FAQs

  • Unless otherwise specified, all classes and workshops are held at:

    West Village Athletic Club
    100 Keystone Dr, Scott, LA

  • Yes! Louisiana Dance Nights are designed for anyone looking to kickstart their dancing career or just have a fun night of dancing.

    The Ol’ School Zydeco Workshop for Beginners is the perfect place to start learning the ropes of Zydeco.

  • No, but it’s recommended. If you come solo, be open to dancing with different partners and possibly leading.

  • Comfortable clothes you can move in—dress up like a Zydeco night out or keep it casual like a Cajun festival.

    Leather-sole boots or smooth-soled sneakers (like Converse or Vans). Avoid grippy shoes.

  • Bring a water bottle. Classes run 60–90 minutes, so snacks aren’t needed.

  • No. The Zydeco workshops build on each other, so we require that you start with the Ol’ School Zydeco Workshop for Beginners.

  • Yes. Everyone learns at a different pace—repeating builds mastery.

  • We cover just about any dance you'd experience at a Louisiana dance hall or festival ground. Our main focus is on Zydeco and Cajun partner dances—like the Cajun Two Step, Zydeco Stomp, Whiskey River, Cajun Waltz, Zydeco Rock, Swamp Shuffle, Cajun Jitterbug, Zydeco Slide, Bayou Boogie, and plenty more!

  • The dance style / move rotation for Louisiana Dance Nights is shown below:

    • Cajun Jitterbug | Switch / Twist

    • Zydeco Two Step | Solo Turn / High Partner Turn

    • Cajun Waltz | Twirl / Sweetheart

    • Zydeco Stomp | Strut / Dip

    • Cajun Two Step | Shoulder Cross / Waist Cross

    • Swamp Shuffle | Slick Pass / Classy Whirl

    We sprinkle in a few basic Zydeco steps during Louisiana Dance Nights, but the real deep-dive happens at our Sunday afternoon Zydeco workshops.

  • No. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. Doors lock at start time and stay locked.

  • LA Dance Nights have no minimum; they host 15-30 people on average.

    Zydeco Workshops require a minimum of 6 participants.

  • Keep chatter down so other paying participants can maximize their learning experience.

    Stay teachable and do not use class time to show off your dance skills.

    Expect critiques. It’s best to view the instructor as a coach rather than a cheerleader.

    If you’re stuck, consider private lessons.

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