DYOS January (Week 2)
Schedule
Thu Jan 16 2025 at 07:30 pm to 11:30 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Studio M Ballroom Club | San Jose, CA
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ALL EVENT AND COMMUNITY INFO CAN BE FOUND HERE:bit.ly/dyosinfo
Join us for Do Your Own Swing at Studio M Ballroom Club!
3550 Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose, CA 95117
For all of the details, please visit bit.ly/dyosinfo
Just the Basics:
- Schedule Overview
- Pricing
- Health Policy
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SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Class descriptions, prerequisites, and more at bit.ly/dyosinfo
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7:15-7:30pm
Setup and Registration
7:30-8:15 pm
Level Two: Connection, Rhythm, & Flow
🏠🔦 “Spotlight Ballroom”
For those who have attended at least one introductory level course at DYOS or another studio/event. This class will introduce you to connection skills, rhythm variations, and pattern variations that will help you feel more comfortable and creative on the social dance floor!
Dancers must be familiar with Left Side Pass, Under Arm Pass, and Sugar Push.
Also recommended: Being familiar with Sugar Tuck, Spinning Side Pass (free spin or inside roll), and Whip.
8:15-8:25
Short Break
Grab water or practice class material with a partner!
8:25-9:15 pm
Level Three: You, Me, & the Music
🏠🔦 “Spotlight Ballroom”
Learn the skills for improvised, partnered musical expression! In this class, we work on developing communication with our partner and connecting to the music. This class will help you cultivate those magical "How can this dance be improvised??" moments.
Must be comfortable with West Coast Swing basics! Familiarity with introductory level connection techniques and rhythm variations recommended.
8:30-9:15 pm
Level One: WCS Foundations
🏠☁️ “Sky Ballroom” (second floor)
For those who are brand new to West Coast Swing or developing a basic pattern vocabulary. No partner or experience required!
9:15 pm – Change Locations! Switch to Royal Ballroom
9:15-11:30 pm
♫ Social Dancing ♫
🏠👑 “Royal Ballroom”
Feat. the Power Half Hour (half songs for half an hour), community building activities, jams, and more!
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PRICING
Details at bit.ly/dyosinfo
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One-Time Entry (Sliding Scale): $10-40
At-the-door payment, processed by Starlite Ballroom.
Covers entry to one DYOS Thursday event (all classes and social dancing included). Simply walk up to the front desk and name your price within the range.
January DYOS Sponsor (Unlimited Monthly Pass): $80-160
Processed by Riley.
Payment is most easily accepted via cash, check, or VenMo (@doyourownswing).
For credit card, contact Riley: [email protected] .
Upon payment, your name will be added to a guest list for the month of your choosing.
No recurring or automatic charges. DYOS Sponsor access will end on the last day of the month of the sponsor’s choosing and will only reactivate with another DYOS Sponsor contribution.
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HEALTH POLICY OVERVIEW
Details at bit.ly/dyosinfo
Data tracking: bit.ly/DYOSdatatracking
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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.
Masking Policy is announced every Tuesday (approx. 48 hours before each event).
KN95 masks are available for sale at check-in - $1/cash or $2/VenMo
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Where is it happening?
Studio M Ballroom Club, 3550 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117-1029, United States,San Jose, CaliforniaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
