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Demo Starter Studio · Ballroom & Latin · Abilene, TX

Demo Starter Studio

Whether you want to dance at your wedding, get fit, or simply have fun, Demo Starter Studio is Abilene's home for ballroom & Latin.

Call (325) 555-0188 · Abilene
New here? 2 privates + a group class + a practice party — $49.

Our Story

Demo Starter Studio has been teaching ballroom, Latin and social dancing in Abilene . Whether you're preparing for your wedding, getting back in shape, or just looking for a fun new hobby, our friendly instructors meet you exactly where you are — no experience and no partner required.

Right here in Abilene, our studio is a warm, welcoming room where dancers of every age and every level feel at home from their very first step. Beneath good lighting and on a beautiful sprung floor, we've taught thousands of Abilene-area students to waltz, tango and swing.

Welcoming · All Levels · All Ages
How You'll Learn

Our Method

Three simple ingredients that, together, get you onto any dance floor with anyone.

I

Private Lessons

One-on-one with your instructor build the technique — posture, lead, follow and the details that make dancing feel effortless.

II

Group Classes

Practicing with rotating partners builds muscle memory, so the steps become second nature without you having to think.

III

Practice Parties

Our Friday socials build the confidence — real music, real dancing, zero pressure, the warmest room in town.

Together they get you onto any dance floor, with anyone.

The Repertoire

Dances We Teach

From your first box step to the competition floor — start anywhere. New to all of it? Begin in our Newcomer group class; we'll have you dancing on day one.

Smooth & Standard

Elegant, timeless, the heart of the ballroom

Latin & Rhythm

Warm, fast, full of life — pure energy

Social & Club

The dances you'll actually take to the floor

Smooth & Standard

Waltz
elegant rise & fall
Tango
sharp & dramatic
Foxtrot
smooth & timeless
Viennese Waltz
fast & sweeping
Quickstep
light & lively
Peabody
a brisk American classic

Latin & Rhythm

Cha-Cha
flirty & syncopated
Rumba
the dance of love
Samba
Brazilian bounce
Bolero
slow & romantic
Mambo
hot club classic
Jive / East Coast Swing
bouncy & fun
West Coast Swing
smooth & cool

Social & Club

Salsa
the heartbeat of the social floor
Bachata
romantic & close
Merengue
easy & joyful
Hustle
disco spins
Argentine Tango
the close embrace
Country Two-Step
partner fun
Nightclub Two-Step
for slow songs
For Every Dancer

Programs

Group classes run by level — Newcomer · Bronze · Silver · Gold — alongside privates, weddings, competition and private events.

Private Lessons

One-on-one and fully personalised — the fastest way to progress.

Group Classes

By level, partners rotated — no partner of your own required.

Practice Parties

Friday socials — a lesson, then open dancing till late.

Wedding Dance

A first dance to remember — choreographed to your song.

Competition & Showcases

DanceSport & pro-am coaching, showcases and medal tests.

Private Events & Rental

Parties, corporate team nights, birthdays — rent the ballroom.

Kids & Teens

Confidence, posture and fun — a wonderful first activity.

Quinceañera

The waltz, the surprise dance, the whole celebration.

This Week

Weekly Class Schedule

DayClassLevel
MonNewcomer Foundations6:30pAll Levels
MonSalsa & Bachata7:30pOpen
TueSmooth — Waltz / Foxtrot7:00pBronze
TueArgentine Tango8:00pOpen
WedLatin — Cha-Cha / Rumba6:30pNewcomer
WedWest Coast Swing7:30pIntermediate
ThuWedding Workshop7:00pBy appt
ThuTechnique Lab8:00pSilver+
FriFriday Practice PartyLesson 7:30 · social dance 8:15–10:30Everyone
SatGroup Mix11:00aAll
SatPrivate Lessons1:00p · by apptBy appt

Your first group class is on us with the New Student Special.

What's On

Events & Socials

MonthlyFirst Fri

First Friday Social

A themed practice party — Roaring Twenties, Latin night, Viennese ball. Lesson at 7:30, dancing till 10:30.

Oct31st

Halloween Costume Social

Our most-loved party of the year — costumes, a Monster Mash mixer, prizes for the floor.

DecHoliday

Holiday Showcase

Students take the floor in front of family and friends — the proudest night on our calendar.

Feb14th

Valentine's Ball

Black tie optional, a good time assumed — Rumba, Bolero and candlelight.

