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Gay / Lesbian (GLBT) Dance Classes

Latin, Swing and Ballroom Dance Classes for LGBT Folks (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) and Friends! (*Please scroll down page for complete class offerings.)

Our dance studio got an "A" rating and 2008 Super Service Award on Angie's List! Also, see our feature in the current issue of Boston Weddings Magazine.

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On Sunday evenings we offer incredibly fun same-sex dance classes primarily for lesbian and gay dancers, and also dance classes that are open to all, (welcoming but not exclusively same-sex oriented) on Monday evenings as well as other nights. We also teach beginner's dance lessons at the Swingtime monthly dances for GLBT folks in Brookline (see right sidebar for details.) Not sure if you're ready? Scroll to the bottom of the page to see what other lesbian, gay and transgender folks have said about our dance classes.

Current LGBT Dance Classes & Workshops:

  • Spring GLBT Dance Classes start Sunday April 18; juicy details coming soon! Look for Two-Stepping Intermediate, West Coast Swing 1, plus more. Email us for details.
  • Beginner's swing dance lessons at Swingtime on the 1st Sat. of every month; (see sidebar to right on this page.)
  • Also check out our gay-friendly Monday Dance Classes for Everyone: Ballroom, Hip Hop, Swing, Salsa, Belly Dance, Zumba and more; Click here.
  • Our Guarantee: If you don't love your dance class, we'll give you another one free!
  • Read our new primer on GLBT Wedding First Dance Planning; click here.

GLBT Dance Classes:Spring term

More classes coming in April besides these: stay tuned!

West Coast Swing 1
Sun. April 18, 8 weeks, probably 7-8 pm (confirm hour), West Roxbury School of Dance.

You’ll love playing with the coolest, sexiest swing dance style; West Coast Swing is fueled by blues and R’n’B, and is also danced to more current pop and club music than any other partner dance; which means you'll be using this dance a lot, whether you're at a club, a dance or anywhere out on the town. You've seen it danced; you just didn't know what those cool dancers were doing! Think funky, Latin-inspired movement poured into a cool swingin' rhythm. It’s hot, hot, hot! We’ll move through the basic footwork and hand changes and learn the basket, sugar-push, drape, and more. Make your Sunday nights sizzle! No experience or partner necessary. (Click here for a taste of our favorite West Coast Swing music and more info.) Add a second dance class to your dance night out and save $15; once you're on the dance floor, you won't want to go home!

Cool, Sexy Ballroom: Waltz and Foxtrot Level 2; and we might have a level 3 in April! Stay tuned!
Ends Mar. 28, 7-8 pm, West Roxbury School of Dance.

Burn the floor with the coolest, most sophisticated and sexy ballroom dances of all, and take your ballroom dancing to a whole new level of expertise. Waltz and foxtrot, the dynamic duo of the ballroom, are fueled by jazz, vintage and cutting-edge pop and classic R’n’B. Utterly useful and so suave! The joy of learning both waltz and foxtrot together is that many steps are shared by both dances, so you’ll learn twice as fast. We’ll quickly review the basics and progress to the intermediate level Fred and Ginger stuff you’re waiting for. No partner? No problem. End your weekend on a high note! (Add a second class to your dance night out and save $15. Once you're on the dance floor, you won't want to go home!)

See also Foxtrot Facts or Waltz Facts

Two Step Immersion Intermediate, (plus some country waltz or polka!)
Sun. April 18, 8 weeks, 8-9 pm, West Roxbury School of Dance.

Mix the wildness of swing with the smooth flying feel of foxtrot, pour it all into the percolating contemporary and classic pop sounds of country music, and you’re two steppin’! If you know basics through the open promenade step, we'll add lots more cool stuff like the whip, multiple spins, and much more. There's a fantastic queer country dance scene in Boston, and a new dance club just opened, so it's time to step up your game! No pardner necessary, and your two left boots are welcome. (Add a second classs to our dance night out and save $15. Once you're on the dance floor, you won't want to go home!)

Learn more about Country Two-Step and the music.

OUT to Dance at the Wedding: a workshop on creative slow dancing for everybody (not just GLBT folks.)Saturdays 12:30- 2 pm in our Roslindale studio beginning in April. Click here for dates!

Your Best Dance Ever: a new 3-session semi-private workshop on creative wedding dancing for everybody (not just GLBT folks.)

