Business Details
Premier Ballroom Dance Lessons in Palm Springs
Founded by internationally recognized ballroom champion Kristin Avner, our dance studio brings decades of competitive expertise and professional instruction to students of all skill levels. With over 20 years of experience in American Smooth and Latin dance styles, we offer personalized instruction that combines championship-level technique with accessible teaching methods. Our curriculum is designed to build confidence through dance, emphasizing proper posture, rhythm, and artistic expression while accommodating both social dancers and aspiring competitors.Kristin's unique approach integrates insights from world-class mentors like Toni Redpath and Mary Murphy, ensuring students receive technically rigorous yet engaging instruction. We maintain strict adherence to professional standards through continuous refinement of our teaching methodologies and performance-based assessments of student progress.
Services
Wedding Dance Lessons
Private Dance Instruction
Bachelorette Party Packages
Virtual Dance Lessons
Quinceanera Dance Coaching
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of championship-winning ballroom dance experience
- Personalized instruction tailored to individual learning styles
- Proven success preparing students for wedding and special event performances
- Flexible scheduling with virtual and in-home lesson options
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all ballroom and Latin dance styles
What people say
Amazing instructor
Patient with beginners
Memorable wedding dance
Flexible scheduling
Professional expertise
Services
Wedding Dance Lessons
Custom choreography for wedding first dances with options ranging from classic waltzes to contemporary routines. Our proven methodology ensures couples master their dance in 3-10 lessons regardless of experience level. Lessons focus on building confidence, perfecting timing, and creating memorable performances that reflect each couple's unique style.
Private Dance Instruction
Tailored ballroom and Latin dance training for individuals or couples seeking personalized instruction. Sessions cover technique development, style refinement, and performance preparation across all major dance genres. Our flexible approach accommodates both social dancers and competitive aspirants with customized lesson plans.
Bachelorette Party Packages
Fun-filled dance experiences for bridal parties featuring choreography to favorite songs. These interactive sessions combine dance instruction with entertainment, creating memorable group activities that build camaraderie while teaching basic ballroom techniques in a relaxed atmosphere.
Virtual Dance Lessons
Live remote dance instruction using video conferencing technology for students who prefer learning from home. This option maintains technical accuracy through real-time feedback while offering scheduling flexibility without compromising instructional quality or progress tracking.
Quinceanera Dance Coaching
Specialized instruction for Quinceanera celebrations including group waltzes, father-daughter dances, and modern choreography. Our comprehensive approach covers all required routines with preparation timelines ranging from last-minute solutions to year-long training programs for optimal performance quality.
People
Kristin Avner
Owner/Instructor
20+ year ballroom champion with United States Open American Smooth title. Trained under industry legends including Mary Murphy and Toni Redpath. Specializes in transforming beginners into confident dancers through personalized instruction and performance-based teaching methods.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer comprehensive instruction in all ballroom and Latin styles including waltz, tango, foxtrot, cha-cha, rumba, swing, and salsa, following both American and International dance standards.
How long are dance lessons?
Standard sessions run 45 minutes, with customized lesson durations available for special events like wedding dance preparation and group choreography sessions.
Do you offer group classes?
While our primary focus is private instruction, we offer group choreography sessions for special events like bachelorette parties and corporate team-building activities.
Can you teach complete beginners?
Absolutely. Our proven teaching methodology successfully transforms complete beginners into confident dancers, with 90% of wedding couples mastering their first dance in 5 lessons or fewer.
Do you travel for lessons?
Yes, we provide in-home lessons throughout the Palm Springs area and offer virtual instruction for clients outside our service region.
Reviews (1)
Kendall Miller
Jan 22, 2022
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Positive:Quality
Worked with Kristin for our wedding first dance - she adapted her working style to fit two different levels of competency, and the final product went off without a hitch
Worked with Kristin for our wedding first dance - she adapted her working style to fit two different levels of competency, and the final product went off without a hitch
