Strides Ballroom | Group Lessons

Group Lessons & Social Dances
in Denver

Start or continue your dancing journey now . . .

TAKE YOUR DANCING SKILLS FROM BEGINNER TO WOW!

Our easy as 1-2-3 group classes are fun, social, and a great way to learn to dance. Classes are designed to give you the building blocks to dance a variety of the most popular ballroom dances from beginner through intermediate levels. 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.

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DATES:

FEBRUARY 26th, APRIL 30th,

MAY 28th, JUNE 25th

Location: Denver Turnverein 1570 N. Clarkson St

Free Intro to Ballroom Class

6:15-7:00pm

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Free Intro Class

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"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

Venue Location:

The Denver Turnverein

1570 N. Clarkson St, Denver

Parking: free at venue parking lot. If parking lot is full, additional parking available next door at Fillmore Auditorium (non-concert nights), or come inside to get free parking pass for bank 1 block north.

Venue Policy:

IMPORTANT - The Denver Turnverein Venue Policies for Groups and Dances:

Strides Ballroom must follow the venue requirements for usage. The Denver Turnverein venue requires a $15/annual venue membership or 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 link.

Group Class & Dance Party Tips:

Q: What should I wear to class?

A: Wear comfortable clothing. Most students come to class in business casual or casual wear. For Dance parties casual for weekly practice dance party, see specific attire suggestions for theme or special dance party events.

Q: What kind of shoes should I wear?

A: 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.

Q: Do I have to change partners?

A: Though 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.

Q: How early should I arrive?

A: 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. If you are 20 minutes late to class, teacher has the option to not allow you to join in (with a refund).

Q: How can I pay?

We accept cash, check, Venmo QR, and credit cards for payment.

Level1: Wednesday
Intro/Beginner
7:00pm-8:00pm
$10/purchase online
$15/purchase at door

A compete introduction to the fundamental patterns, dance holds, and timings used for the ballroom dance being taught. Couples & Singles welcome, prices per person. We recommend starting at the first of the month or at the latest starting by the 2nd class. If you miss the 1st two classes we recommend starting up next month.

Upcoming Schedule:

APRIL Viennese Waltz

MAY Waltz & Rumba

JUNE Foxtrot & Swing

JULY Tango & Cha Cha

AUGUST Hustle & Slow Dancing

SEPTEMBER Waltz & Rumba

Take your skills you have learned and expand your knowledge with more style and pattern variations. You are no longer a basic beginner but not quite a full fledged intermediate level dancer, this is the level for you. Couples & Singles welcome, prices per person. You are welcome to drop into this class, but understand that if you only attend the last class of the month, the instructor will not have time to catch you up.

Level 2: Wednesday Beginner/Intermediate 7:00pm-8:00pm
$10/purchase online
$15/purchase at door

Upcoming Schedule:

APRIL Viennese Waltz

MAY Waltz

JUNE Swing

JULY Tango

AUGUST Hustle

SEPTEMBER Rumba

Intermediate level ballroom class (Upper level Bronze & Lower level Silver). Occasionally this class will cover a more challenging style of dance at a beginner level such as Viennese Waltz or Quickstep. Take your dancing to a new level with lead/follow tips, style and techniques, and more complex variations. This class is a drop in class, though we may carry over some concepts from week to week in a month, you will not have needed to attend previous weeks to be comfortable in class.

Level3: Monday Intermediate
6:00pm-7:00pm
$8/purchase online
$8/purchase at door

Upcoming Schedule:

APRIL Viennese Waltz

MAY Cha Cha

JUNE Foxtrot

JULY East Coast Swing

AUGUST Waltz

SEPTEMBER Rumba

This class is designed for level 2 and level 3 dancers looking to explore and expand their knowledge on specialty ballroom dances (partner dances beyond the 6 foundational ballroom dances of Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, and East Coast Swing).

This is a one-time workshop covering a specific dance.

Monthly Ballroom Mix Monday
7:00pm-8:00pm
$10

Upcoming Schedule:

APRIL 12th Quickstep

MAY 3rd Int'l Rumba

JULY 12th Salsa

AUG TBA

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.

Group Lessons & Social Dances in Denver

Level1: Wednesday Intro/Beginner 7:00pm-8:00pm $10/purchase online $15/purchase at door

Group Lessons & Social Dances
in Denver

Level1: Wednesday
Intro/Beginner
7:00pm-8:00pm
$10/purchase online
$15/purchase at door