Best Dance Lessons in New Braunfels
Readers Choice Winner 2019 - Best Dance Lessons
Thank you New Braunfels for allowing us to share our passion with you. We look forward to another great year filled with fun, friends and dancing!
Rob & Diane van Haaren
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Tuesday Lessons 2 sets of teachers and 4 different classes
5 WEEK SERIES - TUESDAY SWING DANCE LESSONS
Choose from 6 NEW CLASS SERIES Tuesdays and Wednesdays in 2019 - ALL 5 WEEK SERIES
(Only pay when you take a lesson with your punch card - both days take one class or take two classes at 6:30 and 7:30 PM)
Tuesday Swing Schedule - Summer Series Starts July 2nd
Swing Summer Series starts July 2nd. Join the fun.
Come take fun Swing Dance Lesson with Swing Junction - Voted #1 Readers Choice Winner 2019 - Best Dance Lessons. Held at the American Legion 410 W. Coll Street in Downtown New Braunfels (across the street from the Sophienburg Museum). No partner or experience needed.
TUESDAY SCHEDULE - CHOOSE FROM 4 CLASSES
6:30 East Coast Swing Level ll - For that faster song you wanted to dance to at Gruene Hall with Michelle
6:30 Lindy Hop Fundamentals - Learn the 8 Count Swing Out and the essentials of the Lindy Hop with Rob & Diane
7:30 Beginning Swing Level l (To be repeated, always going over basics but with new material) with Michelle
7:30 Lindy Hop - Lindy Hop Rhythms and Styling - Learn new rhythms and great styling steps for leads and follows. For both Level ll & Level lll - Rob & Diane
Get your 5 or 10 Class Punch Cards: $50 or $90 p/p. Registration here
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Welcome to Swing Junction Voted #1 .... Thank you! New Series Start Jan 11-12, 2022
Readers Choice Winner 2019-2021 - Best Dance Lessons
Thank you New Braunfels, San Antonio and Round Rock for allowing us to share our passion with you. We look forward to another great year filled with fun, friends and dancing! Choose from 8 different classes in Country and Swing with Rob & Diane, Michelle & Eddie, Joseph & Tabitha, Dwayne and Jane.
WEEKLY SWING & COUNTRY CLASSES
Details in link below
Start Jan 11 and 12th - Swing & Two Step - New Braunfels & San Antonio
New Dance Series Now in New Braunfels and San Antonio. Come for one night for $15 or get the Online 3 month Special for $37 a month. Reserve your spot - Details scroll down below or click on link
Join us in the New Year ...
★ Discount Punch Cards ★ purchased today will not be activated until you show up for the first class, at what time you will receive your Punch Card at the door. Join us today and save! We will take a 3 week break over the Holidays from Dec 17- Jan 7th! A Learn to "Dance in a Day" workshop will be held on Jan 8th in New Braunfels with a 1950's Sock Hop held that same night in San Antonio. New Weekly Classes in 2022 will start Jan 11 and 12th. Reserve your spot.
BEGINNER WORKSHOP:
Saturday Jan 8th, 2022 - LEARN TO DANCE IN A DAY
Swing and Two Step - New Braunfels
Learn to Swing and Country Two Step in one day! Held at American Legion Post 179, 410 W. Coll Street New Braunfels from 10 AM -1:30 PM. For the absolute Beginner - Come with a partner or rotate in - no experience needed! A day of fun!
• 10-11:30 AM Beginner Swing Lesson
Bring your Lunch and enough water!!!
• 12 -1:30 PM Country Two Step
Bring your own lunch for the break.
Admission All day $35 P/P online ($45 at he door)
Youth or Military $25 ($35 at the door)
Tuesdays - SWING DANCE LESSONS
410 W. Coll Street - New Braunfels
NEW SERIES START JAN 11th
6:30 PM - Intermediate Swing/Lindy Hop
7:30 PM - 15 minute Dancers Social - For All
7:45 PM - Beginning Swing /Beginner Level 1
8:45 PM - Dancers Social - For All
Get your discounted Flex Pass - Join us today - Choose from 2 Classes - Classes are 55 minutes - No water bottles - Support the Legion inexpensive drinks and water available.
Wednesdays - COUNTRY TWO STEP
410 W. Coll Street - New Braunfels
NEW SERIES START JAN 12th
6:30 PM - Intermediate Two Step
7:30 PM - 15 minute Dancers Social - For All
7:45 PM - Beginning Two Step /Beginner
8:45 PM - Dancers Social - For All
Get your discounted Flex Pass - Join us today - Choose from 2 Classes - Classes are 55 minutes - No water bottles - Support the Legion inexpensive drinks and water available.
Wednesdays - "SWING 525" LESSONS & DANCE PARTY
525 S. St. Mary's Street - San Antonio
"SWING 525" - Weekly Wednesday Swing Party
NEW SERIES START JAN 12th
• 7 PM - Drop-In or get a Discounted Punch card. Beginning and Intermediate Swing Lessons. Bring a partner or come by yourself.
