Dances taught include: foxtrot, waltz, viennese waltz, tango, argentine tango, quickstep, peabody, cha-cha, rumba, bolero, samba, mambo, salsa, merengue, hustle, paso doble, east coast swing, west coast swing, and jive.


Official Host of Missouri State Show Me Games Ballroom Dance Competition.

Dance Participants for Dancing with the Missouri Stars benefiting the Missouri Contemporary Ballet Company.

Official trainers for the University of Missouri-Columbia Ballroom and Latin Club.

Competitive Dance Apparel sponsored by Designs by Kalina.

Member of teacher referral program with Dancelife USA for footwear.

Lessons & Pricing

•New Student Pricing

Introductory Special Package:
$65 (3–25 minute lessons)
Beginning Package:
$275 (5–55 minute lessons)
Adult Private Lessons:
$65 (1–55 minutes per lesson)
Private Group Lessons: $80 (1–55 minute lesson)
Youth Private Lessons: $45 (1–45 minute lesson=17 & under)
Wedding Lessons: $250 (5-55 minute lessons)
Ballet/Modern Lessons: (Contact Amanda for rates and times)

We teach on a two-way system that provides a logical and progressive method based on the medalist syllabus program that covers figures, footwork, partnership, styling, characteristic, timing, and musicality. The two-way system includes participation in both group and private lessons. Lessons are 55 minutes for both group and private. Any student active in private lessons can practice at the studio during working hours.

• TWO WAY SYSTEM of TEACHING (No partner necessary)

Group lessons include several students participating with one or two instructors. The class focuses on figures and technique for a particular theme in a very interactive setting scheduled on our monthly calendar.

Private lessons consists of one student or a couple working with one instructor. These lessons provide the most benefit and ease for learning to dance since all material is catered to the individuals learning ability and desire.

• INTRODUCTORY LESSONS

Consists of three (3) twenty-five minute lessons, introducing the student to the most popular ballroom dances. This is the most economical and time saving program for new students wishing to start ballroom dancing. This program allows the instructors to evaluate learning styles of the students and also allows the students to understand the teaching methods of the instructors. This program is completed in 7-10 days, keeping the lessons consistent will shorten review time for greater retention. Therefore, the students can make an informed decision on what dances and styles they wish to pursue to achieve their individual dance goals.

• WEDDING PACKAGE

Consists of five (5) fifty-five minute private lessons on the choreography of the dance(s) of your choice. "Bring in your music."

• PRIVATE GROUP LESSONS

Bring your friends and or family for a private lesson with an instructor. A fun and relaxing way to learn ballroom dancing skills. Kids welcome. Consist of 4-8 people.

• BALLET/MODERN CLASSES
(By request only—Contact Amanda Buchana directly)

This is a good way to incorporate Ballet and Modern techniques into your ballroom dancing as a cross training method of dance. Enhance your ballroom dancing experience.


*Gift Certificates available

CAll (573) 745-0504 or (573) 673-8411
for an appointment to get started now!

*revised 9/1/10

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