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1501 Lake Robbins Drive, Suite 160 The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Dance Lessons & Classes in The Woodlands

Discover your perfect dance style with our diverse range of programs. From elegant ballroom to energetic Latin moves, we offer classes that match your aspirations and skill level.

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October Group Dance Class Schedule

6:00PM

International Latin Technique

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International Latin Technique-

Take your Latin dancing to the next level! This class dives into the technique, body action, footwork, balance, timing, and musicality that create powerful and confident International Latin dancing.

Explore the unique movement and character of Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble & Jive while learning how to create sharper actions, stronger lines, better control, and more dynamic movement.

Whether you want to polish your technique or simply look and feel better on the dance floor, this class will help you dance with more power, precision & personality! 💃🔥

6:00 PM

Rhythm Remix

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Rhythm Remix-

Turn up the rhythm and bring more personality to your dancing! 💃🔥

Each week, we’ll dive into a different American Rhythm dance, exploring fun patterns, technique, musicality, turns, and styling.

From the smooth and expressive movement of Rumba to the playful energy of Cha Cha and Swing and the beautiful flow of Bolero, you’ll discover what makes each dance unique while building skills you can take straight onto the dance floor.

Perfect for dancers who want to improve their technique, expand their vocabulary, and dance with more confidence, character & style!

6:00

Argentine Tango

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Argentine Tango

Experience the passion, elegance, and connection of Argentine Tango. This engaging group class introduces the fundamentals of tango, including posture, walking technique, lead and follow skills, musicality, and partner connection. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your dancing, you’ll build confidence, improve balance and coordination, and enjoy learning in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.💃🕺

6:00 PM

Thriller Thursday

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🎃 THRILLER THURSDAY 🧟‍♀️💃

We’re getting into the Halloween spirit! Join us every Thursday as we learn the iconic and super-fun “Thriller” dance, step by step.

Each week, we’ll build on the choreography and bring out our best zombie moves as we prepare to perform together at our Zombie – The Last Dance: Ballroom of the Undead party on October 29th! 👻

No need to be scary good—just come ready to dance, have fun, and get a little spooky!

Learn it. Dance it. Perform it. 🧟‍♂️🎶

10/29 Group at 6:50 pm

10/29-🧟 THE LAST DANCE: BALLROOM OF THE UNDEAD 🧟‍♀️-7:40 pm

The ballroom is coming back from the dead this Halloween! 👻 Join us for a frightfully fun night of dancing, music, and spooky surprises at our October Social Party!

Come dressed as a zombie and be ready to dance the night away with the undead.

🎃 Thursday, October 29th | 7:40 PM
🧟 Dress Code: ZOMBIE!

Some souls still dance… will yours be one of them? 🖤💀

6:00PM

International Latin

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Social Dance Fusion

Spice up your social dancing with a fun mix of Salsa, Bachata & Hustle! This class focuses on exciting patterns, turns, musicality, and styling to help you feel more confident and natural on the dance floor.

Weeks 1–2: Beginner – Build strong foundations and easy-to-follow patterns.
Weeks 3–4: Intermediate – Take it up a level with more dynamic combinations, turns, styling, and musicality.

Perfect for dancers looking to expand their skills, add more personality to their dancing, and feel confident hitting the social dance floor! 💃🕺

1:00 PM

Saturday Style Switch

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💃 Saturday Style Switch-

Why choose just one style when you can dance them all? 💃🕺

Join us Saturdays at 1:00 PM for a four-week dance adventure featuring a completely different style each week!

We’ll go from the drama and precision of Tango, to the fun and energy of Swing, the rhythm and movement of Samba, and finally the smooth, flowing style of Zouk.

Each class will explore the unique character of the dance through fun patterns, technique, musicality, and styling—giving you the chance to challenge yourself, expand your dance vocabulary, and discover a new favorite!

4 Weeks • 4 Styles • Endless Fun!

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No matter your age, fitness level, or experience, you belong here. Our classes are designed for real people with real lives, so you can feel comfortable from the moment you step into the studio

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BEGINNER

New to dance? You’re in good hands. Learn at your own pace with expert guidance that meets you where you are. Discover the styles, music, and movement that feel natural — and fun — for you.

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You’ve got the basics — now it’s time to stand out. Go deeper into technique, musicality, and confidence on the floor. We’ll help you find your style — and own it.

