group classes
Feel confident social dancing at local dance halls, competitions, and beyond!
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Partner dance is a language of movement and connection. 💃🕺
Group classes are the perfect place to learn the fundamentals, like the vocabulary and grammar of basic steps and essential patterns.
Enjoy a supportive environment with fellow dancers at your level and a friendly instructor to guide you as you build a solid foundation and gain confidence in your dance journey.
Group Class Schedule
Our group classes run in 4-week sessions that build on each other. It’s our policy for students to start in Week 1. If you miss a class, please arrange a private lesson to catch up or talk to the front desk about your options.
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group class schedule beginning NOVEMBER session!
NEW!
New session starts…
November 4th - 29th
“ALL” indicates that all levels are welcome in these classes.
**Dancers must have completed West Coast Swing 1, One-Step, and Two-Step 1 (or the equivalent) to participate in Dance Hall Fusion.
Level-up policy
At Blue Moon Dance Co., students must complete each month of group classes* for their current level before advancing. Students may start in any month but must complete all months within a level.
To level up, students can either demonstrate their proficiency in the final group class of the month with their group class instructor or test with their private lesson instructor. Instructors will asses readiness based on the curriculum for the next level, providing feedback and notifying students of their advancement status.
For any questions, please contact us at 512-THE-BMDC.
*Level 1: Months A & B
*Level 2: Months A, B, C & D
Pricing
Have you ever been to the Broken Spoke, the White Horse, or Mavericks and felt inspired to dance country or swing? Or maybe you've caught the rhythm at a salsa social and want to master Latin styles!
Our group classes focus on teaching the moves that people are actually dancing in local bars and dance halls. Build a solid foundation in these popular social dances while enjoying the camaraderie of dancing with others. Join us and get ready to hit the dance floor with confidence! 🌙 BRING A NEW FRIEND, GET A FREE GROUP CLASS! 🌙
$20
Drop-in Class
$20/class
$68
4-Class Pack
$17/class
$120
8-Class Pack
$15/class
$156
12-Class Pack
$13/class
GROUP Class Descriptions
Lindy
Lindy Hop is a lively partner dance that originated in the 1920s in Harlem. It features energetic movements, intricate footwork, and improvisation, often danced to swing music. Key elements include swings, turns, and dynamic connections between partners, allowing for creative expression on the dance floor.
Newcomer Night
Designed for brand new dancers! Come learn the basics of two different styles of popular social dances and end the class with a mini social dance to practice all your sweet moves. Come on your own, with a friend or make it a date night! Round out the night with dinner before class at Torchy’s Tacos, Kirby Lane Cafe or Baker Street pub and you can head over to The Broken Spoke to finish dancing the night away!
One-Step
One-step is a popular, progressive country social dance known for its simple, quick footwork and smooth, gliding movements, often danced to fast-paced country music in local dance halls.
Two-Step
Two-step is a popular, progressive country dance featuring a quick-quick-slow-slow rhythm, perfect for both competing and dancing to country music in lively social settings.
Line Dance
Line dance is a solo, choreographed dance with a repeating sequence of steps performed by a group in lines or rows, often set to country or pop music.
Country Swing
Country swing is a stationary, energetic and versatile social dance style that combines elements of swing dancing with country music, typically danced to live music in local dance halls.
Social Swing
Social swing is a fun and improvisational partner dance style that evolved from Lindy Hop, offering a simplified and accessible approach by replacing the traditional triple steps with single steps. Known for its lively and circular movements, this stationary dance is highly adaptable to various music genres. Social swing is a fantastic choice for weddings and other social events, providing an engaging and enjoyable experience for dancers of all levels.
West Coast Swing
West Coast Swing is a stationary, smooth, and elastic-like dance that emphasizes connection, musicality, and improvisation. It’s typically danced to contemporary or blues music. This dance is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide due to its dual emphasis on creativity and technique. It's perfect for both competing and social dancing at local West Coast Swing events, and increasingly in country bars.
Bar Coast
Bar Coast is a fusion dance that combines the basic components of Country Swing with the patterns of West Coast Swing, creating a unique and expressive dance style.
This class emphasizes a concept-based approach, prioritizing connection, feel, and the language of partnering over traditional pattern-based footwork.
Dance Hall Fusion
Dance Hall Fusion blends the rhythm and structure of progressive Two-Step and/or One-Step with the smooth connection and musicality of West Coast Swing, offering a modern twist on these classic dances.
Modern Bachata
Modern Bachata is a contemporary evolution of traditional bachata, blending elements of various dance styles to create a fresh and expressive dance form. This dance emphasizes smooth transitions, body isolations, and strong connection, allowing dancers to infuse it with their own style and creativity. Modern Bachata is perfect for those who want to amplify their passion for bachata with a modern twist, whether on the social dance floor or in performance settings.
Salsa (On1)
Salsa is a lively and rhythmic partner dance style that originated in the Caribbean. Known for its quick footwork and sensual body movements, it can be enjoyed in both social and competitive settings. Salsa is usually danced to vibrant, upbeat Latin music and is perfect for dancers looking to explore dynamic routines and expressive styling.
Salsa & Bachata Practicas
Our Salsa and Bachata Practicas are relaxed, open practice sessions that each run for two 45-minute segments in a row—feel free to join in or leave at any time! Enjoy lots of music and dancing, with a skilled instructor offering light guidance, practice drills, and one-on-one tips as needed. It's the perfect chance to refine your technique, timing, and connection while social dancing with others in a fun, supportive environment!
Blues
Blues, great for beginners, is a low-key, simple and expressive partner dance. With its smooth, grounded movements and emphasis on connection and improvisation, Blues is easy to learn and perfect for infusing your own style—or even blending with other dances. It adapts to the mood and tempo of blues music, making it a versatile and relaxed dance for anyone looking to explore musicality and personal expression on the dance floor.
Pilates Conditioning
Mat Pilates offers a low impact full body workout that enhances overall strength and body awareness to give you better support and agility in your partner dancing. Each class focuses heavily on core strength, spinal stability, balance, and flexibility. All levels are welcome.
*Dance knowledge or experience not required.
**Please bring a yoga mat.