Making it fun to learn
Dancing should be fun, and it should be great fun to learn. George and Wendy Pytlik, former BC Champions and the teachers of these introductory ballroom dance group classes, provide a fresh and enjoyable environment that makes learning a time of laughter and lightness.
Unlike other studios, you get not one but two professionally certified teachers sharing their knowledge in a comfortable, easy-to-learn format. They are also available to partner with those who don’t have a partner, so you’ll never miss out on learning the step patterns, even if you come to classes as a single.
The Delta Dance Level 1 ballroom dance program is a 12-week series covering seven different dances. You don’t need to attend all 12 classes, and you don’t need to attend all the lessons in a row. The program repeats all year. You can join any time as long as it’s week 1 of a new dance, so you don’t have to wait until the 12 weeks are over! Start with Cha Cha, or Salsa, or Waltz, whatever dance works for you. Just check our calendar to see what dances come up next.
Who is it for?
This program is perfect if you’ve never danced before, if you’ve danced but never had formal training, or even if you’re an experienced dancer but it’s been many years and you need a refresher.
Most participants repeat the program until they’re comfortable with the steps. Then, if you wish, you can move up to the Intermediate program. No pressure! Many people are satisfied with the basic steps, while others like to take it further.
What you’ll learn
The course gives you a total of seven dances from two genres. They include:
- Cha Cha (2 weeks)
- Foxtrot (1 week)
- Salsa (2 weeks)
- Tango (1 week)
- Jive (2 weeks)
- Rumba (1 week) or Quickstep (1 week) – alternates
- Waltz (3 weeks)
You’ll learn enough basic ballroom dance steps to feel comfortable on any dance floor, especially if you practice what you learn in between the weekly sessions.
Where and When
The Level 1 program is available at Kennedy Hall on the border of North Delta and Surrey. Classes take place Saturday mornings from 10:00am to 11:15am. Check our calendar to see which dance is coming up next.
