Dance Styles & Levels
From social dancing, kids & teenagers classes, adult classes, wedding dances, through to medal programme and competition training; pick an option below to learn more about how we can help.
Adult Dance Classes
The dances you learn in our adult dance courses include Foxtrot, Waltz, Quickstep, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rock n Roll, Salsa, Bachata, Argentine Tango, and Merengue.
Medal Programme
UCan2 dancers are entered for the New Zealand Federal Association of Teachers of Dancing (NZFATD) medals.
Kids & Teens Dance Classes
Children quickly develop self-esteem, respect for themselves and others, poise, confidence, excellent posture, style and discipline.
Competition Training
Keen to make dancing your chosen sport (Dancesport)? At UCan2 we aim to train our competition dancers to international standard.
Wedding Dances
Couples plan for everything to be perfect on their Wedding Day - your first dance should be no different. Your big day is our priority!
Private Lessons
Wedding couples, individuals, medal & competition training; private lessons boost your confidence, enjoyment and enhance your skills.
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.