Beginners Getting Serious FUNdamentals Series

“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*
All 5 lessons will be offered at least once a month but the dates will fluctuate based on teacher availability. Additional teachers are training gradually. Once this is done, there will be a more consistent schedule. If you don’t want to wait, private lessons are regularly available.
BGS FUN. 1- Mar. 1st, 15th, 22nd, Apr. 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 2026
BGS FUN. 2- Mar. 1st, 15th, 29th, Apr. 5th, 12th, 19th, 2026
BGS FUN. 3- Mar. 1st, 15th, Apr. 5th, 19th, 2026
BGS FUN. 4- Mar. 1st, 15th, Apr. 19th, 2026
BGS FUN. 5- Mar. 8th, 15th, Apr. 19th, 2026
*Unless otherwise noted

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