Dance Center International

The World Is Your Dance Floor!

Beginner Special

Start your dance journey with us! Our beginner special is the best way for new dancers to get started . We can help you accomplish your dance goals.
Dance Center International specializes in all the major Ballroom & Latin dances.

Our Services

We offer privately tutored dance lessons catered to individual need

Come join our group style lessons at our studio location

A wonderful social experience, our group dance lessons are a great way to hone your skills

Congratulations on your
upcoming wedding!

Your wedding dance is one of the most special moments of your life and we know just how to make it perfect.

Dance Center Jacksonville is ready to create the perfect Wedding dance program for you!

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What we offer

Private Lessons

During the first private lessons that are included in the introductory package, the teacher and student work to find out how the student learns, how many and which dances they are interested in learning, and what goals the student has for their dancing. After those first few lessons, private lessons are then geared more specifically toward achieving those personal goals through the guidance of their instructor.

Group Classes

Group classes are designed to give dancers social interaction while trying out dances they may not have done before. During group classes the instructor will teach the leaders and followers their steps and then have them practice the steps with each other, switching partners occasionally. Group classes work best in unison with private lessons because it allows the student to learn how to lead or follow a variety of people.

Practice Parties

The goal of every practice party is to give the student an opportunity to practice what they are learning in their private and group lessons. It allows the student to dance with multiple people. Since there are instructors around it keeps the environment fun and friendly. Not the typical club experience, the dance studio is a welcoming place where everyone can learn in a judgement-free zone.

Events

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Hey, dance fam! Get ready to groove because April is jam-packed with fun and fantastic events at our studio! 💃🕺

🌟 Group Classes: We've got an awesome lineup of group classes this month, including Hustle, Bachata, and more! Don't miss out on our special Rumba Sequence starting April 4th! Perfect for dancers of all levels looking to spice up their moves.

🎉 Friday Dance Party: Join us on April 12th for our electrifying Friday Night Dance Party! Get ready to hit the dance floor and dance the night away 💃🕺

🌟🎉 Sunday Tea Dance: Mark your calendars for April 21st and join us for a delightful Sunday Tea Dance! Enjoy some treats, and dance to your heart's content in a fun, relaxed, and welcoming atmosphere.

🌺 Luau-Themed Party: Aloha! Get your grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts ready because, on April 26th, we're throwing an exciting Luau-themed party! Expect an evening filled with tropical vibes, vibrant music, and, of course, plenty of dancing. It's guaranteed to be a night full of unforgettable memories!

But wait, there's more! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that Josie (the Zumba Queen) will host Zumba classes at the studio on Mondays at 12:30 pm and Saturdays at 10:30 am. Get excited for this fun and beneficial exercise class filled with fun moves and music! Contact the studio for more information😁

Don't miss out on these amazing events! Let's dance our way through April and create memories that will last a lifetime. See you on the dance floor! 💃🌟🕺 #DanceStudio #AprilEvents #LetTheMusicMoveYou #BallroomAndLatin #BeginnersSpecial #contactus #learntodance #weloveourstudents #dancegoals #dancecenterjax #dancecenterinternational #fun ... See MoreSee Less

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🕺💃 Let's talk Ballroom and Latin dancing! 💃🕺

Today, we'll discuss some of the main differences and characteristics of these dance styles.

In the Latin dances, we divide all of the Latin American, Caribbean, and Swing rhythms into three categories: International Latin, American Rhythm, and Club. These categories include dances like Cha Cha, Rumba, Bolero, Jive, Samba, Salsa, and Swing, just to name a few. All of these dances are characterized by rhythmic body movement, dramatic arm styling, flashy footwork, and turns. Fun to dance anywhere from small gatherings to large performances.

Now for Ballroom! We divide Ballroom into two categories: International Ballroom (or Standard) and American Smooth. These two categories include Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Peabody, and more. All the Ballroom dances are progressive in nature, but past that have very distinct features, such as the jazzy style of Foxtrot, the long, flowing extensions of Waltz, the staccato movements in Tango, and the fun, upbeat tempos of Peabody and Quickstep.

