CLASSES

Level Overview

We have 4 levels of classes, each containing 1 or more month-long series. The series’ of a level can be taken in any order, though all required to move up to the next level. It is possible to join at a higher level or change levels early if you are already an experienced dancer or are taking private lesson (contact us for set up your assessment). You are also invited to attend any class of a lower level for free than one you are registered for (ie: a class you are are “overleveled” for), space permitting.

Level 1: Learn the absolute fundamentals of fusion partner dancing. Gain the skill and confidence to get out on the dance floor and have fun for a whole night of dancing.

• Prerequisites: None! Come join us regardless of how many left feet you think you have.

• 1 series’

Level 2: Dive deeper into the fundamental movements that make up fusion dance. Learn moves that explore rotational momentum, linear momentum, and linear-rotational momentum.

• Prerequisites: Level 1, or experience dancing fusion or another social partner dance.

• 3 series’

Level 3: Further expand and explore the various ways we get to connect and dance within fusion. Tracks become slightly more specialized, the movements more complex, and the technique more nuanced.

• Prerequisites: Level 2 or significant experience dancing fusion or another social partner dance. Chat with us for a more specific assessment.

• 6 series’

Level 4: Explore all the world of fusion has to offer. Offering more specific genre-specific classes interspersed with fusion-specific classes you get the highest level weekly fusion content offered anywhere.

• Prerequisites: Level 3 or significant experience dancing fusion or another social partner dance. Chat with us for a more specific assessment.

• Many (many) series’

Other Offerings

Outside of our leveled classes we offer Solo classes (which anyone can take, regardless of level) and a Practica (which is included in any class, including Solo)

Solo: Partner dancing is half about connecting with your partner and half about moving your own body. Spend some serious time focusing on your quality of movement, solo-body control, and forging new pathways. With a rotating topic/theme lead by the instructor, these classes offer unique ways to drill your dance.

• Prerequisites: None! Come one come all. No matter what level of Academy student you are (or even if you’re not one, yet)

• Many (many) series’ , drop-ins welcome.

Practica: Once you fill yourself with knowledge, practice it with your peers in this open practica. Ask the on-call instructors for feedback on your dancing or help figuring out specific moves.

• Included with any other class. Any student currently or formerly enrolled at the Academy can come to the practica for free. Come dance and practice with us even on months you’re not taking classes!