Intermediate West Coast Swing Dance Class
Instructor: professional instructor Doug Silton
When: four Mondays, starting April 12, 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Winnett Lounge (second floor)
Description: The official state dance of California, West Coast Swing has evolved from its roots as an offshoot of Lindy Hop into a versatile dance able to be performed to a wide variety of music including blues, rock and roll, pop and R&B. Danced traditionally in a slot where the leader dances in place while the follower travels back and forth, WCS allows for a full array of moves from other social dances, including East Coast Swing, Salsa and Hustle, to be adapted to its own unique style.
Free practice: every Wednesday, 9 p.m. in the South Catalina Recreation Room
Prerequisites: Beginner WCS series in 2009 at Caltech or prior WCS danceable basics: Sugarpush, Left Side Pass, Underarm Turn, Whip, Tuck Turn, and Inside Roll
About the Instructor: Doug Silton, a San Gabriel Valley Native, has traveled the world for the last decade teaching, competing, and performing. He's appeared in movies and on television and choreographed sections of Bette Midler's tour. But he's more known for his dancing (West Coast Swing & Lindy Hop), dance techniques, detailed yet fun instruction style, and his entertainment value. A top-ranked competitor in the swing-dancing worlds and the co-founder of LindyGroove, the country's largest weekly dance venue right around the corner from Caltech (Thursdays at www.LindyGroove.com), is excited about bringing Lindy Hop to Caltech. Doug teaches private lessons daily in Pasadena and has a full line of instructional videos ... see http://DougSilton.com for details.
Price: $5 per class for Caltech students, other full-time students, and Caltech/JPL affiliates (with ID); $10 per class for all others.