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Friday Dance Lab: Westie Alchemy 03/14/2025
2025-03-14 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dance CoLAB, 201 W Market St, Columbia City, IN, 46725, United States
🧪 Westie Alchemy: Transforming Basics into Art
The best dancers don’t just know the steps — they make them magic. ✨

📝 Agenda:
🕖 7:00 – 8:00pm – West Coast Swing LessonBasics are the building blocks — but how you use them is where the alchemy happens. 🧙‍♂️ In Westie Alchemy, we take your foundational skills and refine them into smooth, stylish movement. This class is about blending momentum, elasticity, and connection to create an expressive, effortless dance experience. Whether you’re looking to refine your style, improve your connection, or add that extra polish, this week is all about transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary. 💫
✨ No partner? No problem! Come solo or bring a friend — we rotate partners during the lesson, so everyone gets a chance to dance and connect! 🤝
🕗 8:00 – 10:30pm – Social DanceThe floor is yours! 🎶 Put your new skills into action and dance the night away with a welcoming community of Westies. Our DJ spins a vibrant mix of music that keeps you inspired — from pop and blues to R&B and modern hits. Whether you’re refining your style, trying new moves, or soaking in the vibe, this is your space to connect, groove, and grow! 🔥💃🕺

💲 Pricing:
💰 $15 — Lesson + Social Dance (Cash prices listed are available at the door)🎓🎖 Student/Veteran Discount: 20% off! Just message us or show your ID at the door.

📌 Want to dive deeper into West Coast Swing? Check out the details below for more info on our venue, events, and this incredible dance style! 💃✨

What is West Coast Swing?
West coast is a modern swing dance that derives from Lindy Hop and Hustle. It is commonly danced to Pop, Rock, Funk, Blues, and Jazz. See the following video a great summary. West Coast Swing Video Link

Do you offer beginner lessons?
Yes, beginners are welcome. No experience is required.

Do I need a partner?
Nope! Dance partners aren’t necessary for attending our events.

Do I need special shoes?
Many dancers wear shoes with velvet or suede bottoms, but these are not required We recommend flat shoes such as ballet flats, loafers, or sneakers with loose grip bottoms, closed backs, and laces. Though, on rainy or snowy days, we do ask that you bring a separate, clean pair of shoes to keep our dance floor dry & salt-free.

Is it family-friendly event?
Minors (14+ recommended) must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older and the legal guardian must register on behalf of the minor before participating. We do our best to limit explicit music, but we cannot guarantee that nothing will slip past. If you are okay with bringing, and accompanying, the minor, we are would love to have you both join us!

Where do I enter?
Use “Door 1” — look for our A-frame sign just outside the entrance.

Where do I park?
The venue has two dedicated lots accessed from Market Street and the alley, plus free street parking. During First Fridays in summer, parking can be more limited — additional street parking may be available a few blocks away

Is it handicap accessible?
Yes! If you need handicap access, please notify us in advance so we can open the accessible entrance in the alley lot. We’re happy to help!

Friday Dance : First Law Fundamentals 03/07/2025
2025-03-07 19:00 - 22:30
The best dancers don’t just move — they understand how to stay in motion.

Agenda:
🕖 7:00 – 8:00pm – West Coast Swing LessonEvery great dancer starts somewhere, and First Law Fundamentals is your launchpad into the world of West Coast Swing! 🚀 We’ll introduce you to the fundamental physics of WCS, helping you develop a strong foundation in posture, connection, and lead-follow dynamics. Whether you’re taking your first steps or refining your basics, we’ll give you the tools to build effortless movement and musicality from the ground up.
✨ No partner? No problem! Come solo or bring a friend — we rotate partners during the lesson, so everyone gets a chance to dance and connect! 🤝
🕗 8:00 – 10:30pm – Social DanceThe floor is yours! 🎶 Put your new skills into action and dance the night away with a welcoming community of Westies. Our DJ spins a vibrant mix of music that keeps you inspired — from pop and blues to R&B and modern hits. Whether you’re practicing your basics, experimenting with new moves, or just soaking in the energy, this is your space to connect, groove, and grow! 🔥💃🕺

💲 Pricing:
💰 $15 — Lesson + Social Dance (Cash prices listed are available at the door.)🎓🎖 Student/Veteran Discount: 20% off! Just message us or show your ID at the door.

