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Looking for Places to Dance

It's Friday night. The trendsetters are dressed to the nines with looks that kill. The town is lit with anticipation. Where will you be? See and be seen at local hot spots. Burn up the dance floor with your hot moves and sultry looks!

Places to Dance

Ballroom for Kids

Looking for activities for your kids that have lifetime benefits? Teach them how to dance and interact with others and give your child one of the best life skills they will ever have!

Ballroom for kids!

Wedding Dance Information

Make your first dance memorable. Awe your guests with a beautifully choreographed Waltz. Wedding dance lessons for you, your fiancé, and your wedding party is the perfect way to prepare for the big day!

Wedding Dance Information

Meeting New People

Get out and be part of the fun. Meet new people through the universal language of dance. Dance lessons will get you out on the dance floor with your friends or maybe you'll catch the eye of that special someone.

Meet new people and socialize

Health & Exercise

Be fit. Change your body, change your outlook, and change your life. Dance your way to a healthy body and happier lifestyle. Dancing is the answer to your sedentary days at the office. Make the change and be happy.

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Looking for a New Hobby

Discover your hidden talent. Dance is a wonderful hobby that is both enjoyable and challenging at the same time. It's a universal skill that can be learned at any age and at any fitness level. We're all dancers at heart!

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Enhancing Your Relationship

Fall in love again. Rekindle your love through the intimacy of dance. Feel the thrill of rediscovering your feelings in the arms of each other. Mesmerizing, romantic, and exciting - dance is the ultimate aphrodisiac.

Enhance Your Relationship

Preparing for an Event

Prepare yourself to be the life of the party. Dance till dawn on your cruise. Dance lessons will give you the basics to get you dancing quickly and confidently for your upcoming event and keep you dancing for years to come.

Prepare for an Event

Inspired by Pop Culture

So, you think you can dance? Well, get Dancing because you're the Star. Don't be the one who lives your life in fear and half lived. Get inspired and dance with the rest of us. It's time to get out of your corner, Baby, Shall We Dance?

Pop Culture dance

Give the Gift of Dance

Surprise! Show them that you care with the gift of dance! Holiday gift? Dance. Anniversary gift? Dance. Valentine's gift? Dance. Birthday gift? Dance. Wedding gift? Dance. It's perfect for every occasion!

Great gift idea!

All About Ballroom

Salsa is ever evolving and open to improvisation. The now stately Waltz was considered scandalous. Influenced by people, culture, and time, dance is ever-changing. Be in the know and learn all about Ballroom.

Discover Ballroom

My Dance Story

Dancing has transformed the lives of people and those around them. Discover how some met the love of their lives, began competing, or wrote a book about dance. Read the stories of people who live, work, and play Ballroom.

Inspiring Dance Stories

Dance Advice

Costume malfunctions, make-up mistakes, or breaking etiquette at a dance party are all worries we might have. Get the answers. Our AccessDance Members have years of experience navigating the dance floor of life.

Dance Tips & Tricks

Training & Continuation

Do you need to dust off your dancing shoes or mend the soles? Either way, you need more Dance in your life. Restarting, relocating, training, and technical development are great excuses to dance more. So go! Go on and Dance!

Continue your dance training

Competition DanceSport

Bring it on! And strut your stuff! Bring your dancing to the next level. Join the glitz and glamour of competitive Dancesport. Showcase your skills and WOW the crowd. Sizzling or sophisticated - If you got it, flaunt it.

Competition DanceSport

Career Development

Bring joy, passion and confidence into the lives of others! Consider training to become a dance educator and change lives for the better.

