Ballroom Dance Academy of St. Louis (BDASL)

BDASL is a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on sharing the joy of ballroom dancing. Our mission is to promote partner or ballroom style dancing, an important component of American culture and education. We hold steadfast to the promotion of BDASL’s unique inter-generational ballroom dance programs here in St Louis:  

 I.     Seniors. BDASL copyrighted Ballroom Dance Program
II.     Junior High School Students. Weekly Ballroom Dance Classes
III.    Graduate Students. Washington University Weekly Ballroom Dance Classes
IV.    Adults. Weekly Ballroom Dance Classes  

Additionally, BDASL sponsors an annual week-long Dance Camp for adults, and holds and Monthly Dance Events for social dancing. To continue our outreach efforts, we rely on the generous support of you all. Please consider making either a one-time donation or monthly recurring donations (for recurring donations, please contact us via email at ballroomdancestl@gmail.com). Both types of giving are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

In case of cancellation of classes due to inclement weather or other conditions, BDASL will send a cancellation notice by 5pm
to the email address under which the dancer(s) registered.

Come Dance with Us!
Singles & Couples are Welcome!

Children dance classes November/December

Tuesdays, 11/05/24 - 12/10/24; no class Nov 26
5:15-6:00pm with Andrea
(children ages 7-12 years old)

Adult dance classes November/December

Tuesdays - with Andrea

11/05/24 - 12/10/24; no classes on Nov 26
all Tuesday dance classes require a minimum of 6 registered dancers; if cancellation is required, fees will be refunded.

6pm: Bronze Intermediate: American Tango and ChaCha
(requires previous sessions of Am. Tango and ChaCha with BDASL and/or prior knowledge of basic dance steps)

7pm: Bronze Beginner: Foxtrot and East Coast Swing
(no experience required)

8pm: Pre-Silver/Silver: Waltz and Rumba
(requires prior dance experience experience and instructor approval; please send email to ballroomdancestl@gmail.com)

Thursdays - with Tal

11/07/24 - 12/12/24; no classes on Nov 28

7pm: Argentine Tango 101
(no experience required)

8pm: Argentine Tango 102
(requires prior experience with Argentine Tango)

We are delighted to now also be offering Ballroom Classes for Children. This session will begin on Tuesday November 5 and run through December 10, 2024, from 5:15pm to 6:00pm. No class on Tuesday November 26. This five week session will be offered at the introductory price of $50.00 per child. Please sign up your child on the registration page prior to November 5. Please note that BDASL requests that a parent/guardian remain in the Grand Hall during their child's class times. 

more information on dance classes

For more information on the different classes and levels, please see our dedicated Class Information & Schedule page. For online registration and payment, please go to the Class Registration & Payment page.

If this is the first time dancing with us, please fill out the one-time electronic Waiver Form (link) before the first class.

Classes are held in the Grand Hall on the 2nd floor of the Grandel Theater, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO, 63103. Please note that the Grandel is generally locked these days. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the scheduled class time (you might not be able to enter the building after the class has started as we are dancing on the 2nd floor and will likely not hear you knocking).

Next Dance Socials:

November 9, 2024

Ballroom Social

7:30-8pm: Waltz Lesson
with Stacey Switzer
8-10pm: General Dancing
$12 cash or venmo ($5 with student ID)

Save the Dates:

November 22: Milonga
December 28: Milonga

*please note: Social dance dates are subject to change