We can help through individual, partnered, or group tailor made goals, our focus is on connection to the music, and connection to each other. Whether it be wanting to hold your own on the social dance floor, or getting ready for a special wedding dance or private event, we love to teach and help to prepare you for your special day in helping you achieve your particular dance goals.
The Awakened Dance syllabus program provides a learning framework for all levels of dancers from beginner to advanced, social and competitive dancers. The program is broken down into 4 levels, some dances having as many as 100+ figures in them, including bronze-gold level of proficiency in 30 partnership dances.
Our syllabus program can also be used as a helpful tool to aide in a better understanding of other dance school syllabi, as we include a break down of many of the universal steps used in standardized and nationally recognized syllabi.
Private lessons are the best and most efficient way to learn how to dance where you will receive a tailor made program where you can explore the dances of your choosing, which we will then divide the focus on footwork, lead/follow, timing and blending patterns in and out of the basic steps.
Private lessons can be taken individually, or shared with a partner (max 1-2 people), where the focus and attention is totally on YOU in helping to create a connection together, or giving you the tools needed to connect with anyone you dance with.
In group classes (minimum of 3 or more people), we will also be working off of the Awakened Dance syllabus program as in each dance is divided into 4 levels. Each level of dance will then progress in proficiency as each level has it’s own steps and technique goals. By breaking down our syllabus program into 4 levels one can better understand and appreciate the progression of each level which helps to aide the dancer as to which class they should attend based on their skill level.
Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Polka, Old Time Waltz, Country Waltz, Country 2-Step, Night Club 2-Step, Argentine Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha, Bolero, Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Samba, Hustle(4-count), Hustle (3-count), East Coast Swing (single time, double time, and triple time), West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Balboa and Tap. As well as tailored Wedding Dance Choreography for Bride and Groom, Father/Daughter Mother/Son Dances, and Wedding Dance Parties!
This is the beginner entry level of classes where we will be laying the foundation of footwork and foot placement, establishing lead and follow connections and blending patterns in and out of basic steps.
(AKA: Bronze=Level 1 and 2, Silver=Level 3, and Gold=Level 4+)
In this level we will continue building off of the foundational steps by introducing dance definitions and terminology of the different types of turns and body positions needed to be known in levels 3 and 4. We will also focus on timing, pattern similarities and differences. Here we will begin to blend more intermediate moves and timings by furthering our connection skills and pattern knowledge.
In this level we will teach dance recognition and musicality, dance axis alignments, body mechanics and connection points. We will also be introducing syncopations as we explore and expand different types of leading time changes, introduce passing footwork, while also continuing to further our dance technique.
This level is for advanced dancers who have completed levels 1, 2, and 3 as we go deep into the language of partnership connection and technique. The understanding of dance definitions and connection points we teach in the prior levels is required to be in their class. We will then use this language to apply it to longer amalgamations of advanced patterns taught in a progressive matter for you to use out on the social dance floor.
440 Bunker Lake Blvd
Anoka, MN 55303
If having any questions or needing help as to what level of class you would fit into, please don’t hesitate to call us. We love to help you find the class that is right for you!
