Our Proven Ballroom Dance Teaching Method
Learning to dance shouldn’t feel intimidating, overwhelming, or awkward. At Lakeside Dance, we believe everyone can learn to dance — with the right guidance, encouragement, and structure. That’s why we created The Lakeside Dance Method, a proven ballroom dance teaching method designed specifically for beginners and real people. Our approach is confidence-first, step-by-step, and focused on helping you feel comfortable on the dance floor — not perfect.
Whether you’re brand new to dance, returning after years away, or preparing for a special moment like a wedding, our method meets you where you are and helps you grow with clarity, support, and enjoyment.
Social Dancing
Social dances refer to partner dance styles with a leader and follower (ie. Swing, Waltz).
How the Lakeside Dance Method Works
1. Start With Confidence, Not Complexity
We begin by helping you feel comfortable and supported. Our instructors focus on clear explanations, encouragement, and simple movements so you can relax and enjoy the process from day one.
2. Learn Ballroom Dance Step by Step
Every lesson follows a logical progression. You’ll learn foundational movements first, then build naturally from there — so nothing feels rushed or confusing.
3. Private Instruction, Personalized to You
Your lessons are tailored to your goals, experience level, and learning style. This allows you to progress faster and feel more confident at every stage.
4. Real Dancing for Real Life
We teach you how to dance socially and comfortably — not just memorize steps. Our goal is to help you move with confidence at weddings, events, parties, and on real dance floors.
Don’t wait, start dancing today!
2 Beginner Private Dance Lessons Intro Offer!
Who This Method Is For
Designed for Beginners — Anyone Who Wants to Feel Confident Dancing
The Lakeside Dance Method is perfect for:
Adults with no prior dance experience
Singles who want to feel confident meeting people
Couples looking for a fun, shared activity
Wedding couples preparing for their first dance
Anyone who’s ever said, “I have two left feet”
If you’ve been nervous to try dance lessons before, you’re exactly who our ballroom dance teaching method was created for.
Why Our Teaching Method Works
One of the longest-running ballroom dance studios in the area
5-star Google-rated studio trusted by hundreds of students
Experienced, patient instructors trained in confidence-based dance instruction
A welcoming community that supports growth at every level
Our teaching method has helped countless students go from unsure to confident — and actually enjoy learning how to dance.
Start Dancing With Confidence
Your first lesson is relaxed, welcoming, and designed to help you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in to our studio.
At Lakeside Dance there is always a dance class to suit your needs- From couples dance lessons, wedding dance lessons, line dancing, to Latin dance classes. Through learning, repetition, and practice, dancing with us will quickly become a hobby or passion for anyone.
Private Lessons
Private lessons enhance your dancing skills through one-on-one instruction. Your instructor will focus on getting you dancing as quickly as possible by first teaching you the fundamentals of dancing. As you progress, you and your instructor will customize your program and lessons, so that you may achieve your dancing goals!
Practice Parties
At Lakeside Dance, we host exclusive practice parties with special parties and events throughout the year. Our practice parties are designed to review the steps and patterns you have learned in your private lessons. The parties are a great opportunity to dance with fellow students, and instructors in a fun and relaxing environment.
Many of our students have asked where they can go out dancing to practice what they have learned. Lakeside Dance offers a fun dance party where you can enjoy a night out, socialize, and do some dancing! Dancing with us, you will have the opportunity to try new dances, and see the different levels of fellow dancers. We encourage students to ask others to dance, this will help strengthen your social dancing, but is not required.
Dance Levels / Syllabus
At Lakeside Dance every student learns at their individual pace. Our syllabus is designed to get you dancing the fastest! In your introductory program you will learn some of the fundamentals of social dancing. You will take these skills with you and continue to improve them as you progress through different levels. Each student learns differently, and Lakeside Dance recognizes this. That is why your instructor tracks your progress, and keeps you moving at a pace that is suitable to your skill level and ability. You will progress to the next level when both your instructor, and yourself feel that you are ready.
Style System
Along with our robust and efficient teaching methods and dance syllabus, our Style System is a method for improving a student’s repertoire of dance steps. This system relates many dance styles together by linking the steps and patterns from one style of dancing to another. This means that you will be taught a pattern in Rumba, for example, and learn how to use that same pattern in a completely different dance style (e.g. Waltz). This makes learning more efficient, and improves memory and application of steps and patterns. You’ll be surprised how fun and easy we make learning to dance!