L3 Lessons on Tuesdays
at Moonlight Dance Floor
Level 3 (L3) WCS Lessons available on Tuesday nights at Moonlight Dance Floor!
Suma & Scott are excited to announce L3 lessons
from 8:30-9:30pm on Tuesdays at the Moonlight Studio in Bryan.
What: a higher level WCS class
with focus on technique, concepts, musicality, and advanced patterns.
Mastery of L1 and L2 material is expected.
Please see Prerequisites below
each L3 lesson is a "workshop" stand-alone class,
not necessarily part of a sequence
(so you can just drop in anytime).
When: 8:30pm - 9:30pm Tuesday nights (night before every Wed night lesson)
see lesson dates on our LESSONS page,
or the AW calendar page
Where:
Moonlight Dance Floor
1865 Briarcrest Dr, Bryan, TX 77802 Map
Cost: $5/night same price for students, adults, everyone
(this class is a separate cost from the Wed night classes)
Pre-requisites:
Attendance is by audition only with either Scott or Suma.
You must receive instructor permission to move up from Level 2
Q: How do I know I'm ready for L3??
A: L3 criteria we look for include
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Connection
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Leads: actively leading follow forward with body lead, relaxed/toned frame, prep and spin leads, closed position, not rough or over hand-leading.
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Follows: staying back, relaxed/toned frame, prepping to turn, balance.
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Timing: staying on beat much of the time, leading turns with appropriate timing
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Teamwork: ability to adjust to partner, follow listening to what is led
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Basic Musicality
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Mastery of L1 basics
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Mastery of much of L2 basics (minimum of 1 semester, preferably 2): cut offs, spinning left side pass, folds, roll in roll out, zouk under arm turn, slingshot, running tuck, rock and go, anchor variations, reverse whip, hustle whip? Hip catch?
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Demonstrated desire to learn moves AND technique AND concepts. Willingness to work on their dance
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Other Indicators: regular or frequent attendance at AW lessons and socials, attendance at outside events or regional dances, taking privates from pros we bring in