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Best Ballroom Dance Studios In Baltimore

If you feel like you have two left feet, don't feel bad! It is never too late to learn how to dance! Not only is it fun, healthy and educational, you can build a great hobby! Below are five great dance studios in Baltimore.

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Towson Dance Studio
9486 Deereco Road
Timonium, Md. 21093
410-828-6116
www.towsondancestudio.com

There are many dance studios in Baltimore, but the Towson Dance Studio — the oldest ballroom in the area — provides a beautiful dance floor that is as impressive as the dancers on stage. This studio teaches ballroom, Latin, hip-hop and swing. Dance parties featuring everything from waltzes to swing and tango are the studio's specialty, and you can come by to join in on the party in one of the many group lessons provided. This is also a great place to come for pre-wedding dance classes too, in order to perfect those dancing skills before your big day.

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UMBC Ballroom Dance Club
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, Md. 21250
(410) 455-1000
orgs.umbc.edu

Located on the University of Maryland Baltimore County's beautiful campus, the UMBC Ballroom Dance Club is committed to inspiring others to find their love of dance and join in on great social opportunities. The dance club provides services for both students, and non-students, so it doesn't stay exclusive solely to those that attend the school. With a wide variety of dance classes provided — ranging anywhere from the waltz, to tango, and even jive — UMBC Ballroom Dance Club is sure to be a great experience for any level of dancer. If you're in a competitive spirit, the club also joins in on competitions throughout the year.

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SalsaNow
2605 Lord Baltimore Drive
Baltimore, Md. 21244
443-415-7085
www.salsa-now.net

Established in 2009, SalsaNow was built with the intention to put an emphasis on Latin music and to provide a dancing experience for others to partake in. The business was founded by Niss and Alexandra, two instructors and promoters who want to provide an exciting atmosphere for anyone who walks through the door! SalsaNow also provides monthly social dances, and doubles as a nightclub venue. Upon request, customers can call in to have private events, business functions, group events, or lessons specifically for your wedding dance! The options are vast and the chance to get your groove on awaits.

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Atlantic Ballroom 
8819 Orchard Tree Lane
Towson, Md. 21286
(410) 825- 5483
www.atlanticballroom.com

The Atlantic Ballroom's owners, Igor and Polina Pilipenchuk, are both nationally ranked dance professionals and guarantee a world class experience. Like many other studios, the Atlantic Ballroom offers a variety of classes, as well as private classes, and even hosts showcase events! The showcase events bring big crowds to the venue, and hopefuls in the area get excited about the possibility of winning the competition, or just enjoy an evening out on the town.

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The Mobtown Ballroom
861 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, Md. 21230
(443) 699-3040
www.mobtownballroom.com

The Mobtown Ballroom is nothing short of fun! With energetic instructors, and all types of dancers at different skill levels, Mobtown is an upbeat and friendly environment to be a part of. The company is lighthearted and, though it is a ballroom, some of the typical traditional air is transformed and made new within this studio. They don't take things too seriously and love to bring out people's personalities on the dance floor. The venue has a few special events as well, like one in particular that is an annual Lindy Hop "Spring Fling." They also have dance nights during the week. Events here are not to be missed!

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Nelson Barnes II is a freelance writer covering all things Baltimore. His work can be found on Examiner.com.

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