Dancing should be fun.
At Ignis we keep joy at the center of our teaching and dancing.
At the end of the day, we dance because it is fun. Even as we focus on building skills and perfecting techniques, we want to keep that joy at the center of our dancing.
Connection and communication is at the core of our teaching. Partner dancing is a language, not just a skillset. Whether you are social dancing with a beginner or executing advanced gold patterns in a competition, dancers need to understand the fundamentals of connection and communication with their partner.
During private lessons students focus on skills and techniques appropriate to their level. At Ignis we use the DVIDA syllabus for all of our ballroom dance styles. For club/living styles (like West Coast Swing, salsa/bachata, Lindy Hop, etc.), we complement this syllabus with expert teaching directly from the communities who regularly dance these styles socially and competitively.
During group classes, teachers introduce new concepts and moves that will be expanded upon during private lessons. Group classes focus on a single dance style. Some group classes are level specific and others are open to all levels.
During practice sessions, there is no set lesson plan. The teachers will play music from a number of different styles and students get a chance to practice their skills and floor craft with dancers of all levels. Students can use this time to reinforce concepts from group and private lessons while socializing with our community.
we actively encourage our students to attend social dance events both at Ignis and out in the community. Socials are the perfect way to lighten the emphasis on practice and improvement and instead focus on why we dance, for the joy of dancing!
Ready to start your Ignis learning journey? Come in today for a complimentary first lesson.