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Denver's Ballroom Instructors Jennifer Corey & Taylor Westfall
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Ballroom Dance Group Lessons in Denver
Learn, Laugh, and Dance Together
Our weekly classes and dance practice parties are designed to be fun, social, and skill-building. With different levels available, there's something for everyone - from absolute beginners to more experienced dancers. No partner needed for any of our group classes and dance socials.
Group Class Location:
Denver Turnverein 1570 N. Clarkson St, Denver (free parking onsite)
Pricing*:
Fundamentals, Level 1, & Level 2 (includes dance social @ 8:00pm)
$10/purchase online $15/purchase at the door
Level 3 (does not include a dance social)
$8/purchase online $8/purchase at the door
* see group FAQ for Turnverein fee and guest pass
Brand New to Dancing?
Join us for our Free Intro to Ballroom Class.
1st Wednesday of the month at 6:15pm
Find Your Level
Progress at your pace. We'll help you get there.
BALLROOM FUNDAMENTALS: This class is your starting point. Designed for absolute beginners this class will cover basic partner connections, timing, and core movement. Drop-in anytime or do the entire month. Wednesday @6:15pm JUNE 3, 10, 17 JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 AUGUST 5, 12, 19 SEPTEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 OCTOBER 7, 14, 21, 28 NOVEMBER 11, 18, 25 DECEMBER 2, 9
LEVEL 1 BEGINNER: Beginner class beyond the foundation. Learn basic patterns, timings, and dance holds for the 2 dances this month. This class builds each week, we recommend starting 1st or by the 2nd week of the month. Wednesday @7:00pm JUNE: Tango & Cha Cha JULY: Waltz & Rumba AUGUST: Swing & Foxtrot SEPTEMBER: Viennese Waltz OCTOBER: Tango & Cha Cha NOVEMBER: Hustle & Slow Dancing DECEMBER: TBA
LEVEL 2 BRIDGE: You are no longer a basic beginner but not quite a full fledged intermediate level dancer. Take your skills and expand your knowledge with more style, technique, and pattern variations. Wednesdays @7:00pm JUNE: Cha Cha JULY: Waltz AUGUST: Swing SEPTEMBER: Viennese Waltz OCTOBER: Tango NOVEMBER: Hustle DECEMBER: TBA
LEVEL 3 INTERMEDIATE: For experienced ballroom dancers to build on their knowledge and take their dancing to the next level with lead/follow tips, style & tech, and more complex variations. Mondays @6:00pm JUNE: Cha Cha JULY: Waltz AUGUST: Swing SEPTEMBER: Viennese Waltz OCTOBER: Tango NOVEMBER: Hustle DECEMBER: TBA
Special Workshops
Additional classes to expand your dancing opportunities
MONTHLY BALLROOM MIX: This class is designed for level 2 and level 3 dancers looking to explore and expand their knowledge on specialty ballroom and social dances. Saturdays @ 12:00pm -1:30pm JUNE: No Workshop in June JULY 18th: Paso Doble AUGUST 1st: Quickstep SEPTEMBER: No workshop OCTOBER 17th: Bolero NOVEMBER 7th: Salsa
NEW SOCIAL LINE DANCE: Experience the fun of Country, Ballroom, and Latin dancing with no partner. All levels welcome. Learn a new dance each week. See schedule for dates and line dance style. Saturdays @ 11:00am JUNE 6th: Cowboy Cha Cha JUNE 27th: Rumba Line Dance JULY 4th: Shivers JULY 11th: Blurred Lines JULY 18th: Latin Cha Cha JULY 25th: Canadian Stomp
"I dance because there's no greater feeling in the world than moving to a piece of music and letting the rest of the world disappear." ~unknown
Class FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Strides Ballroom's Group Classes
Is there easy parking? Yes, all of our group classes are located at the historic Denver Turnverein ballroom. 1570 N. Clarkson St, Denver There is lots of free parking onsite in our parking lot. If lot is full you may use Fillmore Auditorium parking next door(on non concert nights) or come inside to get a free parking pass at the bank lot 1 block north of our venue.
What should I wear to class? Wear comfortable clothing. Most students come to class in business casual or casual wear.
What kind of shoes should I wear? Wear comfortable shoes that stay on your feet and have a little slip and a little grip. If you can do the twist on your kitchen floor and your shoes don't grip to the floor, your shoes will work for our Beginner classes. We suggest students wear dance shoes for Level 2 and Level 3 courses.
Do I have to change partners? Changing partners is optional. We encourage everyone to change partners as we have found a partner change for a few minutes can increase body awareness, helping you learn faster and become a better partner.
How early should I arrive? When coming to a class for the first time, try to arrive 10 minutes early for check-in at the front desk. Arrive to class on time, it can be extremely disruptive to the flow of the class if you arrive late. The teacher will not be able to take time to catch you up if you arrive late. Please note, if you are 20 minutes late to class, you will not be allowed to join that class session (refund will be given if prepaid).
I missed the 1st class, can I still attend? Yes, we recommend for our level 1 class that you start by the 2nd class of the month. For our Fundamentals class, Level 2, and Level 3 classes you can drop-in anytime during the month.
How can I pay? We recommend pre-registering for all of our classes online. You may also pay at the door, day of class. We accept cash, check, credit/debit cards, Venmo QR, and Paypal.
What is the Turnverein Venue Fee? Strides Ballroom must follow the venue requirements for usage. The Denver Turnverein venue requires a $20/annual venue membership or a free 3-time venue guest pass (does not include Strides class fees) for anyone attending evening group classes and dance parties. This membership goes towards the preservation and upkeep of this historical ballroom. Guest pass available at front desk or become a member at www.denverturnverein.com
