CLASSES
Check out the classes we are currently offering below!
All classes are being held in Post Falls, Idaho at the Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center.
If you would like to learn more about what each dance style is/looks like please visit our
ABOUT SWING DANCING page
Review videos will no longer be filmed by students after class ends. The instructors will be filming a review of class material & you can find all of them on our Northwest Swing Dance Co. YouTube page.
We need a minimum of 8 people signed up for each class in order for it to take place. If a class needs to be cancelled for any reason we will contact you & you will be fully refunded for any classes that you have not taken. Please be aware that classes can be cancelled the day of due to unforeseen circumstances because of the virus.
If you have any questions please contact us!
DUE TO COVID-19
By signing up/attending our classes or dances you are taking full responsibility for your health and safety.
You agree that Northwest Swing Dance Co is not liable for COVID-19 nor any other illness.
We will do our best to keep a clean and healthy environment,
yet we can not 100% guarantee that you will not get COVID-19 nor any other illness.
Please do your part in keeping the dance community healthy by taking your temperature before you attend any class or dance and do not come if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or any other contagious illness.
Masks are highly encouraged but not required.
We can keep masked vs. un-masked students separate during class (6+ ft apart)
Students wearing masks and not wearing masks will be kept separate during classes and spaced out at least 6'.
If you do not want to rotate in class please sign up with a partner and let the instructors know before class starts that you will not be rotating. We will accommodate students that are rotating and not rotating.
Please keep in mind that classes could be cancelled/postponed at any time due to things constantly changing depending on Coronavirus regulations. We highly recommend checking our website the day of a class to confirm. We will do our best to let everyone know if classes do end up being cancelled or postponed.
We greatly appreciate your support & understanding in these crazy times.
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TUESDAY CLASSES
In the Swing Era, there have been amazing routines that have been passed down to every dancer. This evening is devoted to sharing these routines that we utilize in all our performance opportunities around town, festivals, etc.
If you are new, we recommend starting with the 7:00pm Solo Jazz class and attending the Thursday beginner classes before joining any partner performance classes.
The 8:00pm class is considered intermediate/advanced material for Swing Era classes.
Teacher Training is for those who are ready to share their knowledge & joy of these dances!
See pricing for Tuesday classes below.
Solo Jazz Routines
This class will focus on the most popular past and current Solo Jazz Routines.
OCT: Stops I and II Jazz
There are three Stops Routines that were done by Whitey's Lindy Hoppers and dancers at The Savoy Ballroom. They primarily incorporate fun solo Lindy Charleston + Vernacular Jazz moves, footwork, & rhythms.
NOV: TBD
DEC: ** Zoom online classes, will not be held at the JACC **
Learn the One Man Dance! This fun tap inspired routine will be even more fun when we can get closer than 6' from each other. The first 45 minutes of class will be learning the One Man Dance and the remaining 15 minutes will be routine review of previously learned Solo Jazz routines.
Day
Time
Dates
TUE
7:00pm
Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24
*Dec 1, 8, 15, 22
Level
Dance
Cost
All Levels
Stops
$30/mo (Pre-Pay)
$40/mo (Door)
$15/class (Drop In)
Special pricing
for kids.
Partner Routines
Routines from the 'heyday' of the Swing Era showcased by Whitey's Lindy Hoppers and other original dancers/troupes. All of these classic partner routines will be utilized in many ways for performances.
The main goal for Oct/Nov/Dec is to have a set "go to" choreography for Lindyhopper's Delight which is a combination of classics: CA & Stops Routines, Lindy Chorus (modified), and an excellent unique 8-8s. You will learn all of these the next few months to be ready to perform and share the JOY of Swing Era dancing with the masses.
OCT: California Routine + Partner Stops
This is the go to routine for any Lindy Hopper troupe in the world. This routine was used for movie sequences in CA and can be seen in the most iconic Lindy Hop clip from Hellzapoppin'. The Stops routines were used by a later generation of dancers and shared by Sugar Sullivan, an original Savoy Ballroom dancer.
This routine includes Lindy Hop and Lindy Charleston.
NOV: Review CA Routine + Stops, Learn the Lindy Chorus + "Excellent 8-8s"
The Lindy Chorus is a choreography passed down to us from Frankie Manning at various workshops around the globe. We will be combining everything to create the Lindy Hopper's Delight routine!
This routine includes Lindy Hop, Lindy Charleston, & Solo Jazz.
DEC: No partner routine class this month. Join our 7pm Solo Jazz class on Zoom!
