About "Kings of Swing Dance Studio"

Kings of Swing Dance Studio opened mid November 2009 and is located in the Santa Maria Town Center Mall East. Only one of a few Ballroom Dance Studios in the United States that is actually inside a major indoor Mall, it is already growing and attracting students who would not have sought after dance in a formal studio. Offering 26 group dance classes per week, Kings of Swing Dance Studio features lessons in American Ballroom, Swing, Nightclub, Country, Hip Hop, Middle Eastern Belly Dancing, Zumba, Kinderdance, and Jr. Ballet. We also offer Introductory classes to sample the many dances available plus offer private lessons where students can excel at a quicker pace. Monthly Saturday Dance Workshops and weekly Saturday night dance parties give variety to learning and give students an opportunity to meet and socialize with people from different classes. Most of all, it's FUN!

Class Descriptions

Ballroom includes Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Mambo, Cha Cha, Bolero, Rumba, and Samba. These dances are based from an American Syllabus but also include some International. For people wanting a large variety of dances, our Ballroom classes are perfect for that. You will never have to sit out a dance!

Swing includes many different styles danced in various parts of the world. We teach the three most popular in California, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, and Jump Swing. However, if you want to learn a different type of Swing, just let us know and we will arrange it.

• " East Coast Swing is actually danced in any state of America. The most popular of all swings, it's easy to learn and is danced to medium to fast music. It moves around the floor and has lots of turns and spins for the lady and gentleman.
• " West Coast Swing is the California State Dance and very popular in pockets of the United States. Typically danced in a "slot" for the ladies, the gentleman moves around her. More technique driven, West Coast Swing is danced to slow blues, funk, country , & rock and roll. With 3 basic 6 counts and 2 basic 8 counts, West Coast Swing has a 9,000 step catalog so you can never stop learning this playful and addicting Swing!
• " Jump Swing or single time swing became popular in the 40's by teenagers and has now established itself as a dance for all ages. This faster swing can be danced to Big Band, Elvis, and other current fast swing music. Our more advanced classes include lifts seen in Jitterbug!

Nightclub includes dances done in clubs and ballrooms alike. Not part of the Ballroom dances, these are included in our series of lessons because of the popularity and uniqueness. You will be dancing these at any event!

" Nightclub 2-Step or Nightclub Waltz replaces the "high school hang" and has transformed into a beautiful and romantic dance. Slower than Rumba, Nightclub Waltz fills the gap. With its flowing lines and graceful turns, it has been added as a category to many competitions in California.

" Hustle became popular in the 1970 disco period but remains popular today. It was originally danced to a 4/4 count but is now danced with a syncopated rock step. This high energy dance, is danced to some of the old disco tunes as well as today's music.

" Salsa means hot and this dance is it! Salsa is the street dance of the Ballroom Mambo. Unlike Mambo, which is a ballroom rhythm dance and starts on beat #2, Salsa is danced to a different style of music than Mambo but many of the moves are the same. Each geographical area adds its own flavor to this fast dance. Did I mention fun?

" Meringue has it's beginnings in the Dominican Republic with Haitian influences. It is done with one bent leg and has a 2/2 count. Easy to learn, Meringue has many turns. It is also a great dance to learn Cuban Motion.

Country includes Country 2-Step, Line Dancing, and many other couples dances. These dances are truly American born and remain popular all over the US and Canada. Most students start in group classes but and can go on to compete in venues dedicated to Country Dances. These are fun dances to learn and especially good exercise when doing the thousands of line dances choreographed (plus no partner needed).

Middle Eastern Dancing or Belly Dancing is a fantastic way to get into shape and enjoy an exotic form of ancient dance. Done by mostly women, there is also a style for men. No partners needed, the dances are designed and choreographed.

Kinderdance is designed for early childhood development in dance. It introduces ballet and jazz, which teaching them balance and control. Children as young as 18 months can enroll. The class is 45 minutes long and the class is broken into 10 minute sections and uses props to keep the child's attention. BRING YOUR CAMERA!

Junior Ballet offers the beginning ballet student a sound foundation and adds style and grace. Classes are open to youth and adults.

Hip Hop classes are available for kids, teens, and adults. It's fun and upbeat plus we even offer a performing crew for those interested in exhibition. All of our music is censored, keeping with the high standards of the studio.

Zumba is exercise done to Latin Music. It is very high energy and there is no partner needed to join the class. All teachers must be certified and Zumba is a fun way get into shape and loose weight too!

Kings of Swing Dance Studio

282 Town Center Mall East
Santa Maria, CA 93454
928-7799 :: 928-7015
info.kingsdancestudios@verizon.net