Adult Beginner Dance Classes in NYC

No experience or partner necessary. Just bring yourself and a willingness to have fun!

Start Your Dance Journey Today

Get 50% savings on a private lesson and two classes or socials!

Dance is for Everyone

If you’ve ever wanted to learn partner dance but let a fear of two-left-feet or lack of rhythm stop you, it’s time to reconsider.

At Danznik Studios in Midtown Manhattan, we specialize in teaching absolute beginners today’s most popular partner dances like:

West Coast Swing
Brazilian Zouk
Lindy Hop
Ballroom & Latin
Argentine Tango

Our experienced instructors focus on building a supportive, welcoming environment where you’ll make friends and learn how to dance with others.

You don’t need a dance partner or prior dance experience to get started.

What to Expect in Your First Class

Before Class

Wear clothes and shoes you can easily move in
Arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in
No partner required, unless otherwise noted
No prior dance experience assumed

During Class

Typically 60 minutes of guided instruction
Everyone rotates and dances with each other
Starts with basics steps and concepts and builds gradually
Friendly, patient instructors who demonstrate clearly

Upcoming Beginner Classes

All classes below are specifically designed for beginners with no prior dance experience. Each class reviews fundamentals before building on them, so you can join any time.

with Gaby Cook • Level 1

Perfect for beginners, the Lindy 100 course will provide you with the basic fundamentals of swing.

Tue, May 13

Intro to Lindy Hop: Beginner Class at Midtown Swings

Every Tuesday

9 PM - 9:30 PM

Level 1

Join us for a fun 30-minute intro class for beginners, to quickly become comfortable with the connection and basic movements of Lindy Hop!

Wed, May 14

Intro to West Coast Swing

Every Wednesday

8:30 PM - 9 PM

with Jes Ann Nail • Level 1

Learn the basic WCS movements with Jes Ann before the House of West social. No partner or experience needed.

Thu, May 15

Brazilian Zouk Foundations with Hara Zi

Thursdays

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

with Hara Zi • Level 1

Join us fun 5-week beginner series to learn the basic movements and steps for Brazilian Zouk.

Fri, May 16

Intro to Argentine Tango with Carolina Jaurena

Every Friday

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

with Carolina Jaurena • Level 1

Perfect for absolute beginners, this series introduces you to the foundational elements of Argentine Tango.

with Galen Chen • Level 1

The 101 class covers the basic patterns and requires no prior knowledge of WCS!

Sat, May 17

Beginner Ballroom – Foxtrot with Tatyana Bilych

Every Saturday

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

with Tatyana Bilych • Level 1

We will cover the foundational steps of five classic ballroom dances: Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep.

Sun, May 18

Intro to Social Ballroom with Hulya & Jimmy

1st & 3rd Sundays

2 PM - 3 PM

with Hulya & Jimmy • Level 1

Join us for a fun and friendly, beginner introduction to social ballroom dance, taught in the American style.

Mon, May 19

Date Night at Danznik: Foxtrot & East Coast Swing

Every Monday

7 PM - 8:30 PM

Level 1

Don’t make your first dance your last! Learn to dance with your partner, or simply enjoy a weekly date night filled with dancing.

Get 50% Savings On Our Intro Package

Try a private lesson and two socials or classes, a $200 value, for just $99! Good for individuals or couples. New clients only.

Questions? Contact us or call +1-212-500-1064