Career Development

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ANCHORAGE, AK
willing to travel up to an hour out of anchorage. such as girdwood…
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On Friday, mindy l. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99504)
willing to travel up to an hour out of anchorage. such as girdwood, or palmer area…
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On Thursday, Ali D. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99507)
I would love to learn the argentine tango, if I could find some classes here. I am 24. I have no previous dance experience and I could do group or single classes. Anytime after 4 is fine, the number of classes a week doesn't matter to me. I love the music and the beauty of this dance.…
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On Thursday, Beverly A. Requested
Dance Lessons in Juneau, AK (99801)
Hoping to take ballroom dancing and other dance classes...salsa…
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Ballroom
Latin
All About Ballroom
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On Friday, Krisi S. Requested
Dance Lessons in Juneau, AK (99801)
Hoping to take classes/lessons because I enjoy dancing. I had a swing class about 20 years ago and loved it. I would be attending as a single.…
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Latin
Swing
Getting Fit & Healthy
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On Sunday, Mike M. Requested
Dance Lessons in Wasilla, AK
My girl friend and I want to learn country western dancing…
Dance Lesson Interests
Country Western
Nightclub 2-Step
Line-Dancing
Looking for a New Hobby
Enhancing Your Relationship
Meeting New People
Beginner
On Monday, anya Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99503)
Couples beginner lessons…
Dance Lesson Interests
Latin
Country Western
Any Dancing
Waltz
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Hustle
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Looking for a New Hobby
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Beginner
On Saturday, Carissa A. Requested
Dance Lessons in Juneau, AK (99801)
I am looking for a couples ballroom dance class we can take together.…
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Ballroom
Waltz
Tango
Cha Cha
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Mambo
Samba
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Enhancing Your Relationship
Getting Fit & Healthy
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Intermediate
On Monday, Angela a. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99577)
My husband and I would Like to learn to dance together we are beginners. We would really enjoy to learn multiple fun different types of dance. Thank You!…
Dance Lesson Interests
Not Sure
Waltz
Tango
Foxtrot
Salsa
Looking for a New Hobby
Enhancing Your Relationship
Dance Advice
Where to Go Dancing
Local
Beginner
On Thursday, Beata G. Requested
Dance Lessons in Eagle River, AK (99577)
Need classes ASAP. Me and my husband have 7 weeks to prepare for our event. We are 30 and 32 years old. We want to learn waltz and salsa for our wedding. My husband is from Puerto Rico so he knows basics of salsa but I do not. We can take classes few times a week, after 6 pm.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Waltz
Salsa
Preparing for an event
On Wednesday, Tamera F. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99504)
Some experience, would like to improve ballroom dance skills. Looking for private lessons, need partner.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Waltz
Tango
Viennese Waltz
Foxtrot
Cha Cha
Merengue
Salsa
Training & Continuation
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All About Ballroom
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Regional
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On Tuesday, susie d. Requested
Dance Lessons in Eagle River, AK (99677)
Our church is looking for a country line dance instructor to teach lessons at our church in Eagle River to a group of interested people ages 20-65; once a month, evenings, anytime in the upcoming year.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Country Western
Line-Dancing
Looking for a New Hobby
Enhancing Your Relationship
Getting Fit & Healthy
Beginner
On Saturday, Tara O. Requested
Dance Lessons in Fairbanks, AK (99701)
Adult lessons…
Dance Lesson Interests
Latin
Cha Cha
Rumba
Mambo
Salsa
Samba
Getting Fit & Healthy
Meeting New People
Local
Social
Beginner
On Thursday, Paul E. Requested
Dance Lessons in Homer, AK (99603)
totally inexperienced 48 yr. old need exercize…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Swing
Club
Any Dancing
Looking for a New Hobby
Getting Fit & Healthy
Meeting New People
Where to Go Dancing
Local
Beginner
On Thursday, Jane C. Requested
Dance Lessons in Wasilla, AK