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ADVANCED

You’re serious about dance — so are we. Train like a pro with elite coaches, open-level choreography, and styling that sets you apart. Perfect for those preparing for showcases, events — or their next breakthrough.

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6 months ago

Been going for private and group classes for about five months. Great studio! Excellent instructors and staff! It's just an all around good time, whether you are competitive or just looking for something new to try!

6 months ago

So much fun, every instructor is very proficient and very professional, I’m hooked!

6 months ago

I can’t say enough good things about Dance With Me The Woodlands! The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming, and the instructors are top-notch. A huge shoutout to Savannah and Lizl—they are absolutely wonderful! They make learning so much fun and are both so talented and patient. If you’ve been thinking about starting dance, this is definitely the place to go

6 months ago

So much fun! Learning more and more and instructors and staff are terrific. Shout out to Mark (soooo patient and encouraging)

6 months ago

Amazing & Beautiful dance studio! It's always fresh & clean. The instructors here are amazing!! I highly recommend to anyone looking to take dance classes!

Chelle Cotton Salazar

8 months ago

Amazing studio with high quality, professional instructors! Eric is excellent with technique and working with your strengths. The group classes are great and the atmosphere is always comfortable and welcoming.

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International Standard

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Custom Choreography

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Student Stories

Meet some of our incredible members who have transformed their lives through dance. Whether they came to us seeking confidence, connection, or a creative outlet, they've found so much more.

About This Location

Dance With Me The Woodlands is located at 1501 Lake Robbins Drive, Suite 160, in the Waterway Square District — a short walk from The Woodlands Waterway and minutes from The Woodlands Mall and Market Street. We opened in December 2016 as Dance With Me’s second studio in Texas.

Dance Lessons in The Woodlands, TX. Ballroom, Latin & Social Dance

Our Woodlands studio teaches ballroom and Latin dancing for adults at every level: waltz, foxtrot, tango, swing, hustle, salsa, bachata, rumba and cha-cha. No partner and no experience needed — most of our students start as complete beginners.

You can take private dance lessons, group dance classes or wedding dance preparation, and dance with the community at our social parties and events. Most students begin with a private introductory lesson and add group classes from there.

Students come to us from across south Montgomery County and north Harris County — The Woodlands villages, Shenandoah, Oak Ridge North, Spring, Conroe, Magnolia, Tomball, Klein, Kingwood and north Houston.

Studio hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; closed Sunday. Call 832.777.7200 or book the $49 introductory lesson online.

Our team was featured on KHOU 11’s Great Day Houston with Deborah Duncan alongside Tony Dovolani and Val Chmerkovskiy.

Elegant ballroom dance studio interior at Dance With Me The Woodlands TX featuring crystal chandeliers, polished wood floors, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and large windows with natural light

Luxurious dance studio wall with ornate gold wallpaper, crystal chandeliers, and full-length mirrors at Dance With Me The Woodlands Texas

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Val Chmerkovskiy, awarded male dance instructor, teaching two female students ballroom dancing at Dance With Me The Woodlands TX studio

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Dance Instructor / Dance Development Coordinator

Sasnovski Mark-Bruce

Mark-Bruce started dancing at the early age of seven. He trained in a variety of dance styles including Freestyle, Hustle, Rock n Roll, and Ballroom Dancing. Mark-Bruce has 13 South African Titles.

His most successful style has been International Latin American where he was crowned four times undefeated Open Latin American Champion. He and his partner Lizl were the number one couple selected to represent South Africa at several World Championship events all over the world. He has competed in some of the most world-renowned competitions.

Mark-Bruce was a quarter-finalist at the IDSF YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS held in Singapore, The IDSF AMATEUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Germany, Czech Republic and Australia. Mark-Bruce has been trained by many world renowned coaches.

After Competing Mark-Bruce & Lizl were chosen to be the featuring couple in a show called Simply Ballroom in The Golden Nugget Down Town Las Vegas and in 2007 toured America in the same show with Debbie Reynolds. In 2012, he and Lizl were chosen to be the Featured Ballroom Couple in Invitation to Dance, choreographed by Louis Van Amstel from Dancing With The Stars which he enjoyed for the past five years.

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Sasnovski Lizl

Lizl started dancing at the early age of six. She first started with Modern and Jazz dancing for 2 years and then moved onto Latin American dancing at the age of 8.

Lizl trained in a variety of dance styles including Hustle, Rock n Roll, and Ballroom Dancing.

