“I love Dancing with the Stars and finally got up the courage to take ballroom dance classes at Salsa in the Suburbs. Everyone made me feel so comfortable and it has been so much fun!” – Stacy, Media, PA

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES

No prior dance experience or partner necessary!

East Coast Swing – Available via private lessons or in this upcoming 8 week course: Tuesdays at 6:20pm – 7:20pm, 7/23 – 9/10/2024

Instructor: Julie Berger Cummings

Let’s get swingin’! For students brand new to the world of Swing, this course starts with the basics! A fun and social dance, the East Coast Swing is danced to Rock ‘n Roll music and students in the Beginner East Coast Swing class will start with the basic steps, posture, footwork, and form. The three basic rhythms (Single, Double, and Triple) will be taught, as well as Underarm Turns, before adding variations and additions to basic patterns.

Experience the thrill of Ballroom Dance with Private Lessons!

Did you ever want to learn something new and not have the pressure of others around you? You came to the right spot! Private Lessons give you 50 mins of personalized attention from your Instructor, Susan Liberace!

Students may choose just to attend one private lesson or buy a package of 5, 10 or 20 lessons! You don’t need to come with a partner! The instructor can serve as your partner, whether you’re learning to lead or to follow.

In addition to East Coast Swing, we also offer private lesson in the following dance styles:

Rumba!

It’s what you could call The Dance of Love for the slow, sensual Latin music played to it.  Sometimes called the ‘Latin Waltz,’ since it shares many figures with Waltz, only used with Rumba timing and a Cuban hip action.

Already know the basics of Rumba? Learn more intricate moves in the intermediate class!

Foxtrot

This Ballroom Basics course will also introduce students to one of the most beautiful and classic dances: Foxtrot. Foxtrot is a graceful, sophisticated dance style with long, slow movements. Students will focus on learning the fundamentals of Foxtrot, such as the basic step, the rock step, and turns in addition to the natural movement of the steps across a dance floor. This is an essential dance for every well-rounded dancer to learn!

Hustle!

Ever wanted to disco with a partner? Well that’s what Hustle’s for!  It has fast, energetic movements, and characterized by its many turns (the lady is spinning almost constantly since her partner’s almost always sending her away and then bringing her back).  It features a fusion of swing and disco, with a dash of return-to-partner-dancing. It remains popular in many dance studios in New York and usually has modern music, like the Blues, played to it.

Waltz!

The Ballroom Basics course will introduce students to one of the most beautiful and classic dances: the waltz. Graceful and elegant, Waltz dancers glide around the floor almost effortlessly. Students will focus on learning the fundamentals of Waltz, such as twinkles, various turns, and back-to-back steps. This is an essential dance for every well-rounded dancer to learn!

Tango!

Tango is perfect for those who have a passionate nature. This ballroom basics course will also aim to show the principles of lead and follow of Tango. Learn to move with your partner, improvise and dance to tango music as you have fun on a dance floor. In this class, the basics of body language are explained; basic sequences and a few special steps are taught. Tango is an essential dance to for every well-rounded dancer to learn

Bill and Julie are students at Salsa in the Suburbs.

Get ready for your next Wedding or Social Event! Learn to dance with your Son or Daughter on their Wedding Day! Take lessons with your significant other to bring that spark back or get ready for your Big Day!

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