Classes
July 24: Westie Salon!
A west coast swing lesson and practice for experienced dancers
Learn cool material inspired by our national champions in West Coast Swing! Take home new moves, lead/follow skills, musicality, and styling.
The lesson rolls right into practical application with mentored practice time. Review the material from the lesson, try the variations and concepts, or just dance. This is the best way to solidify what you just learned!
You must be familiar with these basics to take this class: sugar tuck, left spinning pass, right underarm turn, whip.
Partner recommended but not required.
Cost: $15Accepting: cash, check, Paypal, Venmo
Learn cool material inspired by our national champions in West Coast Swing! Take home new moves, lead/follow skills, musicality, and styling.
The lesson rolls right into practical application with mentored practice time. Review the material from the lesson, try the variations and concepts, or just dance. This is the best way to solidify what you just learned!
You must be familiar with these basics to take this class: sugar tuck, left spinning pass, right underarm turn, whip.
Partner recommended but not required.
Cost: $15Accepting: cash, check, Paypal, Venmo
- Pre-registration recommended: Katie, 203 . 915 . 9371
- Midcoast Strong Studio, 143 Maverick Street, Rockland
- Health update: vaccine required, mask as needed
July: Swing Practice! All Levels
A practice session for all levels and all styles of swing.
You have taken swing dance lessons but you are rusty!! Shake the dust off your moves!
This is an open practice with experienced mentors, not a formal class. Mentors will guide you as you practice, ask questions, share moves, or just dance.
East coast swing? West coast swing? Lindy hop?Beginner? Studied and danced for years?All styles and all levels welcomed and supported.
Bring a partner if you have one. If not, we’ll dance with each other!
$10/drop-inCash, check, Paypal, Venmo (Contact me if finances are tight)
This is an open practice with experienced mentors, not a formal class. Mentors will guide you as you practice, ask questions, share moves, or just dance.
East coast swing? West coast swing? Lindy hop?Beginner? Studied and danced for years?All styles and all levels welcomed and supported.
Bring a partner if you have one. If not, we’ll dance with each other!
$10/drop-inCash, check, Paypal, Venmo (Contact me if finances are tight)
- Register/contact Katie: 203 . 915 . 9371
- Midcoast Strong Studio, 143 Maverick Street. Rockland
- Health update: vaccine required. Mask TBD
Summertime Crash Courses!
East Coast Swing! West Coast Swing! The Blues!
Locations in Camden, Rockland and Belfast
Crash courses are perfect for those with little free time, who like to learn fast! Get a solid introduction to each style of dance: all of the must-know moves, fundamental concepts, essential lead/follow skills, authentic styling, and musicality. Take-home notes, video recap, music list. Week nights or weekends. Usually between 2-4 hrs. To Be Scheduled Soon!
Crash courses are perfect for those with little free time, who like to learn fast! Get a solid introduction to each style of dance: all of the must-know moves, fundamental concepts, essential lead/follow skills, authentic styling, and musicality. Take-home notes, video recap, music list. Week nights or weekends. Usually between 2-4 hrs. To Be Scheduled Soon!
June: East Coast Swing for Beginners!
Find out why swing dancers smile when they dance!
Learn the basic steps of East Coast Swing, the most popular style of swing! Learn cool variations, authentic styling,how to connect to your partner, and how to hear the music.Learn the “signature” move of Lindy Hop.
Have fun in this happy and upbeat class.
For newcomers and for those who want a good review.
Partner recommended. If you don't have a partner, let me know asap so I can help find you one!
Individuals: $45/4 weeksCouples: $80/4 weeks Drop-in: $15Accepting: cash, check, Paypal, Venmo (Contact me if finances are tight)
Individuals: $45/4 weeksCouples: $80/4 weeks Drop-in: $15Accepting: cash, check, Paypal, Venmo (Contact me if finances are tight)
- Register with Katie: 203 . 915 . 9371
- Midcoast Strong Studio, 143 Maverick Street. Rockland
- Health update: vaccine required. Maks TBD
Summertime Crash Courses!
Locations in Camden, Rockland and Belfast
Crash courses are perfect for those with little free time, who like to learn fast! East Coast Swing! West Coast Swing! The Blues! Get a solid introduction to each style of dance: all of the must-know moves, fundamental concepts, essential lead/follow skills, authentic styling, and musicality. Take-home notes, video recap, music list. Week nights or weekends. Usually between 2-4 hrs. To Be Scheduled Soon!
Crash courses are perfect for those with little free time, who like to learn fast! East Coast Swing! West Coast Swing! The Blues! Get a solid introduction to each style of dance: all of the must-know moves, fundamental concepts, essential lead/follow skills, authentic styling, and musicality. Take-home notes, video recap, music list. Week nights or weekends. Usually between 2-4 hrs. To Be Scheduled Soon!
