class registration

Most group classes at R&J are designed to incorporate all levels and to give each student individual attention. We always have two or more instructors in class who will make their way around to each of the students. This is one of the reasons we have a limited number of spots in each class. With too many students, we cannot guarantee giving each student individual attention.

The pace of each group course is determined by the participants and the material the course is meant to cover. The classes are setup in a system that takes you through each level of ballroom dancing. Be sure to move through each of the classes. Taking the same class is encouraged for practicing!

  Four Weeks / Six Dances: Cha-Cha, Waltz, Rumba, Tango, East Coast Swing, Foxtrot

This course is designed to introduce the six main dances. The first three weeks you will learn the basics of two dances in each class. On the fourth week we will review each dance. 

You should take this class if you:

Are brand new to dance. – If you have never danced before or are still learning the different dances, this is the best class for you. You will be introduced to the basics of each of the six main ballroom dances. Each class incorporates a warm-up and brief introduction to the basics. Students are then given time to practice while the instructors walk around assisting.

Have danced before. – Dancers who already know the basics are to use this time as an opportunity to review the different dances and patterns that they have learned. The teachers will be walking around assisting, answering questions, and teaching new patterns.

After you have taken Two Left Feet – Intro, you should move on to Two Left Feet – Rhythm and/or Two Left Feet – Smooth.

  Four Weeks / Three Dance: Cha-Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing OR Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot

These courses focus solely on the Rhythm dances OR the Smooth dances. The first three weeks you will improve one dance in each class. The fourth week we will play music, and teachers will walk around and assist students individually. 

You should take this class if you:

Have taken Two Left Feet – Intro at least once. – We encourage students to move directly into this class after taking the Two Left Feet – Intro course. It is okay to take Two Left Feet – Intro again but we recommend taking this class as well if you decide to do so.

After you have taken Two Left Feet – Rhythm and Two Left Feet – Smooth, you should move to the Ballroom 101 courses.

  Eight Weeks / One Dance

This class is designed to take students through the entire bronze syllabus. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced bronze generally will include about 15 different patterns. The first few classes are used to cover patterns and the following classes are used to improve mechanics and partnership.

You should take this class if you:

Have taken Two Left Feet – Rhythm – If you have taken Two Left Feet – Rhythm but NOT Two Left Feet – Smooth, make sure you only sign up for Ballroom 101 rhythm dances (cha-cha, rumba, swing).

Have taken Two Left Feet – Smooth – If you have taken Two Left Feet – Smooth but NOT Two Left Feet – Rhythm, make sure you only sign up for Ballroom 101 smooth dances (waltz, tango, foxtrot).

After you have taken all the Ballroom 101courses you should move to silver level courses.

  Four Weeks / Six Dances: West Coast Swing, Merengue, Night Club 2, Salsa, Hustle, Bachata

This course is designed to introduce the Club style dances. The first three weeks you will learn the basics of two dances in each class. On the fourth week we will review each dance. 

You should take this class if you:

Are brand new to dance. – If you have never danced before or are still learning the different dances, this is a great class for you. You will be introduced to six dances that fall into the “Club Dance” category. Each class incorporates a warm-up and brief introduction to the basics. Students are then given time to practice while the instructors walk around assisting.

Have danced before. – Dancers who already know the basics are to use this time as an opportunity to review the different dances and patterns that they have learned. The teachers will be walking around assisting, answering questions, and teaching new patterns.

If you have taken Two Left Feet – Club, you can sign up for Club 101 courses.

  Four Weeks / One Dance (repeats quarterly)

This class is designed to focus on improving one of the Club style dances. The first few classes are used to cover patterns and the following classes are used to improve partnering.

You should take this class if you:

Have taken the Two Left Feet - Club course. – We encourage students to take Two Left Feet – Intro if they have not done so already.

If you have taken Club 101 courses, we highly recommend you get on the track for Ballroom 101.

  Four Weeks / One Dance Routine (repeats every other month until October)

If you are a Dancing with the Stars fan, then this is the class for you! In this class, students will learn a choreographed dance routine. This class is NOT for beginner dancers.

You can take this class if you:

Have taken Ballroom 101 - Rumba. – If you have not taken Ballroom 101 – Rumba but think you may want to sign up for this course, speak with your instructor.

Anyone who wishes to, can join the group performance for this routine at our Anniversary Party & Showcase in September.