About the Program

 
 

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DANCEWELL is dedicated to excellence and to our students' education in a full variety of social dance styles. 

Linda Springstead has 20 years experience and a full dance program teaching Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Nightclub dances here in the Portland area.  She has a reputation for being a great instructor for the beginning dancer and also provides a nationally based and accredited teacher training program.  All  partner dancing is presented in a high-quality and low-stress manner, with plenty of laughter and fun while students learn the skills to "spring-board" themselves to dance of all kinds – social, competitive and performance, as well as to the credentials to teach. 

Social Program:  In our group classes we teach practical social dancing and use a blend of American and International dance steps since good dancing is good dancing.  From Foxtrot to Salsa, Argentine Tango to West Coast Swing, Waltz to Cha Cha; we provide a wonderful variety of dances to learn and experience!  Dance, like life, is a process.  We will guide you through each stage in a caring, fun, and supportive atmosphere. 

Professional Program:  We also offer a nationally-based Professional Training Course.  Anyone can have a professional knowledge of dancing if they choose. This program is designed  for those who enjoy detail and like a very structured learning environment, or who may someday wish to teach dancing.   Professional Training

For those interested in competitive dance, Linda is well versed in both AMERICAN Rhythm & Smooth, and INTERNATIONAL Latin & Standard -- if you would like to privately learn a competition or medals routine for either style of dancing, please contact Linda for appointments or to arrange a small group. 

Linda Springstead's DanceWell Ballroom program is located in a cooperative dance studio with a 2000 square foot dance floor and a separate practice/refreshment room.  A proven and comprehensive ballroom program has been especially developed to serve the Social and Hobbyist dancer, as well as the professional.  Studio location

At DanceWell, singles and couples are welcome!

We Offer:

Instruction in the unique styles of the 16 different Partner Dances 

a professional knowledge of all partner dances through our Training courses

Technique in lead, follow, and navigation of the dance floor

Styling and dance posture

Affordable "pay-as-you-go" rates, with no contracts

Beginning Social through Advanced Hobbyist instruction

Masters (Expert) classes

American or International Style instruction

Group Classes Mondays through Thursdays

Great Event Instruction

Private, Group or Individual Instruction

Wedding Dance Instruction

Guest Coaching by world-renowned instructors/performers

Choreography

Performance opportunities

Competition opportunities

Social Activities Including:

Saturday Dance parties monthly, with a Beyond-Beginning lesson and buffet social

Weekly Parties, with a Beginner lesson

Nights Out