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!

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

Cowboys Nightclub
207 N Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Scott, LA 70583

Check-in begins 15 minutes before class. Please arrive within this window. We kindly discourage early or late entry.

Yes! Louisiana Dance Nights and the Ol’ School Zydeco Workshops cater to Beginner & Intermediate dancers looking to kickstart their dancing career or just have a fun time out.

We recommend it, but it’s not required. You’re welcome to come solo, grab a partner on the way, or round up a whole crew! If you come solo, just 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 45–90 minutes, so snacks aren’t needed. For everyone’s safety and focus, alcohol is not allowed during class.

• 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.

For the comfort and focus of all participants, we do not allow observers. Only registered students who have paid for the class may be present and actively participating.

Below is our staple list of dance styles & moves for Louisiana Dance Nights. Just keep in mind this list may change periodically to keep things fresh:

• Cajun Jitterbug | Basic Turn / Sweetheart Twirl

• Zydeco Essentials | Feel / Flow

• Bayou Boogie | Quick Sweetheart

• Cajun Waltz | Twirl / Sweetheart

• Whiskey River | Slow Motion Crossover / Shadow

• Zydeco Basics | Solo Turn / Partner Turn

• Cajun Two Step | Crossbody Jig / Shoulder Slide

• Swamp Shuffle | Slick Pass / Classy Whirl

• Cajun Jitterbug | Step-n-Twirl / Peek-a-Boo

• Lafayette Groove | Turn In / Twirl Out

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

For the Ol’ School Zydeco Workshop (Beginner & Intermediate), 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

For the Nu School Zydeco Workshop (Advanced), 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

Yes. Everyone learns at a different pace—repetition builds mastery.

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

Zydeco Workshops require a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 participants.

Nope. 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 Beginner & Intermediate students to lay a strong foundation before progressing to the Nu Skool Zydeco Workshop for Advanced dancers.

All three sessions must be completed to repeat or advance to a new workshop. Mandatory make-up classes are available for $75 per person. They’re typically held on Fridays from 4:15-5:30p and must be scheduled with the instructor during the same month as the workshop.

Please view our Cancellation & Refund Policy.