• 8-10 PM - Dance Party (Included in lesson admission.
Free Parking & Entrance in the Back - Beer/Wine Bar - Admission $15 P/P. (Student/Military $10) After 8:15 PM $8.
Punch Card Discounted 3 Month packages starting at $37 /month (Student/Military $29) Sign up today
NEW BRAUNFELS - Class Schedule 2022
Tuesday Swing 3 month Series - Join us in 2022!
See class levels and dance description at bottom of page
Choose from 3 Classes
6:30 PM Intermediate Swing - Learn the some more individual variations and styling for your Swing Dancing in this exciting class. (be very comfortable with your basic 6 and 8 count steps) Rob & Diane
7:30 PM - 15 minute Dancers Social - For All
7:45 PM Beginner Swing - Level l /Beginner - Learn all the basics of swing dancing and how to lead and follow in this class that will kickstart your dancing. Get all the fundamentals and add exciting kicks to your basics. Bring a partner or come by yourself and rotate in. Rob & Diane
8:45 - 9 PM - Dancers Social Practice
Wednesday Country 3 month Series -Join us today!
See class levels and dance description at bottom of page
Choose from 2 Classes*
SCHEDULE:
6:30 PM Intermediate Two Step
You got the basics and you want to move on to some more complicated variations and paterns with Michelle and Eddie
7:30 PM - 15 minute Dancers Social - For All
7:45 PM Beginner Two Step - Level l /Beginner Ya’ll get your Two Step on in this class for a great kick start of your dancing. Be out at a dance hall strutting your stuff only after a few classes. Bring a partner or come by yourself. Michelle and Eddie
8:45 - 9 PM - Dancers Social Practice
*Classes are progressive building on material taught the week before.
We believe that with social dances like Swing and Country you have the power to attract infinite health, fun, and make great friends all at the same time. Find your joy, find what makes you happy. Pick from Swing or Country Dance Lessons like Rock and Roll, Charleston, Balboa, Shag, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug Swing to Country Two Step, Polka, Waltz and Western Swing. We have a proven easy and fun method of teaching, perfected over 25 years, that some of us developed by teaching worldwide. Welcome to our dance family at Swing Junction!
Read about Rob & Diane click here
We start you with the basics, you get to social dance and then move into some fun patterns, and have 3 minutes of fun, again and again!
Location - New Braunfels
We are located at the American Legion 410 W. Coll Street in Downtown New Braunfels (right across the street from the Sophienburg Museum two blocks from Downtown Social).
Location - San Antonio
"SWING 525" is located at the the Historic Hermann Sons Ballroom at 525 S. St. Mary's Street in San Antonio. Free parking in back.
Maps: Scroll down below.
SWING /COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES
New Braunfels (1 or 3 month special below)
Start you dance adventure at Swing Junction in New Braunfels Voted #1 - Best Lessons. Bring a partner or come by yourself - choose your class - pick one from 4 classes. Details below - Be Happy in 2022!
Classes are open.
Reserve your spot - Sign up today Starting at $37 P/P for a 3 month Series. See below.
Pricing - Packages Deals - 1 and 3 Month Specials
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(Save and pay in 3 small monthly payments)
Choose from Swing and Country Dance Classes (Mix and Match - you pick the classes)
Click on your Package:
One Person/One Class
Two People/One Class
One Person/Two Classes
Two People/Two Classes
One Month Only
One Person/All Classes
General Page for Registration to compare plans:
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CLASS DETAILS:
No partner or experience needed. Our dancers are welcoming and friendly and you will feel like part of the dance family within the first week! Stay after class for some practice time. Classes are taught by Michelle Schroeder, Dwayne Dietert, Rob & Diane van Haaren and are progressive building on material taught the week before.
And did you know that Swing Junction was Voted #1 Best Dance Lessons in New Braunfels
REVIEWS:
"Every time I come to Swing Junction I love to dance because Rob and Diane have made a great community atmosphere! I feel welcomed and everyone encourages and celebrates each person as individuals. If you have never danced before have no fear Rob and Diane and their teachers are so easy going and wonderful communicators! They have so much knowledge and are always willing to share their tips and tricks.” - Rebecca Strickler
"Fabulous experience learning from these folks. Professional, patient, and funny!" - Charlene Willfong
"I knew how to 2 step, but I wanted to learn some spins & other simple moves. I took a class & I feel a lot more comfortable than I would after the one hour free classes at the clubs" - David Montplaisir
"Rob & Diane van Haaren are amazing instructors, new to our area after a long career teaching dance in the Bay Area and overseas. They are SO GOOD, especially with beginners. You’ll be having so much fun, you won’t even realize how quickly you’ve learned!" - Katie Alexander
Feet Tapping, Hand Clapping, Finger Snapping Fun Dancing is like music to the soul. Let’s Dance!
