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Ballroom Dance Academy

Fun, Personalized Lessons

Events and Classes

  • 10 Group Class Special Sale!
    10 Group Class Special Sale!
    Sun, Jan 05
    Location is TBD
    Jan 05, 2025, 7:00 AM – Feb 20, 2025, 11:00 AM
    Location is TBD
    Jan 05, 2025, 7:00 AM – Feb 20, 2025, 11:00 AM
    Location is TBD
    Purchase a punch card for 10 group classes and save!!
  • Free Salsa Guided Practice  -  701 N. Phillips #145 Victory Ink
    Free Salsa Guided Practice  -  701 N. Phillips #145 Victory Ink
    Wed, Jan 08
    Victory Ink, LLC
    Jan 08, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Jan 08, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Learn the Salsa! Guided practice is like combining a mini private lesson with a social practice session! Great for new students- advanced. No partner or experience needed.
  • Tango Group Class -  701 N. Phillips #145 Victory Ink
    Tango Group Class -  701 N. Phillips #145 Victory Ink
    Wed, Jan 08
    Victory Ink, LLC
    Jan 08, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Jan 08, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Learn the beautiful movement of the Tango with us! No partner or experience needed.
  • Salsa Challenge group class- 701 N. Phillips #145
    Salsa Challenge group class- 701 N. Phillips #145
    Wed, Jan 15
    Victory Ink, LLC
    Jan 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Jan 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    If you know the movie quote “Nobody puts Baby in a corner”, you are going to love this Salsa Challenge. Learn a salsa routine to the classic song “I Had the Time of My Life” from the movie Dirty Dancing. No experience or partner necessary. More details below! Multiple classes.
  • Tango Group Class -  701 N. Phillips #145  Victory Ink
    Tango Group Class -  701 N. Phillips #145  Victory Ink
    Wed, Jan 15
    Victory Ink, LLC
    Jan 15, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Jan 15, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Learn the beautiful movement of the Tango with us! No partner or experience needed.
  • Salsa Challenge group class- 5035 S. Louise Barre3 location
    Salsa Challenge group class- 5035 S. Louise Barre3 location
    Fri, Jan 17
    barre3
    Jan 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    barre3, 5035 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, USA
    Jan 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    barre3, 5035 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, USA
    If you know the movie quote “Nobody puts Baby in a corner”, you are going to love this Salsa Challenge. Learn a salsa routine to the classic song “I Had the Time of My Life” from the movie Dirty Dancing. No experience or partner necessary. More details below! Multiple classes. Bring Socks to dance.
  • West Coast Swing Guided Practice - Barre3 location
    West Coast Swing Guided Practice - Barre3 location
    Fri, Jan 17
    Barre3 5035 S. Louise
    Jan 17, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Barre3 5035 S. Louise
    Jan 17, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Barre3 5035 S. Louise
    Experience the smooth style of West Coast Swing at Barre3 5035 S. Louise. Guided practice is like combining a mini private lesson with a social practice session! Great for new students- advanced. No partner required. Please bring socks to dance in! Please Pre-register!
  • Salsa Challenge group class- 701 N. Phillips #145
    Salsa Challenge group class- 701 N. Phillips #145
    Wed, Jan 22
    Victory Ink, LLC
    Jan 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Jan 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    If you know the movie quote “Nobody puts Baby in a corner”, you are going to love this Salsa Challenge. Learn a salsa routine to the classic song “I Had the Time of My Life” from the movie Dirty Dancing. No experience or partner necessary. More details below! Multiple classes.
  • Tango Group Class -  701 N. Phillips #145 Victory Ink
    Tango Group Class -  701 N. Phillips #145 Victory Ink
    Wed, Jan 22
    Victory Ink, LLC
    Jan 22, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Jan 22, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Learn the beautiful movement of the Tango with us! No partner or experience needed.
  • Salsa Challenge group class- 701 N. Phillips #145
    Salsa Challenge group class- 701 N. Phillips #145
    Wed, Jan 29
    Victory Ink, LLC
    Jan 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Jan 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    If you know the movie quote “Nobody puts Baby in a corner”, you are going to love this Salsa Challenge. Learn a salsa routine to the classic song “I Had the Time of My Life” from the movie Dirty Dancing. No experience or partner necessary. More details below! Multiple classes.
  • Tango Group Class -  701 N. Phillips #145 Victory Ink
    Tango Group Class -  701 N. Phillips #145 Victory Ink
    Wed, Jan 29
    Victory Ink, LLC
    Jan 29, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Jan 29, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Learn the beautiful movement of the Tango with us! No partner or experience needed.
  • Salsa Challenge group class- 5035 S. Louise Barre3 location
    Salsa Challenge group class- 5035 S. Louise Barre3 location
    Fri, Jan 31
    barre3
    Jan 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    barre3, 5035 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, USA
    Jan 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    barre3, 5035 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, USA
    If you know the movie quote “Nobody puts Baby in a corner”, you are going to love this Salsa Challenge. Learn a salsa routine to the classic song “I Had the Time of My Life” from the movie Dirty Dancing. No experience or partner necessary. More details below! Multiple classes. Bring Socks to dance.
  • West Coast Swing Guided Practice - Barre3 location
    West Coast Swing Guided Practice - Barre3 location
    Fri, Jan 31
    Barre3 5035 S. Louise
    Jan 31, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Barre3 5035 S. Louise
    Jan 31, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Barre3 5035 S. Louise
    Experience the smooth style of West Coast Swing at Barre3 5035 S. Louise. Guided practice is like combining a mini private lesson with a social practice session! Great for new students- advanced. No partner required. Please bring socks to dance in! Please Pre-register!
  • Salsa Challenge group class- 701 N. Phillips #145
    Salsa Challenge group class- 701 N. Phillips #145
    Wed, Feb 05
    Victory Ink, LLC
    Feb 05, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Feb 05, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    If you know the movie quote “Nobody puts Baby in a corner”, you are going to love this Salsa Challenge. Learn a salsa routine to the classic song “I Had the Time of My Life” from the movie Dirty Dancing. No experience or partner necessary. More details below! Multiple classes.
  • Tango Group Class -  701 N. Phillips #145 Victory Ink
    Tango Group Class -  701 N. Phillips #145 Victory Ink
    Wed, Feb 05
    Victory Ink, LLC
    Feb 05, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Feb 05, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Learn the beautiful movement of the Tango with us! No partner or experience needed.
  • First Friday Salsa Social- At the Icon!!
    First Friday Salsa Social- At the Icon!!
    Fri, Feb 07
    ICON Events + DaDa Gastropub
    Feb 07, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    ICON Events + DaDa Gastropub, 402 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Feb 07, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    ICON Events + DaDa Gastropub, 402 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    First Friday Salsa Dance Social at the Icon! No need to know the Salsa, we will teach you! Come enjoy a relaxed night of learning the basics, meeting fun people, and great latin music and Latin inspired appetizers!
  • Salsa Challenge group class- 701 N. Phillips #145
    Salsa Challenge group class- 701 N. Phillips #145
    Wed, Feb 19
    Victory Ink, LLC
    Feb 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Feb 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    If you know the movie quote “Nobody puts Baby in a corner”, you are going to love this Salsa Challenge. Learn a salsa routine to the classic song “I Had the Time of My Life” from the movie Dirty Dancing. No experience or partner necessary. More details below! Multiple classes.
  • Tango Group Class -  701 N. Phillips #145 Victory Ink
    Tango Group Class -  701 N. Phillips #145 Victory Ink
    Wed, Feb 19
    Victory Ink, LLC
    Feb 19, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Feb 19, 2025, 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM
    Victory Ink, LLC, 701 N Phillips Ave Unit 145, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
    Learn the beautiful movement of the Tango with us! No partner or experience needed.
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Dances Taught

