SWING

Courses are class series that run multiple times per year.

Courses

Intro to Social Lindy Hop

5 weeks
Sep16/23/Oct7/14/21, 2025

Learn to dance in a fun and safe environment, and discover how to connect with a partner and the music with our vibrant community of dancers. This class will focus on 8-count basic moves.

This class is intended for those with absolutely no experience, or those wishing to solidify their understanding of eight-count steps and technique in their quest for mastery. No partner necessary!

Registration includes entry to our monthly social dance, Jazz Cats Social.

Instructors: Barney Lee & Katie Tang

SEP 16 - OCT 21, 2025 (5 weeks)
7pm - 8:15pm

Classes will start at 7:05pm and run until 8:15pm - please arrive by 7pm on the first evening to check in and sign your waiver.

New Westminster Secondary School, Dance Studio
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$98 per person
includes admission to one Jazz Cats Social event

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The Next Step (5 weeks)

5 weeks
Sep16/23/Oct7/14/21, 2025

Looking to stretch your skills and comfort zone? Come join us for a class composed of advanced intermediate concepts, such as footwork variations, swing out variations, handling dips, and gaining empathy for the alternate role which will lead to “baby aerials” - the frog jump in tandem Charleston and other positions!

The Next Step is a five week lesson series for advanced beginner and intermediate dancers. Those who are comfortable with six and eight count basic moves and the principles of leading and following are welcome to join us. Dancers who are comfortable with swingouts and Charleston will get the most benefit from this particular series.

Our class emphasizes learning in a safe, friendly and supportive environment. You do not need to sign up with a partner.

Registration includes entry to our monthly social dance, Jazz Cats Social.

Instructors: Barney Lee & Katie Tang

Participants are invited to attend a free Community Dance Practice on Nov 5.

SEP 16 - OCT 21, 2025 (5 weeks)
at 8:30pm - 9:45pm

Classes will start at 8:30pm and run until 9:40pm - please arrive by 8:20pm on the first evening to check in and sign your waiver.

New Westminster Secondary School, Dance Studio
820 6th St., New Westminster, BC graphic-map pin

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$98 per person
includes admission to one Jazz Cats Social event

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Intro to Social Swing Dance

5 weeks
Oct28/Nov4/18/25/Dec2, 2025

Learn to dance in a fun and safe environment, discovering how to connect with a partner and swing jazz music with our vibrant community of dancers.

This class is intended for those with absolutely no experience, or those wishing to solidify their understanding of six-count steps and technique in their quest for mastery. No partner necessary!

Registration includes entry to our monthly social dance, Jazz Cats Social.

Instructors: Barney Lee & Katie Tang

OCT 28 - DEC 2, 2025 (5 weeks)
7pm - 8:30pm

Classes will start at 7:05pm and run until 8:15pm - please arrive by 7pm on the first evening to check in and sign your waiver.

New Westminster Secondary School, Dance Studio
820 6th St., New Westminster, BC graphic-map pin

photo-events-workshop

$98 per person
includes admission to one Jazz Cats Social event

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Beyond the Basics

5 weeks
Oct28/Nov4/18/25/Dec2, 2025

Classes will start at 8:30pm and run until 9:40pm - please arrive by 8:20pm on the first evening to check in and sign your waiver.

This advanced beginner class will help you become a better social dancer! You will gain the knowledge, experience and confidence to fluidly mix movements between six- and eight-count patterns, and expand your repertoire by introducing six- and eight-count variations of patterns you already know.

Dancers that are comfortable with six and eight count basic moves and the principles of leading and following are welcome to join us. Our class emphasizes learning in a safe, friendly and supportive environment. You do not need to sign up with a partner.

Registration includes entry to our monthly social dance, Jazz Cats Social.

Instructors: Barney Lee & Katie Tang

OCT 28 - DEC 2, 2025 (5 Tuesdays)
at 8:30pm - 9:40pm PDT

Please arrive by 8:20pm on the first evening to check in and sign your waiver.

New Westminster Secondary School, Dance Studio
820 6th St., New Westminster, BC graphic-map pin

photo-events-workshop

$98 per person
includes admission to one Jazz Cats Social event

REGISTRATION