📌 Want to learn more about West Coast Swing? Check out the details below for more info on our venue, events, and the dance itself! 💃✨

What is West Coast Swing?
West coast is a modern swing dance that derives from Lindy Hop and Hustle. It is commonly danced to Pop, Rock, Funk, Blues, and Jazz. See the following video a great summary. West Coast Swing Video Link

Do you offer beginner lessons?
Yes, beginners are welcome. No experience is required.

Do I need a partner?
Nope! Dance partners aren’t necessary for attending our events.

Do I need special shoes?
Many dancers wear shoes with velvet or suede bottoms, but these are not required We recommend flat shoes such as ballet flats, loafers, or sneakers with loose grip bottoms, closed backs, and laces. Though, on rainy or snowy days, we do ask that you bring a separate, clean pair of shoes to keep our dance floor dry & salt-free.

Is it family-friendly event?
Minors (14+ recommended) must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older and the legal guardian must register on behalf of the minor before participating. We do our best to limit explicit music, but we cannot guarantee that nothing will slip past. If you are okay with bringing, and accompanying, the minor, we are would love to have you both join us!

Where do I enter?
Use “Door 1” — look for our A-frame sign just outside the entrance.

Where do I park?
The venue has two dedicated lots accessed from Market Street and the alley, plus free street parking. During First Fridays in summer, parking can be more limited — additional street parking may be available a few blocks away

Is it handicap accessible?
Yes! If you need handicap access, please notify us in advance so we can open the accessible entrance in the alley lot. We’re happy to help!

Friday Dance Lab 02/21/2025
2025-02-21 19:00 - 22:30
Dance with us on Friday nights! Get ready to groove to the beat and show off your moves. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love to let loose, this in-person event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people and have a blast. Grab your friends and come on down to Friday Dance LAB for a night of music, laughter, and non-stop dancing.

Agenda: 7:00 – 8:00pm – West Coast Swing Lesson 8:00 – 10:30pm – Social Dance

Admission at door: $12 – Student/Veteran $15 – Adult *Cash prices listed are available at the door. Online prices reflect included operating fees.

See below for some more information on our Venue/events and to learn more about West Coast Swing in General.

What is West Coast Swing?
West coast is a modern swing dance that derives from Lindy Hop and Hustle. It is commonly danced to Pop, Rock, Funk, Blues, and Jazz. See the following video a great summary. https://youtu.be/v4fRV0aG3lc

Do you offer beginner lessons?
Yes, beginners are welcome. No experience is required.

Do I need a partner?
Excellent Question! But no, Dance partners are not required for attending our events.

Do I need special shoes?
Many dancers wear shoes with velvet or suede bottoms, but these are not mandatory. We recommend flat shoes such as ballet flats, loafers, or sneakers with loose grip bottoms, closed backs, and laces. Though, on rainy or snowy days, we do ask that you bring a separate, clean pair of shoes to keep our dance floor dry & salt-free.

Is it family-friendly event?
Minors (14+ recommended) must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older and the legal guardian must register on behalf of the minor before participating. We do our best to limit explicit music, but we cannot guarantee that nothing will slip past. If you are okay with bringing, and accompanying, the minor, we are would love to have you both join us!

Where do I enter?
The doors to the building are marked with various numbers. “Door 1” is the proper entrance to enter. Look for an A-frame Sign just outside the door to help find the correct door.

Where do I park?
The Center has two dedicated lots accessed from Market street and from the alley, as well as street parking. All are free of charge to our guests. Note: On First Fridays during the Summer months, parking can be more difficult do to local events. Additional parking may be available on the street a few blocks away if the mentioned lots are full.

Is it handicap accessible?
Yes! Notify us in advance to open a handicap door to the building, accessed from the alley parking lot and we would be glad to help you!

Friday Dance Lab 02/14/2025
2025-02-14 19:00 - 22:30

Friday Dance Lab 02/07/2025
2025-02-07 19:00 - 22:30

Friday Dance Lab 01/31/2025
2025-01-31 19:00 - 22:30

Masquerade Murder Winter Ball - 1/11/2025
2025-01-11 17:00 - 23:30
You’re invited to a masquerade party in 1755! The year is 1755 and it’s Carnival season in Venice, time for the masquerade ball. A chance for rich and poor, old, and young to come together everyone to be equal for a night. But when everyone is hiding their identity, it can be hard to know who you are talking to. The question on everyone’s lips is who is the figure in red? Seen conversing with several guests but no one admits to knowing them. A glass smashes and the figure is found dead on
the floor.

