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The beginner course
Six weeks. One evening a week. No partner, no experience, no special shoes to start.
Week by week
1
Week 1
The basic step and holding a partner
2
Week 2
Turning, leading and following
3
Week 3
Two short combinations
4
Week 4
Musicality — hearing the count
5
Week 5
Putting it together
6
Week 6
A short routine, then your first social
The partner question
- Do I need a partner?No — we rotate partners every few minutes
- Can I come alone?Most people do
- Will numbers be even?Teachers fill gaps
- Will I be the only beginner?Everyone in the course is new
- ShoesClean shoes that turn; dance shoes are optional
