Ballroom Dancing NYC - Classes & Lessons
Our midtown NYC studio offers beginner through advanced classes in ballroom dance styles across four main categories: Standard, Smooth, Latin, and Rhythm.
Standard & Smooth styles include the waltz, tango, foxtrot, and quickstep, while Latin & Rhythm styles include cha-cha, samba, rumba, salsa, and swing.
Beginner Classes

Sat, Feb 22, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Beginner Ballroom with Tatyana Bilych
Level 1 • Tatyana Bilych
We will cover the foundational steps of five classic ballroom dances: Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep.

Mon, Feb 24, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Date Night at Danznik: February Social Party
Level 1 • Anton Domansky​
Don’t make your first dance your last! Learn to dance with your partner, or simply enjoy a weekly date night filled with dancing.

Thu, Feb 27, 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cha Cha & Rumba with Hulya & Jimmy
Level 1 • Hulya & Jimmy
This course is perfect for complete beginners, or dancers looking to learn something new and make friends.

Sat, Mar 1, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Beginner Ballroom with Tatyana Bilych
Level 1 • Tatyana Bilych
We will cover the foundational steps of five classic ballroom dances: Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep.

Sun, Mar 2, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Intro to Social Ballroom with Hulya & Jimmy
Level 1 • Hulya & Jimmy
Join us for a fun and friendly, beginner introduction to social ballroom dance, taught in the American style.
Beyond Beginner Classes

Sat, Feb 22, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
American Smooth with Tatyana Bilych
All-Levels • Tatyana Bilych

Sun, Feb 23, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
American Rhythm with Talia Barrington
All-Levels • Talia Barrington

Sun, Feb 23, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
American Smooth Ballroom with Talia Barrington
All-Levels • Talia Barrington
Ballroom Dance Socials

Fri, Feb 28 at 8:00 PM
Latin & Rhythm Rounds

Sun, Mar 2 at 3:00 PM
Sunday Social with Gene Eagle

Fri, Mar 21 at 8:30 PM
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Try a lesson, and experience the joy of partner dance! Good for individuals or couples.
Questions? Contact us or call 212-500-1064
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Questions About Ballroom Dance
What is considered ballroom dancing?
1 Answer
Ballroom dancing refers to partner dancing with a lead and a follow performing structured patterns to music. It encompasses four main categories—Smooth, Standard, Rhythm, and Latin—and includes styles like foxtrot, quickstep, waltz, Viennese waltz, tango, swing, samba, paso doble, jive, cha-cha, rumba, bolero, and mambo.
Danznik Studios
Oct 15, 2024
What is the hardest ballroom dance to learn?
1 Answer
There's no definitive answer, as the most difficult ballroom dance to learn varies by individual experience and ability. However, dances like International Foxtrot, International Viennese Waltz, and Samba are often considered challenging for beginners due to their fast tempos and complex techniques.
Danznik Studios
Oct 15, 2024
What are the five most common ballroom dances?
1 Answer
The five most common ballroom dances taught to beginners are the waltz, foxtrot, rumba, East Coast swing and cha-cha. These styles offer a solid foundation in rhythm, timing and movement, making them ideal for newcomers to learn basic techniques and enjoy social dancing.
Danznik Studios
Oct 15, 2024