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Couples Workshop Descriptions

If the instructor has provided us with additional information about the focus or content of what they will be teaching, we have included it here.   (If we don’t have it here, that only means we don't have information other than the dance style and expected level.)  The line dance songs and step sheets, visit the Line Dances page.

About Two-Step: There are two styles of Two-Step — San Francisco-Style (danced slow-slow-quick-quick, SSQQ, with some swing influence) and Progressive (danced quick-quick-slow-slow, QQSS).  At Rain Country, we teach and dance SSQQ, so most of our two-step workshops at Emerald City Hoedown are SSQQ, but we have a couple QQSS workshops on the schedule.

About Night Club: Similarly, there are two styles of Night Club — one danced SQQ and one danced QQS.  They generally are not very different, with the rhythm of the music dictating which style you can do, and most patterns translate to the other style with minimal effort.  At Rain Country, we teach and dance SQQ, but workshops at Emerald City Hoedown may be QQS.

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Dance Levels & What to Expect

Level What to Expect Prerequisites
Beginner No prior knowledge about the dance style needed. Learn basic steps, dance frame, floor etiquette, and partner safety. • None — perfect for first-time dancers!
Improver Dancers are comfortable with the basics and begin refining technique, improving frame, and enhancing partner connection. • Ability to execute basic steps confidently and maintain timing
Improver/Intermediate Dancers gain further confidence with the breadth of fundamental patterns and technique. • Comfort with a variety of basic steps and techniques
Intermediate Focuses on frame maintenance, hand-to-hand connection, and incorporating turns or step variations beyond the breadth of fundamental patterns and technique. • Strong understanding of fundamental movements, good frame control, and ability to follow/lead turns
Intermediate/Advanced Designed for dancers with fluid movement and mastery of fundamentals. Teaches sophisticated moves, styling, and adaptability. • Strong execution of dance techniques, comfort with musicality, and ability to dance complex patterns
All Levels Open to everyone! These classes provide foundational concepts for newer dancers while offering deeper refinement for experienced dancers. Instructors layer instruction to meet everyone’s needs. • A willingness to learn, explore, and adapt — dancers of all backgrounds can participate

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