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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.
New Comer Deal
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
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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Oct Dance Classes
$54 for 4 weekly classes
$99 for 8 weekly classes
Or $99/month/couple
Or use your Newcomer Deal
Blue Moon membership discount
Cuban Salsa
Level 1
Mondays 7pm with "footloose" Gretel Quiñones
Popular in the Caribbean and Latin America, Salsa is an energetic and happy dance that is known for funky steps & styling, right turns, and cross-body leads. You can use our Newcomer Deal with this class.
Social Foxtrot
Level 2
Mondays 8pm with Fred
We will work on some new sequences for you to travel smoothly around the social dance floor. By the end of level-2 foxtrot, you will have the moves you need to have fun at our live band nights! You'll need the basics of level-1 or else 2 privates to handle this class.
Rumba Slow Dance
Level 2
Thursdays 7pm with "footloose" Gretel
Learn some classy new steps and turns in this level-2 rumba class. A versatile dance that works very well for weddings. You'll need the basics of level-1 or else 2 privates to handle this class.
Argentine Tango
Fundamentals
Thursdays at 8pm with Gretel & Fred
Start anytime
You will learn variations of the tango walk, ochos, cruzada and molinete. These basic steps will give you the foundation to be able to handle our intermediate tango classes. You can use our Newcomer Deal with this class.
Tango - All Levels
"Variaciones de Ochos"
Thursdays 8pm with Gretel & Fred
Both beginners and experienced tanguer@s will learn some classic variations of the figure 8 of tango called "ochos". We both teach during the same hour. So you can be assured to have the attention you need whether you are new to tango or are an experienced dancer.
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Nov Dance Classes
$54 for 4 weekly classes
$99 for 8 weekly classes
Or $99/month/couple
Or use your Newcomer Deal
Blue Moon membership discount
Cuban Salsa
Level 2
Mondays 7pm with "footloose" Gretel Quiñones
Make your salsa to a hot and spicy with these turns and sequences. You'll need the basics of level-1 or else 2 privates to handle this class.
Slow Waltz Basics
Level 1
Mondays 8pm with Fred
Waltz is the epitome of smooth ballroom dance. Learn some elegant sequences turns and traveling steps You can use our Newcomer Deal with this class.
Classic Swing Basics
Level 1
Thursdays 7pm with "footloose" Gretel
Learning the turns and patterns of Classic Swing will prepare you to have a great time with many of the Blue Moon live band nights. You can use our Newcomer Deal with this class.
Argentine Tango
Fundamentals
Thursdays at 8pm with Gretel & Fred
Start anytime
You will learn variations of the tango walk, ochos, cruzada and molinete. These basic steps will give you the foundation to be able to handle our intermediate tango classes. You can use our Newcomer Deal with this class.
Tango - All Levels
"Boleos Adelante y Atraz"
Thursdays 8pm with Gretel & Fred
Boleos are a "throw of the leg", a classic move usually performed by the follower. Both beginners and experienced tanguer@s will learn some classic variations of boleos adelante y atraz.
We both teach Tango during the same hour. So you can be assured to have the attention you need whether you are new to tango or are an experienced dancer.
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Dec Dance Classes
$54 for 4 weekly classes
$99 for 8 weekly classes
Or $99/month/couple
Or use your Newcomer Deal
Blue Moon membership discount
Country 2 Step
Level 1
Mondays 7pm with "footloose" Gretel Quiñones
Country two step is a partner dance with a leader and a follower involving walks and spins to the timing of quick, quick, slow, slow. This dance follows the line of dance, which travels in a counter clockwise circle around the room. You can use our Newcomer Deal with this class.
Slow Waltz Basics
Level 2
Mondays 8pm with Fred
This class will build on what we covered in Level-1. Learn to travel the floor smoothly with elegance. You'll need the basics of level-1 or else 2 privates to handle this class.
Classic Swing
Level 2
Thursdays 7pm with "footloose" Gretel
The fun continues with these energetic turns and sequences! Classic Swing will prepare you to have a great time with many of the Blue Moon live band nights. You'll need the basics of level-1 or else 2 privates to handle this class.
Argentine Tango
Fundamentals
Thursdays at 8pm with Gretel & Fred
Start anytime
You will learn variations of the tango walk, ochos, cruzada and molinete. These basic steps will give you the foundation to be able to handle our intermediate tango classes. You can use our Newcomer Deal with this class.
Tango - All Levels
"Vals"
Thursdays 8pm with Gretel & Fred
Tango vals has a rhythm of 3/4 time, exactly the same as that of Viennese waltz. Tango Vals utilizes almost the same movements as Tango, the biggest difference is in response to the music. The dancers often choose more turning steps and less pause than they would in a Tango.
We both teach Tango during the same hour. So you can be assured to have the attention you need whether you are new to tango or are an experienced dancer.