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Below is a general guide to how I describe the levels of my modern line dance classes. This is meant to help set expectations, to guide you in picking the right class for you and to help provide clarity and consistency. Class levels are not intended to be a means of excluding or labeling dancers. Anyone is welcome to take any of my classes!
Additionally, levels are highly subjective depending on the dancer, instructor and geographical area. You may find these levels defined differently by other instructors, or you yourself may define them differently.
Levels are all about learning! So, if you are happy at a particular level then there is no shame in continuing in that class for as long as you’d like. I actually recommend it! The beauty of levels of dance in my classes is that they grow with you.
Level 1 - Beginner
Level 2 - Novice
Level 3 - Intermediate
Below is a general guide to how I describe the levels of my modern line dance classes. This is meant to help set expectations, to guide you in picking the right class for you and to help provide clarity and consistency. Class levels are not intended to be a means of excluding or labeling dancers. Anyone is welcome to take any of my classes!
Additionally, levels are highly subjective depending on the dancer, instructor and geographical area. You may find these levels defined differently by other instructors, or you yourself may define them differently.
Levels are all about learning! So, if you are happy at a particular level then there is no shame in continuing in that class for as long as you’d like. I actually recommend it! The beauty of levels of dance in my classes is that they grow with you.
Level 1 - Beginner
- No previous line dance experience is necessary.
- Attend if you are a newcomer or are happy to return to a class that is slower in pace, lower in difficulty and a social night out!
- Learn the fundamentals and progress through classes that will build your confidence and overall capability as a line dancer.
Level 2 - Novice
- Prior line dance lessons, with at least several months of experience.
- Attend if you have a good understanding of the fundamentals and are able to execute them, or if you prefer to push yourself to refine your skills with slightly more challenging dances.
- Learn more intricate choreography, how to pick up a pattern more quickly and how to improve on the execution of fundamental steps.
Level 3 - Intermediate
- This level is for experienced line dancers. Prior line dance lessons, with a solid grasp of fundamentals and experience with more intricate choreography.
- Attend if you are feeling confident, technically knowledgeable and are fairly fluent in the language around line dance.
- Learn choreography that is more challenging and complex from all aspects: rhythms, technique and tempo.
If you have any questions or need to some help picking the best class for you, feel free to email me [email protected]. Information about my Weekly Classes and how to register can be found on my website gerardmurphy.weebly.com.
Cheers,
Gerard Murphy
Cheers,
Gerard Murphy