Palm Harbor Dancesport offers a large selection of group classes for people with different needs. We have classes that appeal to adults and seniors and we also have youth classes. We have classes for beginners, for advanced, and classes for dancers who do not ballroom dance but do other types of dancing. Group classes are where you have fun, make friends, and get great exercise. They can also be where you practice what you learn in private lessons. Students rotate in ballroom classes so no partner is necessary. Rotation of partners helps in the learning process.
Beginners’ Social Dancing
Classes for beginners aim to help new dancers feel comfortable leading and following with a partner and moving their feet in time to the music while learning basic step patterns. Every dancer started as a beginner. Monday’s Salsa-Bachata, Tuesday’s West Coast Swing, and Salsa 1 on Wednesday are beginner level. See Health Benefits
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Yoga
Daytime classes offer adults and teens a variety of affordable group classes that scratch every dance itch. Tap, Ballet, Yoga, and Jazz are some current offerings. These are solo dancing classes, where you will not be dancing with a partner. Learning these dances broadens your dancing versatility and technique. All levels welcome.
Ballroom, Latin, and Swing
These classes cycle through the syllabi of the International Ballroom, Latin, American Smooth, and American Rhythm you see on the social dance floor as well as in performances, in competition, and on television.
Shake your stuff in Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue—the FUN Latin dances. Learn leading and following patterns, Cuban motion, and styling. I’Latin Mix’ includes: Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Bolero, Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata.
Dance with elegance and ease in ‘Ballroom Mix’, which includes: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Viennese Waltz.
‘Swing Mix’ Includes: West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Nightclub Two-Step, New York Hustle, and the Country dances can get you through any party anywhere anytime.
Youth Dancesport
Learning ballroom dancing has enormous benefits for children. It builds self-esteem, teaches respect, improves social skills, discipline, sparks cognitive development, and is great exercise! Ask us more about our robust Youth Program. See Youth program for more…
Salsa
Shake your stuff in Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue—the FUN Latin dances. In Salsa Shines, students dance on their own, copying the leader. They learn the moves that the best Latin dancers in the world use. All levels welcome.
Nightclub
Enjoy the best dance music and the most fun party dances ever! On Friday, Nightclub classes are followed by a one-hour Triple Threat (Salsa, Hustle, WCS) Practice Party.
Dancesport Drills
Get your cardio workout while drilling the technique that will train your muscle memory and stamina. Drills bring immediate results in the partner dances. All levels welcome.
Teacher Training
Professional and aspiring dancers who want to gain a valuable credential while learning strong dance and teaching technique enroll in one of PHD’s 6-month intensive programs for Rhythm, Smooth, Latin, or Ballroom which prepares them to pass an internationally recognized dance teacher certification exam. Inquire if interested. See Teacher Training.
Creative Movement
This class is for 3-5 year olds who learn to express themselves together through musical games. It is a fun 30-minutes with an experienced preschool dance teacher that the children all love.
