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. Adult Ballroom and Argentine Tango dance classes and Children's Ballroom dance classes, held weekly
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.
Welcome to BDASL’s Summer Shorts: June & July
BDSAL is excited to welcome you this June and July with shortened sessions of dance classes, three- 2 week classes, that allow you to choose your favorite dances while working around your summer schedule.
Singles and Couples are welcome in all classes; no partner needed
Dress is casual; feel free to wear your shorts (the Grandel tends to get warm in summers). Bring a water bottle!
All summer classes are at
the beginner level
[Bronze in dance terms]
Tuesdays - with Andrea
Session C: July 22 & 29
6pm: Country Waltz and Country Cha Cha
7pm: Country Two Step
Thursdays - with Stacey
Session D: July 10 & 17
6pm: American Tango & Rumba
Thursdays - with Tal
Argentine Tango is on hold through July.
Dance descriptions:
Country Waltz and Cha Cha: Learn two popular country dances in one fun class! Country Waltz features smooth, flowing movements that progress around the floor, while Country Cha Cha brings energetic rhythm to faster tunes. Master the basic steps, turns and styling for both dances, giving you confidence on the dance floor.
Country Two Step: Master this essential country dance that's found in every country western dance venue. The Country Two Step features smooth, progressive movement around the floor with a distinctive quick-quick- slow- slow rhythm. Learn the proper lead/follow technique, basic pattern and stylish variations. Get out those cowboy and cowgirl boots!
American Tango and Rumba: Ballroom classics. Both styles convey the passion of dance more than almost any other dance. Come join us!
all dance classes require a minimum of 6 registered dancers; if cancellation is required, fees will be refunded.
Children dance classes:
We hope to return to kids classes in the Fall - stay tuned!
no classes at the moment
Tuesdays, 5:15-6:00pm with Andrea
[children ages 7-12 years old, no experience required]
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:
Friday, July 18
details to be announced at a later date
$10 admission ($5 with valid student ID)
cash or Venmo
Save the date: tbd
*please note: Social dance dates are subject to change