We are a couple at 65 would like to learn to dance, we are interested in Country Western 2 step and Waltz. My husband has never danced I think he would be open to a group.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Country Western
Waltz
Quickstep
Line-Dancing
Enhancing Your Relationship
Getting Fit & Healthy
Where to Go Dancing
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Beginner
On Sunday, marcia Requested
Dance Lessons in Soldotna, AK (99669)
class for teens for summer…
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Any Dancing
Looking for a New Hobby
Getting Fit & Healthy
Beginner
On Saturday, Anya J. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99504)
dance class for a couple, would like to learn the 2 step once a week…
Dance Lesson Interests
Country Western
Line-Dancing
Social
Beginner
On Tuesday, Wes S. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99503)
I can travel up to 40 miles.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Swing
Club
Any Dancing
Waltz
Tango
Foxtrot
West Coast Swing
Nightclub 2-Step
Looking for a New Hobby
Getting Fit & Healthy
Meeting New People
Beginner
On Monday, Allison D. Requested
Dance Lessons in Fairbanks, AK (99709)
I was wondering if there were any lessons available for my fiance and I to learn some kind of beginner ballroom for our upcoming wedding. Either as a couple or in a group setting.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Not Sure
Preparing for an event
Local
Beginner
On Wednesday, Olga M. Requested
Dance Lessons in Wasilla, AK (99654)
Have an experience: was dancing 30 years ago. Now I am 47 yo. Will dance now as a single and hope my husband will join me later on. Want to dance at least 2 or 3 time a week, as soon as you have them available. Evenings are preferable. The main reason is: just realized how much I love dancing and how much I want it back into my life!…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Other
Getting Fit & Healthy
Training & Continuation
On Tuesday, Tasha C. Requested
Dance Lessons in Eagle River, AK (99577)
Looking for couple ballroom dancing. Recently took basic class and want to learn more.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Swing
Waltz
Tango
Argentine Tango
Foxtrot
Quickstep
Looking for a New Hobby
Enhancing Your Relationship
Meeting New People
On Thursday, Martin C. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99509)
Salsa Lessons…
Dance Lesson Interests
Tango
Mambo
Salsa
Enhancing Your Relationship
Social
Beginner
On Wednesday, Brittany M. Requested
Dance Lessons in Homer, AK (96003)
I have past experience in Jazz, Hip Hop, Samba dance videos, and Ballet workouts. I am looking for classes with my husband once a week and I am also looking for local, community dancing to join.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Swing
Club
Country Western
Any Dancing
Tango
Samba
Line-Dancing
Looking for a New Hobby
Getting Fit & Healthy
Meeting New People
Local
Social
Beginner
On Wednesday, Jason S. Requested
Dance Lessons in Wasilla, AK (99645)
I learned 20 years ago how to do 2-step, west coast swing, east coast swing, cha-cha, waltz, and the triple-two step. I started to learn hustle and nightclub two step, but didnt get very far with either of those. I would like to take lessons again.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Swing
Country Western
East Coast Swing
West Coast Swing
Nightclub 2-Step
Hustle
Meeting New People
Where to Go Dancing
Local
Social
On Tuesday, McKenzie Requested
Dance Lessons in Fairbanks, AK
Some people came up from Anchorage and is coping for some dance lessons while.were up here…
Dance Lesson Interests
Latin
Swing
Any Dancing
Tango
Salsa
Samba
Looking for a New Hobby
Enhancing Your Relationship
Getting Fit & Healthy
Meeting New People
Where to Go Dancing
Local
Social
Beginner
Intermediate
On Monday, Ruth O. Requested
Dance Lessons in Palmer, AK (99645)
I am looking for dance class for my 15 year old and may be her friend may be joining her. We thought line dancing may be a fun place to start.Group classes would be great. Once a week. trying to get her to be a kid and have fun trying new things so she can compare what she likes and does not like. Line dancing sounded great to her so I thought she may start with country.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Country Western
Not Sure
Looking for a New Hobby
Lessons for My Children
Beginner
On Wednesday, francesca d. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99504)
Single lady, 39, would like to take swing lessons...but also interested in tango etc…
Dance Lesson Interests
Swing
Club
Any Dancing
Looking for a New Hobby
Getting Fit & Healthy
Meeting New People
On Saturday, Artisha F. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99503)
Where could I find salsa dance class?…
Dance Lesson Interests
Any Dancing
Tango
Argentine Tango
Quickstep
Salsa
Samba
Jive
East Coast Swing
West Coast Swing
Lindy Hop
Shag
Nightclub 2-Step
Hustle
Line-Dancing
