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About Our Program | Performance Troupe | Session Schedule
Commonly Asked Questions | Rates | Ballroom Registration Form

About Our Program
Thanks to shows like Dancing With The Stars, ballroom or social dancing has come back into the American cultural spotlight. Couples, singles, teens, and folks in their golden years are discovering the exercise and fun of couple dancing.

In response, MarLo Dance Studio began a separate ballroom program to meet this clamoring need. Classes are structured in 5 week sessions.  Enough time for the dancer to have a social handle on the given dance. It is our goal to offer more than just steps, but techniques that will allow social dancers to dance together with ease.

Dances we offer, but not limited to include: Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, ChaCha, Hustle, Salsa, Tango, and Night Club 2 Step.

"I greatly appreciate the style and expertise Maria demonstrated in my private lesson. She was patient and thoughtful in her approach to teach techniques, correcting problems I had with frame, and the steps of the waltz. With her guidance I have improved in all of the dancing in which I am involved.   Thank you, Maria."  -   Myrna lay

"Maria gives her students individual attention and can really help put some sparkle and style in your dance steps. She has a real feeling for the essence of a dance and can help you discover the magical possibilities hidden in familiar dance steps. Highly recommended! - Jeff Reese
 

                                          Dancing Foxtrot to, Baby It's Cold Outside, are  MarLo Ballroom Instuctor, Maria Merriam & guest instructor Brit W. Anders

Guest instructors are routinely engaged to give master workshops.  Contact us to be notified of these events. 

 Performance Troupe
By invitation or request audition. Eight positions (4 leads, 4 follows) with 2 alternates. Interested individuals will be enrolled in ballroom classes.  2009/10 season has several open positions.  Must be at least 13 years through college.  Ambitious and dedicated beginners will be considered.

                                                           
                                                                             2008 Ballroom Troupe: Alex Sylvester, Brooke Crawford, Dante Haruna, Emma
                                                                             Fisher, Paul Merriam and Evelyn Merriam

 2009/2010 FALL BALLROOM SCHEDULE

Commonly Asked Questions

Question: How old do I have to be to take ballroom class?
Answer: Minimum 13 years old and in the 8th grade.

Question: Do I need a partner?
Answer:  No, although couple dancing involves both a lead (usually a guy) and a follow (usually a girl), our experience is that our classes end up fairly even.  Rotating partners is encouraged, but not required.

Question: Do I have to dress up?
Answer: Dress in whatever manner is comfortable for you.

Question: Do I need special shoes?
Answer: Yes, you will eventually need suede soled ballroom shoes.  Sock feet or okay while you test drive your first ballroom classes.   

Ladies, unless you are accustomed to high heels, opt for 2" or lower heels. Specialty split sole dance sneakers will also be acceptable practice shoes.  To purchase try: www.allaboutdance.com/marlo.   5% discount when using this link. 

Question: Why do I need ballroom Shoes?
Answer: Two part answer. Street shoes scratch and dirty our dance floor surface. Secondly, ballroom shoes are designed to aide dancing and not inhibit its movement. Whether professional or recreational, it is a matter of the right tool for the right job!

Rates

Registration Fee: None

Class Fees: Per 5-week sessions

* Couple rate applies to same class enrolling & same household.

All classes have a maximum & minimum enrollment. Individual assistance guaranteed! If a class does not meet minimum enrollment, class length will be adjusted to meet a semi-private structure.

8% Discount: Eligible accounts of regular MarLo program enrolled in 3 or more hours. Applies to enrolled students & their immediate families.

Scholarships: Partial student scholarships available.

Private Lessons
Getting married? Going on a cruise? Want to speed up the learning curve? If the answer is yes, private instruction is the answer. Partner not required.  $35.00 hour or 4 hours for $130.00 pre-pay.

 Are you ready to register for classes?

Please complete all the information on the form below and then click the Register button. This will take you to our online registration page where you can select classes.   You will receive both a confirmation and a statement that you can pay by mail-in check, Paypal.