Cost:
$30 – by January 8th
$35 – after January 8th

Schedule (subject to change): 5pm – doors open/open dancing 6pm – game start Open dancing till 11pm Game will start promptly at 6pm any player characters arriving after this time will be unable to take an active role in the story due to game mechanics. Open dancing will be interspersed throughout the night during and after the game. Limited Characters available so claim yours early!
Note: The character ticket attire is only suggested and not a mandate on what to wear. You are welcome to dress/make your costume what you would like.

Character Descriptions and tickets can be seen below:

Character - The Weasel
Male, claims to be a man of God but he’s not a good man, he’s very proud and arrogant. He desperately seeks approval from those in power and sucks up to them while talking down to everyone else. He’s greedy and wants to live comfortably and freely. His main goal now is to marry a wealthy woman who will then elevate his position within society. He’s a greasy weasel and a kiss ass to people like The Countess, but incredibly condescending and disrespectful to people further down the social ladder

Character - The Turtle
Unlike their relatives, they are quiet and reserved, they don’t really like attending wild parties and would much rather marry someone from a small town and settle somewhere quiet. They are constantly trying to curb their parents wild and drunk antics and get them to show a little moderation and are getting quite frustrated with it.

Character - The Unicorn
Female, The eldest daughter of The Widow and the only one out in society. She’s 18 years old and quite pretty, but she’s quite independent and free spirited, she loves poetry, art, music and will spend hours outside running through woodland and picking flowers. She’s often frowned upon for her more wild and ladylike behavior; she doesn’t act proper and hates the stifling restrictions society puts on her

Character - The Wolf
Male, a handsome young man with no fortune, he’s a soldier in the Italian army, he’s very charming and flirty. He’s eloquent and can make anyone fall in love with him but he’s full of lies and deceit. He will often manipulate a situation to fit his own narrative and because he’s good at making himself appeal to all people, it seems quite likely that he will eventually win the heart of someone wealthy. He’s driven by money and a need for power

Character - The Stallion
Male, The General’s eldest son and heir. He will inherit everything upon his father’s death. He’s quite wild, enjoys partying and drinking, and spends a lot of time gambling. He is known through most of Venice as a bit of a womanizer. He’s charming, charismatic and can seduce anyone from nuns to duchesses… He’s only managed to escape jail due to his father’s influence and having someone else to blame

Character - The Stag
Male, quite a wealthy man, owns a small estate on the Italian countryside. He’s not aristocracy, but worked under The General and became good friends with him during the wars. He’s polite and everybody likes him, but he’s quiet and reclusive. He was quite handsome in his younger days. Even now in his 40s, he’s still considered a handsome man, but no one seems to get his attention. He was in love many years ago with a woman, but she had no rank or fortune and his father forbid the marriage and sent her away. He tried to find her when he was no longer under his father’s control, but was unable to locate her

Character - The Sparrow
Female, the Countess’ distant relation, the stepdaughter of her brother through their marriage to a 2nd spouse or something, no one quite knows. When her parents fell on hard times and were unable to take care of her, she was taken in by the Countess. She’s mostly there as a companion; she reads to her, runs errands, goes visiting; everything the Countess wants her to do or should be doing herself ,but doesn’t want to is fobbed off on her. She’s quiet and plain and at 28, she’s nearly a spinster. There’s very little hope she will marry well and, at this point, she’ll happily take anyone that offers but no one has.

Character - The Shark
Male, the youngest of The General’s three children. Unlike his older siblings, he doesn’t care so much about society and fortune. As the youngest son, he’s not set to inherit and would much prefer a quiet life. He wanted to be a clergyman, but that wasn’t distinguished enough for his father, so he went into law instead. His family pays for his education and he’s expected to marry well to maintain the family honour and social standing, but he dislikes the corruption of the Venetian court and tries to avoid it.

Character - The Phoenix
Female, the daughter of a merchant. Her family are respectable and comfortable, but they are not titled or wealthy. She was in love with The Colonel, the two of them were engaged and had a secret wedding, hoping to make it official and legal but his father had other plans. He sent her away and paid her enough money to keep her silent and not reach out to The Colonel. What she didn’t realize at the time was she was pregnant with his child. Now, The Colonel is no longer

Character - The Lion
Male, one of the most powerful men in Venice and a good friend of The Countess’ late husband, assisting him while he was Governor. Now retired, his primary goal is to make sure the class system stays in place and the rich and the poor do not mix. He’s the chief campaigner against the lower classes attending the Masquerade balls, keeping them exclusive to the rich and influential. He believes that the circumstances of one’s birth are the only things that matters. He’s in deep competition with The Hare’s family and there’s a lot of rivalry going on there that has resulted in a few skirmishes in the past.