Looking for a New Hobby
Enhancing Your Relationship
Getting Fit & Healthy
Where to Go Dancing
Local
National
Beginner
On Thursday, Jade C. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99505)
I am 24 years old and searching for classes as a single. I want to learn simply to be able to dance and have fun.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Swing
Waltz
Tango
Argentine Tango
Viennese Waltz
Foxtrot
Quickstep
Cha Cha
Rumba
Bolero
Paso Doble
Merengue
Salsa
Mambo
Samba
Jive
East Coast Swing
West Coast Swing
Lindy Hop
Shag
Nightclub 2-Step
Peabody
Line-Dancing
Meeting New People
Beginner
On Saturday, Lacie H. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99577)
I have no past experience in dancing and am looking for a new hobby. I work on the North Slope. I work 4 weeks on and then have 2 weeks off.Would like something to do while at home. I am looking for classes as a single.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Latin
Swing
Country Western
Salsa
West Coast Swing
Line-Dancing
Looking for a New Hobby
Getting Fit & Healthy
Meeting New People
Local
Beginner
On Thursday, Samantha Requested
Dance Lessons in Wasilla, AK (99654)
I am 21 years old and I am looking for someting to do. I need a new hobby other then work and home. I dont have any experiance but I am a fast learner.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Swing
Any Dancing
Waltz
Tango
Foxtrot
Cha Cha
Salsa
Hustle
On Monday, Carol H. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99507)
I am interested in Salsa, Latin, Ballroom, Tango and more classes. I would like to know the rates and what the schedules are. Thank you!…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Country Western
Any Dancing
Tango
Rumba
Salsa
Nightclub 2-Step
Line-Dancing
Looking for a New Hobby
Getting Fit & Healthy
Meeting New People
Career Development
Social
Beginner
On Sunday, tina k. Requested
Dance Lessons in Homer, AK
Dance Lesson Interests
Latin
Swing
Tango
Looking for a New Hobby
Getting Fit & Healthy
Social
Beginner
On Wednesday, Gwendolyn A. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99504)
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Swing
Waltz
Foxtrot
Cha Cha
East Coast Swing
Polka
Looking for a New Hobby
Enhancing Your Relationship
Preparing for a Wedding
Local
Intermediate
On Thursday, William P. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Tango
Argentine Tango
Foxtrot
Mambo
Getting Fit & Healthy
Meeting New People
On Sunday, Ashlie M. Requested
Dance Lessons in Palmer, AK
Looking for ballroom,Latin and Swing lessons and parties in the Palmer/Wasilla areas.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Swing
Waltz
Tango
Argentine Tango
Viennese Waltz
Foxtrot
Cha Cha
Rumba
Bolero
Paso Doble
Merengue
Mambo
Salsa
Samba
Jive
East Coast Swing
West Coast Swing
Lindy Hop
Nightclub 2-Step
Polka
Hustle
Line-Dancing
Enhancing Your Relationship
All About Ballroom
Where to Go Dancing
Local
Social
On Tuesday, Deborah S. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99502)
We are a couple in our 40's. We have no experience in dancing. We are looking for once a week lessons in the evening.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Swing
Any Dancing
Waltz
Tango
Foxtrot
Cha Cha
Salsa
Hustle
On Sunday, William D. Requested
Dance Lessons in Fairbanks, AK (99701)
We are a couple looking for Ballroom Dancing lessons, particularly the Waltz. Both Novices.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Waltz
Enhancing Your Relationship
All About Ballroom
Where to Go Dancing
Classes
Events
Music
Local
Social
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Promotions & Discounts
On Monday, clint a. Requested
Dance Lessons in Ketchikan, AK
My husband and I are looking for a dance instructor or class that offers traditional ballroom dance lessons. We can only commit to once a month at this time.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Swing
Country Western
Waltz
Tango
Cha Cha
Rumba
Merengue
Mambo
Salsa
Samba
Line-Dancing
Enhancing Your Relationship
On Thursday, Lisa G. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99507)
As a beginner I am not familiar with many of the dance forms. To start I would like to learn more about Ballroom dancing. Lessons could be weekly or more frequently. My participation is as a single.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Not Sure
Waltz
Foxtrot
Lindy Hop
Hustle
Looking for a New Hobby
Getting Fit & Healthy
Classes
Local
Beginner
On Saturday, Valarie N. Requested
Dance Lessons in Eagle River, AK (99577)
Hi, I am looking for dance lessons that I can participate in with my 85 year old mother whose husband just ent into a nursing home. She needs to get out and have fun a d meet people as she is still in good health herself. We do not have any formal dance background but every time music comes on she starts dancing and says it makes her feel so good. I want to giver her lessons as a mothers day gift. Thanks for any help you can give me.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Country Western
