Learn to Dance

• Ballroom Dance Classes
• Adult Latin Boot Camp
• Junior Dance Program
• Private Lessons
• The Grand Ballroom Instructors
• CDF Medal Awards Program
• "First Dance" Wedding Package
• 集 體 舞 蹈 班
• Practice Times
• 私 人 個 別 授

Private Lessons at the Grand Ballroom

Why take private lessons?

For the majority of people who are first introduced to ballroom dancing, we always recommend them to start in our Beginners Class and progress at a comfortable pace through our group classes. However, there are many advantages to learning through private lessons. First and foremost… one-on-one instruction is the fastest way to improve your dancing!

The Grand Ballroom is home to many of the best professional dance teachers in the Pacific Northwest. Each instructor is an independent professional certified by the Canadian Dance Teachers Association. Qualifications range from Affiliate, to Associate, to Member, and Fellow, the most prestigious qualification. Our instructors are available for private lessons with students of all levels, seven days a week.

How do I know when I’m ready for private instruction?

Do you want to improve your dancing? If the answer is “yes”, then you are ready. There is no such thing as being “good enough” for private lessons. Private lessons are taught at all levels, raw beginner to experienced competitor.

How do I book a private lessons?

To arrange for a private lesson, you simply contact the teacher of your choice and make an appointment in advance. Cantonese and Mandarin speaking instructors are available. For a list of instructors available at The Grand Ballroom, visit our instructors page. Instructors may be contacted through their home or cell phone, e-mail, or directly at The Grand Ballroom.

How do I know which instructor is best for me?

The instructors section will provide you with more information about each of our instructors to assist you in your decision. Also you can ask Andy or Wendy to recommend an instructor to suit your needs.

How much does a private lesson cost?

The average cost per 55 min. lesson ranges from $60 to $75 per couple or single.

Lesson Cancellation Policy

All instructors require 24 hour notice for cancellation of a private lesson. Our instructors reserve the right to charge for the lessons if such notice is not given.

Warm-Up and Practice

We encourage students to come a few minutes before their lesson to relax and warm-up. You are welcome to use our practice area that is partitioned off from the main teaching floor before and after your lesson. After all, the best time to practice is when everything is still fresh in your mind.

Advantages at a Glance

• The convenience of booking lessons that fit your schedule
• The complete attention of an instructor for the entire lesson
• To learn dance technique and variations not in the regular group class curriculum
• To learn as fast as you can handle or as slow as you feel comfortable
• A curriculum designed by your instructor to suit your ability and wishes
• The option to choose your own instructor
• Opportunities to explore other aspects of dancing such as student-teacher routines, amateur and Pro-Am competitions, and medal awards
• The option to take your lesson in Cantonese or Mandarin rather than English