Caroline Skaar
With over 10 years of teaching experience, Caroline is a full-time dance instructor and WSDC All-Star West Coast Swing competitor. She is also a two-time runner-up at the Bachata Stars Norwegian Championships.
Caroline’s dance journey began with two full-time professional dance programs, where she trained extensively in ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, improvisation, breakdancing, house, hip hop, popping, locking, vogue, waacking, and dancehall. This diverse foundation gives her a unique understanding of movement, allowing her to adapt her teaching to each student’s individual goals, learning style, and body mechanics.
In addition to her dance training, Caroline holds a Comprehensive Pilates Certification, providing her with extensive knowledge of body mechanics, alignment, muscle integration, and movement efficiency. She has also trained with renowned movement specialists, including Emmet Louis, Bret Contreras, and Carlus Reed, and incorporates principles of strength, mobility, and functional movement into her teaching.
Caroline is passionate about helping students build confidence through dance. Her lessons emphasize body awareness, efficient movement, and clear, personalized instruction, making dance accessible to complete beginners while helping experienced dancers continue to refine their skills.
She has extensive experience working with individuals who experience anxiety or have faced difficult life experiences, creating a supportive and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable learning at their own pace. Her thoughtful approach helps students develop not only stronger dance skills but also greater confidence and self-awareness.
Committed to continual growth, Caroline has trained and been mentored by some of the world’s leading West Coast Swing champions in both Europe and the United States since 2011. Her commitment to lifelong learning, combined with her broad movement background, has shaped a teaching style that is both highly technical and deeply personalized.
Students often share that working with Caroline has impacted them far beyond learning to dance. Her ability to connect with each individual, understand how they learn, and tailor every lesson to their unique needs creates an experience that is both empowering and transformative.
