OUR DANCE PROGRAM
Private Lessons, Thursday Night Classes, Salsa Sunday, Millsaps Classes & Dance Parties
Night Club Social, Social Foundation, Social Bronze, Bronze, Silver & Gold levels!
We teach American Style social dancing from nationally recognized programs and have decades of teaching & performing experience. Our Social and Ballroom dances include Foxtrot, Waltz, East Coast (Triple) Swing, Mambo, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Viennese Waltz,
Night Club Two Step, Rumba, Ballroom Tango, Samba, Disco Hustle, Single Swing, Merengue & West Coast Swing.














  • Places to Dance:
    Anniversaries, Conventions, Weddings, Valentine’s Day, New Year's Eve, Proms, Formals, Class Reunions, Cruises, Parties, Vacations, and many other occasions! Surprise someone special, maybe even yourself!




  • DRESS FOR SUCCESS:
    - For women, we recommend a skirt no longer than calf length or loose fitting slacks and regular street pumps.
    - For gentlemen, slacks and leather soled shoes with some flexibility are preferred.
    This will allow you to move more freely.
    Jeans, sneakers, boots and sandals may seem comfortable but they are not recommended for most social dancing. DANCE SHOES ARE RECOMMENDED!     Click here for links for dance shoes and other dance products...
    Ask your teacher which shoes are right for you before ordering.
PRIVATE LESSONS
 Private lessons are the fastest way to build your dancing skills and are normally one teacher with an individual or a couple.
NO PARTNER NECESSARY!
As a beginner you should understand that it takes several lessons for most people to acclimate themselves to dancing.
You will be learning to move yourself differently and repetition is the key!
About Private Lessons...
Private lessons are given Monday thru Friday at Dance Connection Dance Center.
Benefits of Private Lessons:
- Learn from a nationally recognized standard that is taught at your own pace with attention to your specific needs including...
- How to lead and follow with proper partnership.
- The techniques, characteristics and terminology of dancing.
- Proper posture, control and balance.
- Understanding music and timing.
- How to blend patterns and develop floorcraft.
How Much are Private Lessons?
Private Lessons for an individual or a couple are $60 per lesson and are available in monthly blocks. Each lesson is 50 minutes long. You should arrive 5 minutes early as your instructor can't "make up lost time" by going over into the next hour!
NO CONTRACTS OR LONG TERM COMMITMENTS!
All ages from 18 to 80 welcome! Call 601.932.2374 for more info.
Consider our very popular weekly class lessons if the cost of private lessons is not in your budget! (see below...)

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THURSDAY EVENING CLASS LESSONS

May is Waltz Month at Dance Connection!
May 1 & 8 is for Beginners & above. May 15, 22 & 29 is for Intermediate & above.
Thursday night classes for May feature the elegant American style slow Waltz and are held from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. If you are a beginner, make sure you don't get there late! Singles or Couples welcome! Students ages range from 18 to 80!
Thursday night Waltz Class lesson
About Group Class Lessons...
 Benefits of Groups:
- Basic techniques of the dance being taught.
- Patterns and variations of the dance.
- Practicing with a variety of partners.
NOTE: Class lessons are far more effective when combined with Private Lessons
and Practice Parties!
How Much are Group Lessons?
Our group classes are only $10 per person per class. The Thursday evening class is followed by a Ballroom/Swing/Latin Dance Party that is included in the $10 fee.
No partner necessary. All ages from 18 to 80 welcome!
You can even set up a class lesson for your own group!
Call 601.932.2374 for more info. See Calendars for more details.

As a beginner you should understand that it takes several lessons for most people to acclimate themselves to dancing. You will be learning to move yourself differently and repetition is the key!
Sample class video clips... East Coast Swing class 56k DSL
Ballroom Waltz class 56k DSL - Ballroom Tango class 56k DSL
No spectators are allowed due to limited space. $10 for EVERYONE.


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Our Millsaps College Dance Classes
Check with the Millsaps Adult Enrichment department for the schedule of our "Introduction To Ballroom Dancing" classes. Call 601.974.1132 or email Nola Gibson at gibsonk@millsaps.edu. This 4 week program introducing 7 of the most popular Social dances is held at Dance Connection Ballroom Dance Center and are taught by Mike & Lisa Day. You'll learn the basics to Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing & Single Step Swing!

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