Ballroom Philadelphia

After attending my son’s wedding, I decided that I needed some proper dance instruction. It is more fun than I ever imagined. Not only that, I’m learning to dance for the next big event!

We’ve only had two lessons with Brandi but it’s so much fun and we are so excited for more! We are doing a choreographed first dance for our wedding and learning some salsa as well. I will update with a new review after the wedding but I’m so glad we decided to do lessons and found ballroom Philadelphia!

We went there to have a crash course on our wedding dance, absolutely fulfilled, even exceeded our expectations. We could learn so much in 40 minutes, we are really much more confident to do our intro dance.

We’ve only had lessons with Vuthy so far but had a wonderful time. He’s extremely friendly and relaxed and makes learning to dance a fun and exciting experience. Despite my clumsy feet, Vuthy is extremely patient and will walk both you and your partner through the dance moves until you master them. Before you leave he makes sure to video tape either you as a couple or one of you with him to demonstrate all of the moves you learned each week so you can use them as a guide to practice at home.
The only problem we had was scheduling as they are both so popular you can’t always get the nights you want without booking ahead, but it’s well worth the trouble because even after a 40 minute lesson you’ll look much better at a wedding or out on the dance floor.

Last night was our first lesson. My fiancé and I are getting married in May and we were taught by Vuthy. He was amazing, patient and skilled and an excellent teacher. We honestly caught on quickly. They played our wedding song to give it the perfect feel of how it will be when we get married. Vuthy choreographed our wedding dance and since we are Latinos, even gave us a few Merengue steps to follow and learn as an added bonus.
We even got to record the lesson to allow us to take it home and have the lesson to practice with! Incredible! My fiancé and I plan on going back and possibly signing up for Salsa class workshop in the future. I recommend them completely. The location is good too, parking can be tough, but i was lucky to find a spot right across the street.
Gracias por Todos Vuthy and Brandi! We will see you soon!

My husband gave me an intro package for a Christmas gift. I’ve always been a horrible, awkward dancer. I avoid it when possible. So he did this after the umpteenth social event where he wanted to dance and I didn’t. It has been amazing. Vuthy is an amazing instructor. He keeps his sense of humor through everything, and just exudes a sense of calm. Instead of feeling frustrated when I do the same wrong thing over and over, I feel encouraged — «I can get this, I just need to try again.» It has become our «date night» activity — healthier and more fun than going out to dinner!

Fantastic!
I am upset with myself that I took so long to take the plunge and begin my classes.
I have only worked with Vuthy so far but I have enjoyed every single minute of the lessons. Not only am I learning to dance and feel that I have improved greatly, but my dancing partner are having an incredible time as well!

Ballroom Philadelphia is as good as it gets. I’ve been taking lessons privately for the last four months and I couldn’t ask for more. Taking dance lessons was something I’d thought about for a long time, but walking into a studio, solo, can be very intimidating. Now I kick myself for having not started sooner. My dancing has improved exponentially in a short amount of time, which I attribute to both Vuthy and Brandi’s teaching styles.
I look forward to the classes all week. Brandi and Vuthy are not only awesome, but skilled, professional, and personable. Good vibes all around. Any nerves I had prior to lessons were instantly calmed when I walked into the studio. The studio itself is spacious and gorgeous.
I would 100% recommend Ballroom Philadelphia to anyone considering ballroom classes in the Philadelphia area… worth every penny.

I have been wanting to take ballroom dance lessons for years. I finally worked up enough courage to do so, after seeing the rave reviews Vuthy and Brandi received on Unilocal.I am so glad I did. I had the best time working with Vuthy, and though I have always considered myself to have absolutely no rhythm, I ended up feeling like I wasn’t the terrible dancer I had always thought myself to be– All thanks to the expertise of Vuthy. I have attended a few other classes here and there throughout the city but nothing has compared to the 40 minutes I spent at Ballroom Philadelphia. Definitely sign up for the New Students special– you can’t beat this deal!

We took four or five dance lessons to prepare for our wedding, and we couldn’t have asked for more. Both Brandi and Vuthy were wonderful to work with, did an excellent job of not snickering at our poor dance skills, and whipped us into great rumba shape by the time of our wedding… and the entire time we had a blast. People were very surprised at the wedding, and we have them to thank for it. Really, we couldn’t have asked for more.

