Group Dance Classes - Mad Academy, Raleigh, NC. 1-888-21SWING

Registration Period: You can join our classes (register) up until the first night the class begins. No partner is necessary. Of course you can register early and guarentee a spot in classes. Missed the first week of classes? We do allow Drop-In's. Please call our office (919) 494-2300 or email us ahead of time to make sure the class will run and you are dropping-in on a class that is compatible to your skill level.

Multiple Class Discount Policy: After you register and pay full price for 1 (one) group class series in a 4 week time period you can receive
a 50% discount on each additional class you take during that 4 week time period. That makes dancing at Mad Academy a great way to get in shape,
have fun, meet new friends and save some big money!. Half price program valid on Adult & CDC rates only. College Students & active Military does not apply.
* Not available at the following location - Durham Arts Council on Thursday nights. Not available with any other third party offerings.

Class Cancellation Policy: Mad Academy reserves the right to cancel a group class series the
first night of class if 6 or less students are registered.
Dance Style Choices: Not sure which dance style is for you, or what skill level to start at?
Call our office at (919) 494-2300.

Check out our new Dancers Channel with Play lists to help you decide what specific dance style
fits your tastes. Then it's only a matter of registering for class and getting out and dancing!

MONDAY - Raleigh
Night Club 2-Step, Slow Blues Dancing
TUESDAY - Raleigh
East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charlestons
THURSDAY - Durham
Ballroom, Swing
THURSDAY - Raleigh
Salsa, Cha Cha, West Coast Swing

Nightclub 2-Step & Slow, Sexy, Blues Dancing *LOCATION:* Temple Beth Or - 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh MAP SESSION LENGTH - 4 Weeks: February 6, Feb.13, 20 & 27th. Duration: 1 hour each night. (a total of 4 hours of dance instruction) ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS UP UNTIL FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS: February 6, 2012. Drop-ins by instructor permission only after first week of registration ends. No partner necessary. COST: Adult $50, CDC $40, Active Military & Student (18-21yrs.) $30. Drop-In $15. Click here for PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM
6:30PM	Night Club 2-Step - Level 1 - with instructors Wesley Boz & Kathy Farrish
7:30PM	Night Club 2-Step - Level 2 - with instructors Wesley Boz & Kathy Farrish
8:30PM	Slow, Sexy Blues Dancing - Level 1 - with instructor Wesley Boz

East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop Boot Camps, Balboa, Charlestons *LOCATION:* Temple Beth Or - *5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh* MAP SESSION LENGTH - 4 Weeks: January 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21. Duration: 1 hour each night. (a total of 4 hours of dance instruction) ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS UP UNTIL FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS: January 31. Drop-ins by instructor permission only after first week of registration ends. No partner necessary. COST: Adult $50, CDC $40, Active Military & Student (18-21yrs.) $30. Drop-In $15. Click here for PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM
6:30PM	East Coast Swing - Fundamentals - Level 1 - with instructors Debbie Ramsey & Kathy Karrish. Bio Great way to be introduced to the world of swing dancing. Easy 6 count single time rhythm gets you up on the social dance floor fast. Patterns covered: two hand open basic, followers arch turn, followers underarm turn, leaders belt turn, starter step, closed position basic, arch turn from closed position.
6:30PM	Lindy Hop "Starting Out" Fundamentals Level 1 - with instructor Wesley Boz. Bio. In this beginner level class you will learn the basic movements of Lindy Hop and Charleston kicks. Getting the moves down perfectly is not what it's all about here. We want you to become comfortable with the basic 6 & 8 count rhythms and lead-follow technique. Basic leader and follower styling will also be covered. Core Patterns covered: starter step, swing out from closed position, basic whip (swing out), 6 & 8 count lindy circle , underarm turn, side pass turn, sugar push, tuck turn, side by side charlestons.
7:30PM	Lindy Hop Fundamentals CORE Level 2 - with instructor Wesley Boz. Bio. For those individuals who have Lindy experience, this class will challenge your dance abilities with more core Lindy patterns and variations.More advanced leader and follower styling will also be covered. Core Patterns covered: swing out variations, texas tommy, whip variations, lindy circle, walsh backs, tuck turn variations, side by side charlestons variations (slides & reverses). leader & followers styling and advanced footwork.

7:30PM	East Coast Swing - Fundamentals - CORE Level 2 - with instructors Debbie Ramsey & Kathy Karrish. Bio We continue the 6 count single time rhythm and incorporate more advanced patterns and leader/follower styling. Patterns covered: cuddle, exit from cuddle, shoulder slide, lean to yo-yo, tuck turns in closed and open positions, finishing moves to the dance in style.
8:30PM	.Basics of Baboal Swing - with instructor Debbie Ramsey . Bio Open to all dancers.
8:30PM	Charleston Kicking Patterns for Swing Dancing - with instructor Wesley Boz. Bio. Add fun and exciting Charleson kicking patterns to your East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop with this aerobic class. It's fun, great exercise and sure to add some flash to your swing dancing. Patterns covered: side by side charlestons, reverses (kick throughs), tandem charlestons (leader/follower facing same direction),

Wedding Preparation - Ballroom Mix (Foxtrot & Waltz) & East Coast Swing

LOCATION: Durham Arts Council - 120 Morris Street, Downtown Durham MAP
BEGINS: 4 week series. Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 Duration: 1 & 1/2 hours each night for four weeks.
REGISTRATION: Allowed up until the first night of classes.
No partner necessary. COST: Adult $70, Couple $120. No CDC or youth discounts at this location.

