Next SwouZy Blues is May 23-24, 2026 (Sat/Sun before Memorial Day)
Sun, May 24 10-11am Classes
Int/Adv Collegiate Shag
2nd Floor Hoffner Ballroom
Ava Francisco & Zoe Sheperd
This class is intended for experienced swing dancers who also have at least a basic knowledge of collegiate shag.
Foundations of Blues Dance (All Levels)
3rd Floor Tango Palace
Andi Hansen & Jeff Segal
Whether you’re new to blues or you’ve been at it for a while and could use a refresher, this class will help give you tools to have comfy and creative dances!
Sun, May 24 11:15am-12:15pm Classes
Int/Adv Balboa/Bal-Swing
2nd Floor Hoffner Ballroom
Jay & Emily Benze
This class is intended for experienced swing dancers who also have at least a basic knowledge of Balboa and Bal-Swing.
The Soul of Argentine Tango (All Levels)
3rd Floor Tango Palace
Michael, Julie, Brandon, Nikki from Tango Northside
Description coming soon
Lunch Break 12:15-1:45pm
Sun, May 24 1:45-2:45pm Classes
Int/Adv Blues Dance: Stretch& Compression
2nd Floor Hoffner Ballroom
Jeff Segal & Andi Hansen
Blues allows us so much amazing room and ability to really play around and use stretch and compression in different ways and to greater degrees than other dances. In this class we’ll be working on not just the mechanics, but exploring the possibilities!
Beg/Int Collegiate Shag
3rd Floor Tango Palace
Zoe Sheperd & Ava Francisco
This class will introduce the basics of Collegiate Shag but will move at a slightly faster than beginner pace.
Sun, May 24 3-4pm Classes
Tango Ideas to Soul Music
2nd Floor Hoffner Ballroom
Michael, Julie, Brandon, Nikki from Tango Northside
Description coming soon
Beg/Int West Coast Swing for Lindy Hoppers
3rd Floor Tango Palace
Sarah Siertle & Henry Thomas
Description coming soon
Sun, May 24 4:15-5:15pm Classes
Int/Adv Lindy Slow Jam
2nd Floor Hoffner Ballroom
Sarah Siertle & Zoe Sheperd
Description coming soon
Beg/Int Balboa/Bal-Swing
3rd Floor Tango Palace
Emily & Jay Benze
This class will introduce the basics of Balboaand Bal-Swing but will move at a slightly faster than beginner pace.
Dinner Break 5:15-7pm
Sun, May 24 7:15-8:15pm Class
(Included at no extra cost with Evening Dance)
Icebreaker/Lesson (All Levels): Community Choreo
7:15-8:15pm - 2nd Floor Hoffner Ballroom
Jeff Segal & Andi Hansen
This is an all levels class for everyone! Learn a fun and interactive blues choreography made to get you jammin’ around and dancing with the whole floor. It will set the tone for the evening dance by bringing us together in ways that we can expand upon for the rest of the night... and beyond!
Sat, May 23 12:15-2:45pm Class
DANCE MAsters BEing Students Together (Invite Only):
Blues Dancing with Andi and Jeff
2nd Floor Hoffner Ballroom
Andi Hansen & Jeff Segal
Grow your blues dance skills!
In these sessions you’ll dig into body mechanics, build a groove, strengthen your partnership skills, and develop your musicality.
Our (Brand New) DANCE MAsters BEing Students Together workshop creates a space for the community leaders, instructors, performers, and experienced dancers in our region to work together at an elevated level in the role of students. In providing this opportunity, our intent is to strengthen the connections between all the dancers in our region by bringing together key people and empowering their voices through coordinated learning and communal experience. Space is limited, but if you have not received an invite and feel you would like to participate, please send us a note via our contact page.