SOS! (Swing on Sundays)™
6pm Hustle Lessons (3 levels)
6:30 West Coast Swing Lessons (3 levels)
7pm to 9pm Open Dancing, Practice, and Party!
$10 (take both lessons & dancing)
$5 after 7pm
5246 N Elston Ave, 2nd Floor
*on rare occassion, only 1 or 2 lessons may be taught or a specialty dance like Chicago Steppin', Salsa, NightClub 2 Step, or Country Two Step may be taught in substitute for the regular SOS line-up.

There are 3 Levels of Hustle Lessons at 6pm. Which one should you take?

HUSTLE BASICS
Anyone can join this group. You should take this class as many times as necessary until every item on this list is mastered before moving on to Level 2.

PATTERNS:

  • Rhythm Step
  • Turning Basic
  • He Goes
  • She Goes
  • Right Face Loop
  • Throw-Out and Return
  • Underarm Turn & Return

TECHNIQUE:

  • Rhythm
  • Ball-Change
  • Forward Weighted
  • Posture
  • Frame
  • Balance
  • No "Push Pull"


HUSTLE LEVEL 2
Only those that have mastered all the steps and associated technique of the patterns listed above in Hustle Basics should join this group. You should take this class as many times as necessary until every item on this list is mastered before moving on to Level 3.

PATTERNS:

  • Cross Body Lead
  • Cross Body Lead Turn
  • Grapevine
  • Hammerlock He Goes Exit
  • Hammerlock Cuddle Exit
  • New York Walk
  • Open New York Walk
  • Shadow Cross Body Lead Turn
  • Explosion Line
  • Yo Yo
  • Triangle
  • Barrel Roll
  • Sliding Door
  • Vegas
  • Basic Hip Catch

TECHNIQUE:

  • Rhythm
  • Momentum control
  • Weight Placement
  • Proper Foot Positions
  • Posture
  • Frame
  • Pivot Turns
  • Balance
  • Self-Control
  • Able to do pattern without partner
  • Slot & Direction control
  • Good Connection
  • Lead/Follow Connection
  • Proper Social Dance Etiquette

 

HUSTLE LEVEL 3
Only those that have mastered all the patterns and technique of the patterns listed above in the Hustle Basics and Hustle Level 2 will be allowed to join this group. At least 6 months of solid, weekly Hustle experience is a strict pre-requisite. At least a few private lessons or regular technique classes are a strongly recommended pre-requisite. Instructors reserve the right to redirect anyone at any time to a level 2 or 1 class. Patterns and concepts taught in this group will include multiple turns, styling, intricate combinations, and play. New combinations covered every week!

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There are 3 Levels of West Coast Swing Lessons at 6:30pm. Which one should you take?

WEST COAST SWING BASICS
Anyone can join this group. You should take this class as many times as necessary until every item on this list is mastered before moving on to Level 2.

PATTERNS:

  • Push Break
  • Underarm Turn
  • Handswitch Push Break
  • Handshake Underarm
  • Left Side Pass
  • Left Side Bridge
  • Starter Step
  • Throwout
  • Push Break Madness

TECHNIQUE:

  • Rhythm
  • Anchor
  • Compression
  • Posture
  • Connection
  • Lead/Follow
  • Extending pattern
  • Clean Footwork
  • Heel Led Walks


WEST COAST SWING LEVEL 2
Only those that have mastered all the steps and associated technique of the patterns listed above in WCS Basics should join this group. You should take this class as many times as necessary until every item on this list is mastered before moving on to Level 3.

PATTERNS:

  • Whip
  • Whip Inside
  • Whip Outside
  • Basket Whip
  • Basket Whip variation
  • Left Side Tuck
  • Left Side Tuck Double
  • Underarm Turn--Left Side Combo
  • Left Side Roll
  • Left Side Roll to Closed
  • Fold
  • Left Side Free Spin
  • Yo Yo
  • Left Side Hammerlock Spin
  • Left Side Hammerlock Struts
  • Barrel Roll
  • Barrel Roll variation
  • Cut Off Whip
  • Cut Off Whip Variation
  • Rotating Starter
  • Tuck Throwout

TECHNIQUE:

  • Rhythm
  • Momentum control
  • Weight Placement
  • Proper Foot Positions
  • Posture
  • Frame
  • Single Tracking
  • Stable Anchors
  • Compression
  • Extending Patterns
  • Balance
  • Self-Control
  • Able to do pattern without partner
  • Slot & Direction control
  • Good Connection
  • Lead/Follow Connection
  • Proper Social Dance Etiquette

 

WEST COAST SWING LEVEL 3
Only those that have mastered all the patterns and technique of the patterns listed above in the WCS Basics and Level 2 will be allowed to join this group. At least 9 months of solid, weekly WCS experience is a strict pre-requisite. At least a few private lessons or regular technique classes are a strong recommended pre-requisite. Instructors reserve the right to redirect anyone at any time to a level 2 or 1 class. Patterns and concepts taught in this group will include multiple turns, syncopations, hitting breaks, musicality, styling, intricate combinations, and play. New combinations covered every week!


*we reserve the right to adapt plans for any specific night due to instructor illness, emergency, or special event. There may be some days we teach a specialty class or throw in something a little different!

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