For four years Lizl was unbeaten in all competitions on her home soil in South Africa, winning both the Provincial & National Championship Titles. Lizl qualified to represent South Africa at the IDSF YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS held in Singapore, The IDSF AMATEUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Germany, Czech Republic, and Australia and was quarter finalists in all of the events. Lizl has been trained by several world renowned coaches.

In 2006 Lizl & her partner Mark were chosen to be the featuring couple in a Ballroom show called ‘Simply Ballroom' in The Golden Nugget Down Town Las Vegas. In 2007 & 2008 Lizl & Mark were touring America with Debbie Reynolds performing in the same show. Lizl was also featured in ‘Invitation To Dance’ choreographed by Louis Van Amstel from Dancing With The Stars for the past five years.

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Botello Eric

Eric Botello, a Texas native, is a professional ballroom dancer with over 20 years of experience. He began his dance journey at the age of nine with a ballet folklórico group, refining his talent with the Tribal Rhythm DanceSport Team in high school. After graduating, Eric joined the cast of Viva! El Paso 2013 and trained with renowned choreographers from Dancing with the Stars. While studying ballroom dancing at New Mexico State University, he competed on the NMSU DanceSport team. Currently, Eric teaches, performs, and competes with Dance with Me USA. He has participated in numerous national competitions and, in 2023, claimed the title of Dance with Me National Champion in the Professional Rhythm division.

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Woodard Savannah

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FAQ: Dance Classes & Lessons in The Woodlands, TX

No, you don't need a partner. We have instructors who can dance with you during private lessons, and in group classes, we often rotate partners so everyone gets a chance to dance.

World-championship competitors. Mark-Bruce and Lizl Sasnovski are a married couple who between them hold 13 South African titles; Mark-Bruce was four times undefeated Open Latin American Champion, and Lizl went four years unbeaten on home soil while taking both Provincial and National titles. They were the number-one couple selected to represent South Africa at World Championship events and competed at the IDSF Youth and Amateur World Championships in Singapore, Germany, the Czech Republic and Australia. Off the competition floor, they were the featured couple in Simply Ballroom at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, toured America with Debbie Reynolds, and were the featured ballroom couple in Invitation to Dance, choreographed by Louis van Amstel of Dancing with the Stars. Eric Botello, a Texas native with over twenty years of experience, took the 2023 Dance With Me National Championship in the Professional Rhythm division. They're joined by Savannah Woodard and Alexander Fitzgerald

New students start with our $49 intro special, which includes a private lesson + a group class/ or an invitation to our next social party. We'll walk you through the options in person at your intro, and you won't be asked to commit to anything that day. After that, group classes are $30 and private lessons have a range between $132-$170 (Depending on Program)

We're at 1501 Lake Robbins Drive, Suite 160, in the heart of Town Center — right by The Woodlands Waterway, a short walk from The Woodlands Mall and Market Street, and minutes from the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. That location is half the appeal for a lot of our students: you can park once and make an evening of it, with dinner and drinks a few minutes' walk away. We're an easy drive from Spring, Shenandoah, Oak Ridge North, Conroe, Magnolia, Tomball, Montgomery, Willis, Kingwood and Humble. Call 832.777.7200 if you're running late.

Yes — Country Night is a part of our weekly schedule. We teach Nightclub Two Step, the smooth, romantic, easy-to-learn partner dance you'll actually use at a wedding reception or a night out, alongside West Coast Swing and Texas Two-Step. No partner or experience needed — just come ready to dance. Country dance is one of the fastest things to get comfortable with, and it's the style most likely to come in handy in Montgomery County. Check this month's schedule for which dance Country Night is covering, or call 832.777.7200 and we'll tell you.

Most couples need 5 to 10 private lessons for a first dance they feel genuinely good about — 5 to 7 for clean timing and a confident entrance and exit, 10 or more for custom choreography built to your song with a real finale. Start three to four months out if you can; four to six weeks still works for something simpler and elegant. Tell us your song, the venue, the size and surface of the dance floor, and what you're wearing — a long train, a tight bustle or a small floor each change what actually works on the night. We handle the music editing and timing. We also choreograph father-daughter and mother-son dances, wedding party numbers, anniversary and vow-renewal dances, and full surprise routines. Wedding preparation runs through private lessons, so nothing depends on which group classes are running that month.

