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Group Dance Classes
NEW SATURDAY DANCE CLASSES
Beginning Saturday, November 7, 2026
6:00 PM — BALLROOM BOOTCAMP
Build your dance foundation through four essential movement skills: walking, side steps, weight changes and syncopations. No partner is required.
7:00 PM — BEGINNERS BALLROOM
Put your foundation into action while learning the basic steps, timing and character of popular ballroom dances in a welcoming group setting.
No previous dance experience is necessary.
Come by yourself or bring a partner.
BALLROOM BOOTCAMP
Before learning complicated patterns,
every dancer needs a strong foundation.
Ballroom Bootcamp develops the essential movement skills used throughout ballroom and social dancing. Through focused cadence and movement drills,
you will improve your timing, balance,
coordination and confidence.
You’ll train the four foundations of ballroo movement.
No partner or previous dance experience is required.
BEGINNERS BALLROOM
Ready to start dancing?
Beginners Ballroom introduces you to the basic steps, timing and movement of popular ballroom dances.
You’ll practice in a friendly group environment designed for brand-new dancers and anyone who wants to strengthen their fundamentals.
Ballroom Bootcamp is the perfect class to take immediately before Beginners Ballroom.
Step Up Your Game:
Dance Classes Are Perfect for Beginners and Beyond!
Welcome to Cortez Ballroom, where we specialize in personalized private lessons tailored to your unique needs. But don't worry, we've got options for everyone, including a variety of group classes held at various venues throughout San Diego and its surrounding areas. Whether you're flying solo or bringing a partner, our classes offer a supportive social setting where you can practice your moves before showing off your skills in the real world.
Group classes are perfect for both beginners and experienced dancers looking to discover new dances, learn new patterns, and review what you're learning in your private lessons. Progressive classes will build your skills up week after week, so be sure to attend all the classes in the session, unless otherwise noted.
No previous experience is necessary for our drop-in classes, and each session is an independent unit of learning. Plus, we rotate partners in classes to help you practice leading and following different styles and levels you'll encounter on the social dance floor.
At Cortez Ballroom, we encourage our students to take advantage of classes offered by other teachers or dance schools throughout Southern California. We'll keep you updated on all the local dance happenings alongside our own class offerings.
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