How long will it take to get good at dancing?

Do I need special shoes?

Where can I use the dances I'm going to learn?

How can you learn to ballroom dance without a partner?

Will I dance with my partner the whole time?

Can I come to watch a class?

I already have some ballroom and latin dance experience. What class/workshop should I take?

We really would prefer to have a special dance choreographed for my wedding/special event. How can I get that done?

Are there any age restrictions?

How long will it take to get good at dancing?

It depends on your definition of "good". If you'd like a working knowledge of a couple of dances, then you can achieve that in 3-5 classes. If you'd like to be able to dance to any kind of music with any partner and not have to think about steps, it may take 6 months to 2 years of regular attendance depending on how many dances you'd like to master.

Whether you want just a simple working knowledge of a couple steps, or you want to be a great social dancer that people talk about, the best way to get started is to register for our Introductory Class.

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Do I need special shoes?

Sort of. Street shoes are prohibited in the dance space. So, you have to bring a 2nd pair of shoes to dance in. Special ballroom dancing shoes are the best option, but they are expensive. In the beginning, as long as your shoes have backs, support your ankles and allows you to turn, they should be okay. In general, sneakers and sandals are a no-no.

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Where can I use the dances I'm going to learn?

There are a number of open ballroom dances held regularly throughout the Philadelphia area:

• Sundays @ 7:00 - 10:30 - Ballroom and Latin Dancing at Grace Church in Haddonfield NJ.
• Mondays @ 9:00 - Latin Night at Vango Skybar and Lounge in Rittenhouse Square
• Tuesdays @ 8:00 - Latin Night at the Reef on 3rd and South.
• Wednesdays - Saturdays @ 9:00 - Salsa Dancing at Brasil's in Old City
• Wednesdays @ 7:00 - Salsa at Mixx Restaurant in Villanova
• Thursdays @ 7:00 - 10:45 - Ballroom and Latin at Peppermint Dance Club at the Plymouth Meeting Mall
• Fridays @ 8:15 - Ballroom, Latin, and Swing Dancing at the Starlight Ballroom in Bellmawr NJ

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How can you learn to ballroom dance without a partner?

Partners aren't required, because, in our experience we get a pretty decent number of both male and female singles that sign up for classes. Additionally, we rotate partners frequently. I know that some couples would rather stick together for the entire class, but rotation does two things:

1. Since each person is exposed to multiple partners, boys become much better leaders and girls become much better followers.
2. Just as importantly, it prevents couples from fighting. By the time you get back to your original partner, both of you will have worked out the kinks in the step.

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Will I dance with my partner the whole time?

You will be dancing with your partner for a large part of the time, but we do rotate partners frequently. I know that some couples would rather stick together for the entire class, but rotation is extremely beneficial in 2 ways:

1. Since each person is exposed to multiple partners, boys become much better leaders and girls become much better followers.
2. More importantly, it prevents couples from fighting. By the time you get back to your original partner, both of you will have worked out the kinks in the step.

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Can I come to watch a class?

Yes, you are welcome to stop in and check out a class in progress. Please just let us know you will be coming ahead of time.

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I already have some ballroom and latin dance experience. What class/workshop should I take?

We still recommend that all new students take our introductory level class. Over the years, we've found that even experienced ballroom and social dancers have gaps in their knowledge. After seeing you in an introductory course, we will recommend classes that we think will suit your level of dancing.

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We really would prefer to have a special dance choreographed for my wedding/special event. How can I get that done?

Obviously, we can't teach personalized choreography in a group class, but we can do so in private classes. We still recommend taking the group class as it will provide excellent coverage of the basics. This way we can spend as much time as possible on your specific wedding dance during the private lesson instead of working on things you could have mastered in the group class. Click here for more information on our private lessons.

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Are there any age restrictions?

All students must be of at least 16 years of age.

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