Sway Ballroom Dance – Laguna Hills
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Rx Ballroom Dance at Sway Ballroom Dance
Rx Ballroom Dance at Sway Ballroom Dance offers specialized ballroom dance classes designed to support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and other movement or neurological conditions.
Class Description
Our program uses ballroom dance as a powerful tool to improve balance, posture, coordination, memory, and confidence while fostering social connection and emotional well-being.
Each class integrates foundational movement exercises with accessible ballroom dance patterns that stimulate both body and mind. Participants work on essential movement skills such as:
• Posture and alignment
• Balance and stability
• Weight transfer and rotation
• Rhythm and coordination
• Cognitive engagement through pattern recall
Classes are designed to be welcoming, supportive, and adaptable for a variety of movement abilities. Participants progress at their own pace while enjoying the music, artistry, and community that ballroom dance provides.
Many members experience improvements in:
• Balance and walking stability
• Posture and body awareness
• Confidence in everyday movement
• Memory and focus
• Social connection and emotional wellbeing
Most importantly, Rx Ballroom Dance celebrates resilience, joy, and connection through movement.
Location Information
Sway Ballroom Dance
23521 Ridge Rte Dr Suite C, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Sway Ballroom Dance offers a beautiful and welcoming studio environment designed for comfort and connection. The spacious dance floor, professional instruction, and supportive studio community make it an ideal setting for Rx Ballroom Dance classes.
This location serves members throughout Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, and surrounding South Orange County communities.
The studio is easily accessible, faces the street directly with convenient parking and comfortable seating areas for rest as needed.
Location Instructor
Melinda Piekstra,
Instructor
Melinda Piekstra is an experienced ballroom dance instructor with many years of professional teaching experience. She specializes in American Smooth ballroom dance and has extensive experience working with students with special needs.
Melinda is passionate about helping individuals discover the joy of movement through dance while building confidence, coordination, and connection.
Her supportive and encouraging teaching style creates a welcoming environment where participants feel comfortable exploring movement, learning new skills, and celebrating their progress.
Melinda leads the Traditional Rx Ballroom Dance class on Wednesdays at Sway Ballroom Dance.
Location Schedule
Traditional Rx Ballroom Dance Class
Wednesday | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Traditional Rx Ballroom Dance classes combine foundational movement training with ballroom dance patterns to improve:
• Balance and coordination
• Rhythm and musicality
• Cognitive engagement through pattern recall
• Confidence and connection through dance
Participants work on posture, weight transfer, and movement flow while enjoying a supportive and uplifting class environment.
