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 will be in a group setting of people with similar skill levels. We do 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 recomend 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 recomend 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.

5. How long are the classes and how much do they cost?
Our dance classes meet once a week for about 55 minutes for 12 weeks. A 12 week semester is very reasonable, only $90 per person for the entire 12 weeks. This is only $30 per month or less than $8 per week.

6. What if I have to miss a class?
It is okay if you have to miss a class. We offer almost all classes more than once each week. If you are unable to attend a particular night, please feel free to attend one of the other class of the same that week.

7. Do you teach children or teenagers?
The Asheville Ballroom teaches private lessons to people of all ages. 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 quiet 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 do teach dancesport, but we also enjoy teaching beginners and social dancers in ballroom as well as a variety of other dance styles.

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. We offer discounts on multiple classes.

10. Are private lesson available?
The Asheville Ballroom offers private lessons through several of our expert instructors. These are available by appointment only. Please see any of our instructors if you are interested privates.

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!

Do you have more question?
Call The Asheville Ballroom and Dance Centre
828-274-8320