EAST COAST SWING with Mark Novak – Workshop
Schedule
Thu Mar 19 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
4140 Redwood Hwy #8, San Rafael, CA, United States, California 94903 | San Rafael, CA
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𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝟵𝟬-𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀Get ready to jump, jive, and swing! Join us for an energetic and fun introduction to the classic East Coast Swing. This partner dance is a popular, lively style derived from Lindy Hop, danced to big band, jazz, rock and roll, and blues music.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁
Our comprehensive class is designed for All Levels!
You’ll learn the fundamental six-count basic step, essential leading and following techniques, and foundational moves like the change of place and simple turns. We’ll ensure you have a solid foundation to hit the dance floor right away!
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
• Level: All Levels Welcome!
• Duration: 90-minute class
• No Partner Necessary: We rotate partners frequently in class to ensure everyone gets to dance and learn the lead and follow roles effectively. Feel free to bring a partner, but it’s certainly not required!
• What to Wear: Comfortable clothes that allow for movement, and smooth-soled shoes (avoid sticky rubber soles).
Come discover the joy of East Coast Swing! It’s a fantastic workout and a great way to meet new people.
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸
Mark Novak has a professional dance career which spans nearly 40 years. He has taught as a star teacher for studios and ballrooms throughout the Bay Area and Central Calif. He was the former Director of Bay West Ballroom of both San Rafael and Fresno. He has danced all over North America as both a competitor and floor show dancer, featured on stage, film, television and industry events. In 2005 he won the Rising Star Latin Dance Champion of Hawaii title and Rising Star Ballroom title of Colorado.
He was the Latin Representative for the Western States in the team match event of the Dancesport Superbowl Series 2002 at the prestigious Ohio Star Ball. He is a master teacher, recognized by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and the National Dance Council of America. He looks forward to working with the Salsa Dance Academy of Marin.
Date & Time: March 19, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Address: 4140 Redwood Highway #8 San Rafael, CA
Note: Arrive 10 minutes before. No floor marking shoe soles allowed.
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