Adult Dance Classes
Our Ballroom & Latin American and Street Latin courses all start the 1st week of each month (excluding December), so you will never have to wait long before joining a new course. You are welcome to come and view a class if you would like, before joining on the first week of the month.
'Casual' lessons are not possible, as you need to register for a course. We have Free Intro Nights (dates listed below) for those who would like to try a class. Check our Dance Calendar to find which dances are being taught in each class.For an explanation of the levels available to dancers who may want to progress from Beginners to a Medal or Competition Dancers, review our Dance Styles & Levels.
Info Pack: All our class and course details are listed below, or alternatively you can click here for a PDF info pack.
- Free Introduction Class
- Private Lessons
- Beginner Ballroom
& Latin American - Improver Ballroom
& Latin American - Intermediate Ballroom
& Latin American - Beginner Street Latin
- Improver Street Latin
- New Vogue
- Medal Class (NZFATD)
- Training Squad
- Term Dates
Free Introduction Class
To give you an opportunity to 'try before you buy', we schedule Free Introductory nights throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to try out a class before committing to a whole course, enabling you to decide which of the Beginner Courses you would like to do. There is no need to book and no obligation to commit to a course - just turn up and enjoy a class. Bring your friends and have some fun! One person will win a free Beginners course (lucky draw) and all who attend are offered a 10% discount if they sign up on the night.
Venue: UCan2 Albany Studio (23 Tarndale Grove, Albany, Auckland)
Time: Beginner @ 7.30pm, Improver @ 8.30pm
Dates: View all free introductory classes or all classes in our Dance Calendar
Private Lessons
Beginner dancer, wedding couples, small groups, medal training, improving your technique, or competition training; whatever your reason, private lessons bring confidence, enjoyment and enhance your skills.
Private lessons are available from 4.00pm (earlier by special arrangement) to 9.30pm Monday to Friday, with Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons by appointment only.
- Up to 4 people for a 45min lesson. Cost: $100.00 with Studio Principals or $80.00 with Assistant Teachers.
- Small groups of 4+ people: $25.00 per person per 45min lesson.
Important: We require 24 hours notice of cancellation or postponement of a private lesson, otherwise the full fee will be charged. If you are not prepared to accept this condition, please do not book a private lesson. Our coaches are all heavily booked and can't be left standing when there would be others who would like that time.
Wedding Dances: Are you planning your BIG day? View our Wedding packages for your special first dance.
Beginner Ballroom & Latin American
The dances you will learn as a beginner are Foxtrot, Waltz, Quickstep, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, and Rock n Roll.
Course: 8 weeks, commencing on the FIRST week of each month (excluding December when there are no classes). Please note there is no casual rate and it is important to start on the first night.
Venue: UCan2 Albany Studio (23 Tarndale Grove, Albany, Auckland)
Day/Time: Wednesday @ 7.30pm - 8.25pm (Beginner Class Calendar | Dance Calendar)
Cost: $140 per person for the 8 week course.
Bonus: You can repeat this course as often as you like for 12 months from your registration date - at no further charge!
2 Course Special: If you would like to come to both our 'Beginner Ballroom & Latin' and 'Beginner Street Latin' courses, then you can take advantage of our 10% special offer, for only $252 per person for both 8 week courses.
Improver Ballroom & Latin American
The improvers class focuses on improving and extending the dances taught in the Beginner Course. Improvers class focuses on improving and extending the dances taught in the Beginner Course.
Course: 8 weeks, commencing on the FIRST week of each month (excluding December when there are no classes). Please note there is no casual rate and it is important to start on the first night.
Venue: UCan2 Albany Studio (23 Tarndale Grove, Albany, Auckland)
Day/Time: Wednesday @ 8.30pm - 9.25pm (Improver Class Calendar | Dance Calendar)
Cost: $160 per person for the 8 week course.
Bonus: You can repeat this course as often as you like for 6 months from your registration date - at no further charge!
