DEFINITIONS:
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Social Swing (SS)
'St. Louis Style Swing' taught in a 'slot' done in Triple and Double time with a break-step. This is the most popular style of dancing in the St.
Louis area. Couples dance 'close together', woman always following mans lead.
West Coast Swing (WCS)
Danced to 'more current' music and danced to slower music (90 -120 beats per minute) than St. Louis Style Swing. Quickly becoming one
of the most popular dances across America. Offers more 'styling', 'syncopation' and 'musicality'. A favorite of dancers new to 'couples'
dancing. Couples dance to full arm extention, women allowed to do more 'styling'.
Nightclub 2-Step (NC2S)
A slow dance much like the Waltz. A 'Romantic' Dance done in 'Country' dancing and Ballroom Dancing. Danced to 'slow' songs of all
genre's.
Country 2-Step (C2S)
Traditional Country Dance.
Salsa
Swango
A combination of Swing and Tango. Tango moves that you can put into your swing dancing.
Country Mixers (CM)
Examples are Barn Dance, Cotton Eyed Joe, Renegade, Four Play, Mass Confusion, and more.
Line Dancing (LD)
Examples are Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Tush Push, Swamp Thang, Stationary Cha Cha, River Waltz, and more.
Dance partners not required.
Beginner Lessons are taught EVERY week.
You do not have to wait until the 1st of the month.
Leather Sole Shoes are recommended. Tennis shoes, sandals that do not
fasten, flip-flops, etc., are not recommended.
We promote 'rotating' partners in all dance classes.
However, you do not have to change partners if you do not want to.
We offer 'GROUP' Lessons on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
For Private or Semi-Private Lessons, contact "Terry" at 636.230.7078 or
Email: terryjames@jitterswing.com.
Every WED & FRI - Concord Farmers Club
(Southwest County, St. Louis, MO)
10140 Concord School Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128
(Next to SPERRENG Middle School, Off Tesson Ferry Rd., Near Hwy 270)
Wednesday Admission $3.00. Lessons Additional $2.00 (Non-members $4.00).
Friday Admission $5.00. Lessons FREE (Non-members $7.00)
For info call Terry, 636.230.7078 or email: terryjames@jitterswing.com
Every THURSDAY - St. Charles Moose Lodge 2705 Veterans Memorial Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303 (1st Building WEST of Chuck E. Cheese, behind AT&T Maintenance Garage)
All Lessons Included for $5.00 Admission ($6.00 Non-Members)
For more info call Kathy at 636.328.7900, or email Kathy at: kathy@jitterswing.com
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*** St. Louis Social Swing, Beginner 2 and 3 Includes:
Tuck & Turn, She Goes He Goes,
Crossover to Closed Position,
Crossover to Back Hand Lead,
Catch & Push,
Crossover return to Basic
Ladies Sweetheart, Mans Sweetheart,
Reverse Hully Gully, Neck Wraps,
Waistwraps, and More.
(2 or 3 different moves taught each week)
St. Louis Swing - West Coast Swing - Nightclub 2-Step - Country 2-Step Salsa - Cha Cha - Rumba - Swango - Line Dance - Mixers - and more.
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SEPT Lesson Schedule (Updated Aug 30, 2010)
"WEDNESDAYS" - Concord Hall
5:00 - 7:00 Private Lessons Available
6:30 - 7:00 Line Dance Lessons
(Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Tush Push, Swamp Thing, and More)
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Social Swing, Beginner 1
Social Swing, Beginner 2/3***
Social Swing, Intermediate/Advanced - 'TIMING' Class
West Coast Swing - Beginner
8:00 - 10:00 pm "Open Dancing"
SEPT Lesson Schedule (updated Aug 30, 2010)
"THURSDAYS" - ST. CHARLES MOOSE LODGE
The St. Charles Moose Lodge is CLOSED until
Thursday, September 9.
Up to TWO (2) Lessons for ONE (1) Low Price.
All Lessons at the St. Charles Moose Lodge are
included for ONE (1) Paid Admission Price of
$5.00 (Non-Members $6.00).
Doors Open 6:00 pm.
Come early for a beverage before your dance lesson.
Cash Bar. Free water.
You do not need a partner.
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Private Lessons Available
7:00 pm
Social Swing 1 (Beginner) (Also known as Imperial Swing)
Social Swing 2
Social Swing 'Moves & Patterns'
8:00 pm
HUSTLE
Country 2-Step
Stationary Cha Cha, River Waltz, or 'Your Choice'.
9:00 pm
Open Dancing - Great time to practice!
ALL LESSONS and DANCING INCLUDED FOR
ONE (1) PRICE.
"FRIDAYS" - Concord Hall
5:00 - 7:00 Private Lessons Available
6:30 - 7:00 Line Dance Lesson
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Social Swing, Beginner 1
Social Swing, Beginner 2/3***
Social Swing, Interm/Advanced
Friday Night Lessons are FREE with paid admission.
8:00 - 11:00 pm "Open Dancing"
FREE DANCE LESSON
All Dance Lessons at 7:00 pm on Friday Nights at
Concord Hall are "FREE" with paid admission.
CANCELLATIONS
In the event we have to cancel due to weather, (or for
any other reason) . . . We will:
1. Post 'Cancellation' on this website by 4 pm,
2. Send out a 'cancellation' email,
(to all that gave us their email address),
3. Put in on our phone recording
( 636.230.7078 ).