Academy of Ballroom Dance832 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014 Call or Text Jim 602-617-6883 Jenell 602-820-3506 Learn from One of the Best Jim Maranto The most experienced teachers of competition dancing in Arizona Private Ballroom Dance Lessons for Competition Ballroom only
Weekend Group Classes with Jenell Maranto Saturday Mornings 11:00 AM Currently teaching Viennese waltz Learn the basics from Jenell Maranto Beginners Dance Class Tuesday Nights 7:00 PM One hour class $10 per person per class Elements of Dance 101 ongoing every Tuesday Singles or couples welcome! Basics covered every week with a fun take-home combination to practice Learn to: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese-waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing & Salsa, 
New Fitness Class coming soon.
Movement and Exercise to Salsa and Hip Hop Music! Teacher Jenell Jim Maranto - Pro/Am Teacher
Competing regularly throughout the U.S with his students in Latin, Standard, Smooth & Rhythm for lessons text Jim 602-617-6883 
First lesson FREE
Ladies Ballroom Styling & Performance Team
Classes -Thursdays 7:45 pm Teacher: Jenell Maranto Styling class is for ladies only. We do routines and dance exercises to improve overall performance, coordination and technique in various ballroom & latin dances. Cha-Cha, Samba, Swing, Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot Some experience needed. Class is one hour long $25 each if you pay for one at a time $20 each when you pay for five at a time = $100 PICTURED BELOW TEAM ACADEMY PERFORMANCE 
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United States National Professional Ballroom Champions Jim & Jenell Maranto 
We appreciate your interest in our Academy
Simply Smooth Boot Camps Ladies Ballroom Boot Camps. Details on the next page of this website Below a preview of Ladies Boot Camp and Gentlemens Ballroom Boot Camp Jim and Jenell Maranto Performing at Ohio Star Ball 2018 
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CompetitionSTUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS US Pro/Am Smooth Champions US Pro/Am Nine Dance Champions US Pro/Am Ten Dance Champions US Pro/Am Junior Ballroom & Rhythm Champion US Amateur Smooth Champions And Countless Pro/Am Smooth, Standard & Rhythm Finalists |
Group Classes Our group classes are a great way to meet other social dance enthusiast and learn a few fun dance combinations as well as how to lead & follow. We always emphasize the technique to make your dancing more enjoyable.
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Student Testimonials
From Larry Burns
I attended Jim's "Gentlemen's Style & Technique" class. As with all of the classes and instruction that I've gotten from Academy of Ballroom Dance, the program was phenomenal. Jim's teaching style, his patience and his humor make for an excellent learning experience. Both he and Jenell are clear and articulate in their instruction, combined , they provide a diverse view of dance that helps me learn to actually dance, not just follow a set routine. For me, learning the dance steps in only the beginning of dancing. Until I can communicate what I'm doing, lead my partner, I can't begin to dance. Dragging a partner around the floor isn;t the answer, Jim's "Gentlemen's Styling & Technique class is. Jim's instruction breaks down what it takes to lead, proper frame, timing, and how to communicate it to your partner. I was glad to see a number of females in the class, as the instruction is just as important to them, so they understand what a lead is and how they can help their partner. That's the thing about dance, two people have to work together! All I can say is "keep the classes coming!"
Cheers,
Larry Burns
From John Yu
More than just teaching patterns and body position, Jim has the ability (clearly through his depth of skill and experience) to explain the "methods" a student can achieve and the nuances of motion and positioning that characterizes the dance. This makes all the difference between dancing with style and just going through the motions.
Sincerely,
John Yu
From Mark Crigler
Classes cover so many techniques that are important to the leader and follower in ballroom dancing. I especially enjoyed the exercises we can use on a daiy basis, (without a partner), that help emphasizes the turning, movement, and styling movements that are important. Jim and Jenell make it clearly evident the difference between just moving through patterns, and dancing gracefully!
Jim's explanations for "body mechanics" in dance are also helpful, as well as the lengthy question and answer sessions that he provides.
Thanks again
Mark Crigler
Student on Google Review
This is my review after our first class today which was waltz style in the ballroom dancing class! The teachers were really good and prompt. I would say we had a relatively smaller group then what I was expecting. About 25 people. The teachers paid extra individual attention to people in class and made a lot of us feel extra comfortable. Especially I did! They were there to answer all our questions and correct the glitches. The studio holds about 30 - 35 people, has a change room & restroom. I am going back for salsa and swing. I am just appreciating my new found waltz dance steps.
I attended Jim's "Gentlemen's Style & Technique" class. As with all of the classes and instruction that I've gotten from Academy of Ballroom Dance, the program was phenomenal. Jim's teaching style, his patience and his humor make for an excellent learning experience. Both he and Jenell are clear and articulate in their instruction, combined , they provide a diverse view of dance that helps me learn to actually dance, not just follow a set routine. For me, learning the dance steps in only the beginning of dancing. Until I can communicate what I'm doing, lead my partner, I can't begin to dance. Dragging a partner around the floor isn;t the answer, Jim's "Gentlemen's Styling & Technique class is. Jim's instruction breaks down what it takes to lead, proper frame, timing, and how to communicate it to your partner. I was glad to see a number of females in the class, as the instruction is just as important to them, so they understand what a lead is and how they can help their partner. That's the thing about dance, two people have to work together! All I can say is "keep the classes coming!"
Cheers,
Larry Burns
From John Yu
More than just teaching patterns and body position, Jim has the ability (clearly through his depth of skill and experience) to explain the "methods" a student can achieve and the nuances of motion and positioning that characterizes the dance. This makes all the difference between dancing with style and just going through the motions.
Sincerely,
John Yu
From Mark Crigler
Classes cover so many techniques that are important to the leader and follower in ballroom dancing. I especially enjoyed the exercises we can use on a daiy basis, (without a partner), that help emphasizes the turning, movement, and styling movements that are important. Jim and Jenell make it clearly evident the difference between just moving through patterns, and dancing gracefully!
Jim's explanations for "body mechanics" in dance are also helpful, as well as the lengthy question and answer sessions that he provides.
Thanks again
Mark Crigler
Student on Google Review
This is my review after our first class today which was waltz style in the ballroom dancing class! The teachers were really good and prompt. I would say we had a relatively smaller group then what I was expecting. About 25 people. The teachers paid extra individual attention to people in class and made a lot of us feel extra comfortable. Especially I did! They were there to answer all our questions and correct the glitches. The studio holds about 30 - 35 people, has a change room & restroom. I am going back for salsa and swing. I am just appreciating my new found waltz dance steps.
Background photo
- Jim & Jenell in Blackpool England Winter Garden Ballroom