Dance Levels

DEFINED DANCE LEVELS

(Select the hyperlink for each level to be directed to Linedancer WikiDance footwork definitions.)

Absolute Beginner (AB): 

For dancers with absolutely no previous dance experience. Generally has no syncopations, tags, restarts & no more than one turn.  Basic dance terminology.

Beginner (BEG): 

Routines build upon the AB level and suitable for those who have some dance experience.  Additional step patterns may include 2 x 1/4 pivots, travelling chasse, waltz and basic styling techniques.

Improver (IMP):

Refers to choreography that will assume some previous dance experience & basic skills.  Additional step patterns may include rolling grapevines, ronde sweeps, swivets, figure eight turns, syncopations; anchor, coaster, mambo, sailor steps.

Intermediate (INT):

Experienced dancers who have mastered a comprehensive range of step patterns & movements.  Combinations include, pauses, syncopations, body movements, timing variations and styling.

Advanced (ADV):

Choreography contains the full spectrum of step patterns in any combination and will embrace all tempos and rhythms.