Ballroom dance · Ages 4–18 · Sandy, Utah
Waltz, cha-cha, and swing for kids ages 4–13, plus Youth Ballroom for teens 14–18, at a family-run studio. Ballroom builds confidence, rhythm, and social skills, and dancers don't need to bring a partner.
Ballroom classes by age
From a 4-year-old's first bow to high school team prep and competition routines, each class builds on the one before. Not sure where your dancer fits? A $15 trial class lets us place them.
Ages 4–6
A playful first taste of partner dancing. Little dancers learn to keep a beat, take turns, bow, and hold hands with a partner through simple steps set to fun music. It's where manners and confidence start.
Want twice a week? Add our Monday Mini Ballet & Jazz at 4:00.
Ages 7–13
Real ballroom technique for kids who love rhythm and dancing with others. Students learn the waltz, cha-cha, swing, and more, along with proper frame, footwork, and how to lead and follow. It's a skill they'll use for life, from school dances to family weddings.
Ages 14–18 · Teens
Standard and Latin ballroom for teens, with a focus on technique, musicality, choreography, and partnering. It's ideal for students preparing to audition for high school or college ballroom teams, and for team members who want more training. Youth dancers perform in studio showcases and can compete.
By audition
For dancers who want more. Team members get extra training, competition routines, and the chance to travel and compete together. Dancers become a team and a family, inside the studio and out.
Most team dancers start in Kids Ballroom. Book a trial and ask us about the next audition.
The Ladu ballroom path
Dancers move up when they're ready, and every level performs in our seasonal showcases. Our teachers keep parents in the loop on progress and next steps.
Ages 4–6
Rhythm, manners, and the joy of dancing with a partner.
Ages 7–13
Real ballroom technique twice a week, with showcase routines.
Ages 14–18
Standard and Latin, with high school and college team prep.
By audition
Extra training, competitions, and team travel.
Love ballet too? See our ballet classes.
Inside a ballroom class
Every class follows a clear routine, so kids know what to expect and build good habits from the start.
Why ballroom for kids
Dancing with a partner and performing on stage helps kids stand tall and speak up.
Kids learn to ask a partner to dance, take turns, and treat others with respect.
Counting music and moving with a partner sharpens timing and coordination.
A great partnership takes listening and working together, a skill for everything.
Ballroom frame builds strong, upright posture that lasts.
Kids will dance with confidence at school dances, weddings, and family parties.
Performances & competition
Ballroom students perform showcase routines with their class, Youth Ballroom dancers can compete, and Competition Team dancers travel to compete. New dancers who join now can still perform in the Winter Showcase on December 18–19.
Ballroom dress code
Fitted, comfortable dancewear lets kids move freely and lets teachers see their frame and footwork. For a trial class, comfortable fitted clothes are fine.
2026–2027 tuition
Tuition is based on how many hours your dancer takes each week, and it covers every class in that time.
Ballroom trial class
Parent questions
Kids can start ballroom at age 4. Teddy Bear Ballroom is for ages 4–6 on Wednesdays, Kids Ballroom is for ages 7–13 on Mondays and Wednesdays, and Youth Ballroom is for teens ages 14–18 on Mondays and Wednesdays.
No. Kids don't need to bring a partner. They learn and dance with classmates during class.
No. Most kids start ballroom with no experience. A $15 trial class helps us place them in the right class.
Kids learn dances like the waltz, cha-cha, and swing, along with frame, footwork, timing, and how to lead and follow.
Girls wear fitted, comfortable dancewear such as leggings, a dance skirt, and a fitted top. Boys wear black slacks or nice comfortable pants with a fitted shirt. Everyone wears ballroom shoes or practice ballroom shoes. No sweatpants, jeans, or athletic shorts.
Teddy Bear Ballroom (ages 4–6) meets Wednesdays from 4:00 to 4:45 PM. Kids Ballroom (ages 7–13) meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:45 to 5:30 PM. Youth Ballroom (ages 14–18) meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 4:45 PM.
Yes. Youth Ballroom is a beginner to intermediate class for ages 14–18 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 4:45 PM. It covers standard and Latin styles and is great preparation for high school and college ballroom team auditions.
The Competition Team is by audition. Most team dancers start in a weekly ballroom class, so book a trial and ask us about the next audition.
Yes. Parents are welcome to watch classes.
Planning a first dance? See wedding dance lessons. Adults can book private ballroom lessons.
Kids ballroom classes in Sandy, Utah
Book a $15 trial ballroom class for ages 4–18. Families come from Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, Midvale, West Jordan, Cottonwood Heights, and Riverton.
Book a $15 trial class