Major Keys uses an annual square dance lesson program that we call "2 and 1". Following this plan, we hold two Mainstream class terms and one Plus class term each year. Accordingly, each class term culminates in a Graduation, twice each year to graduate new Mainstream dancers, and once each year graduating Plus level dancers.
Mainstream graduates are offered membership in the Major Keys club.
Mainstream graduates are offered membership in the Major Keys club.
We provide class terms on this annual cycle:
Mainstream Term 1 - "Fall" - Mid September through early February with 18 weekly instructional sessions,
followed by a graduation dance party.
Mainstream Term 2 - "Spring" - Mid February through mid June with 18 weekly instructional sessions,
followed by a graduation dance party.
Plus Term - "Summer" - Late June through early September with 10 weekly instructional sessions,
followed by a graduation at our monthly Plus level dance in late September.
Mainstream Term 1 - "Fall" - Mid September through early February with 18 weekly instructional sessions,
followed by a graduation dance party.
Mainstream Term 2 - "Spring" - Mid February through mid June with 18 weekly instructional sessions,
followed by a graduation dance party.
Plus Term - "Summer" - Late June through early September with 10 weekly instructional sessions,
followed by a graduation at our monthly Plus level dance in late September.
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2017 - 2018 Class Term Schedule
We start class terms as follows:
Mainstream Term 1 - "Fall" 2017-2018 Thursdays 7:00-9:00PM Starts: September 14, 2017. Last week accepting new beginners: September 28, 2017 No class sessions Nov 23, Dec 21, Dec 28 Last session: February 1, 2018. Mainstream Graduation dance party: February 8, 2018 During this session we also host a Plus workshop 6:30-7:00PM immediately before our Mainstream class. Mainstream Term 2 - "Spring" 2018 Thursdays 7:00-9:00PM Starts: February 15, 2018 Last week accepting new beginners: March 1, 2018 Last session: June 14, 2018 Mainstream Graduation dance party: June 21, 2018 During this session we also host a Plus Intro class 6:30-7:00PM immediately before the Mainstream class. Plus Term - "Summer" 2018 Thursdays 7:00-9:00PM Starts: June 28, 2018 No class session July 5 Last week accepting Mainstream graduates: July 12, 2018 Last session: Sept 6, 2018 Graduation at our monthly Major Keys Dance: Sept 22, 2018 |
Plus Workshop
September - February. Major Keys hosts a Plus Review (workshop) 6:30-7:00PM, immediately before our Mainstream Class. This is intended to providing continuing Plus level practice for our class "Angels" and is provided at no additional charge for those Angeling at our Mainstream class.
Plus Intro Class
February - June. Major Keys hosts a Plus Intro Class 6:30-7:00PM, immediately before our Mainstream Class. This class will teach only 1 - 2 calls per week in the 30 minute period. While this term lasts 18 weeks, we don't expect this is sufficient time to learn all the Plus calls before the end of the term. The intention is to provide those who attend this term a big head-start on Plus calls before they enter the regular Plus class in June. This Plus level instruction is for our class "Angels" and is provided at no additional charge for those Angeling at our Mainstream class. Experienced plus dancers are always welcome.