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Balboa:
Level 1: you have never danced balboa or just a few initiations. You want to discover this dance and to start dancing in the evening balboa.
This level is for you!
Level 2: You dance for 1 to 2 years in regular courses and you know all the basics of Balboa namely the various basic steps (single time and double time), come around, throwout, lollies, swivels, crossover, out and in and other changes . This level is for you.
Level 3: You dance for 3 to 4 years in regular courses. All bases of Level 2 is acquired and you have already participated in several courses .. Ever heard of stretch, compression. Looking to learn more variations. In addition you are able to dance on high tempos without problème.Ce level is for you.
Level 4: You have a few years of practice Balboa and the fastest tempos do you most fear. You have already acquired the basic level 3 for several years. Looking for even more technical variations as you know to go further and understand and even unlock certain things. The stretch words, connection, musicality, improvisation, out and in, are already part of the vocabulary you use in your dances.
This level is for you!
Thank you to respect your level
Please note no level test will be made. During the first hour will be for test your bracelet will be given to you at the end of the course.
Therefore, if one of the teachers judge that you are not in the right level you have to change to the level that is suitable even if it means that you have to go to a lower level and that there was incompatibility of schedule following this change. The number of dance year is not indicative of gains. So check that you master well the acquired requested
Lindy Hop:
Level 1: You want to discover the lindy hop and you have never done lindy hop or just an initiation.
Level 2: You have at least 1-2 years of regular courses and practice in various regular swing parties. You know the basics: 8 times basic, circle, tuck turn, lindy turn, inside and outside turn, Swingout, different variations of texas tommy. You have already work on your connection and your stretch. You came to dance regularly in the evenings and are able to dance easily on 130bpm smoothly without dancing charleston.
Level 3: You have at least 3 years to 4 years of regular courses and practice in various regular swing nights. You've already made a few courses outside of your city. All bases required in Level 2 are already vested. You know dance on different tempo. You know different variations in 8 times and 6 times and also know Lindy Charleston. Want to learn more variations to have even more fun on the track!
Level 4: You have at least 4 years of regular courses and practice. You master all the basics required in the lower levels. You've scoured the lindy hop courses outside your city with international teachers. Looking for more technical variations as you know to go further and understand and even unlock certain things. The stretch words, connection, musicality, improvisation are already part of the vocabulary you use in your dances. You easily dance to fast tempos. This level is for you!
