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
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.
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.
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.
Beginning
Saturdays 6:30-7:30pm- 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.
Intermediate
Saturdays 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.
WEDNESDAYS
January
Starting 1/05
7:30pm Latin Class
Salsa/Bachata/Merengue
8:30PM – Latin Nights Social
February
Starting 2/02
7:30pm Latin Class
Salsa/Bachata/Merengue
8:30PM – Latin Nights Social
March
Starting 3/02 (*Skip 3/30)
7:30pm Latin Class
Salsa/Bachata/Merengue
8:30PM – Latin Nights Social
April
Starting 4/06
7:30pm Latin Class
Salsa/Bachata/Merengue
8:30PM – Latin Nights Social
May
Starting 5/04
7:30pm Latin Class
Salsa/Bachata/Merengue
8:30PM – Latin Nights Social
June
Starting 6/01
7:30pm Latin Class
Salsa/Bachata/Merengue
8:30PM – Latin Nights Social
July
Starting 6/29
7:30pm Latin Class
Salsa/Bachata/Merengue
8:30PM – Latin Nights Social
FRIDAYS
January
Starting 1/07
7:30PM – BEG – West Coast Swing
8:30PM – INT – American Foxtrot
February
Starting 2/04
7:30PM – BEG – American Tango
8:30PM – INT – West Coast Swing
March
Starting 3/04
7:30PM – BEG – Hustle
8:30PM – INT – American Tango
April
Starting 4/01 (*Skip 4/15)
7:30PM – BEG – Country Two-Step
8:30PM – INT – Hustle
May
Starting 5/06
7:30PM – BEG – Samba
8:30PM – INT – Country Two-Step
June
Starting 5/06
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
January
Starting 1/08
12:00PM – Latin Drills
6:30PM – BEG – Cha Cha
7:30PM – INT – Viennese Waltz
February
Starting 2/05
12:00PM – Latin Drills
6:30PM – BEG – American Waltz
7:30PM – INT – American Cha Cha
March
Starting 3/05 (*Skip 03/26 Showcase)
6:30PM – BEG – American Rumba
7:30PM – INT – American Waltz
April
Starting 4/09
6:30PM – BEG – American Foxtrot
7:30PM – INT – American Rumba
May
Starting 5/14 (3 Week Series)
6:30PM – BEG – East Coast Swing
7:30PM – INT – American Foxtrot
June
Starting 6/04
6:30PM – BEG – American Tango
7:30PM – INT – East Coast Swing
July
Starting 7/02 (*Skip 7/30 Showcase)
6:30PM – BEG – Bolero
7:30PM – INT – American Tango
DANCES & EVENTS
LATIN NIGHTS
Wednesdays in Nov/Dec from 8:30-10:00 PM • $10/Person
Latin Nights Schedule 2022
- January 05 • American Cha Cha
- January 12 • American Rumba
- January 19 • Samba
- January 26 • Bachata
- February 02 • Bolero
- February 09 • Merengue
- February 16 • International Rumba
- February 23 • Mambo
- March 02 • American Cha Cha
- March 09 • American Rumba
- March 16 • Samba
- March 23 • Bachata
- March 30 • No Social
- April 06 • Bolero
- April 13 • Merengue
- April 20 • International Rumba
- April 27 • Mambo
- May 04 • American Cha Cha
- May 11 • American Rumba
- May 18 • Samba
- May 25 • Bachata
- June 01 • Bolero
- June 08 • Merengue
- June 15 • International Rumba
- June 22 • Mambo
- June 29 • American Cha Cha
SHALL WE DANCE
Saturdays from 8:30-10:00 PM • $10/Person
Shall We Dance Socials Schedule 2022
- January 08 • American Waltz
- January 15 • Salsa
- January 22 • American Foxtrot
- January 29 • Cha Cha
- February 05 • American Tango
- February 12 • Samba
- February 19 • Country Two-Step
- February 26 • Hustle
- March 05 • East Coast Swing
- March 12 • American Waltz
- March 19 • International Rumba
- March 26 • No Social (Spring Showcase)
- April 02 • American Foxtrot
- April 09 • Cha Cha
- April 16 • American Tango
- April 23 • Samba
- April 30 • Country Two-Step
- May 07 • No Social (PBD Prom)
- May 14 • Merengue
- May 21 • East Coast Swing
- May 28 • American Waltz
- June 04 • American Rumba
- June 11 • American Foxtrot
- June 18 • Cha Cha
- June 25 • American Tango
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
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.