Day
Time
Dates
TUE
8:00pm
Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24
Level
Dance
Cost
Intermediate
CA & STOPS Routines
$30/mo (Pre-Pay)
$40/mo (Door)
$15/class (Drop In)
Special pricing
for kids.
TUESDAY CLASS PRICING
Pre-Pay Price
Pay ahead of time through our website and get 4 weeks of any Tuesday night class of your choice for only $30!
All pre-pay amounts are valid until noon on the day of the class/event.
Door Price
You can still show up to class if you don't get a chance to pre-pay & take the full 4 weeks of any Tuesday class for $40!
Drop-In Price
$15
If you can't commit to an entire month of classes, choose this option and join us for one night of any one class of your choice!
Kid's Pricing
All kids 12 and under are FREE to any of our classes & events! Ages 13-18 are only $5 per class or $5 per Thursday Evening Swing.
No pre-pay option for kids. Just pay at the door!
$30
$40
Free - $5
THURSDAY CLASSES
This is the night for social Swing Dance classes & dancing!
Each week there will be a 7:00pm group class followed by a dance. When you pay for your class on Thursday the dance after is included in the price.
If you are new to swing dancing we recommend signing up for the Beginner Jitterbug class and then staying for the social dance to practice what you learned.
Dancers who are familiar with the basics of 6-count Jitterbug and 8-count Lindy Hop can sign up for our Intermediate Swing class.
If you don't want to rotate in class that's ok!
Please sign up with a partner and inform the instructors before class starts.
See pricing for Thursday classes below.
Beginner Jitterbug
If you are new to Swing Dancing this is the class to start with. In this 4 week series we will be teaching you the footwork, rhythms, & connection of 6-count Jitterbug to get you dancing!
The cost includes the 1 hour lesson + social dance after.
* Due to the holidays and scheduling conflicts with the venue there will be one class/dance for November & December.
Intermediate Swing
After you feel comfortable with the fundamentals of Jitterbug & Lindy Hop it's time to challenge yourself and mix the 2 dances together. This class may incorporate different footwork rhythms and styling and will take your social dancing to another level!
The cost includes the 1 hour lesson + social dance after.
* Because of Thanksgiving, November's 4 week series will begin on October 29th & because of Christmas there will be a special 3 week series in December.
Day
Time
Dates
THU
7:00pm
Oct 15, 22, 29
Nov 19
Dec 17
Level
Dance
Cost
Intermediate
Mixing
6-count &
8-count
See below
THURSDAY CLASS PRICING
Door Price
If you forgot to pre-pay it's ok! Show up & sign up for the full 4 weeks of one Thurs class + the dance for $50!
Drop-In Price
If you can't commit to an entire month, choose this option and join us for one night of any one class + the social dance!
Kid's Pricing
All kids 12 and under are FREE to any of our classes & events! Ages 13-18 are only $5 per class or $5 per Thursday Evening Swing.
No pre-pay option for kids. Just pay at the door!
$40
$50
$15
$30
Free - $5
DISCOUNTED CLASS PACKAGES
If you see more than one class that you want to take then sign up for one of the following combo packages for a discounted rate.
Challenge yourself and take all 2 or 3 classes in one night, or take it all with our Monthly Pass!!!
SAVE $20!
TUESDAY
2 Class Combo
Take any 2 of our Tuesday night classes for a one month series and save $$$!
$70 (Door 2 Class Discount)
$50 (Pre-Pay + 2 Class Discount)
You SAVE $20!
After your purchase, we will contact you to inquire about which 2 classes you are signing up for.
All pre-pay amounts are valid until noon on the day of the 1st class of the month.
SAVE $30!
TUESDAY
3 Class Combo
Take all 3 of our Tuesday night classes for a one month series and save $$$!
$100 (Door 3 Class Discount)
$70 (Pre-Pay + 3 Class Discount)
You SAVE $30!
This incredible deal gets you 12 hours of classes for as little as $5.83 per class.
Great for those ready to train hard!
All pre-pay amounts are valid until noon on the day of the 1st class of the month.
SAVE $50!
Monthly
Pass
For those who want to do it all, we are offering a Monthly Pass which gets you into all of our Tuesday night classes + our Thursday Evening Swing class and social dance.
$150 (Full Door Cost)
$100 (Pre-Pay Monthly Pass Discount)
You SAVE $50
Pre-pay for the Month Pass are valid until noon on the 1st of each month.