Elegant Dance Ballroom

Elegant Dance Ballroom

5.0Exceptional(14 reviews)
Offers online services
Offers online services

About

Elegant Dance Ballroom specializes in providing a gracious, joyful and supportive learning environment for ballroom social partner dancing. We work with absolute beginners and the more advanced, and are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. With a unique and refreshing blend of traditional ballroom, swing and nightclub with a sprinkling of vintage, we offer private lessons, group classes, wedding/first dance preparation, workshops, dance socials and special events.

Heather, owner of Elegant Dance, is a professionally-certified ballroom dance instructor with over 25 years of teaching experience. With her expertise, patience and enthusiasm you'll feel at ease, confident and inspired every step of the way.


Highlights

Hired 12 times
11 years in business
Serves Meridian , ID
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Zelle

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Specialties

How often

Once a week, Multiple times a week, Recommendations available

Student age(s)

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Number of students

One person, Two people, A group of 3 – 5 people, A group of 6 – 10+ people

Dance style

Ballroom, Swing, Salsa

Goals and interests

Developing a hobby, Preparing for a wedding, Preparing for an event or performance, Working out and physical health

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    Emilie F.

    It was the best part of my sisters birthday. The instructor and assistants were fun, joyful and very accomadating with private lessons. We are looking forward to more dancing with them.
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    December 25, 2022
    Hired on Lessons

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    Allan W.

    January 07, 2020
    Hired on Lessons

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    Virginia H.

    December 19, 2019
    Hired on Lessons

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    Jeff R.

    Heather has great skills both with dancing and in how she deals with students. She has the patience to help beginning students and more advanced students when they just dont get the steps. She works with you until you understand.
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    September 03, 2018

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    Rick E.

    A few years ago, my wife and I were looking for a dance studio to help us prepare for our daughter’s wedding. We began taking weekly ballroom dancing group lessons from a two instructor team, one of whom was Heather. (She became the sole instructor after about a year.) From the beginning, the atmosphere of the class was very supportive and welcoming to new class members. Heather has an easy, engaging style to her instruction, teaching not only the steps (and so much more), but also how to just have fun on the dance floor! Occasional private lessons helped me, especially, and the high point was when my daughter and I took a lesson to practice “our” dance. Thanks to Heather, everything went perfectly at the wedding! My wife and I enjoyed the experience so much that we continued taking group lessons with her long after the wedding. We were sorry when she left the area.
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    July 27, 2018

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    Maureen

    Heather is absolutely the best teacher. She is not only patient but is able to breakdown the steps so they are easier to learn. She is always prepared for class with her lesson but easily adapts if she finds that her students need some remedial review. Heather has a very warm personality and makes dancing fun and not intimidating for a beginning dancer. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their dancing instructor.
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    July 26, 2018

    Frequently asked questions

    I like to begin with a conversation about your goals, then I can share a variety of options as we explore what might be the best fit for your goals.

    I offer private lessons, group lessons (for tweens, youth, and adults), first dance/wedding preparation, and workshops.

    I am a ProDVIDA professional certified instructor and a high honors graduate of the Ballroom Dance Teachers College, the nation's premier career teacher training school.

    I offer monthly group class pricing as well as drop-in rates (pay-as-you go). Sibling discounts are available for the tweens and youth ballroom classes.

    Don't live in the area? No problem! I am a traveling studio and can bring the dance to you. Travel fees apply.

    As a child I was always fascinated by ballroom dancing. I grew up on a family farm and was involved in classical music until my early 30's. After being introduced to contra/set/square dancing I changed my career path and entered the beautiful, elegant world of ballroom dance. Because I didn't start dancing as a child I know what it's like to learn a new art form as an adult. Compassion, patience, and joy are at the heart of my teaching style.

    I have been teaching in various capacities since 1995. Having worked with people from age 5 to 80, I am experienced and adept at working with varous ages, learning styles, and goals. My students goals are my goals. Their success is my success!

    Professional training and experience is very important. Ballroom certification is not required to teach dance and many instructors do not go through that rigorous, detailed training because it's so challenging. I have seen many classes where the teacher says "oh just follow me", or "do it like this." These vague responses only confuse and frustrate the student. A good instructor should be well versed in both lead and follow roles, and know the details of each pattern and how to describe every aspect of the movement in understandable, consistent terms to their students. Other things I would look for would be their level of professionalism and integrity, as well as their teaching style. Sometimes as a beginner dancer it can be hard to determine whether or not the instructor is qualified and/or a good fit for you, but if you're feeling frustrated, upset, demeaned, discouraged or confused after a lesson most likely you need to find another instructor. Be picky, it's your time and money, and your sense of well-being and success comes first. 

    Why do you want to learn how to dance, is there a special occasion like a wedding, or for exercise, as a date night, or simply for the joy of it?  What dance(s) do you want to learn? What style of music do you like? What do you want to be able to do in 6 months, a year, etc.? What is your level of commitment and time/budget constraints?

    Open and direct communication is key to any good relationship. Be open with your instructor about your needs and desires on a regular basis.


    Services offered

    Dance
    Wedding Dance