Couples Dance Class for Beginners – Date Night at Danznik

Don’t make your first dance your last! Learn to dance with your partner, or simply enjoy a weekly date night filled with dancing.

This spring, join Alexei Shadurski on Monday nights for a fun “date night” with your partner to learn ballroom dancing.

In this course, you’ll learn the basics of popular ballroom dance styles featured each month:

• April: Waltz and Cha Cha
• May: Foxtrot and East Coast Swing

By the end of each 4-week series, you’ll feel comfortable dancing with your partner to music in those styles.
No experience needed — just come for a fun, social night out!

SCHEDULE – Mondays 7-8:30pm
• Lesson 7-8pm
• 30 Minute Social Party 8-8:30pm

PRICING
• Couples: $200 for 4-week series
• Drop-in: $30 per class / per-person
Danznik Members receive an additional 20% off

DANCE STYLES

Waltz
The Waltz is often considered one of the easiest ballroom styles to learn. It has a simple, slow, and graceful 3/4 timing (1-2-3) and basic patterns that are easy to follow, especially for couples. The flowing movements make it a great starting point for beginners.

Foxtrot
The Foxtrot has a smooth, elegant quality and features a simple walking rhythm (slow-slow-quick-quick). Its relaxed tempo makes it easy to grasp, and it helps build skills that translate to many other ballroom styles.

Swing (East Coast Swing)
East Coast Swing is fun, lively, and less formal than other ballroom styles. Its basic triple-step pattern is easy to pick up, and the energy of swing music adds to its accessibility for beginners.

Tango
Tango is a dramatic and passionate dance with sharp, staccato movements. It focuses on close connection and precise footwork, making it unique compared to smoother styles like Waltz or Foxtrot. While Tango can be more intense to learn, its basic timing and strong rhythms make it manageable for beginners.

Salsa
Salsa is a lively, energetic dance that blends Latin rhythms with smooth, flowing movements. Its quick footwork, syncopated timing (quick-quick-slow), and partner connection make it both exciting and accessible for beginners. Salsa’s fun and social nature ensures it remains a popular choice for many dancers.

Cha Cha
The Cha Cha is a playful and rhythmic dance. It has a basic 1-2-3 Cha-Cha-Cha pattern that, once learned, can be applied to many steps. Its upbeat tempo makes it an enjoyable option for beginners.