Adult Classes and Ballroom Lessons

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 The 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!
Quick Class Info

• Who:Both couples and singles are welcome.  We will ensure that all singles have a dance partner. Ages 18 +.
• When: Each session runs for 3 weeks for one hour each. 7:45pm-8:45pm
• Cost: $42 per couple / $21 individual per session
• 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.
• When to register:  In order to ensure class availability, please register one week in advance.
• To register:  Click on link above to register or contact us.

2019 Ballroom Schedule

Swing

January 8, 15, 22 

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.

Country 2-step/Line Dance

February 5, 12, 19 

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!

Argentine Tango

March 5, 12, 19 

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.

Waltz

April 16, 23, 30 

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.

Swing

May 7, 14, 21 

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.