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Our Quest

More Amazing Dances Worldwide!

or more specifically...

Our mission is to provide the entire world (hopefully including you) with opportunities to make every dance more amazing (where Life = Dance)!

This statement has significant nuances explained here but first...

We realize it's unlikely we'll ever complete our mission and that's not the point!

This mission puts us on a journey that inspires us

to be better and achieve more than we ever imagined possible.

It entices us to constantly keep learning and evolving so that we can

bring you the top, most researched, tested, and proven content

to improve your dancing, teaching, and scene growth.

That's what we do and we hope you'll join us on this incredible journey!

How ?

To most effectively help you create more amazing dances for yourself, your dance partners, your students, and everyone else in the world...

...there are three keys to this quest!

1. Improve Dancing!

We believe that when certain simple fundamentals are put in place, it can revolutionize your dancing for yourself, your partners, and your students.

So we start by focusing you on some basic Universal Fundamentals (like your mindset, connection, and musicality).

2. Improve Teaching!

We believe in constantly enhancing OUR ability to improve our students and inspire them to fall more deeply in love with dance.

So we constantly research, teach, and share the most effective methods we find to improve and inspire you and your students (like The Superman Analysis).

3. Grow Dance Scenes!

We believe that dance enhances (and sometimes literally saves) lives and we want to share this amazing experience with as many people as possible.

So we research and share the methods that work best to grow scenes and keep dancers excited for more (like our webinar to Double Your Dance Scene).

If you want to...

Improve Your Dancing
Improve Your Teaching

or...

Grow Your Dance Scene

JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR FREE!

Who?

Dance Ninjas is a growing community of dancers, teachers, and passionate volunteers that all have the same goal:

To constantly gain more and more skills, have more and

more amazing dances, and feed and grow our passion for dance!

Who runs Dance Ninjas?

Andrew Sutton is the founder, main teacher, and organizer for Dance Ninjas.

As a competitor, he's won 11 national and international championships including 2nd place at the World Lindy Hop Championships and 1st place at the US Open Swing Dance Championships.

He performed at Disney's Fantasia 2000 gala, danced in the NBC movie "The Little Richard Story", was featured on National Television in Thailand, and has been a part of the opening dance acts for the bands: Chicago and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

He's been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Inspire Me Today, Care2, as well as in hundreds of dance events worldwide.

Andrew Sutton

Founder of Dance Ninjas

Teacher in 35 Countries

11-time Champion

Mission = More Amazing Dances

Dance Styles

“Andrew, I always describe dancing with you as dancing with an entire band.”

Jesse Hanus, Lindy Hop

Andrew started with Lindy Hop and dove in head first, studying from many of the best Lindy Hoppers around the world. Early on, he learned if he truly wanted to be a great Lindy Hopper, he needed to learn more than just the Lindy Hop, and that's what started his pursuit for the Universal Fundamentals of Dance.

Due to his successes in Lindy Hop, he's been fortunate enough (and honored) to work with many top dancers in a variety of dance forms, from Broadway Choreographers to National, International and World Champions. Along the way, he's constantly refining and more fully developing the Universal Fundamentals so they work in every dance including (but not limited to) all the dances shown to the right.

The very first Teachers Retreat

Growing Dance Scenes

Andrew believes a key to the survival of dance is constantly inspiring more people to start dancing.

In 2011, after having traveled to 231 cities across 35 countries to teach and research dance, it was time to take this to the next level. Andrew wanted to grow a dance scene from scratch and he wanted to do it in one of the most difficult situations imaginable, and in less than 90 days!

So he moved to Petchabun, a remote town in Thailand with only a handful of people who spoke English, a culture that didn't partner dance, and where men touching women in public was still somewhat taboo. Not speaking Thai and not knowing anyone in the country but his girlfriend, he figured if he could build a dance scene here, then anyone could build one anywhere in the world.

After his experience in Thailand, Andrew took what he learned and developed his process to Double Your Dance Scene and then went on to double the size of 3 dance scenes in less than 90 days.

