Frequently Asked Questions About
Ballroom Dance Classes (FAQ's)

1) Do I need experience to take lessons?
2) Do I need a partner to take lessons?
3) What should I wear for my dance lesson?
4) How much can I learn in a group class?
5) How long are the classes and how much do they cost?
6) What if I have to miss a class?
7) Do you teach children or teenagers?
8) Do I have to compete if I take classes at The Asheville Ballroom?
9) What is the most effective way to learn to dance?
10) Are private lessons available?
11) How much can I learn in one private lesson?

1. Do I need dance experience to take lessons?
No. All dancers start at the very beginning. The more you attend your dance class and dance parties, the better you will become.

2. Do I need a partner to take lessons?
No. All of our classes are in a group setting of people with similar skill levels. We use a team teaching method where one instructor teaches the leaders and another instructor teaches the followers. We then put leaders and followers together and change partners every few minutes. So in our classes we all dance with each other. We also encourage some of our higher level dancers to help out with classes.

3. What should I wear for my dance lesson?
Everyday attire is appropriate for dancing. If you do not have ballroom dance shoes, we recommend a light weight dress shoe with socks or nylons. Ladies make sure the heels have straps and not open backs. This will help keep your shoe on while dancing. We do not recommend sneakers or rubber soled shoes. This makes it harder to move across the dance floor.

4. How much can I learn in a group class?
A group class may seem overwhelming to the beginner at first, but our expert staff at the Asheville Ballroom will have you dancing basic steps in several dances before the first class is finished. We will review and build your dance knowledge each dance class you attend. We do encourage changing partners in all our classes. This helps you to get to know your fellow students better and gives you the confidence and experience to dance with others. If you don't wish to change partners please let your instructor know before class

5. How long are the classes and how much do they cost?
Our dance classes meet once a week for about 55 minutes for 6 weeks. A 6 week session very reasonable, only $60 per person. This is only $10 per class.

6. What if I have to miss a class?
Please try not to miss a class. However we all have the unexpected happen so if you have to miss a class, be sure to attend the next week. We do review each week and offer private lessons if needed.

7. Do you teach children or teenagers?
The Asheville Ballroom teaches private lessons to people of all ages. If there is enough interest, we provide weekly group classes for children and teens. Please check the calendar for days and times. Some of our teens have been with us for quite some time and have developed into fantastic dancers and class helpers.

8. Do I have to compete to take lessons at The Ballroom Dance Company?
No. We teach social dancing as well as competition dancing, better known as DanceSport. We do sponsor a ballroom dance competition each year for anyone who would like to try DanceSport, and may even offer a DanceSport class or workshop but the main focus at the Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre is teaching people to dance and have fun.

9. What is the most effective way to learn to dance?
Taking lessons at the Asheville Ballroom and Dance Centre of course! We offer and recommend a comprehensive program of private lessons, group classes and social dances. Taking group classes and/or private lessons twice a week will help individuals and couples to learn more quickly and retain what you learn.

10. Are private lesson available?
The Asheville Ballroom offers private lessons through our expert instructors. These are available by appointment only. Please see any of our instructors if you are interested in private lessons or call the Asheville Ballroom for more information..

11) How much can I learn in one private lesson?
After one lesson, a new dancer may learn several dance patterns in a couple of dances and be able to link them together to successfully dance an entire song. After any lesson is finished we invite you to stay a few minutes and practice what you have learned. Most importantly, practice every night, even if it is just for a few minutes in your kitchen!