OUR DANCE PROGRAM
Night Club Social, Social Foundation, Social Bronze, Bronze, Silver & Gold levels!
We teach American Style social dancing from the nationally recognized DanceVision (D.V.I.D.A.) program.
Our Social/Ballroom dances include Foxtrot, Waltz, East Coast (Triple) Swing, Mambo, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Savoy Style Lindy Hop,
Viennese Waltz, Night Club Two Step, Rumba, Ballroom Tango, Samba, Bolero, Hustle, Single Swing, Merengue & West Coast Swing.
Several popular line dances are also available including The Electric Slide, The (Saturday) Night Fever Line Dance and The Cupid Shuffle.

















  • DRESS FOR SUCCESS:

    - For women, we recommend a skirt no longer than calf length or loose fitting slacks and regular street pumps or flats with leather soles.
    - For gentlemen, slacks and leather sole shoes with some flexibility are preferred.
    This will allow you to move more freely.
    Jeans, sneakers, boots and sandals may seem comfortable but they are not recommended for most social dancing. DANCE SHOES ARE RECOMMENDED!     Click here for links for dance shoes and other dance products...
    Ask your teacher which shoes are right for you before ordering.
P R I V A T E . D A N C E . I N S T R U C T I O N
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are given Monday thru Friday at Dance Connection Dance Center.
Private lessons are the fastest way to build your dancing skills and are normally one teacher with an individual or a couple.
NO PARTNER NECESSARY.
As a beginner you should understand that it takes several lessons for most people to acclimate themselves to dancing.
You will be learning to move yourself differently and repetition is the key.

Benefits of Private Lessons:
- Learn from a nationally recognized standard that is taught at your own pace with attention to your specific needs including...
- How to lead and follow with proper partnership.
- The techniques, characteristics and terminology of dancing.
- Proper posture, control and balance.
- Understanding music and timing.
- How to blend patterns and develop floorcraft.

How Much are Private Lessons?
Private Lessons for an individual or a couple are $60 per lesson and are available in monthly blocks. Each lesson is 50 minutes long. You should arrive 5 minutes early as your instructor can't "make up lost time" by going over into the next hour.
NO CONTRACTS OR LONG TERM COMMITMENTS!
All ages from 18 to 80 welcome. Call 601.932.2374 for more info.
Consider our very popular weekly class lessons if the cost of private lessons is not in your budget. (see below...)

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G R O U P . D A N C E . I N S T R U C T I O N

THURSDAY EVENING CLASS LESSONS

July is West Coast Swing Month!
July 1 & 8 are for Beginners & above.
July 15, 22 & 29 are for those comfortable with the basics. (monthly calendar)
Classes are held from 7:00 - 7:50 p.m. If you are a beginner, make sure you don't
get there late! Singles and Couples welcome. Students ages range from 18 to 80.
Read about our Thursday evening class in the Jackson Free Press

Benefits of Group Class Lessons:
- Basic techniques of the dance are taught.
- Patterns and variations of the dance.
- Practice with a variety of partners.
NOTE: Class lessons are far more effective when combined
with Private Lessons and Practice/Dance Parties!

How Much are Group Class Lessons?
Our group classes are $10 per person per class. The Thursday evening class is followed by a Ballroom/Swing/Latin Dance Party that is included in the $10 fee.
No partner necessary. All ages from 18 to 80 welcome.
You can even set up a class lesson for your own group!
Call 601.932.2374 for more info. (monthly calendar)

As a beginner you should understand that it takes several lessons for most people to acclimate themselves to dancing. You will be learning to move yourself differently and repetition is the key.
Sample class video clips...
East Coast Swing class - Ballroom Waltz class - Ballroom Tango class
No spectators are allowed due to limited space. $10 for EVERYONE.


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M I L L S A P S . E N R I C H M E N T . C L A S S E S
Our Millsaps College Dance Classes
"Introduction To Ballroom Dancing"
 T.B.A.
(Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
Learn the basics to the 6 major Ballroom dances.
(Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha and Single Swing.)
see class photos...
"Single Step Swing"
T.B.A.
(Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
The Single Swing is a variation of the classic Lindy Hop and can be danced to slow or fast Swing music. Learn the basic technique and several traditional patterns.
These 4 week programs are held at Dance Connection Ballroom Dance Center
and are taught by Mike & Lisa Day in conjunction with Millsaps College.
Call 601.974.1132 or email Nola Gibson at gibsonk@millsaps.edu.

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