Ballroom Club

What is the Ballroom Club?

The Ballroom Club is the largest and most general of the four groups. Geared towards preparing students for social dancing, we offer three classes per week—beginner, intermediate, and technique—throughout the academic year.

The Club covers a great breadth of dances in a relaxed, collaborative environment. Beginner lessons are great for new dancers who want a general introduction to the different ballroom dances. Those who have completed at least two semesters of beginner lessons are suggested to move up to intermediate, though students are always welcome to try out any level. The intermediate class builds on the basics of several dances, focusing on technique and building more complicated patterns. Many Team members attend these lessons for supplemental knowledge and review.

The technique class focuses less on steps and patterns and more on building the style and character of the dances. In addition to interested students, Team members use this class to prepare for Dancesport competitions.

What Will I Learn?

The Club covers a wide range of dances throughout the year, with the second semester continuing the work of the first. You will learn:

  • Cha Cha
  • East Coast Swing
  • Foxtrot
  • Hustle
  • Rumba
  • Tango
  • Waltz

The technique class may also focus on other competition dances such as Bolero, Mambo, Quickstep, or Viennese Waltz.

At the beginning of each class, we review material taught previously in the semester, easing the loss of missing a class or two.

When Do We Dance?

The Ballroom Club holds its lessons in the Student Activities Room located on the first floor* of Academy Thursday nights at the following times:

  • Beginner: 6:00-7:00pm
  • Intermediate: 7:00-8:00pm
  • Technique: 8:00-9:00pm

*The first floor is not to be confused with the ground floor, which is the second floor of the building.

Do I Need a Partner? What Should I Wear?

You don't need a partner because we continuously rotate throughout the class, making it possible for everyone to dance with and meet new people. You should wear clothes in which you are comfortable moving around and shoes that do not stick to the floor. Many Team members wear ballroom shoes with suede on the bottom, though socks work just as well (and are much less expensive)!