Such a welcoming, positive community and Joe is a great teacher! I started Salsa 1 with no experience and now look forward to Salsa 1 & 2 and Bachata every Wednesday night! Everyone is there to learn and have fun - the perfect place to try something new!
About Take The Lead Dance Studio
Take The Lead Dance Studio is a popular choice for dance lessons in Delaware, having been voted Favorite Ballroom Dance Studio by Reader's Choice every year since 2014. The studio's instructors are experienced and cater to a range of student goals, from improving social confidence to competing nationally.
Beyond learning to dance, students report enjoying the social benefits, including meeting new people, sharing time with significant others, and building business connections. The studio also emphasizes the physical and mental advantages of dance, citing stress reduction and increased confidence as positive outcomes.
Many students appreciate the friendly atmosphere and the large dance floor, especially during ballroom events. The studio hosts salsa and bachata lessons suitable for all levels, along with weekend workshops and lively socials with great music. Latin Nights attract a good Latino community, making it a welcoming place for diverse dancers. The atmosphere encourages getting off the chair and onto the dance floor, promoting exercise and socializing.
Students consistently praise the instructors, describing them as phenomenal, and highlight the sense of community, feeling like family. Overall, Take The Lead Dance Studio is lauded as a place where anyone can learn to dance and enjoy the many benefits it offers.
Reviews
I attend the ballroom events. The dance floor is large, the people are friendly, and it's a good way to exercise and meet people. Get off the chair and on the dance floor!
You absolutely can’t go wrong with this dance studio. It has always been on my bucket list to learn salsa and bachata and I finally took the leap and signed up for classes. I started 2 months ago taking 1 class a week and love it so much I now take 5 classes a week. Both instructors and students make the experience so comfortable. Everyone is super friendly and treats you like family. It’s not uncommon for classmates to get drinks and/or food in between or before/after classes or socials.
Kristen and Alexs that teach the salsa 1/2 and bachata 1 classes are so patient and knowledgeable. They make you feel completely at ease even when you fumble. Joe that teaches the intermediate/advanced salsa/bachata classes is one of the best there is. Your head may be in a tailspin leaving his class, but all instructors allow you to record the demonstration at the end of class so you can go home, practice, and return to the next class able to flawlessly execute the moves.
If a group class isn’t your cup of tea, they also offer private lessons. I am taking private lessons with Kristen and it has improved my technique tremendously.
If you are on the fence at all, take the class, you won’t regret it.
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Hours
Monday 3 - 10PM
Tuesday 3 - 9PM
Wednesday 3 - 10PM
Thursday 3 - 10PM
Friday 3 - 9PM
Saturday 6 - 10PM
Sunday Closed
Good to know
- 1:1 sessions available
- wheelchair accessible
- accepts credit cards
- private lot parking
- open to all
Location
320 Lantana Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707
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