All classes take place at Leaping Lizards Performing Arts Studio in Maplewood.

6907 Lansdowne Ave
St. Louis, MO 63109

We recommend wearing clothing that is easy to move in. You’ll be dancing all around the floor, so be sure to pick something that you don’t mind sweating in. For shoes, comfortable is key! Most people wear flat shoes like Keds or a shoe with leather soles.

Some extras things to bring are a water bottle, sweat towel, extra shirts (if you sweat a lot), a hand fan, etc. Brownie points if you bring actual brownies.

You’re welcome just as you are! We rotate partners frequently throughout class, so you’ll have a chance to meet lots of cool people. If you are coming with a partner and prefer not to rotate, let an instructor know at the beginning of class.

Choose your own adventure! Swing dancing is a partnered dance and everyone’s voice plays a unique role. Leads generally initiate movement or an idea for followers, who then respond with their own interpretation.

We ask that you stick to one role within a class; however, feel free to learn a different role in future classes. If you come to class with a friend or partner who you want to dance with, be sure to choose opposite roles.

Take whatever classes you feel you’ll be the most successful in. Instructors may approach you with advice for moving to different classes.

If you are going to miss a class, please reach out to the RCSO team via email to let us know!

If you are missing a Beginner Series class, we encourage you to continue attending the remaining classes to the best of your ability.

If you are missing an Intermediate drop-in, you can attend a different drop-in of the same $ value. Contact the RCSO team to coordinate details.

We try our best not to cancel classes, but holidays and emergencies happen. If class is canceled, we’ll contact you as soon as possible and refund your class.