"...his system was a catalyst that transformed all my fears, hopes and apathy into beliefs, actions and reality."

Sing Lim, Lindy Hop Instructor & Champion, Singapore

Dance Ninjas Improves Your

"A Teacher of Teachers"

With the belief that improving teaching skills is just as important as improving dancing skills...

In 2005, Andrew started a yearly 5-day Teachers Retreat for teachers to share their ideas and hone their teaching skills. These retreats have been attended by many of today's top international traveling instructors and even some of Andrew's teachers and mentors have honored him by attending.

Andrew has held over 10 retreats, attended many teacher trainings, and constantly studies under master facilitators and educators to hone his teaching skills so he can provide you with the best learning experience possible.

"Literally the best workshop I've ever been to!"

Jordan Hawker, National Fusion DJ & Dancer

Our first dance lesson in Petchabun, Thailand

Our performance for National Thai TV

Why?

Dance Ninjas was created because Andrew wanted to take things to the next level again. Instead of helping a few hundred people at a time, the internet allows us to helps thousands, or even millions at a time, which gets us much closer to completing our mission!

Dance Training

Working with a world class instructor on a daily or weekly basis can do wonders for your dancing, but dancers often don't have that luxury and it's even more rare to find one that teaches Universal Fundamentals that improve your dancing with everyone.

World class instructors are usually traveling to a different country every week or two, so they often aren't available, and even if they're available, the financial costs of working with a world class dance instructor on a consistent basis can make it out of reach for the average dancer.

Dance Ninjas Dance Training allows you to work with a world class dance instructor on a daily basis for less than $2 per day (or $12 per week)...less than your daily cup of coffee!

Join Dance Ninjas Dance Training

Teacher Training

There are even fewer opportunities to improve your teaching or learn how to grow your dance scene whether you look online or offline.

The best opportunities to improve your teaching or grow your dance scene are often taught by non-dancers, cost thousands of dollars, and while they give you great fundamentals for improving your teaching or growing your dance scene, you still have to figure out how to interpret those concepts so they work in the world of dance.

Join Our Teacher Training

Dance Ninjas Teacher Training allows you to get the best of these fundamentals of teaching and growing your scene taught to you in terms of how they work in the world of dance, all for less than $2 per day or $12 per week...again, less than your daily cup of coffee!

What Else?

If you aren't sure if Dance Ninjas is right for you,

here is some more info to help you make a decision.

Core Beliefs

Every dance = a relationship…and by improving one, we can also improve the other.
There are Universal Fundamentals that will improve all your dancing with every partner you encounter and to every song you ever hear and we may never fully understand them but that doesn't have to stop us from trying.
Taking action is a key aspect to having more amazing dances/lives and we are often only limited by ourselves and our thoughts that keep us from taking action.
No matter what level you are at, you can always make a “quantum leap” in your dancing.
You can learn from anyone and sometimes the gems are hidden in unlikely places.
If your improvement as a dancer does not coincide with an increase in the overall amount of amazing dances you experience, maybe it’s time to change the way you're learning.

Join Our Teacher Training

Why Universal Fundamentals?

NOTE FROM ANDREW:

A lot of dancers say "I just want to be good at XXXX and I don't want to dance YYYY" (where XXXX is the dance they love and YYYY are other dance styles they have no interest in learning).

I get that!

I didn't develop Universal Fundamentals so I could be great at every dance. I developed them so I could be a great Lindy Hop social dancer and I realized after I started developing them that while they worked for more than just Lindy Hop, they were incredibly valuable, probably the most helpful concepts I've ever learned, for Lindy Hop.

Here's how I discovered this...

Taking classes and discussing dance with hundreds of top Lindy Hop instructors, I realized even the best of the best often seem to have opposing beliefs on the fundamentals and the way one “should” dance. I'm sure you can think of a few instructors with opposing viewpoints, right?

So when I learned a technique from one instructor I often couldn't use it with someone who learned from a different instructor.

After experiencing this over and over again, I thought to myself, “There has to be a way to take what I'm learning from these instructors and translate their ideas so they work with dancers who learned from someone else."

