Business Details
Learn to Dance with Desarge Danceworld in Naperville
Desarge Danceworld has been dedicated to transforming lives through dance for over four decades. Founded by Edward and Carole Sargent, our studio combines 40 years of global teaching and competitive experience with personalized instruction tailored to individual learning styles. We specialize in ballroom and Latin dances, including Waltz, Tango, Salsa, and Swing, while offering structured programs like Medal Testing to help students track progress. Our approach emphasizes confidence-building through repetition, patient guidance, and a welcoming community that fosters friendships among dancers of all ages.With flexible scheduling options and a satisfaction guarantee, we ensure every lesson meets your expectations. Our wedding choreography services have helped countless couples create memorable first dances, while weekly open dance sessions provide practical experience in a supportive environment. The studio's commitment to quality instruction has earned consistent praise from students who highlight our instructors' expertise and the joy found in every class.
Services
Private Lessons
Group Classes
Wedding Choreography
Open Dance Sessions
Medal Testing
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized instruction tailored to individual learning styles
- Our 40+ years of combined teaching experience ensures expert guidance
- We provide structured Medal Testing programs for measurable progress
- Weekly open dance sessions reinforce learning in social settings
- Wedding choreography includes music editing and unlimited practice support
What people say
Fantastic patient instructors
Welcoming community atmosphere
Memorable wedding dance success
Confidence-building teaching style
Expertise in dance instruction
Services
Private Lessons
Personalized dance instruction tailored to individual learning styles and goals. Students receive focused attention on timing, technique, and step patterns at their preferred pace. Sessions accommodate single dancers or couples seeking customized instruction for specific events or skill development.
Group Classes
Interactive classes teaching ballroom and Latin dances in a social setting. Participants learn choreography while rotating partners to develop versatility. Classes cater to mixed skill levels with separate leader/follower instruction followed by partnered practice sessions.
Wedding Choreography
Customized wedding dance instruction including music editing and routine design. Instructors create simple or complex choreography based on couple experience levels, with optional recording for home practice and unlimited lesson retakes until satisfaction.
Open Dance Sessions
Weekly social dance practice sessions with instructor guidance. Participants reinforce learned techniques while dancing to various music styles. Sessions include birthday celebrations with special circle dances and complimentary group lesson packages for celebrants.
Medal Testing
Structured evaluation program measuring dance proficiency progression. Students advance through levels by demonstrating mastery of specific dance patterns and techniques. The system provides clear goals and measurable achievements for motivated dancers.
People
Edward Sargent
Owner/Instructor & Choreographer
With 40+ years of global dance experience, Edward Sargent specializes in ballroom and Latin instruction. He guarantees student satisfaction and creates customized learning plans for private and group settings.
Carole Sargent
Owner/Instructor & Choreographer
Carole Sargent brings decades of competitive and teaching experience to Desarge Danceworld. She focuses on wedding choreography and personalized instruction while managing studio operations and student scheduling.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We teach all ballroom and Latin dances including Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue.
Do you offer wedding dance instruction?
Yes, we specialize in wedding choreography with music editing, routine customization, and unlimited lesson retakes until you're satisfied with your first dance.
Are group classes available?
Yes, our group classes teach choreography with partner rotation to improve leading/following skills. Classes accommodate mixed skill levels with separate technique instruction for leaders and followers.
What experience levels do you accommodate?
We welcome all skill levels from complete beginners to advanced dancers. Our personalized instruction adapts to individual needs while group classes maintain mixed-level compatibility.
Do you have practice sessions?
Yes, weekly open dance sessions provide free practice opportunities for students. We announce dance styles and offer birthday celebrations with special circle dances and complimentary lessons.
What makes DeSarge different?
Our 40+ years of combined teaching experience, satisfaction guarantee, and structured Medal Testing program create unique value. We combine personalized instruction with a welcoming community environment.