Our Classes
Universal Ballroom Dance Center, Inc, prides itself on the quality and variety of its group classes. Group class schedule can be found on the Universal Ballroom Dance Center's monthly FLOORCAST. Private lessons are booked on an individual basis at times suitable to the dance student's personal schedule.
International Style
American Style
Performing Arts
Social Dancing
Juniors' International Style
Wheelchair Dancing
Hustle
Salsa
Argentine Tango
Teacher Training
Wedding Preparation
Competition Training
International Style
American Style
Performing Arts
Social Dancing
Juniors' International Style
Wheelchair Dancing
Hustle
Salsa
Argentine Tango
Teacher Training
Wedding Preparation
Competition Training
International StyleOur International Style classes are divided into grades/levels consistent with those of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, a world wide society of dance teachers with an extensive program of development and achievement for international style dancing. Our "levels" are:
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International Style" is standardized all over the world for medal testing and competitions. The grades are clearly defined and so is the material danced in each of the dances. Universal's silver level class would be the same as a silver level class conducted in Japan or Germany.
All Universal's International Style classes are designed to develop these important elements:
These elements are developed for:
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Technique Classes
Latin Practice Drill and Repetition (PDR)
- solo drills in progression and center floor in Latin and Rhythm
- use of feet, leg action, rotations, rhythms, arm positions
Goals:
- to allow dancers the opportunity to practice, drill and repeat basic elements on their own
- to develop the dancers' confidence in their abilities
SmootheeZ
- solo drills on technique in Smooth and Ballroom
- foot positions, balance, sway, rise and fall, side leads, use of CBMP
Goals:
-to allow dancers the opportunity to practice, drill and repeat basic elements of the dances on their own
-to develop the dancers' confidence in their abilities