Swing Dance Classes

Beginner Level 1 Program

Looking for a fun night out? Want to swing dance or try something awesome? You've come to right place! Sugar Swing offers enjoyable dance classes with excellent, caring instructors.

Here's a few reasons why you'll love us:

• Fun, inspiring classes to get you groovin'
• Singles and partners are all welcome!
• No age restrictions... come if you're 15, 25, or 55!
• Well trained instructors, great venues.
• Email updates to keep you in the loop.
• Newcomers receive a pass to our weekly "Sugar Foot Stomp", which includes a lesson!

Jitterbug Swing

Single? Don't mind switching? Jitterbug Swing is beginner-friendly "Level 1", 12 week series that is geared towards singles and partners who don't mind switching. It is our flagship program and most people register for this course. It is broken up into three parts, parts A, B, C. See below for level info!

We go out of our way to balance the swing dance classes when things aren't even for leads or follows and typically have things evened out by the second class if not the first. These classes tend to be quite inspiring as everyone works together as one to work out moves/concepts together.

Sweetheart Swing

Have a partner? Prefer to never rotate? Sweetheart Swing is perfect! It is the exact same curriculum as Jitterbug Swing and typically offered as a level 1A. These classes run quite smoothly - not only do you get to spend some QT with your partner, it's exciting to realize you actually CAN dance! PS - if you want to come with a sibling or dedicated friend, that's encouraged too.

SPECIAL NOTE: If you don't see a Sweetheart Swing class on a day that works for you, but there is an equivalent Jitterbug Swing class available that works for you, then you may register for the Jitterbug Swing 1A course with a few very important rules (+):

Content

Jitterbug Swing and Sweetheart Swing are just names. You are learning Lindy Hop! Lindy Hop can be described as the "swingout" or "rock-step-triple-step-step-step-triple-step", but that's a far incomplete picture. It's actually more of a conglomerate dance that includes 6-count/Jive/East-Coast moves (these dances are very similar), Charleston, Jig-Step, and much more. So to make things make sense, over 12 weeks you'll be learning 2 classes of Charleston, 4 classes of Jive/6-Count/East-Coast, and 6 classes of Lindy/8-Count

Level Progression

Our Swing program consists of 3 levels titled as Jitterbug Swing 1, Lindy Hop 2, and Lindy Hop 3. Each series takes 12 weeks or more to complete

Level 1: Jitterbug Swing 1 (and Sweetheart Swing) - Everyone starts here whether they have dance experience or not. Part A is for complete beginners, whereas parts B and C are interchangeable and intended for those coming out of part A. If you have lots of prior dance experience and prefer a challenge, consider parts B and C.

Level 2: Lindy Hop 2 - Requires Jitterbug Swing 1B and 1C for prerequisites, no exceptions unless you have been dancing Lindy Hop in another city for at least several months. Dance students should consider taking level two classes even after they're progressed into level 3. Students are encouraged to volunteer for level 1 classes for practice!

Level 3: Lindy Hop 3 - Requires three sessions of Lindy Hop 2 or upon instructor recommendation. Fast paced, not for everyone. Dance students should take more than three sessions of Lindy Hop 3, though we can't always offer Lindy Hop 3 due to venues and scheduling. Level 3 students receive 50% off all level two classes.

We hope you enjoy our swing dance classes. If at any time you are confused, frustrated, bewildered, or disappointed, please chat with us so that we can remedy your situation.

Schedule

Here are the upcoming classes for this program over the next 5 months. Click "register" to proceed to registering for the class you want.

Registration Details

Schedule and Registration: Click Here!

Newcomers receive a Sugar Foot Stomp pass!
4-week series: $69
12-week series: $169

Are you a student?
4-week series: $59
12-week series: $139

Membership deal
The one-year fee of $28.57 automatically saves you $10 on a 4-week session or $25 on a 12-week session!

Payment: GST to be added to prices shown. Options: (1) Pay over-the-phone with credit card (2) At the first class with cash, cheque, debit, credit card (3) Online with credit card. Note: Please see our payment and refund policy on the FAQ page for information regarding all sales.

When you arrive at your first class, come 10-15 minutes early so that you may complete your registration, sign the liability waiver, and pay for the series. During the series, please arrive on time so we can end on time. Never give up, and stick it through! You're rewarded personally for perseverence. Keep in mind that we really do care about your success; at any time, please come to us or your fellow students for help. Also, feel welcome to share your skills and knowledge with other students. We're all in it together!

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