Character - The Fox
Male, A young man from a respectable family, but not gentry. He grew up as a farmer’s son; his family had very little money of their own and he worked really hard and eventually made his fortune. He owns multiple ships and shops and even a small estate. He’s now equally as wealthy as many young men here, but is still not regarded an equal because he earned his money, and didn’t inherit it.

Character - The Mouse
The only child of The General’s brother. The Mouse’s father went against his family’s wishes and married a poor woman of no title and no fortune. In his anger, his father cut him off. The Mouse’s father wasted the family wealth and lost it all to gambling; was killed in a duel by a disgruntled nobleman. Their mother died shortly after their father and having no other relations left, they approached The General, their uncle, for his mercy and support. The General decided to take them under their wing, give them a proper education and hoped they could make a life for themselves. They’re under very strict instructions and are terrified of doing anything wrong in case they’re abandoned and so keep very quiet, do everything they’re told in order to keep in The General’s good graces.

Character - The Dove
Female, The Dragon’s young sister, she’s only 18 and has quite a fortune of her own that was left to her by her mother. She’s only recently started appearing in society and is still very naïve about the ways of the world. She’s sweet and friendly, well-mannered and pretty and is the target for many young men. However, her brother is very protective of her; it’s difficult for anyone to get close to her and he scares off any potential suitors that he feels aren’t good enough.

Character - The hare
A sensible and respectable person of good family and good fortune. They’re looking after their sister and her family who have recently lost their fortune. They’re friendly, talkative and love a good party; they’re jolly and drink quite a bit. Their parties are often lavish as they’re constantly in competition with The General’s family. They believe that everyone deserves a chance at a good life, do a lot of work for charity and for the poor. This created tension and skirmishes have often happened between the rival families.

Character - The Dragon
Male. The most eligible bachelor in Venice. He’s the nephew of The Countess (on his mother’s side) and has a substantial fortune and a large estate in the Italian Country as well as a home in Venice. He’s very good looking, but very proud and very judgmental. There are very few women he would consider worthy of his time and his attitude. He has put a lot of people off; only the most desperate Socialites still bother with him, but he hates desperate women just as much as he hates poor women.

Character - The Dog
Took a job in Venice working odd jobs for the aristocracy. They’re polite, respectable, charming and reasonably good looking and because they’re a poor person but have the grace of the gentry, they’re accepted by the gentry but also ignored by them. No one pays any attention to them and they know lots of juicy gossip and secrets. Masquerade balls are a great opportunity for them to disguise themselves and mingle with the rich folk. They want to find information about their father who they know lives in Venice and is often at these parties.

Character - The Countess
Female, Party host. Every year, she hosts a masquerade ball for all her rich society friends. She’s a wealthy widow; her husband was the Governor of Venice for 20 years until his death last year. She’s the social queen with the power to make or break your reputation. She has a say on everything including what’s fashionable to wear, what foods to serve guests and who you should marry. No one in Venice can do anything without her permission and social ruin usually awaits anyone who challenges her authority.

Character - The Bluebird
Female, The General’s daughter and middle child. She’s been raised to care only about improving her family’s social standing. She enjoys turning her “pets” – women from lesser-known families – into social queens, as long as they don’t ever outshine her. She’s beautiful and quite an eligible young woman but has yet to settle down with anyone. People think it’s because she’s proud and too picky, but actually, she’s just more cautious. She fell for a man once who nearly ruined her and her family’s reputation, so now her guard is always up.

Character - The Cat
Female, recently widowed, she was the 2nd wife of a reasonably wealthy gentleman who unfortunately had a son from a previous marriage who inherited the family estate and most of the fortune – leaving her and her children with no home and a seriously reduced income. They’ve temporarily moved in with her older sibling who married quite well and has quite a good living and a large estate; however, she doesn’t want to live on their charity and so is desperate to marry her children off to wealthy people and make sure they’re settled.

