Introduction to Swing Dance - East Coast Swing/Smooth Style Swing 7:55 PM - 8:40 PM
  - with an emphasis on the roots and original character of swing dance.
This class is for those who are just beginning and for those with some limited swing dance experience. It's also for experienced dancers who are new to Smooth Style Swing. In this class you will learn and practice basic "East Coast" and Smooth Style swing dance to get you feeling comfortable on the dance floor. Each 5-week series of classes highlights different material. Many students take multiple series of classes to gain a wider range of skill.

Fall 2007 Beginner class notes: John & Sandra will teach 6-count fundamentals in September, followed by an extensive syllabus of East coast swing dance moves all winter. With each new series, John & Sandra will review the fundamentals and useful dance techniques during the first week, followed by a different syllabus of dance moves for each series.

Tuesday Night Practice Dances 8:40 PM - 10:00 PM
  - open to the public and free for Tuesday night students.
Beginning in March, Tuesday nights will have a new schedule. The Intermediate class will be taught from 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM followed by the Introductory class from 7:55 PM - 8:40 PM. The Introductory class will be followed immediately by a practice dance from 8:40 PM - 10:00 PM. The practice dance is open to anyone; free for students and $4.00 for others. Students in the Intermediate class are invited to stay for free through the Introductory class and then join the Practice Dance at 8:40 PM.

2007/2008 Schedule
Series A:	Tuesdays, Sep 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9
Series B:	Tuesdays, Oct 23, 30, Nov 13, 20, 27
Series C:	Tuesdays, Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12
Series D:	Tue, Feb 26, Fri, Mar 7, Tue, Mar, 11, 18, 25
Series E:	Tuesdays, Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, Fri, Apr 25
Series F:	Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3

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Schedule: Everyone who dances understands the value of practicing what you learn in classes. So we offer a schedule of classes that encourages practice immediately following the lessons. Instruction time for each class runs for 45 minutes (Intermediate at 7:00-7:45 PM, Introductory classes at 7:55-8:40 PM) immediately followed by a guided practice time with the instructors from 8:40-9:30 PM.

Rates: Norwich residents: $40.00, non-residents: $45.00 for five weeks. Group registrations available for groups of four or more at $37.00 each for Norwich residents and $41.00 each for non-residents. Or attend individual classes at $9.00 per class for residents and $10.00 per class for non-residents. No partner necessary. We attempt to maintain "leader/follower" balance.

Partners: No partner is required for any class but we encourage our students to team up with partners to practice between weekly classes. We make efforts to establish a leader/follower balance in the classes.

Shoes & Clothing: Please carry in a comfortable pair of shoes with clean soles to change into after you arrive. These shoes should have laces or straps to hold them securely to your feet when you are dancing. They should not be too heavy. As an example, Hush Puppies are great, bowling shoes are also great, or any similar shoe. But avoid sneakers, boots, and rubber soles that will stick to the floor. Dressing for dance classes is like dressing for aerobics classes. Dress lightweight and comfortably.

Class Notes: Each series of classes contains different material. It is common for students to take several series of classes at the same instructional level. "Introduction to Swing, Series A" contains different material than series "Introduction to Swing, Series B" and so forth. All classes are held at Tracy Hall in Norwich, VT. Our on-line registration form is below. Be sure to fill out all information. Then, after registering, please mail your payment to:

Norwich Recreation Council
PO Box 1137
Norwich, VT 05055-1137

Norwich, Vermont - Class Registration

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You can call 603-643-5341 with questions.