I loved it so much, it was super fun to learn all the different types of dances because I’ve never done anything like them before.

Swing, Tango, Waltz, Rumba, and Cha Cha dances

Mike was a very good professor, very helpful when I had questions and made sure I understood. Was also very good at teaching the moves in a way the class could understand

Ballroom dance isn’t just waltz, it’s a bunch of different fun dances

Very fun and interesting. The professors are very passionate about what they teach

Ballroom dance. Yes. I’m a lot more interested in ballroom dance then I ever was

Very good. Very passionate about dance and fun.

Fun and confidence building

Dance, leadership, and collaboration

Michael is so fun and always making us laugh

I really liked it, super fun and easy with no outside work

An amazing class with the best professor. It is so fun and you learn so much about ballroom!

This class was so entertaining and easy to follow. Everything was taught well and it’s especially fun to take with friends.

You learn many different styles of ballroom dance, including swing, waltz, meringue, cha cha, tango, and rumba. The semester started off feeling kinda slow, because the basics can be boring, despite their importance. However, it really picks up about 1/3 or 1/2 through the semester and then the time flies. It’s surprising how much you can learn in so little time and it’s a fun workout sometimes too.

Michael Scoggins was a very entertaining professor and overall taught everything exceptionally well. Every once in a while he doesn’t explain things the best, but he is always open and excited for questions and clarifications about steps. He is very against phone usage, understandably so, and doesn’t like extra talking as he’s trying to explain things. But he’s not strict or mean by any means, and you can tell he loves what he does!

Definitely recommend taking this class with a friend, as it’s a lot more fun to dance with someone you’re comfortable with, but if you don’t have a friend taking the class, don’t be scared to introduce yourself to someone and kinda buddy up with them - again the class is so much more fun when you enjoy the presence of your partner

I wish we had more time per week because i feel like some dances were learned and then forgotten

slay

just a note for the future, can the playlist of songs be shared with the class at the beginning so we can practice at home?

This course is so fun and such a good skill to have!

Ballroom Dancing- swing, waltz, tango, cha cha

Michael is so awesome! Great personality and great teacher! You will not regret taking this class!

Just show up and have fun!

Really fun and engaging!! Great skills to learn and have fun with your friends :)

Swing, waltz and other forms of dance!

Great professor, breaks down the moves easily.

The most fun course I have taken!

This is such a fun class. Scoggins is a super fun and encouraging instructor. The class is easy as long as you show up and try. I taught my fiancée the moves I learned in this class and we’ll be using them at our wedding in August!

Mike makes this class so much fun. I was very nervous at first but there was really no reason to be. Everyone is there to learn and have fun and no one is going to judge you.

Super fun class! Definitely a bit of a workout, but worth it. Mike and helpers are great and the class is very low pressure. Easy A as long as you try.

Like the professor, this class is very easy going and fun. The professor makes it very easy to learn the moves and the class overall is easy and very pleasant!

Content was interesting, not difficult to get down, and fun to perform as well as learn.

The professor is not only super interesting, but also very nice and makes sure you know the content. He helps with anything you need and is very welcoming to questions.

Very easy A. Show up, half care, walk out with a good grade. Also a genuinely fun course which doesn't hurt.

Very enthusiastic, offers lots of praise.

Class is divided into leads and follows. Anyone of any gender can pick which they are. Professor unfortunately still refers to them as men and women, but has no objections to whoever picks what.

such a great class to take a break from academics!

you learn multiple styles of ballroom dance in the course of a semester!

the professor and TA’s are amazing! Masking is optional but there was a good amount that kept theirs on!

This is the best class you will ever take! Mike is such a fun guy & he makes all the classes so engaging! Plus you'll impress your friends with how good you are after a few weeks!

We learned Swing, Waltz and the Cha Cha but I think it varies per semester! It was so much fun to learn them & I honestly dance with all my friends now!

Best professor you could ever have! He's amazing and really helpful! He just wants everyone to have fun and learn some dance!!

Just take it - you won't regret it!

Very fun class

It is dance techniques used all across places of dance. It can be useful only if the other person knows the basic

He was a very entertaining character and is very personable

How much fun it would be

Super fun! If you need an elective course or just have extra time in your schedule I would recommend taking this class :) you meet a lot of cool people too

You are mostly graded on attendance so make sure you show up!

Very fun and fresh!!!!!

Ballroom dance!! Idk when I’ll ballroom dance again but it was fun, sometimes I’ll teach random men how to dance at frat parties

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Good class, maybe not entirely my kind of thing but mostly enjoyable

I think it’ll be useful in the future

Very personable and helpful!

Lot of fun, great way to meet people and relax. I took this course as a break from all of my science and math classes. Was really nervous at first, but the professor & TAs were friendly and easygoing, and had a lot of fun dancing with people. Took this class and then the social dance before COVID. If you need a class to stay above 12 credit hours or you want a break from your other classes, HIGHLY recommend this one.

Class goes over different types of ballroom dance. In the two semesters I took, I learned the swing, the waltz, the cha-cha, the salsa, the foxtrot, and the tango. Meringue too but that one was really simple. Scoggins also goes over like the history of the dances, but it's just fun facts, he won't test on it or anything like that. You're not gonna use it in your day to day life, but it's a great skill to have and you get to network quite a bit since the classes are fairly large.

Really great guy; lots of laughs, easy to approach, and good teacher all around. A bit loud, but he's just really passionate about dance. Works with students with accommodations well and is pretty flexible all around

Taken this class several times, it's just that fun. Scoggins is a delight to have and I've even TA'ed for him before. The class is all about various types of ballroom dance (think swing, rumba, waltz, tango, chacha). Swing and Waltz are consistent across classes but he lets the class decide by vote which other ones they want to learn. The pace is very relaxed, you get to meet a lot of people, and you don't have to take tests or anything. It can be a bit of a workout, but the maneuvers are really cool and you pick up a lot of social skills. Literally zero regrets about having duplicate credits for this class. If I could take it after graduating, I would

The class teaches a variety of ballroom dances, but honestly you learn a lot about physics, social skills, and the reach of dance. All courses will cover swing, waltz, and meringue (which is super fun to use at clubs). Depending on students' choice, class can also cover salsa, rumba, chacha, foxtrot, tango, and more. It's definitely a great conversation starter and quick way to impress people; also instills a sense of confidence.

Scoggins is hilarious and ridiculously well-trained. He has his own dance studio, has performed on cruises, and even did a stint as a double for the original power rangers. He can dance professionally, knows the best places to go if you want to continue learning beyond class, and provides extra dance opportunities for students. As an instructor, Scoggins is very approachable and outgoing. He sees students as equals and is more than willing to joke around. He works well with students and will repeat instructions and maneuvers as many times as it takes. Really patient and fun.

You can be a lead regardless of gender identity. Attendance is crucial. If you miss, you can make it up and you can catch up prettily easily, but Scoggins is a stickler for attendance.

Very fun class!

We learn to do various partner dances one move at a time. I personally feel enlightened and my perception of dance has been forever changed for the better.

No cons that I can think of. Professor’s very easy to talk to and get along with.

Don’t be afraid to talk to other people in the class! I personally feel like I didn’t do enough to connect with my classmates, and I feel I could’ve made some good friends in this class if I had tried.

super fun! all you have to do is show up and learn some fun dances and you get a good grade!

learning how to ballroom dance- swing, waltz, cha-cha, merengue,

Mike and Leah were super great! Good demonstration, great teachers and were super encouraging

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