WELCOME TO BACHATA AT HAPPY FEET DANCE STUDIO

Level 1 Classes mark the beginning of a progressive class. This applies to any Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced classes. This level sets the tone for the rest of the 4-week progressive group dance class. This is where we learn the initial steps and essential techniques that will be consistently enforced to build good habits.

Level 2 classes build on the fundamentals that were learned from the Level 1 Classes. This is where more techniques are shared and new patterns are introduced. These classes encourage complete attendance to ensure that your 4-week progressive group dance classes are effective and will progress smoothly.

Level 3 classes build on the techniques and foundations that were learned from the Level 2 Classes. These are more advanced lessons that prepare you to graduate as a Beginner Dancer and ensure you are ready for our Intermediate Classes. These level 3 classes are extremely important to your growth and development as a dancer as this is at the tail-end of our Beginner Level and is critical in building your confidence. Level 3 Classes is a reflection of your Level 1 and Level 2 journey and will prepare you to bridge that gap between Beginner and Intermediate.

Our Beginner classes are specialized foundation-development sessions, carefully curated to introduce you to the essential basics of your chosen dance style. If you have little to zero dance experience, this is your starting point. New students will benefit from a deep dive into key foundational steps and the specific dance terminology used in our community—a process that makes your future progression much more effective. If you have previous experience but haven’t danced in a while, our beginner sessions are the perfect way to 'shake the rust off.' It is also a fantastic way to introduce yourself to the Happy Feet Dance Studio family and connect with fellow students starting their journey alongside you.

You’ve put in the time. Now, let’s build the strength. As the capstone of our foundational series, Beginner Advanced is where your 12 weeks of hard work really start to pay off. We take the core movements you’ve already conquered and add new layers of technique, better timing, and greater confidence. You are still in safe, familiar territory, but we are turning up the challenge just enough to prepare you for the next big leap. Requirements to Join: Experience: A minimum of 3 months (12 weeks) of dedicated floor time, including the successful completion of our Beginner Levels 1, 2, and 3. Proficiency: A solid grasp of basic rhythm, directional movement, and foundational partner connection. At this stage, you should be looking at your feet a little less and enjoying the music a little more! Placement: Automatic advancement for our Beginner Level 3 graduates. New students with 3 months of equivalent experience from outside studios can join via a brief Assessment Class to ensure you feel perfectly comfortable with the pace. Email us: info@happyfeetdance.ca

You’ve built the foundation. Now, let’s find your flow. The Improver tier is the essential bridge between knowing the steps and truly dancing them. Designed for students who have dedicated a solid year to mastering the basics, this level takes the mechanics you’ve learned and connects them. We focus on fluidity, musicality, and sharper technique. You know the moves—now we make them seamless. Requirements to Join: Experience: A minimum of 12 months of consistent training in the specific dance style (successfully navigating the Beginner and Beginner-Advanced levels). Proficiency: Solid muscle memory of foundational footwork, confident timing, and a clear grasp of basic lead/follow dynamics. The basics should feel like second nature. Placement: To ensure you get the most out of this transitional level, new students may be asked to complete a brief Assessment Class. It’s a simple way for our instructors to confirm your core pillars are locked in and ready for the next challenge.

Our Intermediate classes are designed for dancers who have demonstrated a strong, consistent commitment to the foundations for at least one year. At this level, we transition from learning 'what' to do to understanding 'how' to do it—focusing on core principles, technique, and smoother transitions. Requirements to Join: Experience: A minimum of 12 months of consistent training in the specific dance style. Proficiency: A working knowledge of foundational footwork, timing, and lead/follow dynamics. Placement: To ensure a cohesive learning environment, new students entering at this level may be required to complete an Assessment Class. This allows our instructors to confirm you have the necessary core pillars to thrive in this faster-paced curriculum.

Advanced classes are reserved for dancers who possess an intuitive mastery of both foundational and intermediate techniques. At this stage, we move into high-level musicality, complex choreography, and performance-level execution that requires rapid physical and mental adjustment. Requirements to Join: Experience: Multiple years of dedicated training and a mastery of intermediate-level patterns and social dancing. Proficiency: Exceptional timing, advanced body isolation, and the ability to execute intricate patterns with precision and flow. Mandatory Assessment: To protect the integrity of the advanced learning experience, all new students must complete a formal assessment class. Our instructors will evaluate your technical skill and readiness to ensure you are placed where you can be most effectively challenged.