Your time to Dance Is Here,
So Put More FUN Into Your Life
TRY OUR DANCE SPECIALS TO GET STARTED
DANCE SPECIAL
starting with the INTRODUCTORY Offer
Give the Gift Of Dance to Yourself

INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL

To get started is simple, just schedule an appointment for your first introductory lesson with Mario. During your lessons, he will determine your current level and recommend an appropriate course as you continue. To set up your first introductory lesson now,

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Ballroom Dance Lessons - Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Kingsburg & Visalia

DANCE PROGRAMS
Ballroom Dance Lessons

Selected Program Packages Include
Full Program teaching a complete Level (ie Bronze) Instructors Choice Selected Dances To Meet Your Need Popular Dances (ie Salsa, Swing, Argentine Tango, Hustle, 2 Step, Bachata)

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KIDS PROGRAMS
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Are the same as the Selected Program Packages...But

DANCES YOU'LL LEARN
Learn to Dance...
Argentine Tango, Bolero, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Hustle, Jitterbug, Jive, Lindy Hop, Mambo, Merengue, Night Club 2 Step, Paso Doble, Polka, Quickstep, Rumba, Salsa, Samba, Swing, Society, Tango, Theatre Arts, Two Step, Viennese Waltz, Waltz, West Coast Swing
Beginning to Intermediate Group Class Schedule
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED GROUP CLASS SCHEDULE
Advance Group Class Schedule
KINGSBURG LOCATION SCHEDULE
Learn More About The History Of These Dances
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GIFT CERTIFICATES
Dance Lessons--The Gift That Keeps On Giving!
Introducing a friend to dancing can be one of the nicest gift that lasts a Life time. It is the gift that keeps on giving because the recipient gets much more then dance. It opens their world to social activities, meeting new friends and can become a real confidence builder and just a whole lot of fun!

Contact me about creating the perfect gift for friends, family and colleagues. Or as gifts for Event PRIZES, as Incentive Rewards, or for Special Occassion, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Business Gifts, Congratulations, Father's Day, Graduation, Holiday Gifts, Mother's Day, Retirement, Secretaries Day, Valentine's Day, Weddings*

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WEDDING PROGRAMS
I Specialize In Wedding Choreography
When the vows are over the first important moment, of your new life together is the first dance. It's when all eyes are on you and in the age of video cameras it's also a moment that will be seen again and again. You'll want to make that moment special and much more than just rocking side to side. That's where I can help by choreoraphing your dance to your choice of music

Your Wedding Day Is Closer Than You Think!
So give yourself enough time by starting your lessons early. So when the big day arrives you'll be so confident and comfortable dancing, that you will actually enjoy the moment. Also remember the bridal party and the big dance with Mom and Dad. Whether your wedding is traditional or contemporary I will help make it special for you.
To find out more call Mario at 559-681-4249

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Q & A
What Dances Are Considered Ballroom Dances?
Where Do I Go To Practice?
Dance Party & Practice Parties?
What Should I Look For In A Qualified Instructor?
What Questions Should I Ask A Potential Instructor?
What Is A Certified Ballroom Dance Instructor?
How Difficult Is It To Learn To Dance?
How Long Will It Take Me To Dance?
Where Will I Use My Dancing?
Will I Learn The Most Popular Dances?
I Am Single, Who Would I Dance With?
What Ages Do You Teach?
Will I Have Fun Learning?
Is It Affordable?
I Have Two Left Feet, Can I Dance?
Are The Lessons Private Or Group?
Why Take Ballroom Dance Lessons From MARIO?

What Dances Are Considered Ballroom Dances?
Just a few of the dances are Swing, Salsa, Night Club 2 Step, Waltz, Tango, Hustle, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, West Coast Swing, Jive, and many more.
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Where Do I Go To Practice?
Practice Parties & Dance Party....
Gives everyone who takes lessons a chance to practice what they have learned by dancing and mixing with other students. This gives you a chance to sharpen your dance skills, with other people while enjoying an evening of socializing.
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What Should I Look For In A Qualified Instructor?
There was a time the answer was simple, look for a certified ballroom dance instructor. But these days not all "Certification Programs" are made equal. So inquire more deeply into the potential Instructors background. The more years of experience, in ballroom dancing the better.
Look for an experienced instructor who possesses the ability to teach basics skill all the way through advanced.
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What Questions Should I Ask A Potential Instructor?
If it's an Instructor; How long have they been instructing in ballroom dance specifically?
If it's a dance school; How long have they been in business as a ballroom dance school?

How many dances can they teach and what are they?
What are the prices, for group and individual lessons? (Be sure to shop around for competitive pricing.)
How long is an individual or group lesson?
Do you have a contract, can I read it?
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What Is A Certified Ballroom Dance Instructor?
A certified dance instructor is one who has been certified through a major franchised studio, such as, Arthur Murray or Fred Astaire. (These are well established studios who have been in business for over a half century.)
All certified instructors go through rigorous and extensive training and testing, which takes many years to complete. This certification process is done in all levels of dance, beginning with Social to Bronze (I, II, III, IV) Silver (I, II, III, IV) Gold (I, II, III, IV)
The applicant is tested by certified credentialed teachers and examiners at each level, on his ability to dance and teach both the man and the woman's dance patterns. These dance elements include lead, follow, universal technique, music count break-down, theory and finally troubleshooting problems.
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How Difficult Is It To Learn To Dance?
Learning to dance is easier then you think. Each dance starts with a basic pattern that keeps time with the music. The basic patterns contains six or eight steps to learn which can be mastered quickly.
What is great about dancing is that it's fun and that makes practicing exciting, so advancement comes quickly.
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How Long Will It Take Me To Dance?
Unlike other modern dances, "Ballroom" requires just a few basic patterns, to get you on the dance floor.
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Where Will I Use My Dancing?
Where ever music plays and there's a dance floor, you can dance ballroom. "Ballroom" has dances that work with the old standards as well as contemporary "pop" music.
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Will I Learn The Most Popular Dances?
Yes, and the best part is, that as you learn one dance, you are learning others at the same time. All dances share many common steps and patterns with at least one other dance. An experienced instructor will point this out and tie them together.
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I Am Single, Who Would I Dance With?
Ballroom dancing is very social and there are always many partners for you to dance with.
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What Ages Do You Teach?
If you can walk, I can teach you to dance.
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Will I Have Fun Learning?
Dancing by it's nature is fun. Both the group and the individual classes are geared to get the most fun out of your lesson.
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Is It Affordable?
Yes. With me, there is a plan that will fit your financial requirements and help you get the most for your money
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I Have Two Left Feet, Can I Dance?
It's been my job for over 27 years to help people discover their right foot, so yes, you can dance!
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Are The Lessons Private Or Group?
They can be either or both. You can take group only or private only or a combination of both depending on your needs.
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Why Take Ballroom Dance
Lessons From Me?
I have been teaching Ballroom Dance for over 27 years.
I am a Certified Gold Arthur Murray Ballroom Dance Instructor. Certified in both major dance styles, American as well as International.
I was dance director at both Arthur Murray and Fred Astaire dance studios. As dance director my duties included training the dance staff.
I am Credentialed in Physical Fitness and Performing Arts (older adults) with the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
I am well versed as a performer and have competed on a professional basis. I have done countless exhibitions for non profit and commercial organizations.
I also choreograph and I love to create dances, for weddings, exhibitions, shows and other performers. I also work with college and university dance clubs, teaching and creating formation dances.
I teach from the well known professional dance syllabus produced by DVIDA

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