Private Lessons
Beginners
Learn the 6 or 8 count basic foot pattern as the foundation of the dance.
Group Classes
CLASS 1
This class is for the individual who has heard of Chicago Stepping, but has never tried any formal dance styles, who may be unskilled at formal dance, and/or has absolutely no sense of rhythm. It is called the Beginners class because you need someone to take care of you...and the instructors will do just that.
CLASS 2
This class is an opportunity to take the information learned from Class 1, and put it to use in a demonstration of basic 6-8 count proficiency, catching the beat, basic turns and basic understanding of lane placement.
CLASS 3
This class allows you to start with a partner and put all of your previous classwork together to form a basic dance using basic 6-8 count patterns, turns, combinations, formal/informal address and timing while putting it all together..
Chicago Stepping (while some make it look easy) is actually a very disciplined and refined dance style compared to the Bop, 2 Step, various Hand Dance and a few others. Chicago Stepping will require you to master a few basic moves and understand why the basic moves are so important for the follower as well as the lead.
Basic 6-8 Count
Learn and understand the foundation of the 6 and 8 count pattern, how it was derived, and the importance of each count.
Basic Turns
Learn and understand the basic turns or the dance and learn how to perform the turns in a disciplined, precise manner.
Rules and Lanes
Learn and understand the rules associated with the lead and follower and why the specific lanes for each participant help shape the dance.
Practice Suggestions
Develop ways to sharpen your dance skills and learn the tricks and tips to develop your skills faster.
Combinations
Learn how to incorporate the basic 6-6 count pattern with turns to create combination turns and associated footwork.