Great place to learn and grow in dance, Erik is a great instructor and has formed an incredible community of dancers.
Danielle Schwartz
Sep 2025
Erik is not only a fantastic teacher, but has also built a wonderful and supportive dance community. In the time that I have attended Erik's classes, I have learned so much about West Coast Swing and built some fantastic friendships. If you are looking for a supportive and fun environment to try something new, SwingShoes is the way to go!
Connor Leemhuis
Jul 2024
Very fun! Met a lot of new friends and got better at dancing too.
Paul Okura
Jun 2024
Best place to learn West Coast Swing in CT. Erik Novoa is champion level dancer and amazing instructor. The classroom is clean, large and new dance floor so it is very comfortable to dance. He teaches proper technique and offers beginner group class as well as intermediate group class. For those who are competing, he provide private lessons. There are very good West Coast Swing dancers in the classes and everyone is so friendly to new dancers. They also have dance social after the group class and workshops and guest instructors. Ample free parking is available at the studio so it is very convenient.
Anna Wuchek
Aug 2023
I love to dance! Not very good at it, but very avid. I dabbled in different dances over the years so when a friend recommended Erik’s SwingShoes, I decided to give it a try. The first lesson was exciting, the second got a bit more challenging and I wanted to quit after the third one. West Coast Swing (WCS) is neither easy nor intuitive for many beginners, including this one. Not the kind of dance you learn by watching you tube videos to dazzle your friends at the next dance party. However, I didn’t quit and I have Erik, and the wonderful dance community he created with his dance partner Janice, to thank for that. I truly appreciate Erik’s encouragement on my WCS journey, his patience and kindness and what I love the most is that he focuses on my strengths rather than weaknesses – very powerful! Erik’s classes are fun and inspiring thanks to his delightful sense of humor, charming personality, and his passion for WCS and all of his dancers! Beautiful dance, brilliant teacher and a very giving, supportive community. Join us!
Lynda Williams
Apr 2021
I started taking West Coast Swing lessons with Erik Novoa a little more than 3 years ago. I have had many ballroom and swing dance teachers over the years and Erik is one of my favorite instructors. Erik's teaching style is relaxed and fun while also a bit challenging as well. He teaches to the level and ability of each student and makes you feel at home from the first class. I have made so many friends at the studio and we also enjoy social outings outside of the classroom. I highly recommend giving this amazing dance a try...you will be happy that you did!
Brandon Gaydorus
Great place to learn and grow in dance, Erik is a great instructor and has formed an incredible community of dancers.
Danielle Schwartz
Erik is not only a fantastic teacher, but has also built a wonderful and supportive dance community. In the time that I have attended Erik's classes, I have learned so much about West Coast Swing and built some fantastic friendships. If you are looking for a supportive and fun environment to try something new, SwingShoes is the way to go!
Connor Leemhuis
Very fun! Met a lot of new friends and got better at dancing too.
Paul Okura
Best place to learn West Coast Swing in CT. Erik Novoa is champion level dancer and amazing instructor. The classroom is clean, large and new dance floor so it is very comfortable to dance. He teaches proper technique and offers beginner group class as well as intermediate group class. For those who are competing, he provide private lessons. There are very good West Coast Swing dancers in the classes and everyone is so friendly to new dancers. They also have dance social after the group class and workshops and guest instructors. Ample free parking is available at the studio so it is very convenient.
Anna Wuchek
I love to dance! Not very good at it, but very avid. I dabbled in different dances over the years so when a friend recommended Erik’s SwingShoes, I decided to give it a try. The first lesson was exciting, the second got a bit more challenging and I wanted to quit after the third one. West Coast Swing (WCS) is neither easy nor intuitive for many beginners, including this one. Not the kind of dance you learn by watching you tube videos to dazzle your friends at the next dance party. However, I didn’t quit and I have Erik, and the wonderful dance community he created with his dance partner Janice, to thank for that. I truly appreciate Erik’s encouragement on my WCS journey, his patience and kindness and what I love the most is that he focuses on my strengths rather than weaknesses – very powerful! Erik’s classes are fun and inspiring thanks to his delightful sense of humor, charming personality, and his passion for WCS and all of his dancers! Beautiful dance, brilliant teacher and a very giving, supportive community. Join us!
Lynda Williams
I started taking West Coast Swing lessons with Erik Novoa a little more than 3 years ago. I have had many ballroom and swing dance teachers over the years and Erik is one of my favorite instructors. Erik's teaching style is relaxed and fun while also a bit challenging as well. He teaches to the level and ability of each student and makes you feel at home from the first class. I have made so many friends at the studio and we also enjoy social outings outside of the classroom. I highly recommend giving this amazing dance a try...you will be happy that you did!