Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to sign up ahead of time or just show up at the Monday night lessons?
- You do not need to sign up for the lessons. Just come and pay at the door for each lesson.
What is the dress code for the Monday night lessons?
- Very casual; shorts and jeans acceptable; wear shoes that you can dance in.
What is the method of teaching for the Monday night lessons?
- Dance lessons are geared to the beginner.
- Each month begins a new dance.
- Dance lessons are progressive, i.e. the first week of a new dance step begins with the basics and each week builds on the previous week(s).
Do I need a partner for the lessons or dances?
- Not at all -- most people do not have a partner.
What is the dress code for the monthly Saturday night dances?
- All our dances are upscale casual except the December holiday dance which is semi-formal. Upscale casual is slacks and shirt for men and dressy attire for women. Please -- NO shorts, no jeans, no t-shirts, no tennis shoes at our dances.
Do I have to rotate partners at the lessons?
- It is highly encouraged.
- Dancing with different partners will help you become a better social dancer by teaching you to adjust to the leading or following skills of others.
- It will also make you appear less of a dance snob to other dancers.
How much dance experience is necessary?
- Our classes are geared to the beginner. Our Saturday night dances are for all levels -- beginners to experienced dancers.
Where can I park if the Knights of Columbus lot is full for the Saturday night dance?
You can park at one of the following nearby businesses.
- SAJ
- Elite Concierge
- Cheshire Animal Clinic
- Trane
- DO NOT PARK at Green's Liquor Store
- DO NOT PARK at Panchos Mexican restaurant
What is the alcohol and smoking policy at the Knights of Columbus Hall?
- No alcohol is permitted to be brought on the premises.
- Alcohol is sold in the bar (beer, wine and mixed drinks).
- Water is provided for free.
- Smoking is not permitted in the ballroom. Smoking is outside.
Do you sell gift certificates to your dances and lessons?
- Gift certificates are available in any denomination you wish. Ask about them at the registration table at our next dance or contact us by email.
What form of payment do you accept?
- We accept cash and checks. We cannot accept debit or credit cards.
Monthly Lessons
Affordable Weekly Dance Lessons for the Beginning Dancer
The Atlanta Ballroom Dance Club holds classes for beginning dancers on Monday nights on a 1940 sq. ft. wooden dance floor in 4000 sq. ft. room at
Knights of Columbus Hall (directions here)
2620 Buford Highway N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324
cost is $8
($4 for young adults under 21)
pay at the door -- no pre-registration required
Instruction from 7 – 8 PM
Practice session from 8 – 8:30 PM
See the yearly schedule for our lessons.
Our March Dance
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lesson at 7:30 PM is Bolero
Instructor: Tanya Arnhold
Dance from 8:30-11:30 PM
DJ is Cindy Johnson
Door prizes
Cost for this party is $12 at the door
($7 for young adults under 21)
(lesson included in the price)