As witnessed in the documentary film "Mad Hot Ballroom", children cultivate self-esteem, respect, coordination, and more life-enhancing skills through learning ballroom dance.
The Ballroom Dance Company provides group classes for kids five years and older. These classes cost $10 per student, per class. Drop-ins and new students are always welcome in beginners classes. Intermediate and advanced level classes require instructor pre-approval. For photos of Ballroom Dance Company students in classes, competitions & performances visit our Kids Photo Gallery.
If your child is between the ages of 9-13 and has dance experience, we encourage them to try out for our Pre-Teen Performance Team. The Team meets twice a week for practice (Saturdays 11-noon & Wednesdays 7:20-8:15pm). Our Teen Performance Team (students 14-18) meets Saturdays 3-4:30pm. "Teams" focus on show choreography performed at our studio showcases as well as other venues. Partner is not required. Please call the studio for more information or to schedule an audtion.
We also host chaperoned teens-only dances 8-10pm the 3rd Staurday of each month. $8 admission includes a 7:30-8pm beginners lesson. Please note: to protect students, non-staff adults will not be allowed into the ballroom unless pre-approved by youth activities director Shawn Gardner.
Students are expected to:
- Wear closed-toe leather soled dress or ballroom dance shoes
- Students with long hair must wear it pulled back in pony tail or bun
- Treat teachers and students with respect and kindness
- Advanced class students are expected to wear a shirt & tie (boys) and dressy clothing with hair pulled back (girls)
Children who are disruptive to the class will be given a time-out. Children who are tired during class are allowed to sit out and rest for part of the class.
Students learn fundamental skills in at least two dance styles in every class. Beginners class is designed as a fun introduction to ballroom dance in various styles, including but not limited to Waltz, Tango, Swing, Foxtrot, and Cha-Cha. Advanced class focuses on technique and choreography. We also provide group classes and private lessons for Performance and Competition-oriented children seven days a week.
Youth over 100 pounds may also participat in our Adult Group Classes. Student tuition for beginning level adult classes is $20 for each 5 week series (must be 22 or younger with student body ID card). Adult lessons run in 5-week series and focus on 1 dance per hour. Youth under 100 pounds who wish to participate in adult classes must bring a size-appropriate partner (or relative with whom they will dance during class), and require instructor pre-approval.
Have questions?
Call us today at (503) 639 - 4861.