And so began my search for a Universal Learning Method that would include Universal Fundamentals.

I started by searching for this in Lindy Hop, but it didn’t take long before I realized that if I truly wanted to have amazing dances with everyone, the fundamentals had to go beyond Lindy Hop and work in every style of dance.

The reason for this is because no matter what dance we do, or who we were taught by, the way we dance is affected by what we've learned in dance classes, what we've learned in other non-dance classes (martial arts, sports, music theory, etc), our height, strength, mindset, and so much more.

We are all unique individuals and even when we try to imitate someone else's dancing, we will still somehow bring our own individual flair into it.

That is a great thing!

At the same time, without Universal Fundamentals, our individual flair can sometimes cause confusion. I believe this is why you can have two fantastic dancers who are capable of having amazing dances with some people but still can't have amazing dances with each other.

This is likely because they learned and fell in love with a particular way of dancing that may have subtle or dramatic differences from each other. Instead of learning

As I take classes and discuss dance with hundreds of top notch instructors all over the world, even the best of the best often seem to have opposing beliefs on the way you “should” dance.

So some of the techniques you learn from one instructor often don’t work very well when you dance with someone who learned from a different instructor, even if both instructors were teaching the same dance form! Sometimes, it can even be frustrating to dance with someone who learned from a different instructor!

After experiencing this for a short while, I thought to myself, “There has to be a fundamental set of concepts that you can use to have more amazing dances with everyone instead of just improving with people who dance similar to the way you learned”…

…and so began my search for the Universal Learning Method that would include fundamentals that give you more amazing dances with everyone.

MORE TO INCLUDE?

Do you want to be the one who everyone wants to dance with?

Do you want such top notch, badass skills that you can turn those “mediocre” or even “horrible” dances into dances you and your partner actually love…

…constantly having such great experiences that life just keeps getting better and better and there is no way you will ever burn out or lose your love for dance?

If so, then you have come to the right place because that is exactly what we help you do.

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so you could get access to some of the

And to be clear, I wasn’t always a “good” dancer. In fact, I started out as a dancer that was so bad, people actually warned others NOT to dance with me.

Of course, I have always been passionate about developing my dance skills and so it wasn’t long before one of those same people (who warned everyone) eventually became one of my dance partners, I went on to win 2nd place at the World Lindy Hop Championships (and over 6 other national 1st place competitions) and now I have the honor of teaching all over the world and hanging out with the best of the best in all sorts of different dance forms.

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It’s because of this last belief that you will see me constantly taking classes from BOTH the best of the best AND the newbie teachers in a variety of different dance forms (and I have discovered some amazing gems along the way that I will share with you).

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All our lessons are developed from Dance Ninjas Universal Learning Method and are now improving dancers’ skills in Ballroom, Blues, Country, Folkdans, Fusion, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Tango, West Coast Swing, and more and more dance forms everyday (even ones that I’ve never done).

Dance Ninjas is where I share everything I’ve discovered (and continue to discover) as I travel to over 231 cities in 35+ countries teaching and studying with the best of the best to figure out what are the most efficient and effective ways to experience more and more amazing dances with everyone.

That way, you don’t have to make all the mistakes I did (and yes, I made plenty along the way).

And you can get a bunch of these ideas for free (and of course, we have a bunch of awesome paid stuff too)!

Become a Dance Ninja and get some of our best knowledge immediately!

We recommend you start with our favorite tip for experiencing month long dance highs.

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Watch us *attempt* to dance to a variety of different songs. We definitely aren’t perfect, and I probably could have chosen a different outfit, but we do a pretty good job considering we didn’t know what songs were going to play or when they would transition. You can skip the first 19 seconds. Favorite transitions at 1:09 & 2:09.

Improve Your Dancing

Are you on a quest to be the best dancer you can be, or someone everyone loves to dance with? If so, you are in the right place!

We all know that fundamentals are a huge key to having amazing dances and Dance Ninjas believe in taking this a step further by searching for...

