Newcomer
For first-time beginners or beginners in a particular
dance; covers bare basics & foundations steps to introduce you to dancing in general, Frame, Line of dance, foot placement
and the elements of a specific dance. (Social Ease)
Level I
Taught at the “Advanced Beginner level; recommended
for students who have completed the foundations steps at the Newcomer level and are now acquainted with frame, line of dance,
foot placement and other dance basics. (Beginning Bronze)
Level II
For Intermediate students; entails more complex pattern
amalgamations and accompanying technique. A comfortable working knowledge of basics in the dance being taught is required.
(Full Bronze)
Level III
Progressive Intermediate/Advanced; challenging,
for well-rounded, experienced dancers who have taken a variety of classes and private lessons, jumps to a new level,
incorporating continuity style smooth and intricate Latin dance combinations with accompanying technique.
*Certain dances, such as Bolero or Viennese Waltz begin
at this level. (Beginning Silver)
Level IV
Advanced & Challenging; for accomplished dance
students with knowledge of continuity style smooth and advanced Latin Dance patterns. (Full Silver)