Wedding and Social Dancing 

Youth Ballroom/Musical Theatre

Ballroom Bootcamp (fitness)

Waltz

Viennese Waltz
Tango
Foxtrot
Quick Step
Cha-cha
West Coast Swing
East Coast Swing

Jitterbug

Lindy Hop

Hustle
Salsa
Merengue
Rumba
Bachata

Country 2-Step

Country Swing

Couples Dances/ Partner Dances

Female Dancer in Studio

Services-Now offered online and in-studio by appointment

Customized private lessons for singles or couples

Customized Private lessons for 3 or more 

Group lessons

Wedding party, first dances, choreograpy
Dance fitness- Ballroom Bootcamp
Group practice sessions

Student enrichment classes

Corporate or private party classes/entertainment

Couple Salsa Dancing
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Meet the Instructor/Owner

Natalie Rea

I’ve been offering comprehensive and affordable private lessons in the midwest since 2000. Dance is a passion for me, and it brings me joy to be able to share this passion with my students. From day one, they learn important foundational techniques to help them boost their skills and self-esteem. Each individual has a unique learning style, and it’s my duty to find out what that is and adapt my lessons accordingly. I love teaching every level and age group. Contact me today to learn how I can help you achieve your goals.

Lessons

Lessons We Provide

Making Learning More Enjoyable

Fancy Dance Shoes

Beginner Fundamentals

I specialize in Beginner Fundamentals, and know how to reach my students with the right balance of personalized attention, patience, practical training, and positive encouragement. I make learning fun through a variety of engaging and outside-the-box activities. Get in touch today to schedule a lesson at your convenience.

Married Dancing Couple

Intermediate/Advanced Technique

I’ve provided the tools and guidance needed to help all of my students excel. Take advantage of the vast professional experience I bring. Get in touch today to find out more and to reserve your lesson today.

LESSON PRICES
 
Private lessons
 
Private Lessons for 1-2 people
 
One Lesson $75
 
Two Lessons $150
 
Three Lessons $225
 
Four Lessons or more $70 per lesson
 
Ten Lessons or more $65 per lesson
 
 
Private Lessons for 3-8 people
 
One Lesson for $80 (this is total price, not per person)
 
 
Private Lessons for more that 8 people 
 
Base price of $80, add $10 per person over 8.  
 
