Frequently Asked Questions

We offer a group dance class on the First Friday of the month before our dance party.  Check the homepage for details. Please contact us if you would like to start a semi-private group class with some friends.  Please check the bottom of this page for a list of referrals to some great classes. 

It varies based on how fast you learn, the difficulty of the dance, and how much you practice.  We can answer this question more accurately at the end of our first lesson.

At this time, we accept cash, check, PayPal, and Venmo.  We do not currently accept credit cards.

The industry standard these days is 45 minutes, however many students prefer a full hour if they live far, take lessons infrequently, are pressed for time, or simply need more time.  The choice is yours.  You can always start with 45 minutes and upgrade to an hour for an additional $10 fee if time permits.

Yes.  We believe everyone deserves the chance to dance, so we work with your budget.  You can save 20% by taking lessons during non-peak hours such as weekday mornings between 9am-1pm.  We also offer a 10% discount anytime for students, seniors, or military.  Also, you can do a payment plan if you need; just ask.  

Most wedding couples pay between $320-$590.  It depends on how much you practice, the complexity of your dance, and your abilities.

We teach in North Park at Vernetta's Dance Studio/North Park Lion's Club (same building, different rooms) on weekday afternoons and Monday-Wednesday evenings.  The group classes and parties are in North Park.  We teach in Kearny Mesa at Dance For 2 on weekday mornings, Thursday and Friday evenings, and weekends.

The studios that we use are private 95% of the time.  Private space is ideal and in our opinion necessary for wedding dance lessons and the creativity of choreography.  On a rare basis, we may have to share the floor in Kearny Mesa if it is extra busy, but we are careful to schedule lessons during less busy times to ensure privacy.  Furthermore, there are three studio rooms at Dance For 2 in Kearny Mesa, so the chance of sharing is low.  Vernetta's Dance Studio and the North Park Lion's Club in North Park are 100% private. 

Yes we offer in-home dance lessons for couples and groups if feasible with both of our schedules.  Due to safety concerns, we are not able to offer in-home lessons for individual male students.

Wear supportive shoes with a smooth sole.  Leather soles are best, but worn out rubber works.  New tennis shoes, shoes with new rubber soles that grip, stiff stilettos, and flip flops are not recommended.  Boots are OK if they are comfortable.   For a great selection of dance shoes, visit Carmen's Dance Shoes.