Ballroom - Jackson School of the Arts

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Find Your Footing in a Comfortable Environment

Whether you’ve always dreamed of learning ballroom dance or just want to polish your style and add new moves to your repertoire, our instructors at Jackson School of the Arts will help you meet your goals while feeling comfortable and confident.

We strive to provide a vibrant, but relaxed atmosphere to help you become the dancer you’ve always dreamed of becoming (or at least a better dancer!)

Don’t worry if you’ve never danced before or think you have two left feet. We have the experience to get you past feeling awkward and into feeling great about dancing!

The Details

Who: Both couples and singles are welcome. We will ensure that all singles have a dance partner. (Ages 18 +)
What To Wear: Clothes and shoes you can dance the night away in comfortably. If you’re learning to dance for a wedding, you might want to break the shoes in that you plan to wear at the reception during the lessons.

In order to ensure class availability, please register one week in advance.

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Beginner Ballroom: Level I (3-Week Series)

Tuesday Evenings 6:35-7:35 PM

Join us for our Ballroom series that explores a different variety of dance every month. Each series runs for three weeks and is designed for anyone who wants to learn that specific style of dance or if you just want to be creatively active.

Bring a partner or go solo, you will learn ballroom dancing through a certified instructor. This is the perfect way for you to explore dance in a safe and encouraging environment.

What should you wear? Come in comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring your smile and we will bring the fun!

Pricing & Extra Details:

Each session runs for 3 weeks for one hour each
Both couples and singles are welcome. We will ensure that all singles have a dance partner.
Ages 18 +
$32 individual per monthly session (no registration fee)

See Full Listing of Level I Ballroom

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Ballroom Level II

Tuesdays 7:35-8:35 P.M. [Register]

Full year session that runs from September – May
$45 monthly tuition with a one time $25 registration fee
This class performs in the annual adult recital (participation optional)
Costumes for Recital are $90. (half due at time of registration half due Oct. 1)
All costumes ordered after Oct 15th are $100

Our second addition to our Ballroom series is directed toward those students who want to really delve into the different styles of dance. This new addition to JSA is for students who have experience in this genre of dance and are ready to grow.

Those in Ballroom level two have the opportunity to showcase their talent in our end-of-the-year adult dance recital. This class will run in sequence with our year-round dance classes and have a full 9 months to explore many popular styles such as Swing, Merengue, and Two Step.

Please come comfortable and ready to dance. Our instructor will keep you active through the wonderful outlet of the Ballroom.

Register for Ballroom Level II

Detailed Beginner Level Ballroom Listings

Swing

September 10, 17 & 24

East Coast Swing, differing from its West Coast counterpart, is a lively and jovial dance style developed through the end of the 1940’s and into the 1950’s. Unique in its American origin, it is a favorite in dance clubs and ballrooms across the world. It can be danced to many different kinds of music, and for more advanced dancers often includes acrobatic aerial tricks.

Register for Swing

Fox Trot

October 8, 15 & 22

The Foxtrot is a classic dance with a long-stride step put to 4/4 music. Foxtrot earned its name from Vaudeville actor Harry Fox, and became an iconic dance in the early half of the 1900’s. It is in the same family as the Waltz, and borrows inspiration from the Tango, with simple charm and flowing steps put to energetic big-band music.

Register for Foxtrot

Pasodoble

November 5, 12 & 19

The Pasodoble is a grand and dramatic dance developed in France and picked up in Spain and Portugal. It is made to mirror the theatricality of a bullfight, and is danced to march-like music. The Pasodoble is a great dance for introducing intense body-language and eye contact, while enjoying the beautiful sweeping poses and passes it is famous for.

Register for Pasodoble

Two Step/Line Dance

December 3, 10 & 17

Country-Western 2 Step is a style popularized in the South Western united states, notably Texas, most often danced to country music. It is designed to be quickly picked-up and enjoyed to a variety of tempos. Line Dancing is a particular set of repetitive movements that matches the beat or style of a particular song. For instance, the Cotton Eye’d Joe is very common at weddings and social events, and has a traditional Line Dance which matches it!

Register for Two Step/Line Dance

Merengue

January 14, 21 & 28

Merengue is a simple, upbeat Latin dance style perfect for clubs and fast music! One of the most versatile dance styles, easy to learn and fun to use! Merengue originated in the Dominican Republic and makes use of quick footwork and a delightful Caribbean beat!

Register for Merengue

Waltz

February 4, 11 & 18

The Waltz is a smooth and elegant dance often put to 3/4 timing. It can be danced several different ways, but the approach this class will take is a classic three-step with added variations of movement and steps to create a romantic and lovely dance.

Register for Waltz

Swing

March 4, 11, 18

East Coast Swing, differing from its West Coast counterpart, is a lively and jovial dance style developed through the end of the 1940’s and into the 1950’s. Unique in its American origin, it is a favorite in dance clubs and ballrooms across the world. It can be danced to many different kinds of music, and for more advanced dancers often includes acrobatic aerial tricks.

Register for Swing

Argentine Tango

April 1, 8 & 15

The Argentine Tango is a sensual dance developed in the clubs of Buenos Aires and differs from its American counterpart. It can be danced to many musical timings and consists of many sweeping and grand poses. It requires dancers to be in tune with one another and with the music, to create a beautiful flowing dance.

Register for Argentine Tango

Salsa

May 6, 13, 20

Salsa often builds to a crescendo, creating tension and release. That makes salsa a wonderful partner dance, a very social experience. Salsa is also known for its high energy and rhythmic movement that never goes out of style.

Register for Salsa

Testimonials

"My daughters have been attending Jackson School of the Arts for years. Both girls look forward to coming every week. They love it and the chance to express their creativity. I’m so grateful for the scholarships because otherwise my husband and I wouldn’t be able to provide dance and art classes which our girls excel in and look forward to each week."

"Thank you Jackson School of the Arts for your contribution to the community by providing dance classes for children. I am a mother of two dance students. We travel from Concord (25 minutes) despite the existence of a closer dance academy for financial reasons and because we prefer the culture at the Jackson School of the Arts."

"We have appreciated the high quality dance instructors, the professional attitude of instructors and support staff, and the family friendly atmosphere at the Jackson School of the Arts."

"This is my daughter’s second year and I could not be happier with the program. I looked into other programs before choosing JSA, but I knew there was no way I could afford their tuition. I am a single mom who goes to school full time. Because of the sliding fee scale, my daughter can participate."

"Their teachers are amazing. They are patient with the children and they are knowledgeable about what they are teaching."

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