DF Dance Studio Class Programs
We are excited you want to learn how to dance! To ensure class quality we require all students wanting to move up in levels to demonstrate knowledge of required steps. We want to celebrate your progress and help you get there!
How to receive teacher's written approval required to move on to the next level:
- Option 1: Complete the lower level course & demonstrate adequate knowledge
- Option 2: Attend one of our "Practice Labs" during testing week
- Option 3: Schedule a private 15min audition with one of our teachers by texting 801.466.0490
Want to brush up on your skills or get personal feedback?
Special deal for current students only - 25min Private lesson!
Salsa Syllabus
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Beginner Salsa
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- Basic step
- Right turn followers
- Right turn leaders
- Left turn for the follower
- Cross body lead
- Open & closed positions
- Open break
- Cross body lead with inside turn
- Cumbia step
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Pre-Intermediate Salsa
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- Handswitches
- Wraps
- Yo Yo
- Free spin
- Hammerlocks
- CBL with followers outside turn
- Stop & go
- Hair comb
- CBL with leader's turns
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Salsa Techniques
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- Slot
- Proper weight transfer
- Hand connection & rotation
- Prep
- Pivot
- Stretch & compression
- Post
- Frame
- Leading with side of the body
Bachata Syllabus
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Beginner Bachata
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- Basic step
- Right turn followers
- Right turn leaders
- Left turn for the follower
- Cross body lead
- Open & closed positions
- Open break
- Cross body lead with inside turn
- Cumbia step
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Pre-Intermediate Bachata
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- Handswitches
- Wraps
- Yo Yo
- Free spin
- Hammerlocks
- CBL with followers outside turn
- Stop & go
- Hair comb
- CBL with leader's turns
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Bachata Techniques
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- Slot
- Proper weight transfer
- Hand connection & rotation
- Prep
- Pivot
- Stretch & compression
- Post
- Frame
- Leading with side of the body
West Coast Swing Syllabus
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Beginner WCS
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- Left side pass
- Under arm pass
- Push break
- Sugartuck
- Basic whip
- Intro to close & open position
- Starter step
- Rolling side pass
- Passing tuck
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Pre-Intermediate WCS
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- Left side pass w/free spin
- Cuddle
- Hammerlock
- Hip catch
- Roll in and roll out
- Folds
- Whip w/inside & outside turns
- Starter step & closed position
- Reverse whip
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WCS Techniques
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- Posting
- Stretch & compression
- Pulse
- Rolling through the feet
- Anchor
- Intention of movement
- Prep
- Frame
- Angling
