Denver's Ballroom Instructors
Jennifer Corey & Taylor Westfall
Group Lessons & Social Dances in Denver
Learn, Laugh, and Dance Together
Our weekly classes and practice dance party 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. All of our group classes are held at the Denver Turnverein 1570 N. Clarkson St, Denver.
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Free Intro to Ballroom: for absolute beginners. The 1st Wednesday of each month our Ballroom Fundamentals class is free at 6:15pm.
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Ballroom Fundamentals (Intro): For absolute beginners. Take this class before the Level 1 class. Your fun introduction to ballroom dancing. Wednesdays @ 6:15pm
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Level 1: Beginner Class beyond the foundation. Learn the basic patterns, timing, and dance hold to the dance(s) taught that month. Wednesdays @7pm.
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Level 2: Bridge Class. Expand on your basics with new variations, techniques, and stylization. Wednesdays @7pm.
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Level 3: Intermediate Class. For experienced ballroom dancers to build on their knowledge and take their dancing to the next level. Mondays @6pm.
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NEW Social Line Dance: Experience the fun of Country, Ballroom, and Latin dancing with no partner. Just fun, laughs, and dancing. Saturdays @11am
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Practice Dance Party: A mid-week practice social dance each week. Taylor and Jennifer are there to dance with you and answer your questions. Wednesdays @8pm
No partner is required to attend our group classes. Switching partners is not required for those attending as couples, though we do encourage especially beginners to give it a try.
"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
Level1: Wednesday
Intro/Foundation
6:15pm-7:00pm
$10/purchase online
$15/purchase at door
Venue: Denver Turnverein
This class is your starting point for learning to ballroom dance. Designed for absolute beginners this class will cover basic partner connections, timing concepts, and core movement & patterns. No Partner Needed. If you are brand new to ballroom dancing take this class before attending our Level 1 class.
Upcoming Schedule:
The first Wednesday of each month is FREE - "Intro to Ballroom" Class, the remainder of the month can be purchased either as a drop-in class or entire month.
WEEKLY SOCIAL DANCES:
WEDNEDAYS 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Following the Level 1 & Level 2 ballroom group classes, we offer a community ballroom practice for anyone wanting to practice their ballroom dancing skills on a large dance floor during the week. An hour and a half, the perfect amount for a mid-week dance practice. We welcome all ballroom dancers of all levels to this weekly ballroom dance practice. Come as a couple or single, switch partners, stay with your partner, or even practice your dancing solo if you wish.
Special social dance parties are organized by Strides Ballroom for the ballroom dance community at large throughout the year. Click here for upcoming themed social dance parties.
