Just Dance Ballroom's Absolute Beginner Ballroom Dance Program with Karen and Michael

Just Dance Ballroom's Absolute Beginner Ballroom Dance Program

Absolute Beginner's Program

Learn 9 Ballroom Dances

Want to get started in ballroom dance? Just Dance Ballroom’s Absolute Beginner Program is the place to start. The Absolute Beginner Program is designed start to students at the beginning (never having danced before) and and bring them up to an Intermediate level.

You will learn the basics of the waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba, cha cha, samba, nightclub two-step, hustle and east coast swing.

You will become familiar with the most popular ballroom dances, many of which can be danced at wedding receptions, in clubs, and at many different types of dance parties.

The Progressive Series

The Progressive Series gives you an opportunity to learn a dance more in depth. Each month you can begin a new series in different dance. You will learn many dance figures and the character, styling. rhythm and technique of the dance. You will also learn how to lead or follow, to connect with your partner, to combine figures and to navigate the social dance floor. Each week builds on the previous week. The progressive series will give you a good foundation.

We repeat the dances every few months with new routines you can learn at the beginner's level. If you are in one of our classes, you can also help vote on what dance we will teach the following month.

Drop Ins Welcome

You are always welcome to drop in during the month to any of our classes. If you have never danced before, we recommend that you come on the first of the month, when we cover each dance from the very beginning. Or you can come to Karen and Michael's Monday or Tuesday class any week of the month. We have two teachers on Monday and Tuesday and one of us can teach you the basics while the rest of the class continues learning as part of the progressive series with the other teacher.

A Supportive Learning Environment

We create a safe and supportive environment for you to learn and have fun in. The pace is just right and you will be there with others who are also learning for the first time.

Karen and Michael, directors of Just Dance Absolute Beginner Program, teach on Monday and Tuesdays. Citabria Phillips teaches on Thursdays

Repeat each series as often as you want, to review your basics or to support a friend you’ve brought along.

November 2008

with Karen and Michael

Prepare for the Holidays with Swing, Cha Cha and Hustle and you will be able to dance to the most popular party music this season.

Mondays 7-8pm: East Coast Swing I & II.: November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th.; Swing Dancing originated in the 1920's in Harlem's Savoy Ballroom. From there, it spread across the US and around the world. It is one of the most popular forms of social dance. In this class we teach you East Coast Swing moves that can be danced anywhere you find swing music, clubs, swing/lindy dance parties, wedding receptions, country parties and ballroom parties.
Tuesdays 7-8pm: Cha Cha I & II: November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th. Learn one dance this month, each week building on what you learned the week before.
Thursdays 7-8pm: Hustle I & II: November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th. Learn one dance this month, each week building on what you learned the week before.; This dance became the craze in the 1970's, but is still here to stay. Most disco or urban dance beat music is great for hustle.

December 2008

with Karen and Michael

Prepare for the Holidays with Swing, Rumba and Hustle and you will be able to dance to the most popular party music this season.

Mondays 7-8pm: Swing I & II.: December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th.; Swing Dancing originated in the 1920's in Harlem's Savoy Ballroom. From there, it spread across the US and around the world. It is one of the most popular forms of social dance. In this class we teach you East Coast Swing and Lindy moves that can be danced anywhere you find swing music, clubs, swing/lindy dance parties, wedding receptions, country parties and ballroom parties.
Tuesdays 7-8pm: Rumba I & II: December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th.
Thursdays 7-8pm: Hustle I & II: December 4th, 11th, 18th, no class Christmas day. Learn one dance this month, each week building on what you learned the week before.; This dance became the craze in the 1970's, but is still here to stay. Most disco or urban dance beat music is great for hustle.

Details

No previous dance experience required.
No partner required. Couples welcome.
All classes include free practice from 9-11pm on day of class
$13 drop in rate for public. $10 drop in rate for Just Dance Ballroom Members. Discounts if you pay for a series.

Student's Testimonials

Karen Lile & Michael Arntz. Photography by Kendall Ross Bean. Light Design by Michael Kofford

I didn’t really believe my husband could dance. But, after the first class with Karen and Michael, we were both dancing and having fun. I can’t wait for the next class.

~ Janet

I like Karen & Michael so much, I have been bringing my friends and family with me too. Karen and Michael can teach ANYONE to dance, because they don’t assume anything, and they explain and demonstrate so clearly.

~Wendy.