...the fundamentals of the fundamentals...

...aka, the Universal Fundamentals of Dance!

Want Killer Fundamentals? JOIN DANCE NINJAS

Improve Your Dancing

Are you on a quest to be the best dancer you can be, or someone everyone loves to dance with? If so, you are in the right place!

We all know that fundamentals are a huge key to having amazing dances and Dance Ninjas believe in taking this a step further by searching for...

...the fundamentals of the fundamentals...

...aka, the Universal Fundamentals of Dance!

Want Killer Fundamentals? JOIN DANCE NINJAS

Improve Your Teaching

Want to be an in-demand, sought-after, or world-class dance instructor?

Having transformed from a "bad" dancer that people avoided into an in-demand instructor traveling to over 231 cities across 35 countries...

...I know how to get you there and I'm an open book sharing my learnings as I go!

Want Kick-Ass Teaching Techniques & Tips? JOIN TEACHERS LEARNING

Improve Your Teaching

Want to be an in-demand, sought-after, or world-class dance instructor?

Having transformed from a "bad" dancer that people avoided into an in-demand instructor traveling to over 231 cities across 35 countries...

...I know how to get you there and I'm an open book sharing my learnings as I go!

Want Kick-Ass Teaching Techniques & Tips? JOIN TEACHERS LEARNING

Grow Your Dance Scene

Want to have a thriving dance scene?

After moving to a remote town in Thailand to build a sustainable dance scene in less than 90 days, I then came back and doubled the size of 3 different dance scenes in less than 90 days.

The process of growing a dance scene isn't difficult, it just takes understanding the process and then doing it.

Want to Grow Your Dance Scene? LEARN THE PROCESS

Grow Your Dance Scene

Want to have a thriving dance scene?

After moving to a remote town in Thailand to build a sustainable dance scene in less than 90 days, I then came back and doubled the size of 3 different dance scenes in less than 90 days.

The process of growing a dance scene isn't difficult, it just takes understanding the process and then doing it.

Want to Grow Your Dance Scene? LEARN THE PROCESS

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

"I'm so impressed by and so appreciate your drive to serve and to share your ideas and knowledge.

Thank you so much for the follow through and personal attention."

David Phillips, Argentine Tango Instructor

"Your content is incredible and worth every penny!"

Jasmine Herrick, Blues & Fusion Champion Dancer & Instructor

"I'm LOVING this months topic! Awareness & mindfulness is a must."

Monika Holub, 12+ Years Teaching Ballroom, Country, Blues, & WCS in Edmonton, Alberta

“Am really enjoying the opportunity to help myself and students grasp foundational concepts in a concrete/efficient/and non-intimidating manner :))

Have had lots of positive feedback as I work the fun, interactive exercises into classes! And love that it allows me to have students try both leading and responding - not always easy with some people!!!! Merci."

Malia Welch, Tango Instructor

"A great dance program very different from the ‘learn these foot pattern’ classes I am used to."

Jennifer Sobcz, West Coast Swing & Country Dancer

"This is a subject I've been exploring for years, and I felt I had quite an intimate knowledge about it.

As it turns out, I was only scratching the surface."

Rafael Correa, Folkdans Instructor

"Just wanted to let you know your class was awesome!

Definitely the one I took the most away from and the one that is still stuck in my brain almost a week later."

Zelina McCaffree, Lindy Hop, Fusion, & Blues Dancer

“Andrew, I always describe dancing with you as dancing with an entire band.”

Jesse Hanus, Lindy Hop

FIND OUT WHY THEY LOVE DANCE NINJAS. CLICK HERE

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

"I'm so impressed by and so appreciate your drive to serve and to share your ideas and knowledge.

Thank you so much for the follow through and personal attention."

David Phillips, Argentine Tango Instructor

"Your content is incredible and worth every penny!"

Jasmine Herrick, Blues & Fusion Champion Dancer & Instructor

"I'm LOVING this months topic! Awareness & mindfulness is a must."

