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Dance - Beginning West Coast Swing
with Ben Mason
Beginning West Coast Swing
One of the most popular and universal dances in the world!! Danced to a variety of different musical tastes: Blues; Swing; Pop; Country & Jazz! Fun and easy to learn. By the end of the class you’ll not only have mastered the basics, but you’ll be impressing your friends on any dance floor you’re on! This class will cover the critical dance skills of body-movement; lead & follow; frame; connection; dance-etiquette; and foot-placement in the West Coast Dance. Additionally, class-members will learn side-passes, sugar-pushes, turns, whips, and West Coast styling. Furthermore, class-members will learn a specific amalgamation of moves that they can use in any West Coast Dance that they attempt.
NOTE: you are not required to sign up with a partner. If you do not have a partner one may be assigned to you for those dances that need a partner.
Date: March 4 - April 15, 2024 (no class April 1 due to spring break)
Schedule: 6-Mondays, 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Shasta College Redding Main Campus, Cafeteria Stage
Facilitator: Ben Mason
Fee: $75
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Dance - Beginning 2-Step
with Ben Mason
Beginning 2-Step
The all-time classic popular Country and Western Dance that is danced all over the world. By the end of the class you will not only have learned the basics of this classic country dance, you’ll have learned a variety of impressive moves that will make this a fun and exciting dance that you and your partner will enjoy whenever you go dancing. It’s easy to learn and fun to do!
This class will concentrate on teaching you the secrets of good 2-Step dancing.You’ll learn how to move on the dance floor like the pros.You’ll learn the critical dance skills of body movement; lead and follow; frame; connection; dance etiquette; turns; and, foot placement in the 2-Step.
Date: March 7 - April 18, 2024 (no class April 4 due to spring break)
Schedule: 6-Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Shasta College Redding Main Campus, Cafeteria Stage
Facilitator: Ben Mason
Fee: $75
Needed: Leather or felt bottom shoes only!
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Dance - Beginning Night Club 2
with Ben Mason
Beginning Night Club 2
Learn the “Dance Of Love” – the sensual Night Club 2. Over the past several years, the beautiful Night Club 2 has continued to gain popularity with all age groups because it allows you and your partner to express and connect to slow, sensual music together. At the end of this class you’ll be comfortable and confident dancing to any slow music.
Date: May 2 – June 6, 2024
Schedule: 6-Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Shasta College Redding Main Campus, Cafeteria Stage
Facilitator: Ben Mason
Fee: $75
Needed: Leather or felt bottom shoes only.
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Dance - Rumba & Cha Cha
with Ben Mason
Rumba & Cha-Cha
Learn the basic and most popular of the hot Latin dances: the Rumba & Cha-Cha! At the end of this class you’ll be comfortable & confident dancing to any fast or slow music that has a Latin beat. The Rumba and Cha-Cha are danced to a variety of different musical tastes. This includes a large variety of Pop; Swing; Country; and Latin music. You’ll conquer the dance floor with your new dance skills! This class will cover the critical dance skills of body-movement; lead and follow; frame; connection; turns; dance-etiquette; and foot-placement in these 2 Latin dances. Furthermore, class-members will learn a specific amalgamation of moves that they can use in any Rumba or Cha-Cha dance that they attempt.
NOTE: you are not required to sign up with a partner. If you do not have a partner one may be assigned to you for those dances that need a partner.
IMPORTANT: if you do have a partner they too must register for the class. The fee of $69 is a 'per person' rate, not a couples rate.
Date: May 6 - June 17, 2024 (no class May 27 due to Memorial Day holiday)
Schedule: 6-Mondays, 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Redding Main Campus, Cafeteria Stage
Facilitator: Ben Mason
Fee: $75
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