Feet shifted around the carpet of Satchmo’s Lounge as a live jazz combo played at the Swing Dance Club’s Masquerade Ball.

The ball, which started back in 2011 by Thomas Lin and Tom Gillis, was hosted by Loyola’s Swing Dancing Club on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016.

The club’s current president, Alexis Hazard, is the mastermind behind the club’s annual Masquerade Ball. She chose the masquerade theme to compliment Mardi Gras.

“I think it brings a little mystery and fun to the table,” Hazard said.

Even though skills ranged from beginner to master, about 15 students gathered at the event to mingle and dance.

Students like, Curry Windborn, music performance senior, learned the basic steps needed to swing dance.

“I loved the Masquerade Ball,” Windborn said. “It made me realize how much I want to learn how to swing dance proficiently.”

Joseph Sampy, swing dance club member, and some of the more experienced students maneuvered across the carpet and even made up their own moves.

“Courtney Rosala, my swing dance partner, and I both came up with a nifty swing dance move that we intend to teach everyone at the next club meeting,” Sampy said.

More than feet were shifting at the masquerade. As students kick-ball-changed, Alexis Hazard thought about the future of Swing Dance Club.

As the club grows, Hazard plans to make the ball philanthropic. She is also planning a flash mob this semester. She hopes that more students will learn about the club’s existence.

“The club has always been open to everyone and has always been free. My motto is that I can teach anyone to dance,” Hazard said.