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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
gretel.bluemoonballroom@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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Oct Dance Classes
No class
Halloween Night
$54 for 4 weekly classes
Or use your Newcomer Deal
Blue Moon membership discount
Bachata
Level 2
Mondays 7pm
Learn these sassy steps, turns and sequences to take your Bachata to the next level. You'll need the basics of level-1 or 2 private lessons to handle this class.
Classic Swing
Mondays 8pm
Swing is an upbeat faster dance that is perfect for the live band season at the Blue Moon. Use your Newcomer Deal for this class.
Country 2 Step
Level 2
Thursdays 7pm with the Cuban Cowgirl!
Yer gonna love the new steps and turns that Gretel has in mind to teach you in Level-2. You'll need the basics of level-1 or 2 private lessons to handle this class.
Argentine Tango
"Milonga"
For All Levels
Thursdays 8pm with Gretel & Fred
Milonga is the "happy dance" of Argentine Tango. This style of music and dance is filled with syncopations and rhythmic steps. 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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Nov Dance Classes
$54 for 4 weekly classes
Or use your Newcomer Deal
Blue Moon membership discount
Line Dance
Mondays 7pm With Gretel
Learn some fun dance steps and turns to several styles of music: ChaCha, Samba, Country and more. This is a non-partner dance done with the group. Also a fun workout! Use your Newcomer Deal for this class.
Rumba
Mondays 8pm with Gretel
Rumba is a slow Latin dance, but the movements can also be fun with your favorite country, rock and pop music. Use your Newcomer Deal for this class.
Social Foxtrot
Level 1
Thursdays 7pm with Fred
Foxtrot is a smooth and rhythmic traveling dance that is great for the Blue Moon live bands. Also useful for much of your favorite slow tempo music. Great for wedding dances. Use your Newcomer Deal for this class.
Argentine Tango
"Boleos"
For All Levels
Thursdays 8pm with Gretel & Fred
From bolear, meaning to throw in Spanish: a boleo may be executed either high or low, fast or slow. It is an embellishment caused by the “whip” action of the follower, executed when an ocho is quickly reversed in the middle. Sometimes spelled Voleo. 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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Dec Dance Classes
$54 for 4 weekly classes
Or use your Newcomer Deal
Blue Moon membership discount
ChaChaCha
Mondays 7pm With Gretel
This fun, energetic dance contains African and Cuban rhythms that meld into a Latin beat with Salsa styling. Use your Newcomer Deal for this class.
Night Club 2 Step
Mondays 8pm with Gretel
This dance is both rhythmic, smooth. Great for weddings and is often danced to songs like: Red Red Wine, Home, and Stand by Me. To look good on any dance floor, learn to Night Club. Use your Newcomer Deal with this class.
Social Foxtrot
Level 2
Thursdays 7pm with Fred
We will work on some new traveling sequences that are great for the social dance floor. You'll need the basics of level-1 or else 2 private lessons to handle this class.
Argentine Tango
"Classic Steps"
For All Levels
Thursdays 8pm with Gretel & Fred
Each week we will cover a new classic step or sequence that you'll find both fun and challenging. All levels are welcome. We will tailor the training to your level of experience. 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.