I joined Unilocal because I had a horrible experience with a dance studio and want to warn other Unilocalers about it. But that did not deter me from trying out 2 other dance studios. After trying 3, I can say, after 2 classes, there is no question this is the best.
I heard about them through my kindle and got a deal package for 4 lessons which were very cheap. First thing I notice, there were so many people here for the lesson as there were with the 2 other dance studios. While the low inexpensive price had something to do with it, a big reason was the instructor I had Vuthy. He was very friendly and personable and unlike some dance instructors, knew how to coordinate teaching a lot of people. We practice everything step by step, so people from different experience levels could go at a pace where we all felt comfortable. We are weren’t dancing geniuses by the end of it, but we could follow Vuthy and understand what we want us to do by the intro class. Plus, as I said there were so many people, that I got to dance with a lot of lovely ladies.
What really gives Ballroom Philadelphia 5 stars, was that Vuthy said to the end of the class. He knew some of us were there for fun, some were a little more serious and some were very serious. Those who just want to have fun and will most likely not practice should just stick to the intro. Those were a little serious should take a slightly more advanced class and those who are very very serious should take some private lessons as well. Right there, that showed me a lot. First and foremost, he was not interesting in make a sale and some $$$ which is the sin of many dance studios. Second, he knew there was a wide range of interest in dancing and correctly pointing out in what direction they should go in. Third, because he recognize there was a wide range of interest and experience, he was able to teach in a way that made everyone feel comfortable and leave feeling they learn something.
Easily the best, because it beats other dance studios in teaching and price. And I know I am not alone on this. As I said, look at the other 5 star ratings on Unilocal (As I write this, the average on Unilocal is 5 stars), and there are so many more people coming to the classes than any of the other 2 dance studio classes.

My boyfriend and I have talked about taking dance lessons for nearly 4 years now. When he realized I was serious about making it happen, he searched Unilocal to make sure we chose the best place. One other time we attempted to take dance lessons, I was treated terribly by another student in the class, so when I saw that Ballroom Philadelphia had a policy of «No giving pointers to your partner,» I was sold. We started with the intro package, and then we went onto the wedding package (even though we were doing it for fun, not a wedding). Brandi and Vuthy have created a supportive and fun environment to learn dance! I’ve had fun every time, and I don’t feel self conscious at all even when changing partners in the group classes. If, like me, you’ve been wanting to take dance lessons forever, you must go to Ballroom Philadelphia. I suggest you sign-​up, like, um, yesterday.

I’ve been fumbling my way around dance floors for years, but I wanted a studio to give me a more structured approach to technique. This place is great!
3 things to mention:
1) The instructors are wonderful, so even beginners can catch on quickly. However, the classes progress at a brisk enough pace to keep those of us who’ve been dancing informally for a while engaged & challenged. If you’re looking for a place that will spend half of every class re-​re-​learning the first basic step (on your dime) go elsewhere! These guys are patient, but understand that you want to see and feel progress.
2) I’d only been interested in salsa, but I came here with a groupon so I had to try it all. I must say, learning all of the different dances together is actually brilliant! It makes u a more versatile dancer, and it’s been fun to throw some little tango flare into a salsa at the club. Plus, the fact that we’re constantly learning new things keeps my husband & me interested.
3) They’ve started planning” field trips” to go practice the ballroom skills we learn in class. This shows me that they’re not just interested in charging money for classes, but that they want us to use and enjoy the skills they’re teaching. I was wondering what outlets there would be to do some of the moves we learn (who’s heard of a nightclub for waltz?) but they seem to care about finding places for us to go!
Last but not least, the other students who come are super friendly, and seem to come from all over. Some of us even exchanged phone #s to go out dancing on our own! I used to go to a different popular dance studio in S. Philly where the classes were fantastic, but the students were competitive & stuck to themselves. This is so much better, especially for people like us who aren’t from the philly area.

