Beginners Getting Serious FUNdamentals Series 1-5

“This is the most comprehensive beginning lesson series I have seen anywhere in the country.” -Sarah

5 progressive levels of East Coast/6-Count Swing (triple time)
giving you a foundation that can’t be found anywhere else.
In addition to great moves, each level includes instructor demos,
drills/exercises you can practice on your own &
excellent tips for succeeding at social dancing!
-fondly nicknamed BGS 1, 2, 3, etc.

BGS FUN. 1- Learn foundational building blocks & how to start using them at social dances.

BGS FUN. 2- Reinforce & build upon BGS FUN. 1 with a handful of great moves & techniques!

BGS FUN. 3- Sweeten your dancing with a Sugar Push & more.

BGS FUN. 4- Broaden your repertoire & skill. This class is great for sparking creativity!

BGS FUN. 5- Wrap up this series with an amazing depth of understanding for how to use the many tools available to you.

Prerequisites
BGS FUN. 1: Either our Crash Course, First Timer Mini Private or instructor approval
BGS FUN. 2-5: The previous BGS FUN. level(s) or instructor approval in advance.

Schedule*
Each of these 5 lessons will be offered at least once a month and as frequently as possible in addition to that. The dates will fluctuate based on teacher availability. If you don’t want to wait, private lessons are regularly available.
BGS FUN. 1- Apr. 19th, 26th & May 3rd, 10th, 2026
BGS FUN. 2- Apr. 19th & May 3rd, 2026
BGS FUN. 3- Apr. 19th & May 3rd, 2026
BGS FUN. 4- Apr. 19th & May 3rd, 2026
BGS FUN. 5- Apr. 26th* & May 3rd, 2026
*These dates are at VMAC.
All other dates are at Norse Hall.
See both addresses below.

6:15pm Registration & warm up
6:30-7:30pm
$15 (+$0.50 to pay with card)

Norse Hall 111 NE 11th Ave. Portland, OR 97232
VMAC 2648 E Burnside Portland, OR 97214
See Schedule above for which dates are at each location.