Information For New Students

How do I register?

To register, just show up!  Our classes are generally quite large, but the room is huge so we've never had to turn anyone away!  Coming about 10 minutes early helps us get everyone in, but we will register you right there at the door (It is okay to join any class as late as the 2nd meeting.) We accept checks, cash, venmo or credit cards. 

What should I wear?

Some students come straight from work so are quite dressed-up. Others go home and change into jeans. Anything is O.K., but do wear shoes that you are comfortable dancing in.  'Backless' shoes are not a good idea, but any shoe that you can slide a little in (not too sticky) is fine. Comfort is the key.

Do I need a partner?

No! If you come by yourself we "line you up" and give you partners, rotating you, so that you dance with many different partners during the class. If you come with a partner, you can either stay together, or rotate, the choice is yours.

What is a Series Card?

The purchase of a Series Card for $100.00 entitles you to ...

A $20.00 discount per person. This means you get one class free!
Admission to another class during the week for only $10.00 (when offered) - for extra practice and fun! This applies only to the same category as the card, i.e. Ballroom to additional Ballroom, Swing to the same style of Swing.
Free make-ups when there is an alternate class offered ... so long as make-ups are made during the series you are registered in.

Series cards are a great choice if you know you'll be able to attend the entire series (note that they are good only for the duration of the series they were purchased in.) They are non-transferable and non-refundable, except in extreme situations (which we understand do occasionally arise), and then any classes taken on the card will be back-charged at $20 each, --but we'll start you over with a new card.

Where should I start?

Any of the Level I Classes will start from scratch and should be fine for beginners, although some dances are definitely harder to start with than others. The easiest style of SWING to learn, and the best to start with, is EAST COAST SWING/JITTERBUG. It’s the style best known around the world and is the best for beginners to start with. (Although, the Lindy Hop & West Coast Styles have more challenging footwork, these Level I classes work for beginners too!) The BALLROOM Classes are all also fine for beginning dancers!

If you have any questions call us at (626) 799-5689 or e-mail us at pbda1@earthlink.net