Frequently Asked Questions
Dancin' Partners, LLC

Owners & Instructors
Charley Smith and Doug Roth

Ballroom Dance Reno Nevada

(775) 287-5698 / (775) 677-8125

Frequently Asked Questions

Question:  What if I have never taken a dance class before?

Answer:  Many of our group classes are for beginners and have been designed for those students who have little, or no training in that specific style of dance.  We recommend that you start at this level and progress to higher-level classes when you become more comfortable.

Question:  Do I need a partner to take dance lessons?

Answer: NO – you do not need a partner. Group classes rotate partners and private lessons are with an instructor.  Ballroom dancing is a great way to increase your social activities and meet many new people.

Question: Do I need dance shoes?

Answer: NO – you do not need dance shoes.  It is recommended that you wear comfortable and smooth soled (leather) shoes for your dance lessons.  Most people, as they progress with their dancing, do choose to purchase shoes made especially for ballroom dancing.  They are lighter, more flexible, and have suede soles and heels.

Question:  What are the American Style Smooth, Rhythm and Social Dances?

Answer:

Smooth: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz

Rhythm: Rumba, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, Bolero, Mambo, Merengue, West Coast Swing, Samba

Social: Night Club Two-Step, Salsa, Hustle, Argentine Tango, Lindy Hop

Question:  How do private lessons work?

Answer:  Private lessons can be taken in any style of dance.  Privates give you one-on-one instruction.  This provides for more focused attention, with greater emphasis on style and technique, as well as the opportunity to advance your dance skills more rapidly, than in group sessions.  Private lessons can be booked for one or more lessons. 

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