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Can anyone learn how to ballroom dance? Absolutely!
Dancing is wholesome fun and great exercise. For singles, there's simply no better way to meet people than to be able to dance with confidence at parties. Dancing gives couples a lifelong hobby to share.
The Ballroom Dance Company will get you started quickly and easily, even if you've never danced before.
We host a Weekly Dances every Sunday from 7:30-10pm
which includes a free beginning level lesson from 7-7:30pm ($5 admission).
We also host weekly swing dance parties every Saturday 8:30-midnight ($8 admission).
Weekly beginners Group Classes cost $35 per personfor an entire 5-week series when you pre-purchase admission to a 5-week series. Each class lasts 1 hour. If you do not want to participate in the entire 5-lesson series, you may also "drop in" to any beginning level group classes for $9 per person. We offer beginners group classes 7 days a week, including afternoon and evening classes!
We host intermediate level group classes 6 days a week. Admission is $50 per person for an entire 5-week series when you purchase a 5-lesson series pack. Admission is $13 for "drop-ins" who may choose to take only part of the 5-lesson series.
Advanced level group lessons are also available most days of the week. These cost $12 per person/per lesson when you purchase a 5-lesson series. Admission is $15 for "drop-ins" who are welcome to attend any single class.
For individuals or couples who wish to learn in a non-group setting, we offer private lessons for $75 per 50 minute lesson. This enables you to progress at your own speed, on dances you wish to focus on.
By offering private lessons, group lessons, and weekly dance parties there is truly something for everyone to fit nearly any budget. Don't put it off any longer! Pick up the phone and give us a call at (503)473-8947 today!
Then get ready to experience one of life's most fun and beautiful activities... ballroom dancing!
Wear lightweight dress shoes. Avoid sneakers, rubber soled, or spike-heel shoes. Everyday attire is appropriate for dancing. Stretchy, light clothing will be easier to move in.
Arrive 5-10 minutes early. Sign in at the front desk, and take a seat in the ballroom.
Other singles and couples from the Portland area will come to class as well.
First: Your teachers will demonstrate for the class the figures to be taught that day.
Second: Men and women will learn their 'parts' separately
Third: Men and women will dance their 'parts' together
Fourth: The class will rotate partners. Though this is not required, it is very highly recommended to help your learning curve.
Finally: You will dance the routine with your partner to music.
Wear lightweight dress shoes. Avoid sneakers, rubber soled, or spike-heel shoes. Everyday attire is appropriate for dancing. Stretchy, light clothing will be easier to move in.
First: We will identify your goals. Your teacher will ask questions such as "Have you had dance lessons before?", "Are you preparing for a special event?", and "Is there a particular dance you want to learn, and why?"
Second: We will work with you teaching you basic ballroom dance steps.
Finally: After your first lesson, we will review your goals to ensure your next lesson best meets your immediate needs. We will also book your appointment for your next lesson, if you are interested in taking another. If your teacher is present and a group class is not running, we encourage you to stay in the studio and practice for free.
We recommend you book your first handful of lessons in advance, one per week, so you can overcome the initial task of remembering your basic steps. As you progress in your dancing the scheduling of your lessons will become much more flexible as with experience, you will more easily remember technique and figures. Call us at (503)473-8947 to book your lesson(s).
When you schedule a lesson you block out that time in your instructor's day. We request that you give twenty-four hours notice to change or cancel an appointment so that we may allow other students to fill that time slot.
We encourage you to practice (even a few minutes will help!) and warmly invite you to attend our Weekly Dances every Sunday from 7:30-10pm. To support newer dancers we offer a free beginning level lesson before most dances, and we post the style of music scheduled to play throughout the evening so you'll know which dance style is next. Admission is $5 per person for our Sunday night ballroom parties, and $8 per person for our Saturday night swing parties.
Check our Ballroom Dance Company Calendar regularly for local ballroom dances, all open to the public..