American Style Smooth Courses:
Smooth 101: Newcomer Bronze Smooth I
This class will teach the basics of 4 popular rhythm dances: The Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Viennese Waltz. Focus will be on basic movements, how to lead and follow, and timing. Dancers should be moving around comfortably and able to dance through full songs by repeating steps.
Smooth 102: Preliminary Bronze Smooth I
This class continues more in depth with the primary rhythm dances: The Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Viennese Waltz. Focus will be on smoothing out the dance, comfort in leading and following new patterns, and beginning to incorporate technique into the dances.
Smooth 103: Intermediate Bronze Smooth I
More advanced social steps and technique are taught in : The Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Viennese Waltz. Proper technique & styling, timing as well as tempo and music recognition are progressed, and larger routines are built with less repetition within the routine. Students should be very comfortable by now and able to focus on specific aspects of each dance.
Smooth 104: Advanced Bronze Smooth I
At the end of this class each student will become certified as "Full Bronze" in each of the following dances: The Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Viennese Waltz. All aspects of the dance are covered in detail: Footwork, Foot positions, Timing, Lead/Follow, Technique and Styling. Students are very competent in all aspects of each dance, and can lead/follow different levels of dancers in a social environment.