When I’m out on the dance floor, I generally look about as graceful as Jack Lemmon in heels (think «Some Like It Hot»). So when I first came across a Groupon deal for for Ballroom Philadelphia, I thought maybe — just maybe — with lessons, I could at least graduate to Tony Curtis.
Fast-​forward to the intro class. Not only were the instructors friendly and patient (not to mention quite funny… I was pretty well sold the minute they used a «Lord of the Rings» reference to further illustrate a technique), but by the end of class I was having so much fun I found myself aiming for full-​throttle Ginger Rogers.
Now that I’m coming to the point in time when the Groupon deal is about to run out, I’ve started thinking about private lessons. And I’ll admit it, I spent a bit of time shopping around to make sure I’d be getting the best deal. Turns out, Ballroom Philadelphia also has the most reasonable price. And they were the only instructors I’ve worked with who DIDN’T try to fast-​talk me into a more expensive program.
All around, I’d say it’s the best place to get dance classes in Philly.

I’ve always wanted to learn ballroom dancing. I heard about Ballroom Philadelphia through Groupon and when I saw the reviews from happy customers, I was sold.
Brandi and Vuthy are awesome. They not only know the dance, but they’re great at TEACHING also. That’s the most important thing for beginners, I think.
We’ve been to 3 classes so far. At the very first class (Intro), Vuthy taught us the basics of ballroom dancing — the class was accessible and lots of fun. He told jokes & has a manner that puts people at ease. Next we went to a Beginner class taught by Brandi. She was great — she taught a lot in that class, and did it very clearly, giving special attention to steps that were tricky. I like how Brandi organized the class; she taught the trickier step first so that whoever had it (leaders or followers) would have extra time to practice.
Classes are energizing. They make me want to practice more because it’s so much fun! After class once, I wanted to tango down the sidewalk instead of walking. (Un)fortunately, partner was not on board with the idea.
Definitely worth a try if you’re interested in ballroom dance. Don’t worry if you’re nervous, as they’ll make it comfortable for you. I feel like I’ve already learned a lot in 3 classes and I’m excited about going to more!

We are getting married in a short while and decided we’d jump on the bandwagon of taking ballroom classes. We first tried out classes at another dance studio in Rittenhouse. Those classes were fun, but to continue the program would have been extremely expensive and the vibe was a bit more hard core than we were looking for. Then a Living Social coupon came along for Ballroom Philly and we decided we’d try out another studio. WE LOVED IT! Vuthy taught our first class and Brandi taught our second class. Both of them are excellent instructors. The way they break down the steps in plain English was enormously helpful. We had been struggling with our turns and spins from the last round of lessons at the other place, but it all really fell into place when Vuthy and Brandi explained it to us. We were thrilled. We definitely plan to keep up the lessons after the wedding and enroll in one of the bronze programs. They are very reasonably priced and there are lots of other interesting things happening at the CHI Movement Arts Center that you can try out too (like hip hop!). The vibe at their studio for beginners is definitely about having fun and building confidence through practice — not being perfect. And that vibe works really well for us. You can drop in during any of the classes or for a dance party for a small fee to check it out. We recommend that you do.

Fantastic experience! My fiancée and I had no ballroom dance experience and within a month are wowing our friends at weddings and social gatherings. We started with a Groupon and we are now enrolled in the Bronze level programs. We also shopped around at Society Hill Dance Academy and the Academy of Social Dance and found the price and overall experience much better at Ballroom Philadelphia. Definitely give them a shot! They are located in South Philly right next to Pat and Geno’s so you can pick up a cheesesteak after class!

We came across this through a living social deal… decided to revive our dancing souls (and soles!). We really enjoyed it! A wonderful studio and the instructors are friendly and put you at ease straight away. Lots of interesting couples to meet and learn from! Had a wonderful time and will definitely recommend to others too!

I was introduced to ‘Ballroom Philadelphia’ through a groupon and really love it. I dragged my husband to the first one and we both had such a great time, we were practicing at home all week. The instructors make everyone feel at ease, have fun and don’t themselves too seriously. Its very welcoming to everyone, all types of couples and singles as well. We brought friends back the next time and they also had a great time and lots of laughs. The classes are short, the instructors really know their craft and are very good at explaining steps and showing you just enough to get it and have a little fun with it. The class zips by. I think they recently opened up the south philly spot at the Chi movement arts center.