PBD Adult Programs
Adult Academy Classes
Classes are taught in a 4-week rotation. Each 4-week session is $60/month, or $20/class for drop-ins.
Beginning
Tuesdays 1:00-2:00pm- Instructor: Adam Lee
- For new students who have little or no ballroom dance experience. The perfect place to start.
- Includes one weekly group class.
- Drop-ins are $20/class.
Beginning
Fridays 7:30-8:30pm- Instructor: Alex Olivares
- For new students who have little or no ballroom dance experience. The perfect place to start.
- Includes one weekly group class.
- Drop-ins are $20/class.
Beginning
Saturdays 5-6:00pm- Instructor: Alex Olivares
- For new students who have little or no ballroom dance experience. The perfect place to start.
- Includes one weekly group class.
- Drop-ins are $20/class.
Intermediate
Fridays 8:30-9:30pm- Instructor: Alex Olivares
- For dancers ready to move up to the next level and expand upon their skill and knowledge.
- Includes one weekly group class.
- Drop-ins are $20/class.
Intermediate
Saturdays 6-7:00pm- Instructor: Alex Olivares
- For dancers ready to move up to the next level and expand upon their skill and knowledge.
- Includes one weekly group class.
- Drop-ins are $20/class.
Latin Class
Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm- Instructor: Alex Olivares
- For dancers ready to move up to the next level and expand upon their skill and knowledge.
- Includes one weekly group class.
- Drop-ins are $20/class.
Latin Drills
Saturdays 12-1:00pm- Instructor: Alex Olivares
- For dancers ready to move up to the next level and expand upon their skill and knowledge.
- Includes one weekly group class.
- Drop-ins are $20/class.
Ballroom + Smooth Drills
Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm- Instructor: Hannah Anderson
- For dancers ready to move up to the next level and expand upon their skill and knowledge.
- Includes one weekly group class.
- Drop-ins are $20/class.
TUESDAYS
May
Starting 5/03
1:00pm – BEG – American Waltz
June
Starting 6/07
1:00pm – BEG – Cha Cha
WEDNESDAYS
May
Starting 5/04
7:30pm Latin Class
Salsa/Bachata/Merengue
June
Starting 6/01
7:30pm Latin Class
Salsa/Bachata/Merengue
July
Starting 6/29
7:30pm Latin Class
Salsa/Bachata/Merengue
FRIDAYS
May
Starting 5/13
7:30PM – BEG – Samba
8:30PM – INT – Country Two-Step
June
Starting 6/03
7:30PM – BEG – Quickstep
8:30PM – INT – Samba
July
Starting 5/06 (*Skip 7/29)
7:30PM – BEG – International Rumba
8:30PM – INT – Quickstep
SATURDAYS
May
Starting 5/14 (3 Week Series)
5:00PM – BEG – East Coast Swing
6:00PM – INT – American Foxtrot
June
Starting 6/04
5:00PM – BEG – American Tango
6:00PM – INT – East Coast Swing
July
Starting 7/02 (*Skip 7/30 Showcase)
5:00PM – BEG – Bolero
6:00PM – INT – American Tango
DANCES & EVENTS
FREE WORKSHOPS
Free Workshop Schedule 2022
- January 08 • Salsa
- February 05 • American Foxtrot
- March 05 • Cha Cha
- April 09 • American Tango
- May 14 • East Coast Swing
- June 04 • Bachata/Merengue
ADULT DANCES
Saturdays from 7:00-10:00 PM • $15/Person
Adult Dance Schedule 2022
RED = NWDS & PBD
BLUE = USA Dance Tacoma & PBD
- May 07 • West Coast Swing w/Rick Gossard
- May 14 • Bolero w/Rick Gossard
- May 21 • Samba w/Rick Gossard
- May 28 • TBD w/Terry West
- June 04 • Salsa w/Rick Gossard
- June 11 • Cha Cha w/Rick Gossard
- June 18 • No Dance – PBD Concert
- June 25 • TBD w/Terry West
- July 02 • N0 Dance – Holiday Break
- July 09 • Tango w/Rick Gossard
- July 16 • Bachata w/Rick Gossard
- July 23 • TBD w/Terry West
- July 30 • Cha Cha w/Rick Gossard
TEA DANCES
ADULT FORMATION TEAMS
COUPLES TEAM
Mondays from 7:30-9:30PM
Starting on August 16
LADIES TEAM
Coming Soon
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Adult ProgramHow do your classes work?
Our classes are taught as a series of four sessions to maximize your exposure to each specific style of dance.
How much are your classes?
We have two options for you. Either drop in on any class for $20/class (depends on space availability) or purchase a One Month Pass for $60 (4 sessions for that calendar month).
Do your classes rollover?
No, the credits for our classes do not rollover. If you have to miss a class, we can record the material taught during the class, and we can give you access to the video. or you can simply attend any of the classes that month.
What if a class is cancelled due to weather?
We will add a credit to your account that can be applied to future classes.
Do you have a minimum enrollment for each class?
Yes, in order to hold class, we need at least 6 students enrolled. At the beginning of each month, please stop by the front desk and let them know what class or classes you will be taking that month. Classes with low enrollment are subject to cancellation.
Can I come to class as an assistant?
Yes, but only when requested by the instructor.
Can I bring a friend to the class?
Yes! And if that friend is brand new to Pacific Ballroom Dance, you both get a FREE class.
Is there a special for new students?
Yes, all new students can try their first class for FREE.
Do you have a season pass?
No, we currently don’t offer a season pass.
Do you have social dances every week?
Yes, we are currently hosting Latin nights on Thursdays and Shall We Dance events on Saturdays. Both events are from 8:30 pm to 10 pm. They include a 30-minute complementary lesson followed by 60 minutes of open practice.
What is the difference between Latin Night and Shall We Dance events?
Their format is identical, but the main difference is in the variety of music that will be played. During Latin night (Thursdays) you can expect to dance salsa, bachata, merengue, rumba, samba, cumbia, cha cha, and bolero. During Shall We Dance night (Saturdays) you can expect to dance to a variety of ballroom, Latin, west coast swing, and country & western tunes.