THE BASICS BALLROOM
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BALLROOM DANCING · GLADSTONE, OREGON
Learn to dance.
Love the process.
Thoughtful ballroom instruction for beginners, couples, and anyone ready to try something new.
SIMPLE STEPS. STRONGER CONNECTION. REAL SKILL.
Your favorite welcoming dance photograph
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No partner. No experience.
Real skills you can build on.
A PLACE TO BEGIN
Everybody starts somewhere.
You don’t need perfect coordination, special shoes, or a partner to give ballroom dancing a try. We make the fundamentals understandable, help you find your footing, and celebrate progress along the way.
FIND YOUR RHYTHM
There’s more than one way to dance with us.
Whether you’re discovering ballroom for the first time, focusing on a new skill, or preparing for a wedding, we’ll help you find the right place to begin.
Group Classes
Enjoy a regular place to practice, connect, and become a more confident dancer.
Private Coaching
Personalized feedback when you want it, or a regular coaching routine alongside your weekly group class.
Wedding Dances
Feel comfortable and prepared for a moment you’ll remember long after the music ends.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF INSTRUCTION
We don’t just teach steps.
We teach dancing.
The fundamentals are the language. The music gives each dance its character. When you understand balance, timing, and partner connection, you’re learning skills you can use across different styles, not simply memorizing a pattern.
We teach those skills one layer at a time, with purposeful practice and room to enjoy the process.
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HOW DANCING BECOMES PART OF YOUR WEEK
Simple to start. Rewarding to continue.
01
Come try a class.
Join one of our 7 PM Newcomer Classes, whether you come by on your own or reach out first.
02
Find your home class.
If you enjoy it, choose a regular weekly class and join our monthly membership program.
03
Keep growing.
Build confidence in Newcomer, progress into The Basics Program, and explore private coaching whenever it’s helpful.
YOUR NEXT DANCE COULD BE THIS WEEK
A welcome that’s as easy as walking through the door.
Newcomer and continuing classes meet three evenings a week. Stop by for your first Newcomer class, or let us know you’re coming and we’ll help you prepare.
NEWCOMER CLASSES
7:00 PM
TUESDAY · WEDNESDAY · THURSDAY
Gladstone Community Club
255 E Exeter St, Gladstone, Oregon
BEYOND THE WEEKLY CLASSES
More than lessons…
See upcoming socials, special events, closures, and studio updates in one place.
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MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE BASICS
A professional foundation. A personal approach.
Our background in professional ballroom instruction, competitive dancing, and student coaching shapes the way we teach: with clear standards, patience, and a belief in what people can accomplish.
We started The Basics to make that experience welcoming, meaningful, and worth coming back for.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Your first step starts here.
No partner or experience needed. Newcomer Classes run Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7 PM in Gladstone.
