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What is Hustle
Simple definition
Hustle is an American dance which originated in the 1970s. It is traditionally danced to club hits of both the 1970s as well as contemporary times. The dance is designed to be highly dynamic, flashy, and powerful. Although it's movement history is rooted in a 6 count basic, the final form of the dance is a 3 count basic with some extended patterns and syncopations.
What is West Coast Swing?
Simple definition:
West Coast Swing is a form of swing dancing that is danced in a slot to moderate tempo blues, R&B and, in recent times, contemporary music. It is the smother, sexier version of the swing dance family. Its basic patterns are both 6 and 8 beats, but those patterns can be varied by +/- 2 beat increments. It is characteristically highly musical and can adopt many nuances from other forms of dance. This makes West Coast Swing a highly versatile dance form.
Review: Hustle and West Coast Swing classes and party in Norwalk, CT
In January of 2010, the Norwalk Citizen wrote an article about our Hustle and West Coast Swing lessons and party at Dance Dimensions in Norwalk, CT. The article featured one of our prominent and long-standing members, Pam Ross. It described her journey into her first West Coast Swing class and how she was impressed by the regular people, wearing jeans, dancing to contemporary music.
What to Expect
How are the lessons taught?
Lessons are taught in the manner of a professional class. In beginner classes, rhythm and footwork is reviewed and basic pattern elements are taught. In intermediate classes, review of basic elements is much quicker and there is an expectation that students can sustain a basic dance.
Dance Level Description
These descriptions explain what will be taught in the Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced weekly classes. It is also our general description for our specialty workshops. If you're new to dance, or just new to our classes, the beginner class will give you the head start you need to have a successful journey.
Dance Discount Class Cards
for CT Weekly Lessons & Dances
The Class-Cards make it possible to save some money if you are consistently joining our classes. The more you dance, the more you save.
Dance Shoes
for West Coast Swing & Hustle
For Men
A simple men's standard oxford shoe (leather bottom) will work very well for various occasions and floors. However, as you get more serious in your dance life you'll want a real dance shoes. Below are some suggestions. All the dance shoes that are listed below are most conviently tried and purchased at your local dance event. Aside from dancing, buying shoes is one of the main reasons to go to an event.
This is a lycra, black "Tango" shoe with a 1" heel. I personally like this for both West Coast Swing and Hustle (performance and social dancing) because it allows full motion of the foot from ball-to-heel action. This shoe is also available in a 1 1/2' heel for more of a latin look. All of these shoes are suede bottom, which makes them feel pefect on perfect floors.
The lycra material gives it a very matte "black" look but the shoe can also be found in buck leather and patent leather.
Unemployment Discount
for Weekly Dances
This has been a tough economic time for everyone. I believe that it sucks to lose your job due to corporate cutbacks; and it's even worse to lose your social circles because you lose the economic ability to fund a social activity.
Dance Etiquette Tips
by Erik Novoa
Want to maximize your time on the dance floor?
Here are some tips to get you through the night.