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Click here for more information on July Special Events!
Be a guest for our Guest Party
July 25!!!
Downtown Dance to announce Grand Opening--Get on email List for
Announcements
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Downtown Dance
 
108 Esplanade--above Natasha's Cafe and
across from Kentucky Theater on Main Street
Downtown Dance Schedule:
(Every week in July)
Sunday: 5-6 pm
Beginner Argentine Tango Class
6-8 pm Argentine Tango
Practica
Monday: 7-7:45 pm Beginner
Club Dance*
7:45-8:30 pm Intermediate Club Dance
8:30-9:30 pm Dance Practice
Tuesday: 7-7:45 pm Beginning
Salsa/Bachata/Cumbia
7:45-8:30 pm Inter'm
Salsa/Bachata/Cumbia
8:30 -9:30 pm Latin Dance Practice
*Club dancing is 3 dances:
East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing and Hustle, along with some
Hip-Hop moves. These classes are taught by Ian
Carr--Lexington's best in Club Dance.
Introducing Leah Lewis--often
seen in the Salsa scene--as the instructor of Tuesday Latin
Dancing.
Welcome to Franklin Cottrell Dance Center, home
of Lexington, KY's finest Ballroom Dancing instruction!
For over 11 years, we have offered a wide variety of dance packages
uniquely tailored
to make your dancing experience a fun and happy time. Whether
you are a beginner or have been dancing for years, our professionally
trained
instructors will work with you to help achieve your dancing
goals. We hope our website provides the information you are seeking
and we
look forward to hearing from you. Enjoy!
Why Dance?
Dancing isn’t just about the steps and
music; it is a perfect combination of physical activity, mental stimulation,
and social interaction.
Really, dancing enhances your life in so many ways:
Health. Confidence. Self-expression. Social life. Relaxation.
Fun
It could be for a special occasion such as a wedding or upcoming party,
to meet other active like-minded people, something fun to share
with your current partner, for exercise and health, an escape from a hectic
schedule,
or it could just be something you've always wanted to do. Dance
is an endless avenue for creative expression. Whatever moves you, dancing
with a partner
is always a wonderful experience, and your reason is more than
reason enough.
How We
Teach
Our mission is simple: have fun and
you will learn. By having fun your body and mind are most receptive to
learning. By gradually adding technique and style you will learn to dance
in a way that feels natural.
To achieve this we’ll be guiding you through the industry leading method
of Privates, Groups, and Parties. This system works synergistically to
ensure understanding, competency, and real-world application.
Quality starts at the top. Our world renowned Dance Director trains all
the staff daily to provide our students with the highest level of instruction
in Lexington. And our instructors eagerly strive to adhere to the very
high standards he expects. They will assist you in attaining the level
of dancing you wish to aspire to using a proven method that will have you
dancing to your favorite music in no time!
So whether you are an Individual, a Couple, or with a group, you will
benefit from the undivided attention of a thoroughly trained, professional
instructor. All lessons are 45 minutes and can privates can be scheduled
in the afternoons or evenings for your convenience.
A Full
Dance Card
We offer top caliber instruction in
all varieties of classes from beginner to advanced, in all types of dance.
No matter what dances you are interested in, we have an instructor fully
trained and extremely qualified to teach you.
Offering both American and International styles of Jive, Foxtrot, Waltz,
Viennese Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Samba, Bolero, Paso Doble and Swing.
We also teach the Club Latin style of Salsa and Merengue as well as all
types of social dances. These include Argentine Tango, Lindy, West Coast
Swing, Hustle, and Country Western. Please feel free to make your requests,
suggestions, and special interests known.
Have
Fun Dancing
Every Friday, you can attend a practice
party at our studio in French Quarter Square next to Posh Salon. You
will have fun dancing in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Parties
are a controlled environment that give you the opportunity to dance with
a variety of partners, develop good dance habits, and meet other students
in the studio, and practice or try out all the new dance skills that
you've learned in your Private and Group Lessons.
Since we keep our students informed about dance events in the community
and in nearby cities, there is always places to use your newly acquired
skills. Additionally you may also have an occasion to dance at weddings,
on cruises, work parties, at soirees, formal black-tie events, and perhaps
even some enchanted New Year's Eve in the famed Rainbow Room.
How Do
I Get Started?
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