Workshop Weekend with Jesse, Ariel & Ella
2025-08-22 19:00 - 2025-08-23 23:00, 2026-06-16 19:00 - 2026-09-16 23:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dance CoLAB, 201 W Market St, Columbia City, IN, 46725, United States
Join us for an amazing weekend of workshops with not one, not two, but three fantastic dancers and instructors.

More information coming soon!

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: Entropy Lab 06/20/2026
2026-06-19 19:00 - 2026-06-30 22:00
🧪 Entropy Lab: Experiment, explore, and evolve
The best breakthroughs happen when you embrace the chaos. 💥

📝 Agenda:
🕖 7:00 – 8:00pm – Guided Practice & ExplorationNot all learning happens in a classroom — sometimes, you need a Lab. 🧠✨ Entropy Lab turns the dance floor into your personal experiment space! Test out patterns, explore new ideas, and get feedback from fellow dancers. It’s a space where structured chaos leads to breakthroughs and growth. 🕺💡
✨ 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 Dance & Unguided PracticeTake what you’ve been working on and bring it to life! 🎶 Whether you’re polishing your basics, trying out fresh moves, or just soaking up the vibe, our social dance is the perfect place to connect, groove, and grow. Expect an awesome mix of music and a welcoming community ready to dance the night away. 🔥💃🕺

💲 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!