Not Sure
Waltz
Line-Dancing
Looking for a New Hobby
Preparing for a Wedding
Preparing for an event
Giving a Gift
Classes
Local
Social
Beginner
On Wednesday, Donna d. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99507)
My grandson is 12. I would love for him to learn ballroom dance but would also like to be a part of that. I'm imagining classes for grandparents and grand kids together. The grandparents get to either learn or freshen up their dance skills and grand kids get to learn how to dance and learn dance etiquette.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Swing
Other
Preparing for a Wedding
Preparing for an event
Inspired by Pop Culture
Training & Continuation
Social
Beginner
On Thursday, Debra Requested
Dance Lessons in Wasilla, AK
adult ballroom lessons for exercise and socialization…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Country Western
Looking for a New Hobby
Enhancing Your Relationship
Getting Fit & Healthy
Meeting New People
On Saturday, Patrick S. Requested
Dance Lessons in Fairbanks, AK (99701)
Looking for dance lessons to gain a better general understanding of how to dance to become a better dancer at social events…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Swing
Any Dancing
Waltz
Tango
Foxtrot
Cha Cha
Salsa
Hustle
On Friday, Aubrey G. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99508)
21 years old, looking for classes as a single, always wanted to know how to ballroom dance.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Swing
Country Western
Waltz
Foxtrot
Jive
East Coast Swing
West Coast Swing
Line-Dancing
Looking for a New Hobby
Getting Fit & Healthy
On Friday, Megan Requested
Dance Lessons in Fairbanks, AK
I want to learn how to dance, I am looking for lessons. No experience, I'm 25. I would be doing these as a single. Once or twice a week would be great during the day would be awesome, but open to evening classes.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Latin
Club
Tango
Argentine Tango
Foxtrot
Cha Cha
Mambo
Salsa
Hustle
Looking for a New Hobby
Getting Fit & Healthy
Preparing for a Wedding
On Thursday, Paul T. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK
I am looking for private dance lessons, as a single. I am 24 and want to learn how to dance as a surprise for my girlfriend, I have no previous dance experience. I would like to have at least once bit preferrably twice a week in the evening so about 5 or later.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Waltz
Tango
Argentine Tango
Viennese Waltz
Foxtrot
Quickstep
Cha Cha
Rumba
Bolero
Paso Doble
Mambo
Salsa
Samba
East Coast Swing
West Coast Swing
Nightclub 2-Step
Hustle
Enhancing Your Relationship
Getting Fit & Healthy
On Monday, dawn d. Requested
Dance Lessons in Juneau, AK
We are a middle age couple with no experience but a passion to learn ball room or latin dancing. We would like to start classes as soon as possible and would like information on anything that might be available in Juneau, Ak. Please contact us with info. Thank you.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Waltz
Tango
Viennese Waltz
Foxtrot
Quickstep
Cha Cha
Rumba
Bolero
Paso Doble
Salsa
Mambo
Samba
Jive
East Coast Swing
Looking for a New Hobby
Enhancing Your Relationship
Getting Fit & Healthy
Meeting New People
All About Ballroom
Where to Go Dancing
Promotions & Discounts
On Thursday, Linda M. Requested
Dance Lessons in Eagle River, AK (99577)
My husband and I are new to Eagle River and wish to become active taking ballroom dancing lessons. We are in our late 50's. We think it would also be a great way to meet people. We do not have experience and are looking for an instructor with a sense of humor. Once a week lessons would be fine, but would consider two-three nights a week.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Waltz
Tango
Viennese Waltz
Foxtrot
Quickstep
Looking for a New Hobby
Getting Fit & Healthy
On Saturday, Cynthia &. Requested
Dance Lessons in Wasilla, AK
My husband of 15 years & I would love to learn to dance. We both have "two left feet" but good attitudes. We love to laugh and have fun together. I am not able to travel far, but within the Wasilla area works. We would be happy either alone with the instructor or part of a small group. We are in our early 50's. Thank you!…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Waltz
Tango
Viennese Waltz
Foxtrot
Quickstep
Looking for a New Hobby
Enhancing Your Relationship
Getting Fit & Healthy
On Friday, Jose L. Requested
Dance Lessons in Anchorage, AK (99515)
Looking for classes as a couple, with some experience.. We are both in our thirties. Probably once or twice a week.…
Dance Lesson Interests
Ballroom
Latin
Club
Looking for a New Hobby
Enhancing Your Relationship
Getting Fit & Healthy
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