Our Classes
Country Swing is a fun dance that is an easy introduction into social dancing. It includes lots of spins and dips to get you on the dance floor and having fun after the first lesson! There are a few different types of country swing and learning the fundamentals and steps, not just moves, is important so everyone can dance well, safely and have fun. Whether you a beginning dancer or an experienced dancer who wants to learn something new, country swing is for you.
Arizona Two Step is rhythmic, stylish and includes a ton of fun turns. It is actually a mid-tempo dance, not a fast one which makes it great for all ages and levels of dancers. This dance is also referred to as the “Rhythm” two step and does not travel around the dance floor. It can be done comfortably on any crowded Country dance floor and is great dance for beginners and more advanced dancers.
Lindy Hop is a dance that burst forth in the 1940s and developed out of the Charleston dance of the 1920s. It is the grandmother of all other swing dances including East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Jive, Country Swing, and blues. We teach traditional smooth style Lindy Hop which is grounded with no actual hopping required! Lindy Hop is more challenging for the beginning dancer and takes some commitment to learning the fundamentals and practice to enjoy it on the dance floor. This is why we have wrapped Lindy Hop Fundamentals and Beyond Basics into one 8 week class. We also recommend East Coast Swing as a prerequisite for Lindy Hop to make your learning experience more enjoyable.
East Coast Swing belongs to the group of dances that developed out of the Charleston in the 1920s and Lindy Hop in the 1940s. It is danced to swing music, rock and roll, country and boogie-woogie ranging from moderate to fast tempos. ECS is a happy, upbeat and versatile dance that is beginner friendly and for dancers of all ages and abilities...
Progressive Two Step also known as Texas or Country Two Step, is a fun dance full of turns that moves around the outside of the dance floor following the line of dance, moving counter clockwise. Two step is the grand-daddy of all country dances starting in the 1800s. It can be fun, social and simple or fast and intricate.
Line Dancing and Choreographed Country Dances. We teach a variety of popular line dances and dances such as the Cowboy Cha Cha and partner Cotten Eyed Joe. These dances are super fun and can be done by yourself or with a friend! We teach
American Tribal Style Belly Dance leans more towards old school methods of the dance form. It represents bringing a tribe of people together, becoming connected and getting lost with each other in music and beats. Belly dance explores new and connected ways of body isolated movements, empowering and connecting the dancers with themselves and those around them. It allows us to release our skeletal, muscular, circulatory and nervous systems from the routines and conundrums of everyday life.
Tap is freeing, rhythmic and fun! It may bring to mind the legends of the 1940s and 1950s starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Sammy Davis Junior. It’s a playful and layered form of dance that challenges the dancer to be comfortable with internal rhythm to create sound with movement. Tap teaches us phenomenal life lessons including trusting in ourselves, being patient, and learning how to connect with a group of people through synchronicity generating a surge of energy on the dance floor.
Private and Semi Private Lessons
We love working with dancers in private and semi-private lessons in all forms of dance we teach! Private lessons are $85 for 40 min for an individual or lead/follow couple. Each additional person or lead/follow couple is an additional charge for up to 3 singles or couples.
We also offer semi-private lessons or workshops for your group
Starting at $300 for 60 minutes depending on size of group, venue, and travel.
Please contact us at 928-499-4077 or email info@thebeeskneesdanceprescott.com
with questions or for more details and a quote.