7-8:30PM

Wedding Preparation Ballroom Sampler : Foxtrot & Waltz - Level 1 - with instructor Frankie Hagan. In this class you will learn how to move through the basic patterns of both Foxtrot and Waltz. If you are getting married or someone you know is or you simply want to learn how to dance beautifully, then this is the class for you.

8 - 9:30PM

Class Canceled

East Coast Swing - Fundamentals - Level 1 - with instructors Frankie Hagan.
Great way to be introduced to the world of swing dancing. Easy 6 count single time rhythm gets you up on the social dance floor fast. Patterns covered: two hand open basic, followers arch turn, followers underarm turn, leaders belt turn, starter step, closed position basic, arch turn from closed position, cuddle, exit from cuddle, shoulder slide.

Salsa, Bachata and Tango *LOCATION:* Temple Beth Or - *5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh* MAP BEGINS: 4 week series. February 2, 9, 16, 23. Duration: 1 hour each night. (a total of 4 hours of dance instruction) ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS UP UNTIL FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS: February 2, 2012. Drop-ins by instructor permission only after first week of registration ends. No partner necessary. COST: Adult $50, CDC $40, Active Military & Student (18-21yrs.) $30. Drop-In $15. Click here for PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM
6:30PM	L.A. Style Salsa & Bachata - Fundamentals Level 1 - with instructor Wesley Boz & Christina Morales. Introduction to salsa fundamental turn patterns for leaders and followers, crossbody leads, footwork timing, and partner connection. Each night we will cover (15 minutes) of basic bachata timing and patterns so you can get out on the dance floor with confidence.
7:30PM	L.A. Style Salsa & Shines Footwork - CORE Level 2 - with instructor Wesley Boz & Lydia Rojas. Bio. This class series will concentrate on crossbody lead variations, Inside and outside turns for leaders and followers, styling and shines footwork.
8:30PM	Club Cha Cha - Level 1 - with instructor Wesley Boz. Bio. This class is open to all dancers. We will be starting out with the basic step, posture, frame and partnering. Leader & Follower Turns, Crossbody Lead, Crossover Breaks and free styles shines will be covered in this class. Great complimentary dance style at the salsa clubs. No partner is necessary to be in this class.
West Coast Swing Intensive Workout Series *LOCATION:* Temple Beth Or - *5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh* MAP SESSION LENGTH BEGINS: 4 week series.February 2, 9, 16, 23.Duration: 1 hours each night for four weeks. REGISTRATION: Allowed up until the first night of classes. No partner necessary. COST: Adult $50, CDC $40, Active Military & Student (18-21yrs.) $30. Drop-In $15. Click here for PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM
6:30PM	West Coast Swing Starting Out- Level 1 - with instructors Debbie Ramsey. This is where the newbies to dance should start out. Learn the basic 6 & 8 counts patterns that are necessary to survive out on the dance floor. Push break (sugar push), passing patterns, lock whip (basket whip), turning patterns and lead - follow technique. WCS Starting Out Syllabus.
7:30PM	West Coast Swing CORE Fundamentals Level 2 - with instructor Debbie Ramsey Our new "Core" Fundamentals Syllabus has THREE important groups of material our students need to complete prior to moving on to Level 3 classes. Level , 2A, 2B and 2C
8:30PM	.West Coast Swing Fundamentals PLUS Level 3 - with instructor Debbie Ramsey Our new "PLUS" Fundamentals Syllabus has THREE important groups of material our students need to complete prior to moving on to Level 4 classes. Level 3A Traveling Wraps , 3B Trapping Wraps and 3C variations and more Whips.

4 Week Group Classes:

Our 4 week (60 minute) or (90 minute) group classes give students a chance to learn new dances and dance patterns in an environment where you also have a chance to practice your steps in a group setting. Most class sessions are 4 weeks in duration. Students register for a specific class that will be held the same time each week.

Durham Arts Council classes are 4 weeks (60 - minute) group classes.

All group classes are PROGRESSIVE instruction. Each week we build on the prior week material. That means we will review the prior week material during the first half of class then we present new material the second half of the class hour. This is the most effective way of learning and retaining the techniques and material necessary to becoming a good social dancer.

Select Drop- In Classes:

Our select 60 minute drop in classes are an excellent compliment to your current group dance lessons and offers a great method to gain additional knowledge and exposure to a variety of dances in a short period of time. This is a popular option for individuals who travel frequently or have evening scheduling conflicts. All our group classes work on a student rotation basis which means it’s never necessary to have a partner to learn any of the dances because we frequently rotate during each class. We believe strongly that this method helps produce excellent social dance skills and you meet a lot of friendly people this way. Our class sizes vary, however we limit the size of our 4 -week classes to a maximum of 36 people per class. Our Drop in classes are not limited in size

Completion Of Classes:

Group Classes must be completed during the 4 week cycle and may not be carried over from one class cycle to another. We do provide a single makeup voucher for one missed class that can be applied to a future class of the as dance style and level. Contact us and start dancing today! Interested in private dance lessons? Still have questions? Call us at (919) 494 -2300.

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Nightclub 2-Step & Slow, Sexy, Blues Dancing

East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop Boot Camps, Balboa, Charlestons

Wedding Preparation - Ballroom Mix (Foxtrot & Waltz) & East Coast Swing

Salsa, Bachata and Tango

West Coast Swing Intensive Workout Series

4 Week Group Classes:

Select Drop- In Classes:

Completion Of Classes: