two of The Den Dance Social + Lesson that month

            -  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

  • Level 2 - Level 1 Graduate- See bottom of page for what is taught/covered for that each particular month.

  • 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!

  • 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
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Closed Position
Starter Step

LSP I. Turn
Closed Position to LSP

Sugar Tuck with Leader’s L hand
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,
Sailor Starter Step
Sugar Tuck with Leader’s R hand

Hip/Rib Catches

Month 4
Whip

Review Sugar Tuck
Sugar Tuck from Closed Position
Left Pass Tuck
Right Under Arm Cut Off
Cut Off Whip

 

Month 5
Right Pass Outside Single Turn
Right Pass Outside Double Turn
Reverse Whip

Reverse Whip with Single Turn
Reverse Whip with Double Turn


Month 6
Hip Catch

Rib Catch
Leader Hammerlock Whip
Hammerlock Whip

Struts Fwd and Bkwd

  • Level 1 - Leader (Intro to WCS)

    74$
     
    Great way to check out West Coast Swing - Beginner Level
    Valid for one month
    • Three Week Series - Thursday at 7pm
    • No Experience Needed
    • No Partner Needed
  • Level 1 - Follower (Intro to WCS)

    74$
     
    Great way to check out West Coast Swing - Beginner Level
    Valid for one month
    • Three Week Series - Thursday at 7pm
    • No Experience Needed
    • No Partner Needed
  • Level 2 - Leader (Beyond Basics)

    74$
     
    Graduates of Level 1
    Valid for one month
    • 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)

    74$
     
    Level 1 Graduates
    Valid for one month
    • 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

    74$
     
    Each month is emphansized on learn either/or of drills, technique, and fun musicality moves
    Valid for one month
    • 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

    74$
     
    Each month is emphansized on learn either/or of drills, technique, and fun musicality moves
    Valid for one month
    • 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 (Hi-Novice-Intermed)

    74$
     
    Graduates of Level 2 or Hi-Novice/Intermediate Dancer
    Valid for one month
    • Three Week Series - Monday at 8:30pm
    • Dig deeper into WCS and learn more movements and styling
    • No Partner Needed
  • Level 3- Follower (Hi-Novice-Intermed)

    74$
     
    Graduates of Level 2 or Hi-Novice/Intermediate Dancer
    Valid for one month
    • Three Week Series - Monday at 8:30pm
    • No Partner Needed
    • Dig deeper into WCS and learn more movements and styling
  • Monthly Membership

    215$
    Every month
    Great for those who really want to dig their feet into dance
     
    • Unlimited Monthly Group Classes - Level 1 thru Level 3
    • Includes The Den WCS Dance + Lesson 2X / Month
    • Best Deal!
    • Cancel at any time
  • Wednesday Class + Dance Social - Leader

    20$
     
    At "The Den" - Learn how to move your body more fluidly, style and strength within your dance...then dance the night away and practice with others
    Valid for 7 days
    • 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

    20$
     
    At "The Den" learn how to move your body more fluidly, style and strength within your dance...then dance the night away and practice with others
    Valid for 7 days
    • Floating Ballroom Floor/ Fun and Relaxing Atmosphere
    • West Coast Swing Dance
    • Equal number of Leaders and Followers
  • Wednesday - "The Den" Dance

    15$
     
    West Coast Swing Dance Social Only - Follower
    Valid for 7 days
    • Social dance in a fun and relaxed atmosphere
    • Time: 8-9:30pm
    • Equal amount of leaders and followers
    • Floating Ballroom floor
  • Wednesday - "The Den" Dance

    15$
     
    West Coast Swing Dance Social - Leader
    Valid for 7 days
    • Social Dance and Practice in a fun and relaxed atmosphere
    • Time: 8-9:30pm
    • Equal amount of Leaders and Followers
    • Floating Ballroom Floor

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