2 Course Special: If you would like to come to both our 'Improver Ballroom & Latin' and 'Improver Street Latin' courses, then you can take advantage of our 10% special offer, for only $288 per person for both 8 week courses.
Intermediate Ballroom & Latin American
Dances taught will relate to those being taught in the Adult Bronze/Silver Medal Course and also include Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot. Please make sure you join the first night of the month to avoid being 'out of your depth'.
Course: 4 weeks, commencing on the FIRST week of each month (excluding December when there are no classes). Please note there is no casual rate and it is important to start on the first night.
Venue: UCan2 Albany Studio (23 Tarndale Grove, Albany, Auckland)
Day/Time: Thursday @ 8.30pm - 9.25pm (Intermediate Class Calendar | Dance Calendar)
Cost: $100 per person for the 4 week course.
Membership: Pay only $300 per person to receive a 6 month membership (over $300 in savings!). NB: our membership also includes no charge for Sunday Practice sessions (normally $10/person per session).
2 Course Special: If you would like to come to both our 'Intermediate Ballroom & Latin' and 'New Vogue' courses, then you can take advantage of our 10% special offer, for only $180 per person for both 4 week courses.
2 Course Membership Special: Pay only $540 to receive a 6 month membership (55% discount!). NB: our membership also includes no charge for Sunday Practice sessions (normally $10/person per session).
Beginner Street Latin
The dances you will learn are Salsa, Bachata, Argentine Tango, Merengue at beginner level.
Course: 8 weeks, commencing on the FIRST week of each month (excluding December when there are no classes). Please note there is no casual rate and it is important to start on the first night.
Venue: UCan2 Albany Studio (23 Tarndale Grove, Albany, Auckland)
Day/Time: Tuesday @ 7.30pm - 8.25pm (Street Latin Class Calendar | Dance Calendar)
Cost: $140 per person for the 8 week course.
Bonus: You can repeat the course as often as you like for 12 months from your registration date - at no further charge!
2 Course Special: If you would like to come to both our 'Beginner Street Latin' and 'Beginner Ballroom & Latin' courses, then you can take advantage of our 10% special offer, for only $252 per person for both 8 week courses.
Improver Street Latin
The dances you will learn are Salsa, Bachata, Argentine Tango, Merengue at an improver level. Improvers class focuses on improving and extending the dances taught in the Beginner Course.
Course: 8 weeks, commencing on the FIRST week of each month (excluding December when there are no classes). Please note there is no casual rate and it is important to start on the first night.
Venue: UCan2 Albany Studio (23 Tarndale Grove, Albany, Auckland)
Day/Time: Tuesday @ 8.30pm - 9.25pm (Improver Class Calendar | Dance Calendar)
Cost: $160 per person for the 8 week course.
Bonus: You can repeat this course as often as you like for 6 months from your registration date - at no further charge!
2 Course Special: If you would like to come to both our 'Improver Street Latin' and 'Improver Ballroom & Latin' courses, then you can take advantage of our 10% special offer, for only $288 per person for both 8 week courses.
New Vogue
New Vogue classical sequence dances, including Waltzes, Foxtrots, Tangos and Marches.
Course: 4 weeks, commencing on the FIRST week of each month (excluding December when there are no classes). Please note there is no casual rate and it is important to start on the first night.
Venue: UCan2 Albany Studio (23 Tarndale Grove, Albany, Auckland)
Day/Time: Thursday @ 7.30pm - 8.25pm (New Vogue Calendar | Dance Calendar)
Cost: $100 per person for the 4 week course.
Membership: Pay only $300 per person to receive a 6 month membership (over $300 in savings!). NB: our membership also includes no charge for Sunday Practice sessions (normally $10/person per session).
2 Course Special: If you would like to come to both our 'New Vogue' and 'Intermediate Ballroom & Latin' courses, then you can take advantage of our 10% special offer, for only $180 per person for both 4 week courses.
