Ballroom Dance Academy of St. Louis (BDASL)
BDASL is a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on sharing the joy of ballroom dancing. Our mission is to promote partner or ballroom style dancing, an important component of American culture and education. We hold steadfast to the promotion of BDASL’s unique inter-generational ballroom dance programs here in St Louis:
I. Seniors. BDASL copyrighted Ballroom Dance Program
II. Junior High School Students. Weekly Ballroom Dance Classes
III. Graduate Students. Washington University Weekly Ballroom Dance Classes
IV. Adult Ballroom and Argentine Tango dance classes and Children's Ballroom dance classes, held weekly
Additionally, BDASL sponsors an annual week-long Dance Camp for adults, and holds and Monthly Dance Events for social dancing. To continue our outreach efforts, we rely on the generous support of you all. Please consider making either a one-time donation or monthly recurring donations (for recurring donations, please contact us via email at ballroomdancestl@gmail.com). Both types of giving are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
In case of cancellation of classes due to inclement weather or other conditions, BDASL will send a cancellation notice by 5pm
to the email address under which the dancer(s) registered.
It’s a great time to dance with BDASL!
Singles and Couples are welcome in all classes; no partner needed.
Dress is casual; feel free to wear shorts (the Grandel tends to get warm in summers). Bring a water bottle!
New dancers: Please fill out the one-time electronic Waiver Form (link) before the first class.
Adult Dance Classes August
Tuesdays - with Andrea
4-week session: 8/5 - 8/25/2025
NOTE: As a one-time exception, all classes on August 5 will be held at 3333 Washington Ave, just three blocks east of Grand Avenue
6-7pm: Foxtrot and East Coast Swing
(Beginner Bronze level; no experience needed)
7-8pm: American Tango and Cha Cha
(Intermediate Bronze level; requires previous dance experience, e.g. 2 months of prior beginner class with BDASL)
8-9pm: Waltz and Rumba
(Pre-Silver and Silver; requires prior experience and permission from the instructor.
Please contact us at ballroomdancestl@gmail.com or approach Andrea in class)
Thursdays - with Tal
6 week sessions: 8/7 - 9/11/2025
7-8pm: Argentine Tango 101
(Beginner level)
8-9pm: Argentine Tango 102
(requires some experience with Argentine Tango)
All dance classes require a minimum of 6 registered dancers; in case of cancellation, fees will be refunded.
Children dance classes:
We hope to return to kids classes in the Fall - stay tuned!
no classes at the moment
Tuesdays, 5:15-6:00pm with Andrea
[children ages 7-12 years old, no experience required]
more information on dance classes
For more information on the different classes and levels, please see our dedicated Class Information & Schedule page. For online registration and payment, please go to the Class Registration & Payment page.
Classes are held in the Grand Hall on the 2nd floor of the Grandel Theater, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO, 63103. Please note that the Grandel is generally locked these days. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the scheduled class time (you might not be able to enter the building after the class has started as we are dancing on the 2nd floor and will likely not hear you knocking).
Next Dance Socials:
Friday, July 18
7:30-8pm: Salsa lesson with Stacey Switzer
8-10pm: General dancing
$12 admission ($5 with valid student ID)
cash or Venmo
Save the date: tbd
*please note: Social dance dates are subject to change
