Partner Dance Connection

Partner Dance Connection Hi, I'm Shawntil! Let's dance! in 20+ different styles including swing, country, Latin, ballroom and line dance. Two left feet? No problem!

I'm a traveling dance instructor providing private instruction, group classes, specialty workshops, and event entertainment services (celebrations, wedding receptions, corporate events, festivals, block parties, family reunions, concerts, etc.) I'm also a grad student in expressive arts therapy, so I have a particular passion for the relational aspects and therapeutic power of partner dance! I hav

e been an instructor for over 10 years, but beginners are my bread and butter. I'm equally as excited about the process of learning as I am about the outcome. Special event and wedding preparation is a specialty of mine since my teaching style includes goal setting and progress tracking while still keeping it light and fun. Credentials: Dance Vision International Certification, Move Like a Champion Certification, Go Dance Instructor Training, Authentic Relating Facilitator Training, MS Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy (in progress)

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My teaching philosophy is that every student deserves a unique plan. I find joy in discovering each individual's learning style and dance desires. We collaborate on goal setting because having something to work toward increases productivity and speeds up progress. My favorite thing about teaching people to dance is helping them conquer their fears, trust in themselves, and shine their brightest. I love seeing people allow themselves to make mistakes without giving up! Learning can require a lot of patience, and I enjoy helping students refine and improve upon a concept until that lightbulb moment when it all comes together. Partner dance changed my life in every way, and I feel it’s my calling to pay it forward. Before learning partner dance, I felt like a zombie. Working a job I loathed, antisocial and overweight, I felt totally disconnected from life. Social dancing brought me joy, better health, good friends, and something to be proud of! I had been a student for 3 years when I decided to go pro. Dance is a great activity for anyone and can promote holistic healing because it connects your mind, body, and spirit; partner dance connects yours with your partner's. It allows us to be a part of something bigger than ourselves and helps to cultivate patience and conquer fears.

03/17/2026

One thing partner dance teaches us very quickly is that relationships already have choreography.

Someone leans in. Someone pauses. Sometimes it flows beautifully and sometimes we step on each other’s toes.

Hi friends! 😊 Some of you know me through Partner Dance Connection and the classes and workshops I’ve taught over the years.

These days my work has evolved quite a bit. I’m now an LPC-Associate in Austin and I integrate expressive arts therapy and partner dance into relational connection work.

One of the things I’m experimenting with is a small couples experience called Date Night Dance: Embodied Partner Experience. It blends simple partner dance with connection exercises inspired by Authentic Relating.

It’s not really a dance class and not quite therapy either. More like a playful container for couples to explore connection through movement.

I’m hosting this one in Austin and keeping it intentionally small with just five couples.

If you happen to be in Austin, or know a couple here who might enjoy something like this, feel free to pass it along 💛

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11/11/2022

With only a few lessons together, we made their FIRST DANCE sparkle! Let me help you bring your dream wedding dance to life!

10/23/2022

The Date Night Dance and Relationship Enrichment Teaser Class was so fun and juicy! The 4-week series starts Thursday, so its not too late to get in on this couple's intamacy exploration!
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10/21/2022

We had so much fun last Friday night in the beginner Country Two Step group class learning Couple's 1/2 Right, 1/2 Left Turns! This week, we'll learn Promenade!

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