2 Course Membership Special: Pay only $540 to receive a 6 month membership (55% discount!). NB: our membership also includes no charge for Sunday Practice sessions (normally $10/person per session).
Medal Class (NZFATD)
Medal classes are for those who wish to learn at a more technical level than in the 'social classes'. A minimum of two terms will be required in preparation for the test. You may join this class only at the beginning of terms 1 & 3 and Medal Tests are held at the end of terms 2 & 4. Participation in all Sunday Practice Sessions are included in the term fee.
Course: It takes two terms to prepare for each of these Advanced Medals, so you need to join the class at the beginning of Term 1 or Term 3. The Medal Tests are at the end of Term 2 and Term 4.
Venue: UCan2 Albany Studio (23 Tarndale Grove, Albany, Auckland)
Day/Time:
- Bronze & Silver Medal: Tuesday @ 6.00pm - 7.25pm (Bronze/Silver Medal Class Calendar | Dance Calendar)
- Gold Medal: Thursday @ 6.00pm - 7.25pm (Gold Medal Class Calendar | Dance Calendar)
Cost: Term fee only - no casual rate - and payable before commencement. No classes in holidays unless especially scheduled.
Bonus: Medal class members may join Social classes at no charge during term time only. During school holidays a casual rate would apply.
Medal Class Levels: Please refer to the Medal Programme page for more detailed information about Medal Classes.
Training Squad
By invitation only, the Training Squad is an in-depth technical training in Ballroom and Latin American. It is designed for competition dancers and those at high medal levels.
Course: 10 week term
Venue: UCan2 Albany Studio (23 Tarndale Grove, Albany, Auckland)
Day/Time: Wednesday @ 6:00pm - 7:25pm (Training Squad Calendar | Dance Calendar)
Cost: Term fee only and payable before commencement.
Training Squad Details: Please refer to the Competition Training page for more detailed information about our Training Squad.
Term Dates for 2020
Our Kids & Teens classes, Medal Programme, and Training Squad sessions all run according to school term dates:-
- Term 1: Mon 3rd Feb - Sun 12th April (10 weeks)
- Term Break: 2-weeks
- Term 2: Mon 27th April - Sun 5th July (10 weeks)
- Term Break: 2-weeks
- Term 3: Mon 20th July - Sun 27th September (10 weeks)
- Term Break: No break
- Term 4: Mon 28th Sep - Sun 6th December (10 weeks)
Frequently Asked Questions
Below you'll find answers to the questions we get asked the most often about our dance classes.
If you're question's not listed, then please ask us - as others may benefit from your question too!
- Do I need a partner?
- Do we have to change partners?
- What should I wear and do I need dance shoes?
- What if I haven't done any dancing before?
- When does a new course start?
- "Where do I start?" and "Where do I go from here?!"
- Do you offer special deals on multiple courses?
- How can I pay for my classes?
- Do you have a brochure for more information?
No. Both ladies and gentlemen often come to our dance classes on their own. During our classes, you will be asked to partner up with another student; we also change partners during the class. If there are insufficient partner numbers in the class, then occasionally you may need to dance without a partner for a single music track, while available partners rotate around the class.
Not if you really don't want to! An important part of learning to dance is learning to 'drive a new model'. However, if you prefer, you may stay together.
Wear something comfortable - you are likely to get a bit hot. Shoes that stay on your feet are all that's required at Beginner level.
That's what our Beginners course is for. The classes are aimed at those who have never danced before. Find out more about our range of dance classes.
Our Ballroom & Latin American and Street Latin courses all start the 1st week of each month (excluding December), so you will never have to wait long before joining a new course. You are welcome to come and view a class from our mezzanine if you would like, before joining on the first week of the month.
- Adult Beginners Ballroom & Latin American commences the 1st Wednesday of each month (excluding December when there are no classes).
- Adult Improvers Ballroom & Latin American commences the 1st Wednesday of each month (excluding December when there are no classes).
