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UPLIFT – 4th Friday West Coast Swing Social at Gio Danceworld in Pleasant Grove
Next Monthly dance Friday, June 26th, 2026
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UPLIFT exists to bring people together through West Coast Swing in a community-centered space that supports growth, connection, and emotional well-being. Through movement, presence, and partnership, dancers are invited to connect with themselves and each other and experience the shared joy of dancing together.
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Next UPLIFT Social is Friday, June 26th!
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JUNE LESSON DETAILS
8-8:30 PM Deep Dive advanced Session
A focused session exploring one concept for experienced dancers
​JUNE Concept: Patience and Body Weight
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8:30-9:15 PM Fundamentals and Beyond
Intro - Developing Dancers
JUNE Focus: Pass and Push
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** Lessons with GPDIA-certified instructor Shalay Andrus
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Social Dancing: 9:15–12:00 AM
Music brought to you by Emma Lohse
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Pricing:
• $12 Social Only ($10 if you preregister)
• $15 Lesson + Social ($12 if you preregister)
UPLIFT LESSON FLOW
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Here’s how the night flows:
8:00–8:30: The Deep Dive Advanced Session
A focused, advanced session exploring one concept
15 min concept + drill • 15 min application
8:30–9:15: Fundamentals and Beyond - A welcoming class for those learning the basics and expanding them. The months will rotate between:
1. Pass and Push break focus
2. Whips focus
3. Closed position and open to closed position focus
** We will start with the basic movements and
then layer them with a move at the end.
9:15–12:00: Social Dance - Music, movement, connection, and play
Taught by GPDIA-certified instructor Shalay
Come grow. Come dance. Come connect.
