Thursday Series Lessons
Every Thursday during Fall & Spring semesters, UWMBDA offers a lesson series for a variety of dances during the semester. Each series meets for 3 or 4 weeks, and the instructor will review what you learned the previous week before continuing with the next lesson. You never need to bring a partner as we change partners often throughout the lesson. You do not have to be a member of UWMBDA to attend the lessons, however, you can join at the lesson to receive a discounted price for the class. Just arrive a few minutes early to join the club. (Membership Details).
Are you taking a ballroom class at the UW Dance Department this semester? If so, we provide a dance participation credit slip for each lesson. We write "Lesson" on the slip and it is up to your professor to decide whether it counts as credit for your class. We also provide credit slips at our weekend lessons and dances.
If you missed the first lesson, you are still welcome to participate in the last 2 lessons of the series.
Foxtrot Lesson Series
Foxtrot is an American Rhythm dance that flows easily and elegantly around the floor. It is one of the most commonly taught smooth dances and frequently graces UWMBDA's playlists as well as those of many other social dances. We use it as one of our mixers. Rediscover a classic at our February Lesson Series.
Beginning Level
Thursdays, February 9th, 16th, and 23rd
Practice Time: 5:30-6:00pm
Lesson Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Practice Time: 7:00-7:30pm
Instructor: Chuck Rentmeesters
Location: The Crossing Campus Center (1127 Univ Ave)
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The lesson is in the basement. Enter through back door of the building. The door is partially hidden behind a wall.
Free parking is available in Lot #20 (map) after 4:30pm on University Ave 1/2 block west from Charter Street. Please do not park behind The Crossing so that the instructor may park there.
Cost per lesson:
The first lesson on Feb 9th is FREE!
Future lessons are:
$2 for UWMBDA members
$4 for non-members
You may join the club at the lesson - Membership details
The class will emphasize creating a solid constant connection between the lead and follow and how to use that connection throughout the entire dance and in every move that we create! This class assumes participants have little to no experince with dancing, and will move at a pace appropriate for New Dancers. You do not need to enroll with a partner. Expect frequent partner changes and numerous group activities and exercises.
Pre-Dance Lessons
Before most of our weekend dances, we offer a 6:00pm intermediate lesson followed by a 7:00pm beginning lesson before the general social dance starts at 8:00pm. You can see what the lesson will be for any particular weekend on our dance schedule page. Even though the pre-dance lessons are for a single genre each week, we always play a mix of all different dance genres at the social dance starting at 8:00.
If you are a UWMBDA member, these pre-dance lessons are free. Just show your membership card as you arrive or we can look up your membership if you have lost your card. Non-members may take the pre-dance lessons for $5. If you pay $5 for the intermediate lesson, you can stay for the second beginning level lesson without having to pay an additional $5.
