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Group Dance Classes

We teach in a fun & structured manner.

You can learn to dance in 8 weeks.

Why dancing is good for you

  • Group Classes are the most economical way of learning to dance.

  • We offer levels from basic beginners to intermediate and advanced classes.

  • Most group classes are run in a progressive four week series, and occasionally for 3 or 5 weeks.

  • Classes start new at the beginning of each month, and are 55 minutes in length.

  • You do not need a partner to learn to dance.

  • Please bring separate and clean shoes to dance in.

 

All payments are exchangeable but not refundable.

All payments are valid up to 6 months after date of purchase.

 

24 HOUR NOTICE NEEDED FOR  PRIVATE LESSON CHANGES

Group Classes Listed Below

Please bring separate shoes to dance in.

Learning to dance takes time, practice and proper training. If you are willing to put in the time and practice, we can take care of the training for you. If you are new to the Blue Moon then see our New Comer Deal on this page.

Membership Discounts

Wherever you are in your dancing skills, keep training, practicing and going to dance events. Your life will definitely be changed for the better, by learning to dance.

Blue Moon Staff

 

 

 

 

Fred Gommels

fred@bluemoonballroom.com

507-358-3484

Gretel Quiñones

gretel.bluemoonballroom@gmail.com

507-990-2463

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Tango Workshops

Details here

Newcomer Deal

$95.00

1 private lesson

2 one month each of group classes

Total value=$192.00

For singles or couples

Couples may share this deal

or purchase 1 each

The NCD private lessons are complementary for people attending our on-going group classes

The NCD group lesson are for

1 class for a given month

 

This NCD does not apply to

Tango classes,

choreography or to

Wedding Dance Lessons

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To get the most out of your NC Deal

We recommend that you . . .

1 - choose a group lesson series 

2 - take one of your private lessons before attending the first group lesson

3 - attend the group lessons

(you can stay with your partner)

4 - take the 2nd private lesson about half way through the group lesson series

24 hour notice needed for private lesson changes to avoid forfeiting the lesson.

Expires 6  months from date of purchase

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Membership Discounts

The best discounts on

unlimited group lessons

Click on:

Membership Discount Page

A-La-Cart Group Class:

1 month 1 weekly class

$54.00 per person

2 months 1 weekly class

$99.00 per person

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Mar Dance Classes

$54 for 4 weekly classes

Or use your Newcomer Deal

Blue Moon membership discount

Classic Swing!

Mondays 7pm With Gretel

This upbeat dance is what your grandparents called the "Jitterbug"! Learn the basic step, and how to turn and twist to this fun dance. Great for the faster tempos of rock, country and big band music. Use your Newcomer Deal for this class.

Cumbia

Mondays 8pm with Gretel

Cumbia is a Latin dance that is a bit slower than Salsa, with a samba rhythm that is easy to find. Gretel will teach you the circular movements and turns of Cumbia. Use your Newcomer Deal with this class.

Night Club 2 Step

Thursdays 7pm with Fred

This dance is both rhythmic and smooth. Great for most your favorite slow music. With NC 2 Step you can dance in small spaces or get out and travel the floor. Perfect for wedding dances. Use your Newcomer Deal with this class.

Argentine Tango

For Beginners

Thursdays 8pm with Gretel or Fred

Originating in the barrios of Buenos Aires, Argentine Tango is an improvised, spontaneous dance that can be passionate or intriguing and fun. Even though there is a basic structure to the dance, one can never truly predict how their partner will interpret or embellish the music.

For Newcomers to Tango

We have a Newcomer Deal option for those who have never done Argentine Tango with us before. 

Newcomer Tango Deal

Argentine Tango

Intermediate Level

"Paradas"

Thursdays 8pm with Gretel & Fred

The parada (stop) is a figure unique to Argentine Tango. We will teach the leaders how to create the parada, and the followers to use this moment to add styling to their dance.

Tango Terminology

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April Dance Classes

$54 for 4 weekly classes

Or use your Newcomer Deal

Blue Moon membership discount

Rumba - Slow Dance!

Mondays 7pm With Gretel

Although Latin in origin, Rumba can be danced to much of your favorite slow tempo music. This dance doesn't take up much space, so is perfect for a crowded dance floor. Use your Newcomer Deal for this class.

Latin Line Dance

Mondays 8pm with Gretel

This will be a great workout! Gretel will teach line dances to several styles of upbeat energetic music. Use your Newcomer Deal for this class.

West Coast Swing

Intermediate Level

Thursdays 7pm with Fred

Take your WCS to a new level with these fun variations of whips, passes and styling. This class is for those who already have a foundation in the basics of West Coast Swing.

Argentine Tango

For Beginners

Thursdays 8pm with Gretel or Fred

Originating in the barrios of Buenos Aires, Argentine Tango is an improvised, spontaneous dance that can be passionate or intriguing and fun. Even though there is a basic structure to the dance, one can never truly predict how their partner will interpret or embellish the music.

For Newcomers to Tango

We have a Newcomer Deal option for those who have never done Argentine Tango with us before.

 

Newcomer Tango Deal

Argentine Tango

"Milonga"

Thursdays 8pm with Gretel & Fred

Milonga is the "happy dance" of Argentine Tango. The music is upbeat and rhythmic. The steps and sequences are short and sometimes syncopated. We will teach both milonga "Lisa and Traspie".

Tango Terminology

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May Dance Classes

$54 for 4 weekly classes

Or use your Newcomer Deal

Blue Moon membership discount

Club Latin!

Mondays 7pm With Gretel

Learn basic steps, turns and sequences for bachata, merengue and chacha! The club dances of the Caribbean. Use your Newcomer Deal for this class.

Let's Jive!

Mondays 8pm with Gretel

Jive is lively and fast-paced typically danced to up-beat swing or contemporary music. With origins in the early US jazz music scene of the late 1920s and early 1930s. Use your Newcomer Deal for this class.

Social Foxtrot

Thursdays 7pm with Fred

Social Foxtrot is a slow to medium tempo smooth and simple dance adaptable to most spaces. The combination of quick and slow steps gives it flexibility and variety and is fun to dance!  Use your Newcomer Deal for this class.

Argentine Tango

For Beginners

Thursdays 8pm with Gretel or Fred

Originating in the barrios of Buenos Aires, Argentine Tango is an improvised, spontaneous dance that can be passionate or intriguing and fun. Even though there is a basic structure to the dance, one can never truly predict how their partner will interpret or embellish the music.

For Newcomers to Tango

We have a Newcomer Deal option for those who have never done Argentine Tango with us before.

 

Newcomer Tango Deal

Argentine Tango

"Classic Steps"

For the Social Dance Floor

Thursdays 8pm with Gretel & Fred

Gretel and Fred have trained in Argentina and the USA with some of the world's finest masters. In fact we still train...normally 2 hours a day 5-6 days a week. Join us in exploring some of our favorite "classic steps" of Argentine Tango.

Tango Terminology

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