How do I get started?

You are not required to have a partner for any class. Private, Group, and Offsite lessons are also available.

The best way to get started in social or competitive dance is to take a Sample Lesson. This is a private lesson with a professional instructor in which they will introduce you to the studio and explore the many ways we can help you meet your individual needs. Depending on your current level, this lesson may include the basics in several dances or advanced technical instruction in your area of interest. What do you want to learn today?

If you are interested in dancing for a Special Event or "First Dance Program" for your wedding, call us today to schedule a Special Event or Wedding Consultation. This consultation will include analysis of your special song or help in selecting a special song for your First Dance, advice on what types of dance you may want to learn, a mini dance lesson, and our own Special Event Checklist to help you prepare and meet your goals.

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What one of our "new" students has to say about us:

Why did I wait until I was 60 to do this!? For years I was convinced I had two, three or even six left feet and social dancing was just not something I could ever do well enough not to embarrass myself or my partner. I came to A Step To Gold - just to look.

People were already dancing and there seemed to be a party going on. I stood at the edge of the large dance floor, next to the impromptu DJ, and some light refreshments. Before I could even think of a good reason to say no, one of the instructors came over, offering to show me simple dance steps that some of the couples swirling around me were doing.

I was put completely at ease almost from the first second we started moving. Soon, I was not necessarily dancing with the best of 'em-- but I was dancing. Several other dance instructors cut in, showing me more variations on the simple box step I was starting with. A half hour later, I felt like I had just completed my first solo flight. I could do this! I bought some dancing shoes right there, signed up for lessons and have not been disappointed since.

I have set two goals--learn to Viennese Waltz well; and learn to do a sensual Tango. At A Step To Gold, both goals are quite within my reach. If I've got the open mind and the time, they've got the dance floor and the instructors. I am sure soon I shall have to find a wholesale source of thornless roses for my tango partners!

Joel Haas, Sculptor, Raleigh, NC, www.joelhaasstudio.com - www.sculpturewalk.org

"I have been with the studio for five months. I came to learn Tango and to become more comfortable on a social dance floor. I want to be the best dancer I can be and I have more confidence, better polish and more variety of moves." - Rick Hinckley, Game Developer