 

Special Events
 
Events, performances, extra large groups, classes in your home/venue= Please contact us directly for prices.
 
 
*Each private lesson is 40 minutes long,
customized to your needs,
and scheduled at your convenience.

 
 

Group Class and Dance Party
Monthly Group Lesson and Dance Party
- see events for dates- 
$20 per couple, includes group class and dance party. 

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Ballroom Dance Academy

Ballaraena Dance Studio, 6901 S Louise, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

(586) 201-4589

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions


What to know about my first lesson?
1) Choose the type of lesson you would like to take.  We offer group lessons, private lessons, and dances.  See Upcoming Classes and Events for details! Need help deciding? Call us or contact us for a quick live chat!
2) Click the link next to the event/class you want.  You can register and pay right online!  For private lessons, there is one additional step- call or contact us to schedule a time that works well for you!
3) We have two locations, group classes and dance parties will have the address on their event page.  Private lesson location will depend on the time and date you schedule.  Your instructor will let you know which of our locations your lesson will be held at the time of scheduling.  
4) Scroll the FAQs below for suggestions on what to wear 
5) When you arrive for your lesson, come into the lobby of the studio and take a seat, your instructor will come out to greet you when they are finished teaching their current lesson.
6) If you haven't already paid online, your instructor will take payment (card, check, cash). Taxes are already included and you do not need to tip. You have the option of having a reciept sent to your email address.
7)Your instructor will chat with you about what you want to learn and bring you into the ballroom-lesson 
8) At the end of your lesson, you will have the opportunity to take a clip on your phone of what you learned!


Are private or group lessons best?
We recommend both for the quickest learning. Private lessons are helpful because can be customized to exactly what you want to learn, your level, and your availability. Group classes are great to work on muscle memory of the steps, connect socially, and stick to a pre-determined level and dance style . It is often helpful to start first with a private class or two before attending a group.  Private lessons can be taken alone or include up to 8 people that you invite to split the cost.  Group lessons will have 4-25 people and have a fixed fee per student and a set number of weeks.. If you want special choreography or song for a wedding or event, private lessons work best.  Group lessons are typically a session of 5-8 lessons once a week for 40 minutes long.  Private lessons can be purchased one at a time or in packages of any amount. Discounts for 4 or more lessons purchased at a time.

What do I wear to my lesson?
Most people like to wear comfortable business casual clothing or active wear to class.  If you don't own ballroom dance shoes, wearing shoes that don't grip or mark the floor are best. For women, its best to have a comfortable flat or heel that will stay on your feet (no stilettos please).  One of our locations does not allow shoes in the ballroom so socks or jazz/ballet shoes are best.

How do I pay for my lesson?
You can pay your instructor with cash, card, or check when you arrive for your first lesson.  You can pay for each lesson individually or all at once (discount for paying in full).  We also have an option for paying online to save time.

Do I need a partner?
Each class is different. Private lessons can be taken with or without a partner (your instructor will fill in if needed).  See class description.  Due to covid, many group classes are non-partnering classes where you will learn steps and styling alone that can later be used to dance with a partner.  At this time, due to covid, all adult dance night out parties require a partner.

Covid details?
-Stay home if you have a fever or feel unwell, wash/sanitize hands when you arrive, keep space between you and other students if they do not belong to your household, sign covid waiver before your first class.  
-Private lesson students, instructor will chat with you about what level of contact you are comfortable with and if you will wear masks.
-Class sizes will be limited.
-Covid details will be modified as the situation changes.


Do I need experience?
Unless the class description states otherwise, no experience is necessary. Students will be attending with different levels of experience.  Each class will have something for everyone.  Great tips for learning faster: bring your phone to take a clip of the skills taught so you can practice, if you are new pick one step to remember and practice it, combine group and private lessons for the fastest learning, don't compare-it keeps you from focusing on what you are learning and the fun of dance, have fun and don't take yourself too seriously!

Where is my class held? 
Ballroom Dance Academy is a separate company that rents space from three local studios in Sioux Falls. See class description for location (location chosen based on studio availability and class needs).  We can also bring lessons to your home or establishment.

What can I learn?
There are over 40+ partner dances to choose from.  Your instructor can help you decide what style is best for you based on the kind of music, your personal taste, and the event.  We also offer general social slow and fast dance for students who don't want to learn a specific ballroom dance. 

Good things to know...
Ballroom dance- includes formal looking dances (waltz, foxtrot), swing dances, and latin dances.
Many ballroom dances have two versions to choose from- American and International. Ask your instructor which one is right for you.
People learn very differently (visual, audio, kinetic...).  Your teacher will help adjust their teaching as they start to see your specific learning style.
Our learning environment is relaxed and fun.  We love teaching every level of dancer.  



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