Frequently Asked Questions

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We offer a wide variety of ballroom dance lessons. We have expertise in both American Style "smooth" (Waltz, Foxtrot, tango, Viennese waltz) and "rhythm" (Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, Bolero, Mambo) and International Style standard (Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep) and Latin (Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba, Jive, even Paso Doble).  We also teach Nightclub two-step.

In the international  style, dancers are in the closed position, pressed close together –  this is classic ballroom dance, taught all over the world. The American  style, however, allows dancers to open up – they can separate and use as  much of the floor as they like – and is more theatrical. 

Yes, we offer private dance lessons for individuals or small groups.

Our pricing varies depending on the type of lesson and the length of the class. Please contact us for more information.

A partner is not required.  We try to change partners throughout our classes to assure those who do not have a partner get to dance.

That's fine too. Please let your instructor know and we will gladly accommodate your request.

Comfortable clothing and shoes.  If you are practicing a wedding dance you may want to use wedding shoes for at least one session.

Parking is available on the streets (free after 6 PM and on Sundays), particularly High, Park, and Pleasant.  Garage parking is the least expensive at the Holiday Inn by the Bay and the Free Street Parking Lot across from the Civic Center.

We will post a notice on our website home page and on Facebook.

AIDA stands for the American International Dancers Association https://aidadance.org/

Maine ballroom teachers are taught and tested in the various dance syllabuses the Association has developed. Its objectives include:

• To coordinate and develop the interests of teachers of International  Style Ballroom & Latin-American dancing, American Style Smooth  & Rhythm dancing, and Theatrical Style dancing on the North American continent within the highest of standards.
• To cooperate with other recognized teaching organizations to work for harmonious relations within the profession.
• To work for the protection, elevation, and advancement of the dignity, prestige, and interests of the art of Ballroom Dancing, DanceSport, and of the profession of teachers of dancing in particular, and to establish in connection therewith,  standards of professional ethics and conduct.