Beginner
Group Classes: For our beginner dancers, we have group classes on Monday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. Each beginner group class series lasts six weeks with one class per week. Over the course of the six classes, you’ll learn the basic patterns of one to three ballroom dances to help you get out on the dance floor with confidence and have fun! Check out our Calendar to see what classes we’re offering this month. Some classes you have to look forward to are Swing, Salsa, Waltz and Cha Cha. We also offer a Ballroom Crash Course series, where you can learn a few of the most popular ballroom dances, like those you might see on Dancing with the Stars, each month. Each group class costs $10 per person. No partner or experience necessary! All you need is yourself! We recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
Private Lessons: We also offer private lessons, which allow dancers to work one-on-one with one of our knowledgeable and friendly professional instructors. Private lessons typically run 50-60 minutes. Students can choose what they’d like to learn, whether that be a dance style or just how to get out on the floor if you have a special event to go to. You can attend the lesson by yourself or bring a partner, but a partner is not necessary for the private lesson. To get started dancing, click here to schedule a private lesson today!
Have any questions about our beginner programs? Contact us today! Our instructors are happy to speak with you!
Intermediate/Advanced
Group Classes: Ballroom By The Bay offers our Intermediate and Advanced dancers group classes where they can improve their technique, learn more moves and explore new dance styles. Some classes to look forward to include Technique Class and Ladies Performance Group. In our Technique Class, learn how to improve your skills, including Rumba hip action and Waltz movement. In the Technique Class, our instructors cover multiple dance styles, including American Smooth and Rhythm and International Standard. Our Ladies Performance Group showcases our talented female dancers, allows students to improve their technique and gives them an opportunity to perform at various venues across the coast. Our group classes typically change each month, so check out our Calendar to see what we’re offering now.
Private Lessons: Ready to take your dancing to the next level? Work with one of our professional instructors one-on-one in a private lesson. Private lessons typically last between 50-60 minutes. You can choose what dances you’d like to work on or ask our instructor to help improve your technique. You can attend the lesson by yourself or bring a partner, but a partner is not necessary for the private lesson. Click here to schedule a private lesson today!
Have any questions about our intermediate/advanced programs? Contact us today! Our instructors are happy to speak with you!
Wedding Dance Lessons
A first dance can seem daunting, but don’t worry! Ballroom By The Bay has got you covered! Our experienced and friendly professional instructors offer wedding dance private lessons that will make your first time out on the floor fun, memorable, and care-free! We do it all–whether you would like choreography to your favorite song or just to learn how to move on the floor with a partner. We also offer lessons for father-daughter dances, mother-son dances or any other type of dance you’d like us to work with you on for an event. Click here to schedule a private lesson today! Our instructors are happy to work with you and create a plan so your first dance will be one for the books!
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Workshops
There are so many talented dancers around the world! Get an opportunity to work with them here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast at Ballroom By The Bay’s guest teacher workshops. Workshops are typically one hour and include a variety of topics and various dance styles. In the past we’ve hosted dancers, including professional instructors and competitors in West Coast Swing, country, and ballroom dance.
Have a dancer in mind you’d like to see come to the Gulf Coast? Let us know here!
Social Dance
Join us at Ballroom By The Bay every Friday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. for our weekly social dance party. There’s a FREE 30-minute group class at the beginning that all levels of experience are welcome to attend. No experience or partner necessary! We play a variety of music for all styles of dancing including ballroom, country and swing. $10 per person. Check out our Calendar to see this months social dance classes and parties.
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