- Adult Intermediate Ballroom & Latin American commences the 1st Thursday of each month (excluding December when there are no classes).
- Adult Beginners Street Latin commences the 1st Tuesday of each month (excluding December when there are no classes).
- Adult Improvers Street Latin commences the 1st Tuesday of each month (excluding December when there are no classes).
To give you an opportunity to 'try before you buy' at Beginners, Improvers and Intermediate levels, we have scheduled some Free Introductory nights through the year. This is a great chance to try out a class before committing to a whole course. There is no obligation - just turn up and enjoy a class. 10% discount if you sign up on the night. Check our Free Class Calendar for the next Free Intro Classes.
For an explanation of the levels available to dancers who may want to progress from Beginners to a Medal or Competition Dancers, check out Dance Class Styles.
Don't panic, it's a natural progression ... and we'll be with you all the way.
The following steps in your dance path will help guide you:-
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Step 1: 'Social' Dancing for Beginners
In our Beginner Ballroom & Latin American dance course, you learn the basic steps to: Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rock 'n Roll, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Waltz. Note: You may repeat this course as often as you like - without paying any extra - for 12 months from the date of your registration.
In our Beginner Street Latin dance course, you learn the basic steps to: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Argentine Tango. Note: You may repeat this course as often as you like - without paying any extra - for 12 months from the date of your registration.
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Step 2: 'Social' Dancing for Improvers
When you feel you are confident with all the steps taught at Beginner level, you are welcome to join our Improver Ballroom & Latin American dance course and/or Improver Street Latin dance course. In these classes, you will continue learning more adventurous steps in the dances taught at Beginner level. Note: You may repeat your respective Improver course as often as you like - without paying any extra - for 6 months from the date of your registration.
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Step 3: Intermediate Ballroom & Latin American
This is where the fun begins! In our Intermediate Ballroom & Latin American dance course, you learn: Tango, Rumba, Jive, Viennese Waltz and Slow Foxtrot.
Moving on up - for those whom would like to learn more!
If you've progressed through Steps 1-3 and would like to try something different...
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Step 4: New Vogue
In our New Vogue dance course you learn: New Vogue Waltzes, Foxtrots, Tangos and Marches.
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Step 5: Medal Classes (NZFATD Medals)
Our Adult Medal Classes and Kids & Teens Medal Classes are for those whom wish to learn at a more technical level than in the 'Social classes'. At this level, you are required to sit a test.
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Step 6: Training Squad
Our Adult Training Squad and Kids & Teens Training Squad are by invitation only. This includes an in-depth technical training in Ballroom & Latin American and is for competition dancers and high medal levels. Please refer to the Competition Training page for further details.
Yes we do. Please refer to the "2 Course Special" and "2 Course Membership Special" offers under the respective dance classes of interest (eg. Adult Dance Classes or Kids & Teens Dance Classes).
We accept cash, Eftpos, Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards for your convenience.
Yes we do. You can download our UCan2 Dance Classes, Schedule & Prices brochure.
What our students say...
My husband and I loved our experience with UCan2. Marie paired us with Daniel for our wedding choreography, and he was wonderful! Daniel incorporated our requests, challenged us just the right amount, and tailored our dance to our growing ability levels. We always felt welcome in the studio and loved every lesson. - James & Courtney
We couldn't believe how successful the dancing was last year – probably the best group we have ever had and they were the most challenging we have ever had in other ways so it was very surprising. Pretty cool that every single student danced - wasn't one who didn't want to participate so we could have a big team! - KW (Browns Bay School)
A big thank you for teaching us how to dance. We had so many positive comments from our guests, even got told it was the best first dance ever. - B&C
Thanks so much, we had a lot of fun in our dance, so glad that we got lessons everyone really enjoyed it and so did we :) - S&L
It was lovely to do the dance together. Thank you once again for being so patient and kind. You were amazing. - L&J
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