School of Ballroom Dance   Introduction I am teaching international ballroom dancing. It is an activity for healthy people. People with heart problems, back problems or any other health problems that require monitoring of blood pressure or physical stress are advised to consult their physicians and carefully consider before joining the group. Introductory, intermediate and advanced classes are available. The number of people in each class is limited for quality purposes. While I do not require coming with a partner, it is strongly recommended to have one. If you come as a single person, please keep in mind that there is no guarantee that you will find a partner when the class starts. Please check this page to find a partner or submit an announcement that you are looking for a partner. Also, please see the rules of our ballroom. If you are interested to see what international ballroom dance style is, please see it here. How to Dress You can dress as you wish but please remember that I have to see the lines of your body. It means no long skirts, baggy shirts or baggy trousers, etc. I strongly advise you not to wear rings, wristwatches, bracelets or necklaces. Dress very lightly and in such a way that you are comfortable practically in any position. I recommend men to have very light trousers and a light shirt or a T-shirt. Women are advised to wear a leotard and a very short skirt. The most important part is your shoes. I expect you to have two pairs of shoes: one pair of tennis shoes or something similar with a rubber sole and heel that does not mark the floor for warm-up and one pair of shoes with a sued heel and sued sole for dancing. Sued is sometimes called brushed leather. If You Are New Please call me in advance at 970-266-8249 to learn more about our classes and find out if there are openings available. Beginner's Course It is a general course (6 sessions, 1.5 hours each). The course introduces you to different dance styles and gives you an opportunity of experiencing my teaching approach. You will learn simple elements of dance gymnastics and the basics of European, Latin American, and disco styles. Among others you will learn Rhythm Dancing, Rock'n'Roll, Merengue, and sequences of Disco Dancing. Please do not assume that it is open for enrollment at any time. I have beginner’s courses with openings two or three times a year. In the past I always started a beginner’s course at least in September and January. The best way to guarantee that you get a space in the course is to be on my waiting list and on my mailing list. Then you will be informed when the course starts and have priority status before I accept registrations from the general public. Intermediate Courses There are two Intermediate Courses. Each course consists of 6 sessions, 1.5 hours each. The courses give you more knowledge of the international program. Intermediate Course 1 includes Waltz, Cha-Cha-Cha, Samba, Triple-Jive, and Charleston. Intermediate Course 2 covers Tango, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Rumba. Cost of Beginner's or Intermediate Courses The price for the Beginner's or Intermediate Course is $150 per person charged before the start of the course. You can pay with a check or cash. Please make checks payable to Andre's Ballroom Dance, LLC. It is a good idea to mail your check in advance to reserve a space. Please mail your check to Andre's Ballroom Dance, LLC 3124 Colony Dr. Fort Collins CO 80526 Please enclose your phone number and/or email address with your check. Then I can let you know that I received the check and inform you about any possible changes. You can also give me the check personally in the ballroom by appointment. Please note that while you are welcome to come to the start of the course and pay then, there is no guarantee that there will be an opening available for you at that moment. Advanced Classes After completing the Intermediate courses, you will have an opportunity to continue with the Advanced Classes. I cover the whole international program with exception of Paso Doble: Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Rumba, Samba, Cha-Cha-Cha and Jive. Each class lasts 1.5 hours and costs $25 per person. I charge for a month in advance. If you cannot be in the next class, I would very much appreciate if you let me know. In this way I can plan better for you and the others. If you want to quit, please let me know before the next month begins. When and Where Do We Meet Group classes meet every Wednesday, Friday or Sunday, depending on the course, at Masonic Temple (225 W. Oak St., Fort Collins CO 80521). Private Lessons Private lessons are usually on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. They are available per request and are tailored according to your individual needs. The charge is $130/hour/couple. Singles Interested in Dancing As long as you understand that my school is not a dating service, you are very welcome to join us. The usual difficulty is in finding a partner for yourself. I do not search for partners for single students, but I will give them my advice and support. Depending on your situation, please consider the options of both group classes and private classes. The best way to start is by calling me and telling me about yourself. Also, please read this page. Wedding Dance Expectations of couples differ so much that I invite you to read this page first, and then call me to talk about your needs. Even if I cannot be of service to you, I may be able to recommend a good instructor depending on your requests. Gift Certificates Gift certificates are available for all the services we provide. If the recipient of the gift certificate wishes to use it for taking dance classes, he or she will have to reserve a space in a particular course and will only be able to use the certificate for that course. The certificate expires one year from the date of purchase. Important Note I will not refund your money that has been already paid. More Information If you have questions or want to talk more about the school, please call me at 970-266-8249 on Monday and Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. or during the weekend before 2 p.m., or email me. Andre Volosov Please also see information about Ballroom Dance Evenings in Fort Collins and Questions & Answers.