QUEER BALLROOM 6-week beginner intensive

Queer Ballroom – Ballroom & Latin Partner Dancing for the LGBTQ+ community and their friends. 14 years strong

Queer Ballroom Fall Intensive
6-Week Beginner Series
Wednesdays • 6:00–7:00 PM
Class Dates:
September 15, 22, 29
October 13, 20, 27
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 8th Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Ready to try ballroom dancing but feeling nervous? You are exactly who this class is for.
Our Queer Ballroom Fall Intensive is a six-week beginner series designed for people who are brand new to partner dancing. Terrified beginners are not only welcome, they are encouraged to join.
In a friendly, supportive, and LGBTQ+ affirming environment, you’ll learn the foundations of Ballroom and Latin dance at a comfortable pace. Classes introduce basic steps, partner connection, musicality, and simple movements that help you feel confident and comfortable on the dance floor.
No partner is required, and no previous dance experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome to dance in the role that feels right for them.
What You’ll Learn

Foundational steps from several Ballroom and Latin dances
Basic partner connection and communication
Introductory movement and technique
Confidence, musicality, and comfort on the dance floor

Why Join Us?

All bodies. All identities. All love.