West Coast Swing Dojo
Mondays 6-8pm
at Mill Kat Healing Arts
Grow Your West Coast Swing!
Welcome to the Dojo!
With decades of experience teaching West Coast Swing here in Huntsville, we know that one of the greatest challenges dancers of all levels face is knowing how to progress. With this in mind, we’ve styled our dance classes after a martial arts dojo to provide a clear, understandable path of progression for our students.
We are passionate about helping everyone grow their West Coast Swing, no matter their level of experience. If you’re new to West Coast, or even to partnered social dancing, you’re in the right place. Come join our progressive classes, and start your dance journey today!
Our Classes
Fundamentals
6:00-7:00pm
It all starts here! Our Fundamentals class will introduce you to the foundations of West Coast Swing. This class is suitable for complete beginners with no prior dance practice, as well as for experienced dancers looking to get started in a new style.
Guided Practice
Between classes, students in any of our classes come together for a guided practice period, dancing to music with each other and with our instructors. This gives everyone a chance to get the practice time they need to ensure that new concepts learned in class are applied and retained.
Techniques
7:00-8:00pm
This is the next step after our Fundamentals class. After the practice period, we teach an intermediate-level class covering a wide array of topics, including individual dance technique, partnership and connection, and musicality. Students should be confident in their ability to dance their West Coast basics to music before attending this class.
Our Instructors
Click here to learn more about our team of certified dance instructors.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve never danced before. Is West Coast Swing a good style to start with?
Yes! West Coast is a deeply rewarding style, with years of learning and practice in store for you. But you don’t need years of experience to start having fun! West Coast is most notable for its versatility, and after just your first month of classes, you’ll be ready and able to dance to many of the popular songs you listen to every day.
Do I need to buy special shoes to attend your classes?
Not until you want to! That said, we recommend that you avoid wearing shoes with high-traction soles like rubber. You’ll want to be able to turn in place easily, without twisting your ankles.
Do I need to bring a partner to class?
Nope! You’re more than welcome to attend classes by yourself. We rotate partners during class to ensure that everyone learns together.
How much do classes cost, and where are you located?
Our classes are $22 per day, or $80 for a month of four classes. We teach classes at Mill Kat Healing Arts.
How do I register for classes?
Visit our registration page, or just fill out our contact form and let us know when you’d like to start classes! We accept payment for classes online, or in person just before classes start.