We teach every style we list, all year round. What rotates is the monthly group class lineup, and we publish exactly which dance each class covers, week by week — so you can see in advance that, for example, Country Night is running Nightclub Two Step for three weeks, or that Saturday's Afternoon Grooving moves through Salsa, Two Step, Zouk, Bachata and Hustle across the month. Private lessons are never affected: you can book any style, any month, with whichever instructor you like. If you're after something you don't see in this month's lineup, it isn't gone. Check [the current schedule] or call 832.777.7200 and we'll tell you when it comes around.

With one of our All Levels group classes or a private lesson — no partner, no experience, no audition. Our All Levels Smooth and All Levels Rhythm classes are built so that a complete beginner and a returning dancer can be in the same room and both get something out of it: alignment, timing, connection and flow from the ground up. Country Night and Saturday Afternoon Grooving are also genuinely beginner-friendly and low-pressure. Most of our students had never taken a formal dance class before their first visit. Call 832.777.7200 and tell us what you're after; we'll point you at the right starting point.

Wear something you can move and sweat in — slacks, leggings, a skirt with movement, or jeans with some give. For shoes the rule is smooth sole: leather-soled dress shoes, character shoes, or proper dance shoes. Avoid rubber-soled sneakers and boots with heavy lugged soles, because they grip the floor and stop your feet turning, which is how knees and ankles get strained. If you're wearing heels, block heels are safer than sharp stilettos. You don't need to buy dance shoes to start - most people begin in something already in their closet.

Most people feel comfortable leading or following a basic step within three to five lessons, and can hold their own at a wedding, a party or a cruise ship ballroom after about six to eight weeks of consistent classes. Real technique, styling and musicality take months to years — that's the part people stay for. If you have a fixed deadline, tell us the date at your first visit and we'll build the plan backwards from it.

Yes, and it's a good reason to start. Most cruise ships run ballroom and social dance nights, and a handful of lessons is usually enough to enjoy them rather than watch. We'd focus on the dances you'll actually meet on board — Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha-Cha, East Coast Swing — plus enough floorcraft to move comfortably in a crowded room. Tell us how long you have before you sail and we'll build around it. Galveston is about ninety minutes from the studio, so we see this more often than you'd think.

American Smooth: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz American Rhythm: Cha-Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Bolero, Mambo International Standard: Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep International Latin: Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive Social & Club: Salsa, Bachata, Hustle, Merengue, Zouk, West Coast Swing Country: Texas Two-Step, Nightclub Two Step, Country Waltz Argentine Tango — a dedicated weekly class Custom choreography for weddings, showcases and performances Every one of these is available as a private lesson at any time. The group lineup rotates monthly — check this month's schedule to see what's running now.

Yes, as a dedicated weekly class — which is unusual this far north of Houston. It's a genuine introduction rather than a taster: posture, walking technique, lead and follow, musicality and partner connection, in a welcoming room. Beginners are as welcome as dancers looking to refine what they already have. Argentine Tango is one of the styles people fall hardest for, and one of the few where the connection matters more than the footwork.

Yes. Our instructors include world-championship competitors and a reigning Dance With Me National Champion in Professional Rhythm, and we coach Pro-Am students from a first competition through to championship rounds — technique, styling, musicality and floorcraft. Competition coaching runs primarily through private lessons, so it isn't affected by the monthly group rotation. Call 832.777.7200 and tell us what you're aiming at.

es. We're minutes from Town Center's corporate offices, so we host a lot of team-building sessions, holiday parties and company events — along with bachelorette and bachelor parties, birthdays and anniversaries. Most groups arrive having never danced, which is usually the point. It's all built around whatever you want: a country or salsa crash course, a short routine everyone learns together, or just a fun hour on the floor. Being on the Waterway means dinner before or after is easy. Call 832.777.7200 with your date, group size and occasion.

It's one of the most common reasons couples book with us. A private lesson is fifty minutes of learning something together that neither of you is already good at — better company than another dinner. And we're in Town Center, so you can park once and build a full evening around it with the Waterway, Market Street and the Mall right there. Plenty of couples book a standing weekly or biweekly slot. No experience needed on either side, and you don't need to be equally good.

Yes. Our students range from their twenties into their eighties, and ballroom is one of the few activities where that mix genuinely works. Classes are low-impact and self-paced, and in a private lesson the tempo, footwork and frame all adapt to you. Dancing is also one of the better things you can do for balance, posture and memory. If you have a joint issue, a replacement, or anything else we should know, tell your instructor on day one and we'll build around it.