Course
Easy Swing offers a wide range of swing dance classes
We are not just a dance school, but quite a team of passionate dancers who love to share their know-how and knowledge with others!
For us it is essential to learn to dance with solid technical bases, while having a pleasant time after a long day of work. That’s why easy swing is looking for teachers passionate about swing, able not only to teach dance but also to share and convey their passion in joy and good humor
Our teachers offer swing dance classes for all levels-from beginners to advanced dancers-in many retro dance styles.
This page will help you find the course that suits you best!
What's my level?
This guide will help you choose the right level for you!
Some preconsiderations…
In your own interest and that of the other students in progress, we ask you to realistically choose your level, without overestimating your skills. Thus, all students will be able to work in optimal conditions.
If you have not attended the courses in an assiduous manner, we strongly advise you to resume the last session to which you were enrolled. It is better to get back comfortably in the bath, rather than aiming too high…
Teachers reserve the right to re-evaluate your level at the beginning of the season and ask you to change level if they feel that another level would be more appropriate for you.
Each course level is valid for 2 full semesters or 1 full year from September to June.
You move to the next level after a full year of courses (from September to June) or after 2 full semester.
New courses
E.L.E.F
*Everybody Leads Everybody Follows
Lindy Hop lessons for beginners, or for all those wanting to review their basics and integrate a course with a new philosophy of dance couples.
This queer friendly class is taught ELEF style (*Everybody Leads Everybody Follows) for the first Time in Brussels!
BEGINNERS AND OPEN LEVEL
Lindy Hop - couple dancing
LH 1 New
LH 1+
You have just completed 1 semester of classes or an intensive workshop at easy swing. You don’t feel comfortable with the basics and want to work on them deeper.
Minimum technical knowledge : 8-6 COUNTS
BASIC MOUV. 8 TEMPS (HE/SHE GOES – PROMENADE – SWING OUT – CIRCLE)
BASIC MOUV. 6 TEMPS (PASS BY – TUCK TURN – COME AROUND)
LH 2
You have diligently followed one semester or 1 year of classes. You have been dancing since longer without really following classes constantly. You don’t feel comfortable with the basics.
Minimum technical knowledge : 8-6 COUNTS
BASIC MOUV. 8 TEMPS (HE/SHE GOES – PROMENADE – SWING OUT – CIRCLE)
BASIC MOUV. 6 TEMPS (PASS BY – TUCK TURN – COME AROUND), BASIC CHARLESTON (SIDE BY SIDE, PATTERN, AIRPLANE CHARLESTON, HAND TO HAND)
LH 3
You have followed classes for 2 years assiduously and practice social dancing in the evenings.
Minimum technical knowledge :
VARIATIONS SWING OUT (INSIDE/OUTSIDE TURN – TEXAS TOMMY) DIFFERENTS PASS BY, VARIATIONS CHARLESTON, Easy to dance on different tempo and to play with musicality (BRAKE), SEND OUT, 140BPM MINIMUM (SPEED OF MUSIC)
LH 4
You have diligently followed 3 years of classes and feel comfortable on various tempos (slow-medium-fast). You regularly social dance in the evenings.
Minimum technical knowledge :
SUGAR PUSH, POP TURN, TANDEM CHARLESTON + VARIATIONS, BEING ABLE TO CHANGE THE RHYTHMS OF SWING OUT, INTERMEDIATE IMPROVISATION LEVEL, MUSICALITY (CAPACITY TO ADAPT TO DIFFERENT MUSIC STYLES), 150-170 BPM MINIMUM, 4/5 PARTICIPATIONS IN WORKSHOPS / FESTIVALS
LH 5
Upon audition : You have followed at least 4 years of full course and are a regular at international festivals. You have an excellent knowledge of the different techniques of guidance and improvisation and work of musicality it’s easy for you.
Minimum technical knowledge :
EVERY LEVEL (1 – 2 – 3 – 4) MOVES PERFECTLY, USE OF THE SYNCOPE IN RHYTHMICS 6/8, USE OF SOLO MOVEMENTS IN THE LINDY + 180BPM
Charleston / Jazz Roots - Danse solo
SOLO 1 New
SOLO 1+
you have followed 1 years of charleston / jazz roots classes on a regular basis and you are comfortable in dancing solo.
Minimum technical knowledge :
BASIC CHARLESTON, MESSAROUND, BOOGIE DROP, BOOGIE BACK, BOOGIE FORWARD, HALLELUIA, SCARECROW, SHIM SHAM (STEP), SHOE SHINE, CHUGS, ICE SKATING, SHIM SHAM (ROUTINE)
SOLO 2
you have followed 2 years of charleston / jazz roots classes on a regular basis and you are comfortable in dancing solo.
You want to be more challenged!
SOLO 3
You have followed 3 years of charleston / jazz roots regularly, you are comfortable in solo dance and are able to easily work several routines and you are comfortable with improvisation.
You want to improve your technique and improve your personality Charleston