Character - The Blackswan
No one really knows much about where they came from. They just arrived one day. They’re apparently from a good family but no one is left, and their fortune was swept away, so they have no rank or title. However, they’re very charming and friendly, they’re charismatic and have all the qualities of the aristocracy; their heirs and graces and they’re very popular at the parties. They have no scandals, and their reputation is immaculate. They’ve worked hard to keep their pristine reputation so when they finally secure a wealthy partner, there’s nothing to hold against them, however money is what drives them, they don’t care who they marry as long as they’re rich.

Friday Dance Lab 12/20/2024
2024-12-20 19:00 - 22:30

Friday Dance Lab 12/13/2024
2024-12-13 19:00 - 22:30

Friday Dance Lab 11/29/2024
2024-11-29 19:00 - 22:30

NIWC Workshop Weekend with Jason and Sophie
2024-11-22 18:00 - 2024-11-24 23:30
Join us for an exclusive workshop weekend with WCS Champions Jason Miklic and Sophy Kdep!
Presented to you by the newly named Northern Indiana Westie Collaborative (NIWC) which currently consists of The Dance CoLAB of Columbia City, GoDance Studio of Goshen, and the South Bend Westie Besties.Dancing on each day will be hosted at the respective studios as listed below.
Friday November 22nd hosted by The Dance CoLAB201 W Market St, Columbia City, IN 46725
Saturday November 23rd hosted by GoDance Studio113 E Lincoln Ave, Goshen, IN 46528
Sunday November 24th hosted by South Bend Westie BestiesForever Dance Ballroom Studio (4609 Grape Rd d6, Mishawaka, IN 46545)

The link to the official schedule:https://docs.google.com/…/1XMn5QrBMHmlyHRFPiAue…/edit…

Pricing for the weekend is as follows:Full Weekend Pass:$65 by November 16th$80 after November 16thA la carte pricing:$20 per workshop$25 for evening workshop and social
You can follow the link below to purchase tickets in advance:https://godance.me/book-class/jasonandsophy
Jason and Sophy are also available for private lessons for a limited time in each area throughout the weekend, so reach out early if you’re interested in claiming a time slot!

We look forward to dancing with you soon!
Note as this is a multi-host event A-la carte pricing and Evening workshops/social pricing is paid at the door at the respective location. Thanks 🙂

What is West Coast Swing?
West coast is a modern swing dance that derives from Lindy Hop and Hustle. It is commonly danced to Pop, Rock, Funk, Blues, and Jazz. See the following video a great summary. https://youtu.be/v4fRV0aG3lc

Do you offer beginner lessons?
Yes, beginners are welcome. No experience is required.

Do I need a partner?
Excellent Question! But no, Dance partners are not required for attending our events.

Do I need special shoes?
Many dancers wear shoes with velvet or suede bottoms, but these are not mandatory. We recommend flat shoes such as ballet flats, loafers, or sneakers with loose grip bottoms, closed backs, and laces. Though, on rainy or snowy days, we do ask that you bring a separate, clean pair of shoes to keep our dance floor dry & salt-free.

Is it family-friendly event?
Minors (14+ recommended) must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older and the legal guardian must register on behalf of the minor before participating. We do our best to limit explicit music, but we cannot guarantee that nothing will slip past. If you are okay with bringing, and accompanying, the minor, we are would love to have you both join us!

Where do I enter?
The doors to the building are marked with various numbers. “Door 1” is the proper entrance to enter. Look for an A-frame Sign just outside the door to help find the correct door.

Where do I park?
The Center has two dedicated lots accessed from Market street and from the alley, as well as street parking. All are free of charge to our guests. Note: On First Fridays during the Summer months, parking can be more difficult do to local events. Additional parking may be available on the street a few blocks away if the mentioned lots are full.

Is it handicap accessible?
Yes! Notify us in advance to open a handicap door to the building, accessed from the alley parking lot and we would be glad to help you!

Friday Dance Lab 11/15/2024
2024-11-15 19:00 - 22:30

Friday Dance Lab 11/08/2024
2024-11-08 19:00 - 22:30

ProNight with Alex & Breanna - 11/02/2024
2024-11-02 18:00 - 23:30
Join us for two next level workshops with incredible West Coast Swing Instructors Alex and Brianna Carney!

Schedule: 6pm-7pm – All levels Workshop
7pm-7:30pm – Open Practice/Break
7:30pm-8:30pm – All Levels Workshop
8:30pm-11:30pm – Social Dancing Pricing:
$40 – Saturday Pro Night (pre-register online)
$45 – Saturday Pro Night (at the door) $15 – Social only

Price does not include CC-fees and reflects cash price.

