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Introduction to DanceSport <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to DanceSport: DanceSport is competitive dancing.  This course is designed for dancers who have taken the Ballroom & Latin Beginner Continuation or above to try out the fun of DanceSport starting from the Newcomer level.  Nanaimo will be hosting the 2025 National DanceSport Championships in April 2025 and this will be your opportunity to participate.  DanceSport develops physical strength, agility, coordination, stamina, endurance and fitness and is beneficial to your health.  Couples and
singles welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ballroom & Latin Dance Beginner<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to International ballroom & Latin dancing with a certified instructor.  Impress your friends on the dance floor with the elegant Waltz, effortless Social Foxtrot, energetic Quickstep and characteristic Cha Cha & romantic Rumba.  Make it a fun and social outing while keeping your body agile.  No previous dancing experience required.  Partners are recommended but singles are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jive & Swing Beginners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Learn the all-time dance favourite that rocked the\nworld!  Never jived?  No problem, this class is for you.  We\nwill commence with simple routines and slower tempo music and gradually\nprogress to faster pace variations.  Make it a fun and social outing while\nworking your legs with jumps and kicks.  No previous dancing experience\nrequired.  Partners are recommended but singles are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ballroom & Latin Dance Beginners Continuation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More on International Ballroom and Latin American dancing.  A quick review of basic techniques covered in the beginner\u2019s class followed by more advanced but easy variations.  Come join us even if you have not danced for awhile.  This continuation class will cover Bronze syllabus in at least two out of the eight International dances each season including Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba and Jive.  Prerequisite: Ballroom & Latin Dance Beginner or equivalent.<\/span><\/strong>  Jive & Swing Beginners not compulsory but highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ballroom & Latin <\/strong>Intermediate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A continuous technique class for those who wish to learn more on the ten International Ballroom and Latin American dances.  At least two of the ten dances will be covered in each season.  Different dances will be taught each season until all ten dances are covered.  Classes will focus mainly on techniques on the Silver syllabus materials aimed for skilled social dancers, competitors and medal exam students.  Prerequisite: minimum three sessions of Beginners Continuation<\/span><\/strong>; must be familiar with most Bronze syllabus steps or equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ballroom & Latin Advanced<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A continuous technique class for those who wish to learn more on the ten International Ballroom and Latin American dances.  Two of the ten dances will be covered in each season.  Different dances will be taught each season until all ten dances are covered.  Classes will focus mainly on techniques on the from Gold syllabus steps plus the occasional open materials aimed for skilled social dancers, competitors and medal exam students.  Prerequisite: minimum three sessions of Ballroom & Latin Intermediate<\/span><\/strong>; must be familiar with most Silver syllabus steps or equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ballroom & Latin Dance Formation Team <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a continuation session for the Ballroom & Latin Formation Team.  You will work towards performing at larger events and competitions. You will also be expected to invest in a team costume and practice times outside of the regular session.  New participants interested in joining are asked to contact the instructor through Parks & Recreation before registering.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Introduction to DanceSport Introduction to DanceSport: DanceSport is competitive dancing.  This course is designed for dancers who have taken the Ballroom & Latin Beginner Continuation or above to try out the fun of DanceSport starting from the Newcomer level.  Nanaimo will be hosting the 2025 National DanceSport Championships in April 2025 and this will be your … Continue reading Class Descriptions<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-46","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/letschacha.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/letschacha.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/letschacha.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/letschacha.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/letschacha.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=46"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/letschacha.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":585,"href":"https:\/\/letschacha.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46\/revisions\/585"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/letschacha.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=46"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}