Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Premier Destination for Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons in Waltham
Hamby Ballroom Dance Studio has been dedicated to teaching ballroom and Latin dance in a fun and supportive environment since 1984. Founded by Suzanne Hamby, a North American Champion and United States Champion dancer, the studio combines decades of competitive expertise with a passion for making dance accessible to all. Our mission is to help students achieve their dancing goals, whether preparing for a wedding, socializing, or competing.With experienced instructors like Maureen, Brian, and Dick, we offer group classes, private lessons, and wedding dance preparation tailored to all skill levels. Our Waltham, MA studio provides a welcoming space for dancers to build confidence, improve technique, and connect with others through the joy of dance.
Services
Group Dance Classes
Private Dance Lessons
Wedding Dance Preparation
Latin Dance Lessons
Ballroom Dance Parties
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined teaching experience from award-winning instructors.
- Our flexible lesson options include group classes, private sessions, and wedding-specific training.
- We provide personalized choreography for wedding first dances and special events.
- Our studio fosters a supportive environment for dancers of all ages and skill levels.
- We emphasize proper technique and confidence-building in every lesson.
What people say
Romantic First Dance
Foxtrot was a complete success
WOW factor in instruction
Patient and knowledgeable
Memorable wedding highlight
Services
Group Dance Classes
Structured weekly sessions for beginners to advanced dancers. Learn popular styles like Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing, and Salsa without needing a partner. Classes rotate every six weeks to offer diverse dance experiences.
Private Dance Lessons
One-on-one or couple sessions tailored to individual goals. Flexible scheduling available for personalized technique refinement, wedding choreography, or competition preparation at your own pace.
Wedding Dance Preparation
Customized routines for first dances, father-daughter, and mother-son dances. Includes music coordination, choreography, and confidence-building practice for memorable wedding performances.
Latin Dance Lessons
Instruction in Salsa, Tango, Rumba, and other Latin styles. Focus on rhythm, partner connection, and expressive movements for social dancing or competitive settings.
Ballroom Dance Parties
Social gatherings for practicing skills in a fun environment. Opportunities to meet other dancers, try new styles, and enjoy themed events in a welcoming community setting.
People
Suzanne Hamby
Owner/Instructor
North American Champion and United States Champion dancer with 40+ years of teaching experience. Voted 'Best Female Dance Teacher in the United States' for her expertise in ballroom and Latin styles.
Dick Gould
Instructor
Experienced dance instructor specializing in ballroom techniques and competition preparation. Collaborates with Suzanne to deliver comprehensive dance education to students of all levels.
Maureen
Instructor
Skilled dance educator focusing on wedding choreography and social dance styles. Known for patient instruction and creating engaging learning experiences for couples and groups.
Brian
Instructor
Specialist in Latin dance styles and competitive ballroom techniques. Provides personalized instruction to help students master complex movements and performance skills.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We teach ballroom (Foxtrot, Waltz) and Latin (Salsa, Tango, Rumba) styles, plus Swing and specialized wedding dance routines.
Do I need a dance partner?
No partner required for group classes. Private lessons accommodate individuals, couples, or groups as needed.
How do wedding dance lessons work?
Custom choreography sessions using your chosen music. Options include group classes or private lessons for first dances and special event routines.
Are there beginner classes?
Yes! Our beginner classes teach basic steps in popular dances with no prior experience required in a welcoming environment.
Where is the studio located?
25 Harvard St, Waltham, MA 02453 - conveniently located near Rte 128 and Rte 20 with free parking available.
What makes your instructors unique?
Our award-winning instructors combine competitive expertise with personalized teaching approaches for effective, enjoyable learning experiences.
Reviews (2)
Maryann Jacobs
Sep 25, 2019
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My husband and I have been taking weekly private couples lessons with Suzanne for over two years, and have been thoroughly impressed. When we first took dance lessons over 25 years ago, we thought our instructor was great. But after working with Suzanne we see what a truly gifted teacher can offer. She quickly figures out what we are doing wrong and offers good suggestions on how to fix mistakes.
She doesn't just teach the motions of a "step" but goes into the body position, balance and technique that make it exceptional. Suzanne is patient when we repeat mistakes or demonstrate "fish memory,"
She doesn't just teach the motions of a "step" but goes into the body position, balance and technique that make it exceptional. Suzanne is patient when we repeat mistakes or demonstrate "fish memory,"
Dismayed Customer
Aug 10, 2019
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I had taken several dance classes there and spent most of my precious time WATCHING Maureen and Brian catering to a couple there that had taken several lessons before. I also watched in utter disbelief and dismay Maureen fooling around with the female of this couple. They were dancing together having fun doing advanced and unrelated dance moves too much of the time. They had spent an inappropriately long time talking about unrelated topics (clothes, etc!) while I stood in disbelief and sadness that I wasn't learning the dance moves because the teachers were focusing on people that had spent more
