which dance,
start here.
Most students don't walk in knowing whether they want Salsa or Foxtrot. We start with the four or five that get you danceable at almost any social — and you pick the one that grabs you.
Pick one. Or let us pick for you.
Most students who walk in for an intro lesson aren't sure which dance to start with. That's normal. We use the first ten minutes to talk about the music you actually listen to, the events you go to, and what you want to be able to do at a party three months from now. By the end of the lesson, you'll have a clear first pick. These four are where almost everyone lands.
Pick one.
Or let us pick for you.
Most students who walk in for an intro lesson aren't sure which dance to start with. That's normal. We use the first ten minutes to talk about the music you actually listen to, the events you go to, and what you want to be able to do at a party three months from now. By the end of the lesson, you'll have a clear first pick. These four are where almost everyone lands.
Where almost everyone lands.
Where almost everyone lands.
- No. 01
Salsa
The default Latin dance. Most Latin nights play more Salsa than anything else. Once you've got a basic step and a cross-body lead, you can show up to a Friday social and dance with strangers for two hours.
If you want the busiest social scene in South Florida.
Read the full page - No. 02
Bachata
Slow, close, and on every Latin night's playlist. Easier than Salsa to start with because the timing is gentler. Couples often learn it first because it doesn't require a turn pattern to feel like a dance.
If you like ballads and close-hold dancing.
Read the full page - No. 03
Swing
East Coast Swing covers most upbeat jazz, big band, and a surprising amount of pop. The basic step is forgiving, and Swing nights in South Florida tend to be friendly to beginners.
If your music taste leans Frank Sinatra to Bruno Mars.
Read the full page - No. 04
Foxtrot
Almost any slow song over 4/4 time fits Foxtrot. It's the ballroom dance that covers the most weddings, anniversaries, and quiet evenings. Doesn't show up at clubs, but shows up everywhere else.
If you want to dance at events more than at clubs.
Read the full page
- No. 01
Salsa
The default Latin dance. Most Latin nights play more Salsa than anything else. Once you've got a basic step and a cross-body lead, you can show up to a Friday social and dance with strangers for two hours.
If you want the busiest social scene in South Florida.
- No. 02
Bachata
Slow, close, and on every Latin night's playlist. Easier than Salsa to start with because the timing is gentler. Couples often learn it first because it doesn't require a turn pattern to feel like a dance.
If you like ballads and close-hold dancing.
- No. 03
Swing
East Coast Swing covers most upbeat jazz, big band, and a surprising amount of pop. The basic step is forgiving, and Swing nights in South Florida tend to be friendly to beginners.
If your music taste leans Frank Sinatra to Bruno Mars.
- No. 04
Foxtrot
Almost any slow song over 4/4 time fits Foxtrot. It's the ballroom dance that covers the most weddings, anniversaries, and quiet evenings. Doesn't show up at clubs, but shows up everywhere else.
If you want to dance at events more than at clubs.
Four reasons private works for beginners
- 01
Private, judgment-free space.
Just you, your instructor, and the music — for forty-five quiet minutes. No pressure, no comparisons, no spotlight.
- 02
Built around you.
Your song, your pace, your body. We don’t teach the same eight steps to everyone — we teach the ones that suit how you actually move.
- 03
Patience as a method.
No drilling, no shame, no rushed routines. Repetition until it feels right, then a small new thing — that’s the whole pedagogy.
- 04
Out on the floor sooner.
Most students take their first dance out — a wedding, a cruise, a Thursday social — within four to six weeks, maybe more. Real social dancing, not memorised steps.
From curious to dancing, in three easy steps.
- 01
Book
Send us your name, phone, and what you’re curious about. Takes a minute — by form or by WhatsApp.
- 02
Meet
Come in for a private intro lesson. Forty-five minutes, no partner needed, no pressure to commit.
- 03
Find
We build a lesson plan around your goals — first dance, a new shared hobby, or the rhythm you’ve always wanted to learn.
From curious to
dancing, in three
easy steps.
We don’t do trial classes. We do trial conversations — a forty-five-minute private lesson where we listen, before we teach.
Book
Send us your name, phone, and what you’re curious about. Takes a minute — by form or by WhatsApp.
Meet
Come in for a private intro lesson. Forty-five minutes, no partner needed, no pressure to commit.
Find
We build a lesson plan around your goals — first dance, a new shared hobby, or the rhythm you’ve always wanted to learn.
What students say — unprompted.
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I am having the time of my life learning to dance at The Dance Circle. Dan and Bianca are talented and patient enough to teach me this new hobby and bring joy during our dancing practices. The studio is charming and I love the inviting atmosphere.
Marcos DarosaGoogle review · 5 stars -
I came here for an introductory dance lesson at The Dance Circle. My contact was Bianca. She was very helpful, knowledgeable, and reminded me of my appointment. Given that I was doing ballroom dancing, I was paired with her husband, Dan.
A R.Google review · 5 stars -
Dan and Bianca are wonderful, kind and very professional. For me is the perfect opportunity to take me out from work and learn not only how to dance but become a more genuine and honest person by being comfortable with my own body.
Carlos GarcíaGoogle review · 5 stars -
I took dance classes at The Dance Circle in Fort Lauderdale and WOW — what an experience! From the moment you walk in, Dan and Bianca create a space where you instantly feel welcome, comfortable, and like you truly belong.
Nicole WilliamsGoogle review · 5 stars
What students say —
unprompted.
I am having the time of my life learning to dance at The Dance Circle. Dan and Bianca are talented and patient enough to teach me this new hobby and bring joy during our dancing practices. The studio is charming and I love the inviting atmosphere.
I came here for an introductory dance lesson at The Dance Circle. My contact was Bianca. She was very helpful, knowledgeable, and reminded me of my appointment. Given that I was doing ballroom dancing, I was paired with her husband, Dan.
Dan and Bianca are wonderful, kind and very professional. For me is the perfect opportunity to take me out from work and learn not only how to dance but become a more genuine and honest person by being comfortable with my own body.
I took dance classes at The Dance Circle in Fort Lauderdale and WOW — what an experience! From the moment you walk in, Dan and Bianca create a space where you instantly feel welcome, comfortable, and like you truly belong.
What people ask us
before they come in.
Do I need a partner?
I haven’t danced in thirty years (or ever). Is that a problem?
What should I wear?
How long until I can dance socially?
Can we focus on just one dance, like our wedding song?
What happens at the intro lesson?
Come in for an intro — we'll help you pick.
Thank you!
We’ve got your message and we’ll be in touch shortly —
usually within a few hours.
One studio, easy to find.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
One studio,
easy to find.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306