Dance has something for everyone! We are confident that everyone who tries Ballroom and Latin dancing will find something they love. Or maybe you will be like us and love it all!🤩🤩🤩

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Dances We Teach

A smooth dance that travels around the line of dance. Characterized by its “rise and fall” action, the Waltz includes a step, slide, and step in 3/4 time. Dancers should move their shoulders smoothly, parallel with the floor instead of up and down. Dancers must strive to lengthen each step.

A dramatic dance style that is popular all over the world. It is characterized by a close hold, a low center of gravity and an emphasis on Contra Body movement. Movement is sharp, almost cat-like and has an unmistakable staccato feel and passionate attitude. The Leader's right arm is further around and lower on the Follower's back than in the other Smooth dances

Composed of fairly simple walking steps and side steps. The dance combines slow steps, which use two beats of music, and quick steps, which use one beat of music. The Foxtrot is similar to the Waltz in that it is danced smoothly, but in the American style Foxtrot, more 'jazzy' movements are added.

A classic dance style that is featured in many romantic movies and animated films. It is characterized by sweeping, graceful turns that rotate quickly around the floor. Although it shares many similarities to the slow Waltz, it is danced at a much faster tempo—twice the speed of the slow Waltz.

A playful and flirtatious dance known for it’s vibrant energy. Although it is traditionally danced to up-beat music with a Latin or Cuban beat, today it is common to dance the Cha Cha to many current styles of music including Top 40, Pop and R&B.

Considered to be one of the most beautiful Latin style dances, earning it’s nickname as “The Dance of Love.” It is characterized by swaying hips, a still upper body, and close partner connections. Although it is traditionally danced to slow Latin music, it is now common to dance the Rumba to current, popular ballads. Because of this, the Rumba is a popular style choice for a wedding dance and slow partner dancing.

A classic dance that is entertaining, fun, and versatile. It is one of the most popular of all of the swing dances and tends to be the easiest one to learn. There are many variations of the East Coast Swing and this dance is sometimes called by other names including: Jive, Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, Shag, and Charleston. Although traditionally performed to big band style songs, many are swing dancing to current pop and country tunes.

A slow Latin dance with roots in Spain and Cuba. It is a unique dance with Latin as well as Ballroom dancing characteristics. The sliding steps, soft hip motion and close dance hold make this a romantic and powerful dance style.

One of the most vivacious of all the Latin dancing styles. It is characterized by strong hip movements, rhythmical body actions, quick footwork and unique arm wraps and turns.

A unique style of swing dancing that has made a significant resurgence within the past few years. It’s a fun, improvisational style of dancing that even allows the lady or follower to “lead” on occasion. It is traditionally danced to slower, blues-style swing music, but many are dancing West Coast Swing to hip hop, R&B and pop music

A fun and energetic dance and is one of the most popular of all the Latin dances because it is easy to learn and is fantastic for all ages and dancing abilities. Salsa dancing has many fast turns, exciting footwork, rhythmic hip movements, and lively music.

An energetic and lively dance that is currently popular in many parts of the world. Syncopated rhythms, bouncing actions, and rolling hip movements characterize the dance. Originating from the carnival celebration in Brazil, this exciting dance is sure to make you want to get up and dance along!

A vibrant Latin dance that is extremely popular throughout the world. The Merengue is a fantastic dance for new dancers because it is very easy to learn! The Merengue is danced with “walking steps” with a step taken on each beat of music. While dancers typically use hip motions with this dance, the amount of hip movement varies with personal preference. This dance is considered to be in the same “family” as Salsa and is popular in the night club and social dance scenes.

A Latin dance that can be playful or sensual. It is typically danced at Latin dance clubs. This style is danced with soft hip motions, turns and side-to-side footwork. The music of Bachata is very recognizable for its predominant use of the electric guitar combined with Caribbean and Latin musical influences.

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