Ballroom Basics

$75/session

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Introduction

We are able to teach all ages the art of social dancing from kids, teens, adults, seniors and wedding couples and line dancing. We specialize in beginners and those who have never danced before and feel they have "two left feet". We love to share the the many positive physical, mental and social benefits of Ballroom Dancing to people of all ages. We are enthusiastic and passion about teaching dance. Dancing is the perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Health Benefits of Dance: Boost Memory, Improve Flexibility, Reduce Stress, Diminish Depression, Help your Heart, Lose Weight, Balance Better, Increase Energy, and Make Friends

Overview

Hired 67 times

Serves Needham Heights, MA

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1 employee

13 years in business

Business hours

Sun11:00 am - 9:00 pmMon11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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Michael B.

Sep 25, 2024

Kayla P.

Apr 3, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Parent dance (i.e., father/daughter) • What my teacher recommends • Slow Dance • No, I do not have choreography in mind • No experience • At the pro’s location

Wedding Dance Lessons

Stephanie L.

Jul 27, 2021

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Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Swing Dance • Foxtrot • No experience • At the pro’s location

Wedding Dance Lessons

Marc M.

Jul 5, 2018

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Ballroom Basics dance is a great! As they can help people with all talent-levels, my wife and I received lessons through Paul to help with our first wedding dance. As we both were horrendous dancers, Paul was able to teach us the basics and incorporate a more sophisticated style of dancing for our first dance. In total, it took us 4 dance lessons at 1 hour a piece. Paul was, most importantly, patient with us. He is a professional dancer with many accolades behind him. At times we got frustrated because were that bad but Paul incorporates his decades of expertise and teachings to make the transition flawless. Lastly, upon showing off our hard work at the wedding, we got ample compliments on how we “great dancers” we were. Thanks again, Paul!

Private Dance Lessons

Melissa J.

Jun 12, 2022

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Paul Hughes

FAQs

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I attend 4 times a year dance workshops at the Dance Teachers Club of Boston and several Coaching Master Classes.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I started ballroom dancing lessons when I was a pre-teen. I have competed in ballroom dance competitions and done dance performances at senior centers and nursing homes to uplift the spirits of the residents.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Ballroom Basics provides classes and private instruction in Ballroom, Latin and Swing style of dances for Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors and Wedding Couples.