See below for some more information on our Venue/events and to learn more about West Coast Swing in General.

What is West Coast Swing?
West coast is a modern swing dance that derives from Lindy Hop and Hustle. It is commonly danced to Pop, Rock, Funk, Blues, and Jazz. See the following video a great summary. https://youtu.be/v4fRV0aG3lc

Do you offer beginner lessons?
Yes, beginners are welcome. No experience is required.

Do I need a partner?
Excellent Question! But no, Dance partners are not required for attending our events.

Do I need special shoes?
Many dancers wear shoes with velvet or suede bottoms, but these are not mandatory. We recommend flat shoes such as ballet flats, loafers, or sneakers with loose grip bottoms, closed backs, and laces. Though, on rainy or snowy days, we do ask that you bring a separate, clean pair of shoes to keep our dance floor dry & salt-free.

Is it family-friendly event?
Minors (14+ recommended) must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older and the legal guardian must register on behalf of the minor before participating. We do our best to limit explicit music, but we cannot guarantee that nothing will slip past. If you are okay with bringing, and accompanying, the minor, we are would love to have you both join us!

Where do I enter?
The doors to the building are marked with various numbers. “Door 1” is the proper entrance to enter. Look for an A-frame Sign just outside the door to help find the correct door.

Where do I park?
The Center has two dedicated lots accessed from Market street and from the alley, as well as street parking. All are free of charge to our guests. Note: On First Fridays during the Summer months, parking can be more difficult do to local events. Additional parking may be available on the street a few blocks away if the mentioned lots are full.

Is it handicap accessible?
Yes! Notify us in advance to open a handicap door to the building, accessed from the alley parking lot and we would be glad to help you!

Friday Dance Lab 11/01/2024
2024-11-01 19:00 - 22:30

Friday Dance Lab 10/18/2024
2024-10-18 19:00 - 22:30

Friday Dance Lab 10/11/2024
2024-10-11 19:00 - 22:30

Friday Dance Lab 10/04/2024
2024-10-04 19:00 - 22:30

Friday Dance Lab 09/13/2024
2024-09-13 19:00 - 22:30

Workshop Weekend with Heejung Jung - (09/13/2024 - 09/14/2024)
2024-09-13 19:00
Everyone is welcome – Enjoy an awesome weekend of dancing and experience multiple West Coast Swing workshops with Korean All-Star Pro Heejung Jung.

The weekend begins with a 1 1/2 hour – ALL LEVELS intensive at 7pm EST on Friday before we open the social floor from 8:30-11:30pm.
Saturday continues the party with an Intermediate/Advanced* workshop from 2-3:30pm
An all levels workshop from 4-6pm
A dinner break from 6-8pm
Followed by open dancing from 8-11:30pm

If you are unfamiliar with Heejung checkout her Instagram here at – https://www.instagram.com/heejung_dance/
She has taught all around the world and is currently on her third world dance tour. She brings flavors of hip-hop and K-pop to West Coast Swing and introduces new forms of musicality in her dances. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Tickets available online or at the door.
Event Pricing:

$25 – Friday only day pass
$40 – Saturday only day pass
$60 – All weekend Pass (Does not include add-on Int/Adv workshop)
$20 – Add-on Int/Adv workshop

If you are unsure whether you qualify for the Int/Adv workshop feel free to message us directly through Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/TheDanceCoLAB additionally you can see more info on what is expected for those interested in taking this class in the ticket description.

Interested in Privates: Heejung is also available for privates at a first-come-first-serve basis. Contact us or her directly about scheduling.

What is West Coast Swing?
West coast is a modern swing dance that derives from Lindy Hop and Hustle. It is commonly danced to Pop, Rock, Funk, Blues, and Jazz. See the following video a great summary. https://youtu.be/v4fRV0aG3lc

Do you offer beginner lessons?
Yes, beginners are welcome. No experience is required.

Do I need a partner?
Excellent Question! But no, Dance partners are not required for attending our events.

Do I need special shoes?
Many dancers wear shoes with velvet or suede bottoms, but these are not mandatory. We recommend flat shoes such as ballet flats, loafers, or sneakers with loose grip bottoms, closed backs, and laces. Though, on rainy or snowy days, we do ask that you bring a separate, clean pair of shoes to keep our dance floor dry & salt-free.

