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Levels & Assessments

At Nexus, our classes follow a progressive curriculum designed to help you become a confident, well-rounded social dancer.
Rather than waiting for a new session to begin, you can start at the beginning of any month.
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Each Level 1 and Level 2 curriculum is taught over 12 weeks and divided into three monthly modules. Each month begins with a review of the fundamentals before introducing a new module, giving new students a comfortable entry point while returning students continue progressing through the curriculum.  No matter when you start, you'll experience the complete curriculum.
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Our goal is to help you become the kind of dancer who can confidently dance with anyone, anywhere—not simply memorize more patterns.
Why We Teach This Way
Many dance classes teach a new combo every week. While you'll learn lots of patterns, it's often difficult to build lasting confidence or understand how everything connects together.
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At Nexus, every class builds on the last. Our progressive curriculum, (along with PRACTICE!), helps develop quality movement, partner connection, musicality, and technique so you don't just memorize steps—you become a confident social dancer.

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Where do I start?

  • New to partner dancing? Start in Level 1.

  • If you have previous dance experience and aren't sure where you fit, schedule a complimentary 15-minute assessment and we'll help determine the best starting point.

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How Do I Know When I'm Ready to Move Up?

  • Moving up isn't based on how long you've attended classes. It's based on demonstrating the skills needed to be successful at the next level.

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You're ready for Level 2 when you can:

  • Maintain timing 

  • Dance the core Level 1 figures comfortably

  • Maintain good partner connection

  • Lead or follow without constant coaching

  • Feel comfortable social dancing with classmates

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You're ready for Level 3 when you can:

  • Dance Level 1 and Level 2 material fluidly

  • Combine figures without stopping to think

  • Adjust naturally to different partners

  • Recognize musical phrasing and adapt your dancing accordingly.

  • Prioritize connection over memorized patterns​​​

Understanding Our Levels

Level definitions below apply only to the following styles: Salsa, Bachata, Country Two-Step, West Coast Swing, & Ballroom

Level 1

Learn Your Foundations

  • 12-week curriculum divided into 3 monthly modules

  • Start at the beginning of any month

  • Complete all three modules to experience the full Level 1 syllabus

What You'll Learn

  • Basic footwork and weight transfer

  • Timing and rhythm

  • Dance posture and body movement

  • Partner connection and communication

  • Lead and follow fundamentals

  • Core figures and patterns

Level 2

Develop Your Skills​

  • Builds on Level 1

  • Three monthly modules

  • Continue developing technique, vocabulary, and confidence

What You'll Learn

  • More advanced figures and variations

  • Combining patterns 

  • Improved partner connection

  • Better technique and body mechanics

  • Cleaner turns and transitions

  • Musicality and phrasing

  • Fluidity, adapt to different partners, and navigate the dance floor with greater confidence.

Level 3

Refine, Create & Master

  • Focused on refinement, fluidity, musicality, and social dance mastery

What You'll Learn

  • Level 3 is NOT about learning the most patterns - it's about making everything you've learned feel effortless.

  • At this stage, your Level 1 and Level 2 vocab should feel automatic so you can focus on musicality, creativity, expression, and connection.

  • Rather than thinking about what comes next, you'll begin responding naturally to your partner and the music.

Schedule A 15-min Assessment

Assessments ensure you are learning in the right class at the right pace. Schedule an assessment to find the right class for you or move up to the next level

Ballroom: Smooth

Assessments are not currently required for Ballroom, as all students are welcome to join our Level 1 classes.

Ballroom: Rhythm

Assessments are not currently required for Ballroom, as all students are welcome to join our Level 1 classes.

Salsa

A Level Assessment is strongly encouraged before joining Level 2 and is required before joining Level 3. 

Bachata

A Level Assessment is strongly encouraged before joining Level 2 Bachata

Country Two-Step

A Level Assessment is required before joining Level 2 as this class pushes more to a level 2/3

West Coast Swing

A Level Assessment is strongly encouraged before joining Level 2 WCS.

Assessment
FAQs

Have questions? We're here to help you feel confident in your progress!

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