Class Detail
Beginner Rumba & Intermediate East Coast Swing
Dates: Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28, & November 4
Time: Rumba, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Swing, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Class designed for: Ages 18 and up
Location: RH2
Instructor: Tammy Wilson
Price: $60 each, $20 discount if you register for both
Join Tammy Wilson of The Dance Studio in Tupelo for two dance classes in September: Beginner East Coast Swing & Intermediate Salsa! Sign up for one or the other or take both!
Rumba is a captivating and passionate Afro-Cuban dance that embodies the essence of romance. Emerging in the early 20th century, it has become a quintessential Latin dance style. Dancers engage in a mesmerizing interplay of movement and emotion, often performed as a partnership. The dance combines slow hip movements with quick, intricate footwork, creating a beautiful contrast. Rumba is as much about storytelling as it is about technical skill. This is a beginner class open to all levels of dancers.
East Coast Swing is a lively partner dance that developed from swing dancing in the United States. It’s danced to a variety of musical genres, including jazz, blues, rock-and-roll, and big band music using a basic six-count rhythm with spins, turns, and energetic footwork. This is an intermediate class. Students should be familiar with the basic steps.
No partner is necessary for either class!
Registration for one class is $60, and if you register for both Rumba and Swing, it’s $100.
About the Instructor:
Tammy Wilson is an instructor at The Dance Studio in Tupelo with almost 20 years of teaching experience. She is passionate about making dance fun, welcoming, and accessible for dancers of all ages and skill levels. Tammy loves helping students build confidence, develop skills, and discover the joy of dance.
Please Note:
Do not wear wedge/platform heels or flip flops – any other shoes are fine. We recommend bringing a water bottle, as we’ll be moving a lot!
Online registration for this class will close at 4 p.m. on October 12. This class has a required minimum of 10 students. If the required minimum is not met, anyone registered will be informed and refunded.
If you need assistance related to a disability, please contact outreachcomm@olemiss.edu or 662-915-3121.