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

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

Learn 10 Partner Dances

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

You can start with Karen and Michael's Monday night swing group classes, with private lessons or a combination of both group classes and private lessons.

Group Classes

Our group classes start with swing and are set up as a progressive Series. Swing is a great dance to start with because you can dance it at parties, clubs, weddings, ballroom dances and to live swing music. The progressive series learning format is a great way to learn a dance more in depth. Each week builds on the previous week. The progressive series will give you a good foundation. 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.

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.

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.

Swing Group Lessons

with Karen and Michael

Mondays 7-8pm: East Coast Swing I & II.

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.

Details

No previous dance experience required.

No partner required. Couples welcome.

All classes include free practice from 9-11pm on day of class

$12 drop in. Discounts if you pay for a series.

Private Lessons

Karen and Michael teach private lessons as a team. If you don't have a partner, either Karen or Michael can dance with you as you learn. If you come as a couple, you can see Karen and Michael demonstrate the both roles simultaneously, which can really help you understand what you are learning. We teach 6 days a week and can schedule an appointment that will match your schedule.

• Private lessons can:
• Accelerate your learning, 3- 4 times faster than group classes because individualized lessons focus on what you want to learn at the pace you learn best
• Give you thefull attention one on one and immediate feedback from professional teachers who understand both roles
• Help you feel how technique works instead of just listening and watching in group class.
• Allow you to learn at your pace and ask any questions in a discreet environment.
• Teach you to lead or follow and the technique to make it look and feel good
• Be customized at times that fits your scheduling needs.
• Allow you to make up missed group classes.
• Give you hands on instruction addresses partnering techniques, body mechanics and stylistic details in all levels of dance.

Private classes provide an ideal learning environment for dancers (or aspiring dancers) at any level. They can help a shy person develop confidence on the dance floor, or speed an experienced dancer's transition to the intermediate or advanced level. They are a great way to develop closeness with your significant other or enjoy the process of learning with a friend.

Student's Testimonials

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.

Just Dance Ballroom

Just Dance is located right across a beautiful ocean view and is less than a mile away from the 23rd Avenue exit of the South Interstate 880 freeway in Oakland/Alameda border.

Highlights:

Brand New State-of-the-Art Club-Style Facility

Conveniently located off Hwy 880 in Oakland

10,000 sq. ft. of floating maple floors

3 separate ballrooms to choose from

Acoustic Surround Sound System, wall-to-wall mirrors, luxurious seating, intimate cafe tables, refreshment bar, complimentary tea/coffee.

Safe area, ample free parking in a well-lit parking lot.

Map and Directions to Just Dance Ballroom.