Monika Holub, 12+ Years Teaching Ballroom, Country, Blues, & WCS in Edmonton, Alberta

“Am really enjoying the opportunity to help myself and students grasp foundational concepts in a concrete/efficient/and non-intimidating manner :))

Have had lots of positive feedback as I work the fun, interactive exercises into classes! And love that it allows me to have students try both leading and responding - not always easy with some people!!!! Merci."

Malia Welch, Tango Instructor

"A great dance program very different from the ‘learn these foot pattern’ classes I am used to."

Jennifer Sobcz, West Coast Swing & Country Dancer

"This is a subject I've been exploring for years, and I felt I had quite an intimate knowledge about it.

As it turns out, I was only scratching the surface."

Rafael Correa, Folkdans Instructor

"Just wanted to let you know your class was awesome!

Definitely the one I took the most away from and the one that is still stuck in my brain almost a week later."

Zelina McCaffree, Lindy Hop, Fusion, & Blues Dancer

“Andrew, I always describe dancing with you as dancing with an entire band.”

Jesse Hanus, Lindy Hop

FIND OUT WHY THEY LOVE DANCE NINJAS. CLICK HERE

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The 3 fundamentals to becoming an in-demand, sought-after, or world class dance instructor
How to turn your students into raving fans that come back to your classes year after year
Works for any partner dance: lindy hop, blues, salsa, ballroom, fusion, west coast swing, tango

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The World Class

Dance Instructor Blueprint

Use this blueprint to take your dance instruction to the next level, giving you more gigs and students because you deserve them.

The 3 fundamentals to becoming an in-demand, sought-after, or world class dance instructor
How to turn your students into raving fans that come back to your classes year after year
Works for any partner dance: lindy hop, blues, salsa, ballroom, fusion, west coast swing, tango

Get the Blueprint

“Andrew, I always describe dancing with you as dancing with an entire band.”

"...his system was a catalyst that transformed all my fears, hopes and apathy into beliefs, actions and reality."

"Literally the best workshop I've ever been to!"

"I'm so impressed by and so appreciate your drive to serve and to share your ideas and knowledge. Thank you so much for the follow through and personal attention."

"Your content is incredible and worth every penny!"

"I'm LOVING this months topic! Awareness & mindfulness is a must."

"A great dance program very different from the ‘learn these foot pattern’ classes I am used to."

"This is a subject I've been exploring for years, and I felt I had quite an intimate knowledge about it. As it turns out, I was only scratching the surface."

"Just wanted to let you know your class was awesome! Definitely the one I took the most away from and the one that is still stuck in my brain almost a week later."

“Andrew, I always describe dancing with you as dancing with an entire band.”

"I'm so impressed by and so appreciate your drive to serve and to share your ideas and knowledge. Thank you so much for the follow through and personal attention."

"Your content is incredible and worth every penny!"

"I'm LOVING this months topic! Awareness & mindfulness is a must."

"A great dance program very different from the ‘learn these foot pattern’ classes I am used to."

"This is a subject I've been exploring for years, and I felt I had quite an intimate knowledge about it. As it turns out, I was only scratching the surface."

"Just wanted to let you know your class was awesome! Definitely the one I took the most away from and the one that is still stuck in my brain almost a week later."

“Andrew, I always describe dancing with you as dancing with an entire band.”

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"I'm so impressed by and so appreciate your drive to serve and to share your ideas and knowledge.

Thank you so much for the follow through and personal attention."

"This is a subject I've been exploring for years, and I felt I had quite an intimate knowledge about it.

As it turns out, I was only scratching the surface."

"Just wanted to let you know your class was awesome!

Definitely the one I took the most away from and the one that is still stuck in my brain almost a week later."

"I'm so impressed by and so appreciate your drive to serve and to share your ideas and knowledge.

Thank you so much for the follow through and personal attention."

"This is a subject I've been exploring for years, and I felt I had quite an intimate knowledge about it.

As it turns out, I was only scratching the surface."

"Just wanted to let you know your class was awesome!

Definitely the one I took the most away from and the one that is still stuck in my brain almost a week later."