Before your first class
Every question beginners ask, answered briefly
Nervous questions are the most common kind we get, and most have short answers. We’ve gathered them in one place, grouped by topic, with links to fuller guides where there’s more to say.
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- Adults only
- No partner needed
Getting started
Do I need a partner?
No. Partners rotate in every course and class, and in private lessons your coach dances with you. Most people come on their own.
I’ve never danced. Is that okay?
Yes. Most of our students had never danced before their first class. Our guide to starting dance as an adult walks through it.
Am I too old?
Adult programs are for anyone 18 and over, whether you’re in your twenties or your seventies.
Which dance should I start with?
Salsa and bachata are the most popular first dances. For ballroom, most adults start with waltz or foxtrot; for Latin, cha cha or rumba. See all the dance styles.
What to wear and bring
What should I wear to a first class?
Comfortable clothes you can move in and flat shoes with a smooth sole. No need to buy dance shoes yet; some are sold at the studio.
Can I wear sneakers?
Avoid grippy running shoes. They stick to the floor on turns and are hard on your knees.
Are there showers?
No showers, but there are three private gender-neutral bathrooms and a changing room.
Cost and booking
How much does a beginner course cost?
Four weeks, one class a week, $109.
How much are private lessons?
From $140 + tax, or $169 + tax with a head coach. Packages of 5, 10 or 20 lessons lower the price per lesson.
What’s the $99 consultation?
45 minutes one-on-one with a senior coach, ending in a clear recommendation for your next step. It’s not required for a beginner course. Compare every option in courses, passes or private lessons.
What if I’m late?
Doors close five minutes after a class starts and late entry isn’t permitted, so aim to arrive a little early.
Learning and socials
Will I actually learn to dance in four weeks?
You’ll understand the fundamentals and feel more confident, and you’ll be ready to keep building at the next level.
What happens at a social?
People dance to music, usually one song per partner, after a short beginner-friendly class. Read social dancing in Toronto.
Is it awkward dancing with strangers?
For a few minutes. Then rotation becomes the thing that makes you good, because you learn the dance rather than one person’s version of it.
Longer answers
Some questions deserve more than a line. These guides go deeper.
What to wear
For any class, read what to wear to a dance class; for a night out, what to wear salsa dancing.
Shoes
When they’re worth buying: dance shoes for beginners.
Cost
Real prices for a first month, a first dance or serious training: how much dance lessons cost.
Rhythm
If you think you have none: how to find the beat.
Technique words
What coaches mean by dance frame and by lead and follow.
Progress
How long it takes to learn, and practising at home between classes.
Socials
Asking, saying no and floor manners: social dance etiquette.
Still have a question?
Book a 45-minute consultation with a senior coach and ask in person, or send your question through the form at the bottom of this page.
Ask us anything
No question is too basic. Book a beginner course, or a $99 consultation if you’d like a plan built around you.