West Coast Swing Dance Classes for Adults in Mapleton, Utah | Registration Open for 2026 Dance to Uplift Classes
- Shalay Andrus
- Nov 11, 2025
- 5 min read
Each year, we get the chance to begin again, to breathe deeper, move with intention, and reconnect with what truly matters. For me, that always begins on the West Coast Swing dance floor.
Dance to Uplift was created from the belief that movement is medicine. When we dance with awareness, when we breathe, connect, and allow joy to move through us, we don’t just learn steps. We awaken something sacred inside us.
My classes are about so much more than dancing. They are about coming home to yourself, discovering new ways to connect with others, and letting movement heal, ground, and inspire you.
For 2026, I’m thrilled to announce that class registration is officially open! From my one-night Ladies’ Night Out to mindful date night series and leveled West Coast Swing programs, each experience under the Dance to Uplift umbrella is designed to help you Live in Love, Move with Meaning, and Play Passionately.
The Philosophy Behind Dance to Uplift
At its core, Dance to Uplift is about connection.
Connection to yourself through breath and awareness.
Connection to others through movement and trust.
Connection to something greater through presence and joy.
Each of my class pillars: Live in Love, Move with Meaning, and Play Passionately, represents a way of dancing through life.
✨ Live in Love is about relationship and partnership—moving together with trust, balance, and joy.
✨ Move with Meaning is about grounding yourself in mindfulness and technique—feeling the music in your bones and embodying confidence through flow.
✨ Play Passionately is about freedom, expression, and confident energy—inviting you to explore creativity and connection through movement.
Together, these classes help you heal, connect, and thrive, whether you’re dancing solo, with a partner, or as part of our growing community here in Mapleton, Utah.
Play Passionately: Ladies’ Night Out
📅 Monday, January 12 | 🕖 7:00–8:30 PM | 📍 Mapleton, UtahLimited to 8 women — one night only!
We’re starting the year with energy, laughter, and creativity!
Play Passionately: Ladies’ Night Out is a 90-minute class designed exclusively for women who want to reconnect with their body, confidence, and authentic movement. It’s not about choreography, it’s about expression.
We’ll begin with breathwork to quiet the mind and ground the body, then move into styling and guided movement inspired by West Coast Swing. You’ll learn to listen to your body, release tension, and discover how movement can be both healing and empowering.
This class is all about tapping into your authentic energy and joy, moving freely, styling boldly, and connecting deeply with yourself and others in the room.
No dance experience needed. Just come ready to breathe, move, and connect.
Spots are limited to 8 women, so reserve your space early. This one fills up fast every time!
Live in Love: 4-Week West Coast Swing Date Night Series for Couples
📅 Mondays, January 19 – February 9 | 🕖 7:00–8:00 PM | 📍 Mapleton, Utah
If you’ve been looking for a meaningful date night, this one’s for you.
Live in Love is a 4-week West Coast Swing date night series designed for couples who want to step away from routine and rediscover connection through music and movement.
In this series, you’ll learn the fundamentals of West Coast Swing in a relaxed, lighthearted environment. Each week, we’ll explore simple techniques that help you move together with ease while also building awareness, playfulness, and communication.
Through breathwork, your senses, and mindful connection, you’ll begin to notice how dancing with presence can bring you closer—on and off the dance floor.
No experience necessary. Just bring a sense of humor, a willingness to move, and your favorite dance partner.
Move with Meaning: West Coast Swing Level 1 & Level 2 Series
📅 Tuesdays, January 20 – February 24 | 📍 Mapleton, Utah
Level 1: Rooted Series — 6:45 PM
Level 2: Connected Series — 8:00 PM
These 6-week series are where West Coast Swing meets mindfulness, where technique becomes art and movement becomes meaning.
Level 1: Rooted
Perfect for beginners or those refreshing their foundation, the Rooted Series focuses on timing, rhythm, and connection. You’ll build confidence in your basics while learning how grounding through your feet, core, and breath transforms the way you dance.
In Rooted, we focus on stability, how presence in your body creates trust with your partner. You’ll leave each class feeling stronger, freer, and more comfortable on the dance floor.
Level 2: Connected
📅 Tuesdays, January 20 – February 24 | 🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Mapleton, Utah
For returning students or experienced dancers, the Connected Series expands your awareness of frame, responsiveness, and flow.
Every Connected course explores a new dimension of West Coast Swing connection. This session’s theme is Breathe, an exploration of how space, timing, and awareness open creativity and musicality in the partnership.
We’ll work on creating space to create, the pauses between the movement, the softness between the stretch, the energy that allows connection to feel alive and intuitive.
Through intentional breathwork, mindful drills, and musical connection, you’ll discover how presence and breath can open new levels of creativity with your partner.
This course is ideal for advanced Level 2 and Level 3 dancers ready to refine technique, deepen awareness, and experience the art of creating together.
The Purpose Behind the Classes
Every Dance to Uplift class has a purpose beyond steps and spins.
Play Passionately helps women rediscover joy, confidence, and connection through expressive movement.
Live in Love gives couples a space to reconnect, communicate, and rediscover the rhythm of their relationship.
Move with Meaning Rooted Series deepens self-awareness and provides a solid foundation for your West Coast Swing and mindfulness.
Move with Meaning Connected Series expands artistry, communication, and connection skills, teaching dancers how to move and breathe as one.
No matter which class you choose, each experience is rooted in healing, connection, and joy, inviting you to dance not just for fun, but for wholeness.
What Makes Dance to Uplift Different
At Dance to Uplift, every class is intentionally designed to create transformation, inside and out. Here’s what sets these experiences apart:
Small, personalized classes: With limited spots, every student gets one-on-one guidance and connection.
Mindful movement: Each session includes one or more grounding techniques/exercises, breathwork, and somatic awareness to calm the nervous system and deepen presence.
Authentic community: You’ll join a welcoming group of adults who value growth, joy, and connection over perfection.
🎵 Music-driven learning: Each class invites you to feel the music, not just count it.
✨ Healing through movement: The foundation of every offering, creating balance, confidence, and peace through dance.
Whether you come for fun, healing, or self-expression, you’ll leave with something more: a deeper connection to yourself and others.
Join the Movement
If you’ve been craving something that uplifts your spirit and reawakens your joy, this is your invitation.
Come move with intention, love with presence, and play with passion. Whether you’re dancing solo, side-by-side with your partner, or surrounded by a circle of women cheering each other on, you belong here.
Registration is now open for all 2026 classes!
Classes fill fast, so reserve your spot today at 👉 DanceToUplift.com
Let’s make 2026 a year of connection, healing, and joy, one step, one breath, one dance at a time.

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