Start & Foundation
Understanding our course levels — explore our structured course levels from beginner to advanced and find the right class for your skill level.
Understanding Our Course Levels
In this list I will give a brief explanation of what you should know in each level to help you decide where or what class you should join. This is my approach, but other schools have their methods. Always check with the instructor.
Why is this important? To progress at a good rate, you should always join classes at your level or lower. Don't skip levels or jump into a class that's not your level — it can slow down the entire class. Both leaders and followers want to keep progressing, and nothing is more irritating than joining a class where you should already know the basics of a certain foundation.
From all these foundations, I've created different patterns to accelerate your following and leading skills. The goal is to enhance your understanding and mastery of fundamental concepts.
Progressive List of Courses
Every level builds on the one before it. Join at your level or lower.
Beginners
Level 1
Fundamentals
Level 2
Improvers 1
Level 3
Improvers 2
Level 4
Pre Intermediate
Level 5
Intermediate
Level 6
Intermediate 2
Level 7
Intermediate 3
Level 8
Pre Advanced
Level 9
Advanced
Level 10
Class Structure Preview
What you should know at each stage — the solo foundations every level adds.
Beginners (Level 1)
- All 5 basics
- Soltinho
- Basic Left Turn
- Traveling Turn
- Embrace basics
- Viradinha
- Lungh
- Boomerangs (left and right)
Fundamentals (Level 2)
- Boomerang (links, rechts, inverted)
- Soltinho reverse Io io variations
- Piao (variations)
- S Variations (slide, ocho)
- Hammerlock
- Ritme variations
- Lungh variations
- Circulair concepts
Improvers 1 & 2 (Levels 3 & 4)
- All basic types of turns
- Bodyroles
- Waves and snakes
- Basic styling
- Rhythm changes
- And more...
Intermediate (1 to level 4)
- All types of head movement (linear, circular, static)
- Isolations
- Undulations
- Types of turns
- Dynamics
- Basic lambada
Pre or Advanced (level 5)
- Concepts of different styles
- Counter balance
- Men's and women's styling
- Musicality
- Creativity
If you're a beginner, you might realize this is a lot, and this is only the solo part — we haven't even done combinations and connections yet. From class 1 till 3, you should be dancing at least 2 to 3 years to embody it. There are no shortcuts to the art of dancing. Take your time and enjoy the journey. I explored all this in 7 to 8 years; you can learn it in less time if you practice the right way, work on yourself, and don't get distracted. This style is a truly enjoyable dedication of reflection. It will improve your way of thinking outside of dancing. See you in class!
Not sure which level fits you?
Ask for level advice, or start at the beginning — your first class on the first day of a new season is free.