QtrlyGuest

Guest Coach Workshop

A visiting champion coaches a single dance in depth — open to all levels.

SpringMay

Student Showcase & Medal Tests

Solos, formations and DVIDA medal tests — celebrate how far you've come.

Your First Dance

Wedding & First Dance

It starts with a free consultation. We choreograph your first dance to your song, build your confidence over a few weeks, and make sure you both look incredible on the floor.

Plan Your First Dance
The Friday Social

The Weekly Practice Party

Every Friday we open the ballroom to students and friends. A short group lesson at 7:30, then the floor is yours from 8:15 until 10:30 — partners provided, nerves welcome.

It is the warmest room in Abilene to try out your new steps, and the fastest way to turn what you learned this week into dancing you'll keep for life. Black tie optional; a good time assumed.

Join Us Friday
Simple, Honest Pricing

Pricing & Packages

No partner and no experience required — just your first step onto the floor.

Drop-In Group Class
$25 / class
  • Any single group class
  • Partners rotate — none needed
  • No commitment
Book a Class
Best for Beginners
New Student Special
$49 once
  • 2 private lessons
  • 1 group class
  • 1 Friday practice party
  • A $190 value
  • No partner or experience
Claim the $49 Special
Unlimited Group Membership
$139 / month
  • Unlimited group classes
  • Every Friday practice party
  • 10% off private lessons
  • Members-only workshops
Become a Member

Gift Certificates

The most charming gift in Abilene — give someone their first lessons. Available in any amount and for the New Student Special. Beautifully presented, redeemable any time. Ask us at the front desk or call (325) 555-0188.

New Student Special
$49

2 Private Lessons + 1 Group Class + a Practice Party

A $190 value — your invitation to the floor. No partner or experience required; we'll match your pace from the very first step.

Claim the $49 Special
For first-time students · One per household
Your Teachers

The Instructors

Certified, patient, and genuinely delighted to teach a beginner.

Elena Marchetti

Smooth & Standard · 18 yrs
NDCA-certified · former national finalist
Elena founded Demo Starter Studio and still teaches the morning Waltz class. Ask her about your wedding first dance.

Marco Devereaux

Latin & Rhythm · 20 yrs
DVIDA-certified · pro-am champion
Marco makes Cha-Cha and Salsa feel easy from minute one. Ask him about Friday's social.

Sofia Reyes

Social & Wedding · 12 yrs
ISTD-certified · showcase director
Sofia has choreographed hundreds of first dances. Ask her about getting wedding-ready in six weeks.
Why Demo Starter Studio

Trusted

25+
years on the floor
10,000+
students taught
4.9★
Google · student reviews
NDCA
certified instructors
The Studio

Amenities

Sprung Hardwood

Floating maple, kind to your knees.

Pro Sound

A crisp, room-filling system for class and socials.

Free Parking

Plenty of free parking right at the door.

Comfortable Lounge

A welcoming spot to watch, rest and meet other dancers.

From Our Students

Reviews

★★★★★

"I had two left feet and danced my wedding waltz six weeks later. Sofia made it feel possible."

Catherine & James — wedding couple
★★★★★

"The Friday parties are the most fun we have all week. We came for one lesson and never left."

Priya & Dev — social dancers
★★★★★

"Patient, friendly, zero pressure. I was terrified and now I look forward to every class."

Marcus T. — beginner
★★★★★

"From my very first lesson to the competition floor. Demo Starter Studio changed my whole year."

Dana O. — DanceSport student
Good Questions

Frequently Asked

Do I need a partner?

No — we rotate partners in group class, and in private lessons you dance with your instructor. Most of our students arrive on their own.

What do I wear?

Comfortable clothes you can move in, and smooth-soled shoes (no rubber soles). That's it — leave the rest to us.

How long until I can social dance?

Most students are out on the floor within a few weeks. By your first Friday party you'll have steps you can actually use.

What ages do you teach?

Teens to dancers in their 80s — everyone's welcome. Dancing is one of the rare hobbies that suits every age at once.

Drop-in or membership?

Both. Most people start with the $49 New Student Special, then choose drop-in classes or an unlimited-group membership.

Join the List

Socials, workshops and the occasional special — straight to your inbox, never too often.

Your First Lesson Awaits

Book a Free Intro Lesson

No experience or partner needed — just show up.

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Mon–Fri 12–10 · Sat 12–6 · Sun by appt

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