Do I need to pre-register?
Yes – we are currently limiting class sizes due to Covid, so we are accepting pre-registrations only. This helps us balance our classes so you can spend more time dancing and practicing.
Click here to pre-register. Please note your registration is not guaranteed until we contact you to confirm your spot and provide payment details. This allows us to ensure that we keep to our class size.
What precautions are you taking for Covid?
We’re keeping up to date on Provincial Health Orders and recommendations on keeping our students safe. These are our current precautions:
We’re maintaining a consistent cohort of students during the fall and winter to minimize potential Covid risks.
We require all students to be fully vaccinated prior to the start of classes and will require proof of vaccination.
Class size will be limited to allow for physical distancing and optimal learning.
Masks are required.
We will be allowing partner rotations, but it is not mandatory.
What should I wear to class?
Just about anything you’re comfortable in that doesn’t restrict your movement. Many people come directly from work and don’t change clothes before class; they just bring dance shoes. We like to wear jeans and a t-shirt.
What kind of shoes do I need?
Again, it’s all about your comfort. You don’t want shoes that will come off easily (like flip-flops or sandals), nor do you want something with a heavy tread that will stick to the floor and prevent you from turning.
Do I need to bring a partner?
Nope! We rotate partners frequently so you’ll get a chance to practice and dance with different people.
What if I bring my own partner and don’t want to switch?
To really enjoy the dance, and to become a better West Coast Swing dancer overall, it’s best to learn how to dance with multiple dance partners. That’s why we encourage our students to rotate partners. You’ll learn more quickly, and become part of a great dance community.
(Also, people tend to be much nicer to others who aren’t their life partners. Trust us; we’re married. We know.) That being said, we won’t force you to rotate partners if you don’t want to. We want you to feel comfortable.
I might miss a class. Will I be able to catch up?
Learning to dance is all about repetition and practice, practice, practice. Every class includes a review of the previous week’s lesson, and we’ll assist students individually whenever possible. You should be able to miss a class and still progress with everyone else.
Do you teach private lessons?
Yes, and we have a special rate for students currently taking group classes. Feel free to ask us before or after class, email us at michaelandamywcs@gmail.com, or phone us at 604-880-2302.