Getting Started

Your journey starts here. 

What is Dance 101?

We are a boutique adult dance studio which caters to people wanting dance in their lives. Whether you are just starting out or already dancing professionally, our 120+ weekly class schedule has a wide variety of Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Pilates, Stretch, Bellydance and Salsa classes offered at all levels from Discover (Absolute Beginner) to Advanced.

Our signature Discover Level Classes cater to students "discovering" dance for the first time as well as those wanting to dance recreationally for fitness, weight loss and good health.

Who are Dance 101 students?

About 95% of our students are women, most of which are in their 30's and 40's. We don't have many men in our classes, but we sure welcome them! The typical Dance 101 student is a career professional who dances for recreation and good health. Women of all body types, all ethnicities, all levels of physical condition flock to Dance 101 every week. However, no matter what level dancer you are - or maybe even if you have never studied dance, we have a class (or classES) waiting to welcome you.

Discover Dance: Our 56 weekly Discover dance classes are for people who love to dance, but have never had any formal training. These classes are specifically designed to expose you to the "joy of dance". They are great exercise (typically burning 500 calories in an hour) and great fun. You will learn a lot and get in great shape (if you come regularly).

For the more ambitious students, these classes will be your stepping stone to more advanced study. Otherwise, for those who wish only to dance recreationally (with no interest in performing), these classes will offer you a fantastic outlet for physical fitness. On your first visit: Select the class you wish to start with.

 Plan to arrive 15 mins early on your first day (to get you settled in). You will find our staff to be very friendly and welcoming. If you don't have shoes, we can loan you a pair (hopefully we'll have your size) until you can get your own. Wear loose fitting clothing that you can sweat in - yoga pants and a tank top would be great. If you want, check out our photo gallery for an idea of what students wear to class. Bottomline: be comfortable...but no shorts (unless you want to flash everybody)!!

Cost: There is no fee to register. You can drop in a class for $20. That's it! If you sign up for the Dance 101 series it will cost you $100. We also sell recommended shoes and pants for class - you can purchase everything together at one time with our DanceStart Package (add $80 to any class card).

Our class cards work like punch cards. You take whatever classes you want - week to week - you don't have to take the same class every week - you come when you want and you can vary your schedule. You will not fall behind if you miss your favorite class from one week to the next. In fact, we encourage you to try as many different classes as you can - then pick your favorites. There is no "start" or "end" to our classes. Dance routines are new every week. Our schedule is not seasonal - it's on-going. The only changes we make are to add or occasionally discontinue a class.

We offer a variety of pricing options, ranging from a drop in rate of $20 (each class)  to our Annual Membership (inlimited classes) for $1350.  Our Monthly or Quarterly pass is great if your work or travel schedule is fairly regular.  Class cards are perfect if your schedule is not.   Class cards expire 6 months from date of activation; there are no refunds, transfers nor freezes on class cards.  To get you started we have our 30 day introductory special: 4 classes for $40. Which type of class card you purchase will become clear to you once you start taking classes with us.  Our front staff will help guide you in your purchases.

 If you have read this far, you are ready to start. Don't need to call ahead...just pick a class and come. We look forward to meeting you!