Create your beautiful first dance in just 3 weeks! You'll look forward to Wednesday nights and your first wedding dance once you experience this fun, amazingly informative and exciting semi-private workshop. Bring your slow or mid-tempo song (or songs) in any genre; any kind of music is danceable! Join us for three consecutive Wednesdays 8-9 pm in our Roslindale studio. You'll leave with a believable personalized dance, uniquely yours, ready for the big day! (Hint: no memorized choreography necessary: you'll leave with a toolbox of natural well-executed movements and spins, initiated by your new leading and following dance skills.) Absolutely no dance experience needed. Space is limited from two to four couples; register early to avoid disappointment! $145 per couple if registered 7 days in advance; $160 regular registration. 3 Wednesdays 8-9 pm in our Roslindale studio. Choose one session: Session 1: May 5, 12 and 19: (our May session is full, but we are starting a waiting list for a 9 pm session on the same dates;) Session 2: June 2, 9 and 23; Session 3: July 14, 21, and 28; Session 4: Aug. 11, 18, & Sept 1. Session 5: Sept. 8, 15, and 22. See Registration Page to register. Directions to our private Roslindale studio will be emailed to you after you register.

Save $15 Off Additional 8-Week Classes!

If you are going to be taking 2 or more 8-week dance classes in a term, (either LGBT or dance classes for everybody) receive $15.00 off your second (and/or third) class per person (not per couple) by checking the "Apply Second Class Discount" for the ADDITIONAL dance class(es) only! (Workshops excluded.) Plus, if you register for a dance class at least one week in advance, you will automatically receive a $10 discount per class!

Registration:

Register and pay online using your credit card with PayPal, or mail a check payable to Liz Nania to 6 Quarley Rd., Roslindale, MA, 02131.
Please include a telephone number with your order! Click the "Add to Cart" button for automated online registration. If you encounter any difficulty, call us at 617-363-0029, or mail a check.

Gay-Friendly Dance Classes:

(Open to all, not specifically LGBT folks): Upcoming Monday evening Belly Dance, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Salsa and Merengue, Swing, and more! See our "Classes for Everybody" page!

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We Are Award-Winning!

Liz Nania, director of OUT to Dance, was the recipient of the Lesbian and Gay Achievement Award at Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center for outstanding contributions to the health and well-being of the LGBT community outside the medical center. She received this award to honor her many years of groundbreaking work teaching and organizing dance for GLBT individuals.

Gay and Lesbian Dance Class Students Say:

"I recall my well-meaning sisters scoffing when I said I was too embarrassed to take conventional dance classes. They didn't understand how it feels to be the only gay/ transgendered person in a room, especially in the traditionally gendered atmosphere of dance class. You were Fred or Ginger according to your birth certificate--period. OUT To Dance classes changed all of that for many people for the first time."

Kathleen A. Carbone from Somerville, MA

“John and I have become totally addicted to these classes. It's a really fun date night out for us, and as a bonus, we've made some new friends. Who knew?"
John and William from the North Shore, MA

"I drive from Worcester to West Roxbury for these awesome classes, and my friend drives from New Hampshire. That says a lot about what a great time we have!"

Sherry P. from Worcester, MA

“We felt totally comfortable dancing as partners in a dance class full of other same-sex dancers; what a relief. Plus, we made several new friends. What a blast!”
Denise and Pat from Cambridge, MA

We were afraid the song we picked would be hard for us with four left feet. But, all it took was one lesson from you and our wedding dance was awesome. You helped calm our nerves by teaching us the basics like
leading and following (who knew that two leads is one too many!). On the Big Day we remembered your instructions and we looked elegant. We even slipped in the twirls you taught us and people cheered! Thank you, Liz!
Stephanie Higgins
Director of "The Gay Marriage Thing"
www.TheGayMarriageThing.com
Belmont, MA

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When joing our LGBT dance classes or private lessons, note that our OUT to Dance studio locations in West Roxbury and Roslindale are within twenty minutes of downtown Boston, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Brighton, Allston, Brookline, Newton, Chestnut Hill, Dedham, Norwood, Needham, Westwood, Milton and Quincy; and within 25 to 35 minutes of Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Wellesley, Natick, Waltham, Braintree, Brockton, Stoughton, Canton, Foxboro, Weymouth and surrounding towns.

 

 

 

Rates and Discounts

Early registration strongly recommended to secure the class!

More on Gay and Lesbian Dancing

Info on Planning a Wedding First Dance as a Gay or Lesbian Couple

Swingtime GLBT Dances at Brookline Academy of Dance

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