West Coast Swing

East Coast Swing

Lindy and Charleston

Jitterbug

Balboa

Carolina Shag

Pony Swing

Two Step

Polka

Triple Two Step

Nightclub 2

Rhythm Two Step (Arizona Two Step)

Schottische

Waltz (Country, International Standard, American Smooth)

Foxtrot (International Standard, American Smooth)

Tango (International Standard, American Smooth)

Quickstep

Viennese Waltz

Cha Cha (Country, International Latin, American Rhythm)

Rumba (International Latin, American Rhythm)

Samba

Mambo

Jive

Paso Doble

Bolero

Salsa

Merengue

Cumbia

Bachata

Lambada

Hustle

Theater Arts: lifts, dips, drops, tricks, aerials

Line Dances, such as Cowboy Up

Pattern Dances, such as Cowboy Cha Cha

We know you are intimidated, possibly shy, and definitely out of your comfort zone when it comes to learning to dance. This is the only activity in the world where you touch the other person...appropriately...the first time you meet them. We're here to help you get through these new feelings and enjoy all the incredible benefits that come with dancing. Here are some guidelines to get started.

Step 1. Find something comfy to wear. Jeans and T-shirts/polos/button-up shirts for men, and jeans and T-shirts/cute tops for the ladies are great. Ladies: get flat shoes, tennis shoes are ok, but comfortable flats that will not slide off your feet are better. Stay away from high heels or sneakers. Learning to dance is much easier in flat shoes. Men: tennis shoes or leather soles are great. Stay away from thick rubber shoes like sneakers or work boots. Canvas shoes like Toms or Bobs are great to get started in.

Step 2. Join a Beginner class. Try it for a month or four classes in one dance. Come to all four.

Step 3.   We rotate partners in every class. If you bring a partner and feel strongly about staying with your partner, that's ok too, just let us know. Do your best to attend all four weeks. Take your time learning. There is no hurry, and everyone learns at a different pace. Ask questions. Certain steps will get your brain to work, and other steps will come very easily to you. Keep learning. Expect to mess up your first time, and your fifteenth time. This is dancing. It does not have to be perfect, it just has to be fun. Everyone tries to help everyone; it is part of human nature. Everyone means well. Expect to learn different moves every week. You will find that each time you take a lesson, you will pick up steps and moves faster than the previous weeks. You will also find that dancing is the most thoroughly exhilarating and fun activity you'll ever do, but we're biased. We dance all day and night.

Step 4. Do not wait to social dance. The goal is to get out there and try it. Come out and social dance as soon as you start taking classes. Social dancing will help cement what you have learned. Your learning process as well as your dancing will improve exponentially. It is absolutely ok if you do not remember everything or do not do it exactly like we did it in class or do not dance it on time. Your motor (muscle) memory will pleasantly surprise you. Even coming out to watch for a bit will help your dancing. Giant benefit: you get to meet new friends.

Step 5. Repeat! Repeat! Repeat! Keep learning and dancing. The rewards are greater than you could have ever imagined.

A note:

Where do private lessons come in? Anywhere. Anytime. Private lessons are always the best and quickest way to learn. You can supplement the steps above or you can start your journey with private lessons.

Find information on the types of lessons or dance parties click here.

Find more FAQs click here

Hope to see you on the dance floor soon!