Elevate Your Dancing
DYOS offers four classes of different levels, which cover topics ranging from the basics, to exploring the creative opportunities within West Coast Swing. Join us for one or more classes, no partner required. Not sure which class is for you? Shoot us a message! Stay for social dancing starting at 9:15pm!
Masking Policy
DYOS's health policy is aimed at mitigating the spread of Covid-19 and reducing the severity of breakthrough infections.
X94+ Masks (KN95, N95, or KF94 with no exhaust port) are required for classes
X94+ Masks MAY be required for social dancing, depending on prevalence of COVID-19 in Santa Clara County
KN95 masks are available for sale at check-in - $1 cash / Zelle; $2 Venmo / PayPal
1
Level 1
West Coast Swing Foundations
For those who are brand new to West Coast Swing or developing a basic pattern vocabulary.
Prerequisites
Come as you are! No partner or experience required!
2
Level 2
Beyond the Basics
Learn beginner+ and intermediate patterns with a focus on repetition and developing comfort with each pattern.
Prerequisites
For those who have attended at least one introductory level course at DYOS or another studio/event.
3
Level 3
Skills and Drills
This class will introduce you to movement, connection, and rhythm theories, skills, and methods. It will be a time to focus on skills via drills. This class will have less music and actual dancing than the average dance class, but will develop awareness and intention in your approach to West Coast Swing!
Prerequisites
You should know how to do the following:
Tuck Turn (sugar and/or passing)
Spinning Side Pass (inside roll and/or free spin)
Starter Step
8-Count Whip
4
Level 4
Artistic Application
Learn the skills for improvised, partnered musical expression with 2-3 applications of Level 3 Class material. The focus of this class will be responding to the music and your partner! This class will help you cultivate those magical "How can this dance be improvised??" moments.
Prerequisites
All of the Skills and Drills (Level 3) prerequisites, as well as general comfort navigating social dances
Pricing
Choose what you pay
What matters most to us is that we see you at Do Your Own Swing on Thursday night
Name Your Price
Name your price at the door, whatever you're able to afford
$0 - $40
/ night
Pay using cash, Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal
Monthly Sponsor
Pay for the entire month ahead of time
$100 - $200
/ month
You'll be added to the sponsor list used by the front desk volunteers
Our sponsors keep Do Your Own Swing running
No recurring or automated charges
No prorated months
Refunds not available
Volunteer
Volunteer at the front desk for reduced admission and a chance to win a free private lesson
$0 - $5
/ night
15 minute shift = $5 admission
30+ minute shift = free admission
Suggested Pricing
Not sure what to pay? Here are some completely optional guidelines.
Average Cost For those with some expendable income | |
|---|---|
2 Classes + Social | $30 |
1 Class + Social | $20 |
Social Only | $15 |
First-timers | $10 |
Non-dancing spectator WSDC All-Stars Juniors and Chaperones | FREE |
Payment
Choose how you pay
Pay using
SharedSwingSpaces@gmail.com
Scan QR code using your preferred banking app to open Zelle
Pay using
Cash
$
Name your price and pay with cash at the front desk!
(See chart above for details)
Volunteer Opportunities
Door volunteer
Work the front desk to greet attendees, take payments, and sell high filtration masks as needed.
Discount:
One 15 minute shift = $5 entry!
Two or more 15 minute shifts = free entry!
Intro class volunteer
Join the rotation of teachers for the Intro to West Coast Swing class from 8:30pm - 9:15pm on Thursday nights.
Discount:
Free entry the night you teach!
Private Lessons
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"I started taking west coast swing lessons about two years ago. I've tried taking lessons from about 10 different instructors, all of whom had different strengths and weaknesses. What I like about Riley is that it feels like they've helped me map a path forward for whatever my (changing) goals have been over the past two years. They've been able to gently push me out of my comfort zone and into trying things that can originally feel weird or silly to help me develop more intuition about how my body and west coast swing work."
"I started taking west coast swing lessons about two years ago. I've tried taking lessons from about 10 different instructors, all of whom had different strengths and weaknesses. What I like about Riley is that it feels like they've helped me map a path forward for whatever my (changing) goals have been over the past two years. They've been able to gently push me out of my comfort zone and into trying things that can originally feel weird or silly to help me develop more intuition about how my body and west coast swing work."
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