Is it family-friendly event?
Minors (14+ recommended) must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older and the legal guardian must register on behalf of the minor before participating. We do our best to limit explicit music, but we cannot guarantee that nothing will slip past. If you are okay with bringing, and accompanying, the minor, we are would love to have you both join us!

Where do I enter?
The doors to the building are marked with various numbers. “Door 1” is the proper entrance to enter. Look for an A-frame Sign just outside the door to help find the correct door.

Where do I park?
The Center has two dedicated lots accessed from Market street and from the alley, as well as street parking. All are free of charge to our guests. Note: On First Fridays during the Summer months, parking can be more difficult do to local events. Additional parking may be available on the street a few blocks away if the mentioned lots are full.

Is it handicap accessible?
Yes! Notify us in advance to open a handicap door to the building, accessed from the alley parking lot and we would be glad to help you!

Friday Dance Lab 09/06/2024
2024-09-06 19:00 - 22:30

Friday Dance Lab 08/23/2024
2024-08-23 19:00 - 22:30

Friday Dance Lab 08/16/2024
2024-08-16 19:00 - 22:30

Friday Dance Lab 08/09/2024
2024-08-09 19:00 - 22:30

ProNight with Eric Byers (lamarr Williford) - 6/15/2024
2024-06-15 18:00 - 23:00
Due to unforeseen circumstances Eric Byers will not be teaching for us tomorrow and we will be rescheduling with him to have him back later this year.HOWEVER, all is not lost! We will STILL be dancing tomorrow!
Lamarr Williford has kindly agreed to be Eric’s replacement and will be teaching the workshop from 6-8pm and social will still run after for the scheduled time.
We’re in the process of reaching out to those who pre-ordered tickets, but if you haven’t received a message yet feel free to contact us at : thedancecolab@outlook.com
Those who have PRE-Ordered will have the following options:
– Full refund : all funds will be returned to you through your original payment method.– Admission to the next Pro-night with Eric Byers scheduled later this year. (Exact Schedule TBD)– Admission to pro-night with Lamarr Williford on June 15th 2024.

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Dance with us on Saturday night! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love to let loose, this in-person event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people and have a blast. Grab your friends and come on down to Saturday pro-night for a night of music, laughter, dancing, and great lessons with Champion West Coast Swing Dancer Eric Byers. Get ready to groove to the beat and show off your moves after another awesome lesson!

Agenda: 6:00 – 8:00pm – West Coast Swing Workshop with Champion dancer Eric Byers and 8:00 – 11:00pm – Social Dance

Admission at door: $45 for the evening or $15 for social dancing only! Pay ahead online to reserve your spot now and get a discount!

See below for some more information on our Venue/events and to learn more about West Coast Swing in General.

What is West Coast Swing?
West coast is a modern swing dance that derives from Lindy Hop and Hustle. It is commonly danced to Pop, Rock, Funk, Blues, and Jazz. See the following video a great summary. https://youtu.be/v4fRV0aG3lc

Do you offer beginner lessons?
Yes, beginners are welcome. No experience is required.

Do I need a partner?
Excellent Question! But no, Dance partners are not required for attending our events.

Do I need special shoes?
Many dancers wear shoes with velvet or suede bottoms, but these are not mandatory. We recommend flat shoes such as ballet flats, loafers, or sneakers with loose grip bottoms, closed backs, and laces. Though, on rainy or snowy days, we do ask that you bring a separate, clean pair of shoes to keep our dance floor dry & salt-free.

Is it family-friendly event?
Minors (14+ recommended) must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older and the legal guardian must register on behalf of the minor before participating. We do our best to limit explicit music, but we cannot guarantee that nothing will slip past. If you are okay with bringing, and accompanying, the minor, we are would love to have you both join us!

Where do I enter?
The doors to the building are marked with various numbers. “Door 1” is the proper entrance to enter. Look for an A-frame Sign just outside the door to help find the correct door.

Where do I park?
The Center has two dedicated lots accessed from Market street and from the alley, as well as street parking. All are free of charge to our guests. Note: On First Fridays during the Summer months, parking can be more difficult do to local events. Additional parking may be available on the street a few blocks away if the mentioned lots are full.

Is it handicap accessible?
Yes! Notify us in advance to open a handicap door to the building, accessed from the alley parking lot and we would be glad to help you!

