Lacey is well known for her success as a finalist on Fox’s "So You Think You Can Dance" (season 3) as well as one of the most popular professional dancers on ABC’s "Dancing With The Stars" (six consecutive seasons).
Lacey has choreographed and artistic directed "DWTS", "Strictly Come Dancing", and "So You Think You Can Dance", as well choreography work on Las Vegas shows, "Frankie Moreno Live" and "Pin Up" starring playmate Claire Sinclair, Holland America’s "Dancing with the Stars at Sea" and Lionsgate’s "Dancing with the Stars" workout DVD.
She's worked with Grammy award-winning artists, Christina Aguilera, Nikki Minaj, LMFAO, One Republic, Reba McEntire, One Republic, Backstreet Boys, and New Kids On The Block, and is currently a guest designer for her signature line at Discount Dance Supply.
Lacey’s also created award-winning contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, Latin, swing, and ballroom pieces for competition, and won multiple U.S. and world titles for Swing dance and International Latin.
Lacey brings an undeniable energy and incredible enthusiasm to every class she teaches. Coming from a family of professional dancers that founded the competitive powerhouse studio, The Dance Center, in Redlands, CA, Lacey is proud and honored to educate dancers all around the world!
Lacey Schwimmer is excited to bring her first ever FoxTrot class to TheSpace.TV - The American ballroom dance style is about flow and control. Come ready to incorporate all your jazz technique training! And if you just so happen to have an outfit that makes your look like a carwash, you might wan...
It's Lacey Schwimmer... it's Christmas themed... annndddDDD It's FAST!
Bring back those reindeer antlers for Lacey's jive holiday special cause we're dancing the "Reindeer Boogie." And a huge thank you and happy holidays to our friend, Frankie Moreno, for sharing his music with us all year long....
Halloween week continues with Lacey Schwimmer and this aggressive ballroom style. Teaching the Paso Doble for the first time on TheSpace.TV, let's put on our sassiest ballroom outfits and just maybe, we'll even look like the dancing emoji! And in true Lacey fashion, this is a fast and fun combo!...
A fast fun Cha Cha routine with hot pink flare! Embrace your inner diva and don't be afraid to jiggle everything you've got in a classic Lacey "She FAST" combo!
Level: Beg/Int.
Assisted by: Austin Blaise & Anna Brown
Jive is fast, plain, and simple. This dance was created on war ships for sailors and nurses so they could lift their spirits and keep moving. By the end of this combo, you'll be dripping sassy jive beads of sweat!
Level: Intermediate
Assisted by: Carina Dior & Makia Roux
Mambo comes from Cuba, with a heavy emphasis on count 2, just like its sister dances the cha cha and rumba! Mambo is universally used throughout all kinds of dance. So let's learn some basics with some fun musicality to get your latin heart pumping!
Level: Beg/Int.
Assisted by Carina Dior & Maki...
Cha cha basics with amped up flare and variations for all ages and levels of dancers. Learn to do the real cha cha cha with this uplifting sassy fun combo!
Level: All Welcome
Assisted by: Carina Dior & Makia Roux
Music: "Muevelo" by Frankie Moreno
This samba has basics from the Brazilian-based ballroom dance but it’s set to a super high-impact song. And yes... there are BATUCADAS!
Level: All Welcome
Assisted by: Kaitlin Yamano, Patience Hughes
Viennese waltz is a dance created for kings and queens. The dance seems simple but its timing and grace make can make it feel like a difficult dance so take your time. Viennese Waltz is used commercially, in film, and on Broadway. Once you try this ballroom dance you’ll feel like you're gliding ...
This is the exact Cha Cha taught at The Space Winter Intensive in 2021! Super sassy, super extra, and super fast - this Cha Cha has tons of basics but amps it up with attitude and flare!
Level: Intermediate
Assisted by: Kaitlin Yamano & Patience Highes
Swing dancing is popular across all styles of jazz, musical theater, and even TikTok! Learn the basics or refine your skills to a fun song. Let's get ready to shake it!
Level: Intermediate
Your Instructor: Lacey Schwimmer
Assisted by: Anna Brown & Kamri Peterson
Music by: “Public figure” Franki...
Mix this cute, fun Cha Cha with your own improv, creating the perfect combo for you to perform. Be sassy, be cute, be YOU ... incorporating all of these wonderful basics in Cha Cha!
Level: Intermediate
Your Instructor: Lacey Schwimmer
Assisted by: Anna Brown & Kamri Peterson
Music: "I like it li...
Lacey brings her favorite Cha Cha class to the forefront. The lines, the energy, and the attitude of Cha Cha compliment both jazz and contemporary, so you can learn the basics or go all out! This special combo is a fast, syncopated, killer-hot cha cha! Let's have some fun!
Level: Advanced
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Jive is one of the fastest swing dances that jazz, musical theater, and even tap are influenced by. Learn the basics with some fun choreography that will raise your heartbeat and get you kickin’!
Level: Beg/int.
Your Instructor: Lacey Schwimmer
Assisted by: Anna Brown, Emma Donnelly, and Makaia R...
Cha Cha is the fire of ballroom, filled with flare, hips and sass! Learn your basic steps on a whole extra level!
Level: All Welcome
Your Instructor: Lacey Schwimmer
Assisted by: Anna Brown, Emma Donnelly, and Makaia Roux
Music: "Cantaloop" DJ Maksy
Rumba is the lyrical of ballroom, with balletic control and emotion overload! This soft and sweet rumba will make you think dancing slow is not “Too Easy” :)
Level: All Welcome
Assisted by: Anna Brown, Emma Donnelly, and Makaia Roux
Samba is a Brazilian based dance that has a slick yet grounded groove to it. Think of it as hip hop and jazz mixed with Latin flare! Samba requires a lot of control but also a lot of power and stride! We can’t wait for you to break down your “wall” and dance this combo to “Firewall”.
Level: Beg/I...
Jive is fast, slick, sassy, and above all, SO MUCH FUN! Take on this jive, practice your basic skills, or use some of these rhythms and variations in your next musical theater or jazz dance!
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Your Instructor: Lacey Schwimmer
Assisted by: Elliana Walmsley & Emily Tato...
Samba is the PARTY of all the Latin Ballroom dances! This dance comes from Brazil and has constant body and hip movements! Samba is SASSY but not too fast...the perfect mix! This dance is used in a lot of hip hop and commercial choreography. Learn the basics with this super fun combo and put them...
Ballroom / Lacey Schwimmer - Teaser
READY....SET.....GO!!! Jive is by far the fastest of all ballroom dances. Being 1 of roughly 16 different styles of swing dancing, jive has gained popularity in the convention/classical/musical theater worlds, due to the exciting high kicks and sharp and sassy movements! Try this fun and fast com...
Rumba is the Lyrical of the Latin Ballroom world! It's also the dance of LOVE and PASSION, so this combo gives you the freedom to tell your own story. You'll find this combination is filled with Rumba basics, but also mixed with moments of technical control. If you're a lyrical dancer at heart, t...
Samba is a Brazilian celebration, festival dance. This class pairs a fun current song with lots of hip-hop influence and hard-hitting accents to give it an all over fun and sassy approach. You do not have to be a samba professional to learn this dance!
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Your Instructor...
Cha Cha is by far the most popular of Latin ballroom dances! Especially for the non ballroom dancer. It’s fast paced, sassy, strong and can easily be used to influence jazz and hip hop dance styles. This combo has a mix of basic cha cha with some more intricate cha cha rhythms, but with commercia...
