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Blue Moon Ballroom
Rochester, Minnesota
Group Dance Classes
We teach in a fun & structured manner.
You can learn to dance in 8 weeks.
Why dancing is good for you
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Group Classes are the most economical way of learning to dance.
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We offer levels from basic beginners to intermediate and advanced classes.
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Most group classes are run in a progressive four week series, and occasionally for 3 or 5 weeks.
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Classes start new at the beginning of each month, and are 55 minutes in length.
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You do not need a partner to learn to dance.
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Please bring separate and clean shoes to dance in.
All payments are exchangeable but not refundable.
All payments are valid up to one year 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.
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
Gretel Quiñones
gretelquinonescastro@gmail.com


Tango Workshops
Details here
Newcomer Deal
$95.00
2 private lessons
2 certificates one month one group class
Total value=$276.00
For singles or couples
Couples may share this deal
or purchase 1 each
2 one month certificates (1 each person)
2 private certificates (to share)
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
The NCD does not apply to
choreography or to
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
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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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July Dance Classes
No Class July 4th
$54 for 4 weekly classes
Or use your Newcomer Deal
Blue Moon membership discount
Salsa Rueda
Mondays 7pm with "footloose" Gretel
Join Gretel as she teaches her native Cuban dance Salsa Rueda, a circle dance that involves changing partners to spontaneous routines called by “El Cantante”. They call the steps that the dancers make, changing partners as they move around the circle. You'll need the basics of level-1 or at least 2 privates to handle this class.
Night Club 2 Step
Level 1
Mondays 8pm with Fred
NC2S can be both rhythmic and smooth. Great for weddings and can be danced to your favorite slow to medium tempo music: country, rock, R&B, current hits. To look good on any dance floor, learn to Night Club. You can use our Newcomer Deal with this class.
West Coast Swing
Level 2
Thursdays 7pm with Gretel
Increase your "fun level" with these funky new whips, turns and sequences. You'll need the basics of level-1 or at least 2 privates to handle this class.
Argentine Tango
"Classic Steps"
For All Levels
Thursdays 8pm with Gretel & Fred
Join us in learning these "classic steps" that are danced by tangueros world wide on the tango social dance floor. Use your Newcomer Deal for this class. Or use any of our membership discounts.
For Newcomers to Tango
We have a Newcomer Deal option for those who have never done Argentine Tango with us before. That will give you 2 privates and 2 group classes. You can see that option here:
You should go that route in order to get a good basis with the fundamentals via the 2 private lessons. And then join the group classes after that. You could also share that NCD with a partner, if you want.
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Aug Dance Classes
$54 for 4 weekly classes
Or use your Newcomer Deal
Blue Moon membership discount
Only 1 class on
Monday nights in August.
In Sept we'll be back
with 2 classes
Night Club 2 Step
Level 2
Mondays 8pm with Fred
Take your NC2S to the next level with these fun turns, steps and sequences. You'll need the basics of level-1 or at least 2 privates to handle this class.
West Coast Swing
Level 3
Thursdays 7pm
Okay! Now it's gettin' serious!!
We will learn whip variations plus R & L turn sequences for both the leader and the follower. You'll need the basics of level-1 & 2 or at least 4 privates to handle this class.
Argentine Tango
"Circular Movement"
For All Levels
Thursdays 8pm with Gretel & Fred
We will learn both in-place and traveling "circular movement". Perfect for Tango Nuevo, Traditional Tango and TangoVals. Use your Newcomer Deal for this class. Or use any of our membership discounts.
For Newcomers to Tango
We have a Newcomer Deal option for those who have never done Argentine Tango with us before. That will give you 2 privates and 2 group classes. You can see that option here:
You should go that route in order to get a good basis with the fundamentals via the 2 private lessons. And then join the group classes after that. You could also share that NCD with a partner, if you want.
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Sept Dance Classes
$54 for 4 weekly classes
Or use your Newcomer Deal
Blue Moon membership discount
Bachata
Level 1
Mondays 7pm with Gretel
Popular music from the Dominican Republic, Bachata is slow to medium paced that can be romantic or lively with basic steps, turns, and patterns that are fun to dance. Use your Newcomer Deal for this class.
Night Club 2 Step
Level 3
Mondays 8pm with Fred
Learn to travel the floor smoothly and with ease in this class for experienced dancers You'll at least need the basics of level-2 to handle this class.
Country 2 Step
Level 1
Thursdays 7pm with the Cuban Cowgirl!
Okay...git yer boots on and grab yer hat. We'er gonna learn to boogie around the dance floor to popular Country hits. Use your Newcomer Deal for this class.
Argentine Tango
"Variaciones de Ochos"
For All Levels
Thursdays 8pm with Gretel & Fred
Ochos are some of the most commonly used fundamental steps in Argentine Tango. We will learn some classy variations guaranteed to embellish your dance. Use your Newcomer Deal for this class. Or use any of our membership discounts.
For Newcomers to Tango
We have a Newcomer Deal option for those who have never done Argentine Tango with us before. That will give you 2 privates and 2 group classes. You can see that option here:
You should go that route in order to get a good basis with the fundamentals via the 2 private lessons. And then join the group classes after that. You could also share that NCD with a partner, if you want.