832 E Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85014
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Special Workshop
Saturday January 18th 11:00 to 12:00 Jim Maranto will teach you the special nuances of how to lead and follow One Hour Workshop $25 OPEN TO ALL LEVELS 
Quickstep
Silver Level - Five Weeks workshops Saturday's 11:00 AM February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Each class one hour long - $25 Or Save and pay for all five in advance $100 Teacher's: Jim and Jenell Maranto 
Beginning Dance
Tuesday Nights 7:00 PM Learn to Social Dance One hour class $10 per person per class ongoing every Tuesday Singles or couples welcome! Basics covered every week with a fun take-home combination to practice Learn - Waltz, foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Swing, Salsa _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to Learn How to Dance? Try us out with two FREE Sessions Offer consists of One 30 minute lesson & Consultation and one Tuesday Night Group Class session No substitutions Private Lessons Available
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We Thrive on Pro/amCompetition
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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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In Studio Performance
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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
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
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.