Friday Dance Lab 05/24/2024
2024-05-24 19:00 - 23:00
Dance with us on Friday nights! Get ready to groove to the beat and show off your moves. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love to let loose, this in-person event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people and have a blast. Grab your friends and come on down to Friday Dance LAB for a night of music, laughter, and non-stop dancing.

Agenda: 7:00 – 8:00pm – West Coast Swing Lesson 8:00 – 11:00pm – Social Dance

Admission at door: $12 – Student/Veteran $15 – Adult *Cash prices listed are available at the door. Online prices reflect included operating fees.

See below for some more information on our Venue/events and to learn more about West Coast Swing in General.

What is West Coast Swing?
West coast is a modern swing dance that derives from Lindy Hop and Hustle. It is commonly danced to Pop, Rock, Funk, Blues, and Jazz. See the following video a great summary. https://youtu.be/v4fRV0aG3lc

Do you offer beginner lessons?
Yes, beginners are welcome. No experience is required.

Do I need a partner?
Excellent Question! But no, Dance partners are not required for attending our events.

Do I need special shoes?
Many dancers wear shoes with velvet or suede bottoms, but these are not mandatory. We recommend flat shoes such as ballet flats, loafers, or sneakers with loose grip bottoms, closed backs, and laces. Though, on rainy or snowy days, we do ask that you bring a separate, clean pair of shoes to keep our dance floor dry & salt-free.

Is it family-friendly event?
Minors (14+ recommended) must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older and the legal guardian must register on behalf of the minor before participating. We do our best to limit explicit music, but we cannot guarantee that nothing will slip past. If you are okay with bringing, and accompanying, the minor, we are would love to have you both join us!

Where do I enter?
The doors to the building are marked with various numbers. “Door 1” is the proper entrance to enter. Look for an A-frame Sign just outside the door to help find the correct door.

Where do I park?
The Center has two dedicated lots accessed from Market street and from the alley, as well as street parking. All are free of charge to our guests. Note: On First Fridays during the Summer months, parking can be more difficult do to local events. Additional parking may be available on the street a few blocks away if the mentioned lots are full.

Is it handicap accessible?
Yes! Notify us in advance to open a handicap door to the building, accessed from the alley parking lot and we would be glad to help you!

Friday Dance Lab 05/17/2024
2024-05-17 19:00 - 23:00

Friday Dance Lab 05/10/2024
2024-05-10 19:00 - 23:00

Westie Lab Swing Social 05/04/2024
2024-05-04 19:00 - 23:00
Join us for our Westie Lab Swing Social featuring guest instructor Melissa Culbertson!Melissa will be teaching an all-levels workshop from 7-8pm!Social dancing from 8-11pm.Join us for an awesome evening of dancing!No partner or prior experience necessary.
May the fourth be with you!!!

See below for some more information on our Venue/events and to learn more about West Coast Swing in General.

What is West Coast Swing?
West coast is a modern swing dance that derives from Lindy Hop and Hustle. It is commonly danced to Pop, Rock, Funk, Blues, and Jazz. See the following video a great summary. https://youtu.be/v4fRV0aG3lc

Do you offer beginner lessons?
Yes, beginners are welcome. No experience is required.

Do I need a partner?
Excellent Question! But no, Dance partners are not required for attending our events.

Do I need special shoes?
Many dancers wear shoes with velvet or suede bottoms, but these are not mandatory. We recommend flat shoes such as ballet flats, loafers, or sneakers with loose grip bottoms, closed backs, and laces. Though, on rainy or snowy days, we do ask that you bring a separate, clean pair of shoes to keep our dance floor dry & salt-free.

Is it family-friendly event?
Minors (14+ recommended) must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older and the legal guardian must register on behalf of the minor before participating. We do our best to limit explicit music, but we cannot guarantee that nothing will slip past. If you are okay with bringing, and accompanying, the minor, we are would love to have you both join us!

Where do I enter?
The doors to the building are marked with various numbers. “Door 1” is the proper entrance to enter. Look for an A-frame Sign just outside the door to help find the correct door.

Where do I park?
The Center has two dedicated lots accessed from Market street and from the alley, as well as street parking. All are free of charge to our guests. Note: On First Fridays during the Summer months, parking can be more difficult do to local events. Additional parking may be available on the street a few blocks away if the mentioned lots are full.

Is it handicap accessible?
Yes! Notify us in advance to open a handicap door to the building, accessed from the alley parking lot and we would be glad to help you!

Friday Dance Lab 05/03/2024
2024-05-03 19:00 - 23:00