May: West Coast Swing for Beginners!
An up-to-date intro to the smooth style of swing!
Learn basic must-know moves, variations, authentic styling, and how to find the beat. Learn to lead and follow, because West Coast Swing is a partnered social dance. With creativity built right in! For newcomers and for those who want a good review. Partner recommended. If you don't have a partner, let me know asap so I can help find you one!
Individuals: $45/4 weeksCouples: $80/4 weeksAccepting: cash, check, Paypal, Venmo (Contact me if finances are tight)
Learn basic must-know moves, variations, authentic styling, and how to find the beat. Learn to lead and follow, because West Coast Swing is a partnered social dance. With creativity built right in! For newcomers and for those who want a good review. Partner recommended. If you don't have a partner, let me know asap so I can help find you one!
Individuals: $45/4 weeksCouples: $80/4 weeksAccepting: cash, check, Paypal, Venmo (Contact me if finances are tight)
- Register with Katie: 203 . 915 . 9371
- Midcoast Strong Studio, 143 Maverick Street. Rockland
- Health update: vaccine required. Maks TBD
March: East Coast Swing: Beginners!
East Coast Swing is one of the most popular dances!
Learn the basic step and several basic moves of this fun and upbeat dance. Learn how to hear the music and how to connect to your partner.
Get individual support within the small group, class notes, tips, music lists, and video links. Experience a boost in your health, mind, and spirit.
This class is appropriate for complete beginners and for those who want a review.
Partner recommended, but not required$39/ 3 weeks
- Register online: www.fivetowns.coursestorm.com, Or call: 207-236-7800
- Location: Gym at Camden-Rockport High School, 25 Keelson Drive, Rockport
- Health update: current covid recommendations apply
April: West Coast Swing: Beginners!
An up-to-date intro to the smooth style of swing!
Learn basic must-know moves, variations, authentic styling, and how to find the beat. Learn to lead and follow, because West Coast Swing is a partnered social dance. With creativity built right in! For newcomers and for those who want a good review. Partner recommended. If you don't have a partner, let me know asap so I can help find you one!
Individuals: $45/4 weeksCouples: $80/4 weeksAccepting: cash, check, Paypal, Venmo (Contact me if finances are tight)
Learn basic must-know moves, variations, authentic styling, and how to find the beat. Learn to lead and follow, because West Coast Swing is a partnered social dance. With creativity built right in! For newcomers and for those who want a good review. Partner recommended. If you don't have a partner, let me know asap so I can help find you one!
Individuals: $45/4 weeksCouples: $80/4 weeksAccepting: cash, check, Paypal, Venmo (Contact me if finances are tight)
- Register with Katie: 203 . 915 . 9371
- Midcoast Strong Studio, 143 Maverick Street. Rockland
- Health update: vaccine required. Maks TBD
West Coast: Tune up for Rusty Dancers
You already know the basic steps of west coast swing, but you are so rusty, you need a tune-up!
Refresh, remember, and fine tune your dance.
Add moves, variations, fancy footwork, lead/follow technique, and authentic styling.
Hear the music and express musicality.
Focus on essential lead/follow skills, because west coast swing is a social dance!
$55/5 weeks $95/5 weeks/couplePay as you go: $15 first week, $10/week thereafter
$55/5 weeks $95/5 weeks/couplePay as you go: $15 first week, $10/week thereafter
- Register with Katie: 203 - 915 - 9371
- Location: High Mountain Hall, 5 Mountain Street Camden
- Health Update: Vaccine and mask required
Women's Styling
Suave, smart, sassy, and sweet routines by national champion women in west coast swing!
Learn a short, simple routine with fun moves and movement, created by women for women. We'll keep reviewing it till you don't have to think about it. Then add styling options to personalize and express yourself!
Increase balance and rhythm, develop self-expression, and build confidence, all while smiling with friends.
All levels and genders welcome, Experience in west coast swing helpful but not required.
$55/5 weeksDrop in: $15 first week, $10/week thereafter
Learn a short, simple routine with fun moves and movement, created by women for women. We'll keep reviewing it till you don't have to think about it. Then add styling options to personalize and express yourself!
Increase balance and rhythm, develop self-expression, and build confidence, all while smiling with friends.
All levels and genders welcome, Experience in west coast swing helpful but not required.
$55/5 weeksDrop in: $15 first week, $10/week thereafter
- Location: MidCoast Strong, 143 Maverick Street, Rockland
- Register with Katie: 203 - 915 - 9371
- Health Update: Vaccine required. Masks TBD