Special Packages Deals
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LOCATION:
Downtown - New Braunfels TX
Held at Swing Junction at the American Legion 410 W. Coll Street in downtown New Braunfels right across from the Sophienburg Museum
"Swing 525" LOCATION:
Downtown - San Antonio TX
"SWING 525" is located at the the Historic Hermann Sons Ballroom at 525 S. St. Mary's Street in San Antonio. Free parking in back.
WELCOME TO OUR SPECIAL COMMUNITY:
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Many times we go out together as a group to some of the local dance halls. Join us in your new adventure!
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Best Dance Lessons in New Braunfels
Readers Choice Winner 2019 - 2021 Best Dance Lessons
Thank you New Braunfels for allowing us to share our passion with you. We look forward to another great year filled with fun, friends and dancing!
Rob & Diane van Haaren
Special Packages Deals
Sign up today - Reserve your spot
(Save and pay in 3 small monthly payments)
Never done Swing or Country Two Step dancing before? This is where you start. Each weekly class is designed to be someone’s first while at the same time offering new moves and material. No experience or partner necessary and you can start whenever you like just turn up! The Level 1 syllabus covers 12 weeks of material. Once you’ve done your 12 weeks in Level 1 you can repeat it or you can move up to Level 2. Details click here
You’ve been in Level 1 for 3 months or so and now you’re looking to try something a little harder. Here you learn new moves, new rhythms and a whole lot of new variations you can add to the moves you already know. Level 1 was your introduction but here’s where you really see how big the Swing world can get. Details click here.
Here we explore the moves and rhythms of the Lindy Hop further with a greater emphasis on lead and follow techniques, musical appreciation and of course FUN! The moves will become a little trickier and the speeds will be faster.
Before taking part, students must have attended Level 2 regularly for 6 months or more. They must display a good understanding of rhythm and pulse, and must be comfortable combining six and 8 count patterns like partner Charleston, Jigs and the Swing Out and must be comfortable with: Texas Tommy, Back Charleston and Hand to Hand Charleston. Details click here
Here an example of what a level 3 would be moving to and what is possible once you get your basics in and have danced for a while. (Some inspiration with Rob & Diane)
Specialty Classes
Two Step, Balboa Swing, Collegiate Shag and Charleston
Specialty Classes
The Country Two Step is one of the dance styles in the group known as the country western dances. The most popular country western dance is probably the two step. Additionally, in the last decade swing has risen in popularity in country dance clubs and halls with Country Waltz, Polka and Two Step
Country Waltz
Cowboy, or "country" waltz is almost as elegant as the ballroom waltz and is also one of the easiest dances to learn. It can be danced as a line dance or with a partner. Join us for this class and you'll soon be scootin' your boots to a country waltz.
Country Polka
The Country Polka is a fun & upbeat country dance that is characterized by three quick steps. It is a nice alternative to two-step and it will get you ready for Wurstfest that is held in New Braunfels!
Triple Two Step
We will cover the basics of Triple Two Step (Shuffle). The counts for this particular pattern in Triple Two Step are 1, 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6. Or, you may count it as “walk, walk, tri-ple-step, tri-ple-step”. Like the polka and like the standard two step, the triple two-step progresses around the perimeter of the dance floor in a counterclockwise fashion.
Country Swing
Country Swing is a popular American partner dance which combines rapid-fire Swing moves with awe-inspiring dips.
Swing Shift - Swing Performance Group is a Performance Group class open to all. (We work it Day and Night!). As a group you get to learn a routine. You get to do something together - Practice a fun routine - Learn new steps and repeat them together as a team so you will learn it better and faster as we build our repertoire - Get a chance to perform it for those that would like to (this Performance Group is for all - Be comfortable with your 6 Count Basics) No extra fees - Teachers: Rob & Diane
Get your regular Pass.
Balboa Swing is the swing dance that developed in Southern California in the mid 1930’s and is a smooth version of the shag. It has a smooth feel and is danced close to your partner (Pure
Balboa) and has some break away steps after swing steps were added to the dance in the late 1930’s (Balboa Swing). Great for medium to faster songs and easy to mix into your social dancing. Stay tuned for special classes and workshops.
Triple Shag also known as Collegiate Shag is another Swing dance that developed in the early 1930’s and uses lots of kick steps and is danced close and also breaks away from you partner. It has regained huge popularity around the globe. Just right for that great medium or fast song that is playing next!
Charleston of course is the high energy, up tempo dance that came out of the mid 1920's at the hight of the the Jazz Age during the Flapper Era. Of course movies like "The Great Gatsby" have brought the dance back into the limelight! There are Charleston Dance-Offs around the world and here we do a Charleston Circle that is fun for all. Also watch for the Charleston Routine our beginning though advanced students perform around town. A great way to bring your party alive and get everybody involved!
