Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance Studio in Pacific Grove, CA
Pacific Grove Dance has been dedicated to transforming dance enthusiasts into confident performers since 2009. Our studio specializes in ballroom, Latin, and social dance instruction for adults, offering personalized private lessons, group classes, and practice sessions tailored to all skill levels. With instructors boasting decades of international competition experience and a proven system combining private coaching, group learning, and practical application, we've trained hundreds of students across three continents. Our facility hosts weekly beginner-friendly dance parties, seasonal showcases, and local competitions, creating a vibrant community for both recreational and competitive dancers. We provide complimentary consultation sessions to help new students identify their ideal starting point, along with specialized wedding dance choreography services. Our Monterey Peninsula location features a fully equipped ballroom available for rental, complemented by a curated selection of dance apparel and footwear for purchase.
Services
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Wedding Dance Instruction
Group Dance Classes
Private Dance Coaching
Ballroom Rental
Dance Competitions
Shoe Sales
Gift Certificates
Served areas
- Monterey county
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Ballroom dancing
- Latin dancing
- Dance lessons
Payment methods
- Credit cards, Cash, Financing available, Debit cards, Checks
Services
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Our comprehensive ballroom dance program teaches fundamental techniques and advanced styling for various dance styles. Students develop lead/follow skills, rhythm comprehension, and performance confidence through structured lessons. Our instructors adapt to individual learning paces while maintaining technical precision.
Wedding Dance Instruction
Specialized choreography services help couples create memorable wedding performances. We coordinate dance routines with chosen music, focusing on elegant styling and synchronized movements. Packages include multiple practice sessions to perfect timing and presentation for both first dances and parent-child performances.
Group Dance Classes
Weekly group classes provide social interaction while developing fundamental dance skills. These sessions focus on basic step patterns, partner rotation, and social dance etiquette. Classes cater to mixed skill levels with instructor guidance ensuring proper technique development.
Private Dance Coaching
Personalized private lessons accelerate skill development through focused attention. Sessions target specific goals like competition preparation or performance refinement. Instructors create customized lesson plans addressing individual technical challenges and artistic expression.
Ballroom Rental
Our professional dance facility accommodates various events with flexible space options. The main ballroom and secondary room host dance rehearsals, workshops, and private parties. Renters gain access to professional lighting and sound systems for special occasions.
People
Leonid
Co-Owner/Instructor
Professional dancer since age six with international competition experience across three continents. Specializes in ballroom technique and competitive training, holding multiple top teacher awards. Teaches both recreational and professional students.
Olga
Co-Owner/Instructor
Award-winning ballroom dancer and instructor with decades of teaching experience. Focuses on styling and performance development, helping students achieve competition success. Creates welcoming learning environments that emphasize student progress.
Marcus
Dance Instructor
Experienced instructor specializing in social dance applications and performance preparation. Brings diverse teaching methods from Colorado dance scene. Emphasizes goal achievement and enjoyment through structured skill development.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer instruction in Ballroom Tango, Waltz, Rumba, Cha cha, Salsa, Foxtrot, Swing, Samba, Viennese Waltz, Jive, Hustle, West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, and Wedding dance styles.
Do I need a dance partner?
No partner required. We provide instructor partners for practice, accommodating lead/follow training without personal partners.
What should I wear to dance classes?
Wear comfortable movement clothing. We recommend ballroom dance shoes, which we sell at the studio, instead of street shoes or sneakers.
How do lesson packages work?
Packages combine private lessons, group classes, and practice sessions. Choose 4, 10, or 20-unit packages with flexible scheduling options for singles or couples.
Do you offer wedding dance instruction?
Yes, we specialize in wedding dance choreography. Packages include music coordination, styling, and multiple practice sessions to perfect your first dance.
Are there performance opportunities?
We host bi-annual showcases and participate in local competitions. Students can perform choreographed routines or compete in regional ballroom events.
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