FAQs
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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!
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Unless otherwise specified, all classes and workshops are held at:
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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.
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No, but it’s recommended. If you come solo, be open to dancing with different partners and possibly leading.
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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.
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We sprinkle in a few basic Zydeco steps during Louisiana Dance Nights, but the real deep-dive happens within our Zydeco workshops. The dance style / move rotation for Louisiana Dance Nights is shown below:
Cajun Jitterbug | Basic Turn / Sweetheart Twirl
Zydeco Intro | Feel / Flow
Cajun Waltz | Twirl / Sweetheart
Zydeco Basics | Solo Turn / Partner Turn
Cajun Two Step | Crossbody Jig / Shoulder Slide
Swamp Shuffle | Slick Pass / Classy Whirl
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For the Ol’ School Zydeco Workshop for Beginners, we teach:
Week 1 - Zydeco Two Step | Agitator / Open Agitator
Week 2 - Zydeco Stomp | Strut / Dip
Week 3 - Zydeco Rock | Right Solo Turn / Left Solo Turn
Week 4 - Combine Styles & Integrate Moves
For the Nu School Zydeco Workshop for Pros, we teach:
Week 1 - Zydeco Sway | Level Partner Turn / High Partner Turn
Week 2 - Zydeco Slide | Crossover / Partner Showcase
Week 3 - Favorite Combo | Two Step Spin / Promenade Spin
Week 4 - Combine Styles & Integrate Moves
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Bring a water bottle. Classes run 60–90 minutes, so snacks aren’t needed.
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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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Yes. Everyone learns at a different pace—repeating builds mastery.
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LA Dance Nights have no minimum; they host 15-30 people on average.
Zydeco Workshops require a minimum of 6 participants.
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Not really. Even if you have experience Zydeco dancing, these Zydeco workshops build on each other. We strongly recommend starting with the Ol’ School Zydeco Workshop for Beginners to lay a strong foundation before advancing to the Nu Skool Zydeco Workshop for Pros.
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We ask that you please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in to ensure we start on time. The class doors will lock promptly at start time and remain locked.
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All four sessions must be completed to repeat or advance to a new workshop and receive your certificate of completion. Make-up classes are available for $50 per person, pending instructor availability. They’re typically held on Mondays and Fridays from 4:15–5:15pm and must be scheduled with the instructor.
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Please view our Cancellation & Refund Policy.
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