Ballroom Group Classes:

Group classes are one instructor teaching 4 to 20 students, the same material, at the same time.

Usually men stand in one row, the ladies stand in another row facing them. (think red rover without the running, but all the fun)

The instructor will demonstrate and teach the men their part of a pattern and repeat the step a few times in front of them to practice it.

Then he/she will show and teach the ladies their part to compliment the man’s step, and practice it in front of them.  

Finally the dancers pair up and practice the step together with music.

At this point the teacher will usually add in tips and hints to make it look and feel better to you and your current partner.

Then on to the next pattern, step, or technique for that class.

Often the instructor will give you the option to “rotate” partners.  I know this seems frightening at first, but the experience is invaluable. Even if you plan to dance the rest of your life with only your spouse, feeling the different types of lead/follow, tone etc. gives you a better understanding to help you improve your own dancing. It also allows you to meet other students at your level and create new friends at the studio.

For current schedules see our monthly calendars.

Levels and explanations…

Bronze I is a beginning social level. If you have never danced before this is a good place to start. Each class begins with the basic step then adds patterns.Justin’s Thursday at 6:45 focuses on one dance for the entire class, David’s Monday at 6:45 covers two or three dances with practice time.

Begin Social is a beginning lesson on Fridays at 7:30 to review basic dances before the dance party.

Pellissippi I is a series of basic classes taught at Absolute Ballroom in conjunction with Pellissippi State Community College.                                                                  Contact David Harrison for more information at 865-919-6072.      

Bronze II and Pellissippi II are intermediate level classes for the students who have a working knowledge of the base steps and techniques.

Int’l short for International Standard. Tim Elliott teaches a technique rich class in bronze level standard patterns Thursday at 7:30.  You should have the basics in american before attending.

Tech. A beginning technique class for anyone who wants to improve the look and feel of each dance.   We ask that you have mastered the basics and are at least working on your intermediate level before attending.

Bronze II/III    This is a Saturday class.  Justin spends each month covering the patterns from intermediate and up in one dance.

Adv. These are advanced classes for students who have mastered the intermediate level and the required techniques. If you have danced before talk to Louise or David to “try out” their classes to see if it’s a good fit for you.

Variations class on Friday at 7:30 right before the party is a fun way to learn a new twist on basic and intermediate patterns.