Latin American, Ballroom and Social Dance Classes

All ages welcome · No dance partner required!

Phoenix Dance Company is based in the very spacious Klipwerf Dance Club venue in Brackenfell (Northern Suburbs, Cape Town). We offer group and private Ballroom & Latin American dance classes for social and competitive dancers. Affiliated with the South African Dance Foundation (SADF) and the South African Dance Teachers Association (SADTA), we also compete in the SADF and SADTA National and Regional Competitions, Match Dances and other events.

Whether you are an experienced ballroom dancer or you have little to no dance experience, we will cater for your every need. You may be interested in being part of big productions, television and film work, or perhaps you would like to become the next champion competitive dancer. Maybe you are learning to dance for your wedding or you would simply like to take dance lessons for fun and for all the health benefits. No matter what your dancing needs are, at Phoenix Dance Company we provide you with affordable dance tuition in the form of private lessons, group classes or both.

Besides all the popular Ballroom, Latin and Swing dances we also teach Sokkie, Loopdans, Two-step and Line Dancing.

 

What makes Phoenix Dance Company stand out?

 

At Phoenix Dance Company, only the most qualified, passionate and experienced dance instructors work together to give you the highest quality of dance training.

With experience comes the knowledge needed to easily correct errors before they become habit, and to recognize and bring out the strengths of each individual student. This results in a student reaching his or her full potential as a dancer.

At Phoenix Dance school, we teach a Ballroom and Latin American dance syllabus that combines the best elements of the Standard Ballroom and International Latin as well as the Smooth Ballroom and Rhythm Latin styles. This creates a solid but flexible foundation on which to build your dancing repertoire.

Ballroom and Latin American Dancing is an exciting and highly addictive sport that is becoming increasingly popular in South Africa. The benefits of dancing also reach far beyond mere physical activity, enhancing cognitive development and improving mental health and self-esteem. It is an incredible way to meet people and make new friends. Most importantly, it is great fun! The freedom of expression afforded by dancing dramatically improves all aspects of life. We believe in the power of dance to transform lives!

 

Let us share our technical expertise and love of dance with you!

 

"There are short-cuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them." ~ Vicki Baum
 

Services

Corporate Functions, Film & Media

Private Dance Lessons

Group Dance Classes

Wedding Dances

School/Matric Dances

Gallery

Click here for all our photos!

Benefits of Dancing

Face it: you’re going to be at a party. There will be music. There will be dancing. What will you be doing?

The number of people taking dance lessons worldwide is increasing, with dance allowing people to be healthier, more social, and happier… all while developing creative skills and relieving stress.

Dancing is a great way for people of all ages to get and stay in shape. Besides being fun and healthy, dancing has many other positive benefits...

The short-term effects of dancing on the mind are related to mood and satisfaction, while the long-term effects are related to discipline and memory.

Dancing is an excellent form of exercise because it not only burns calories and builds muscles, but it also contributes to an overall sense of happiness. Of course, all exercise releases endorphins, but dancing has an increased effect in this realm because it's not only the physical activity, but also the music, that affect the mind.

Endorphins are released when the body is forced to exert itself at a certain level. You may have heard of a 'runner's high'; because dancing is a similar activity, this same boost in mood can be achieved through dancing. In addition to the physical activity of dancing, when dancing is also a performance, adrenaline and endorphins work together to create a dramatic 'dancer's high'.

Dancing also affects the mind by contributing to a sense of satisfaction. While you may not reach new goals each day that you dance, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you worked hard towards reaching those goals. Sweating through a series of exercises can be very satisfying even if change comes about at a pace so slow that you can't see the improvement. In the long term, you will see the fruits of your efforts from year to year, but on a day-to-day basis, most dancers feel very satisfied with having completed their exercises, worked on their turnout, and done their daily stretch routine.
Built up stress can weaken the immune system and lead to disease. Therapists and other professionals have used dance throughout time to alleviate stress, reduce tension, and eliminate anxiety. Self-expression and physical movement allow the body and mind to forget all worries. Phoenix Dance Company will take you on a journey to a world where music and self-expression create an alternate reality which revolves around excitement, passion and expertise.
As you improve your dance skills and advance towards the higher levels, you will find that dancing is a both a mental and physical discipline. Perfecting your technique and learning advanced dance moves requires focus and dedication. The positive effects of practicing dance will radiate into other aspects of your life.
One of the most rewarding aspects of dance is the ability to explore your creativity, invent new steps and new means of expression! At Phoenix we can help you to choreograph custom dance routines for dance competitions and performances.
A 21-year study by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine proved that ballroom dancing is the best way to prevent neurological degeneration such as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. “Making rapid decisions and movements in social dancing increases neural network connectivity and overall intelligence.”

Dancers also become very good at learning things quickly and methodically because of how often they learn new dance moves.

“Dance is cheaper than therapy!"
Dancing is great for personal development as it trains many aspects of your being, enhancing mental, physical and social skills! The dance school is a place to train much more than dancing alone!
Dancing is recommended to young adults because it teaches respect, coordination, balance, discipline, social etiquette, grace, sportsmanship, and makes you a more well-rounded individual. Many of the top schools throughout the country are adding dance programs to their curriculum.
Confidence is gained through acquiring knowledge, self-improvement, and a sense of achievement. Phoenix Dance Company will help you develop personally by providing you with empowering knowledge about your mind, body, and self.
Everyone needs a hobby, so why not take on a healthy, fun, useful and popular activity that can enrich your life? Dance!
Improve balance

Strengthen your core

Lose weight

Strengthen bones

Build lean muscles

Easy on joints

Unlock the Fountain of Youth!

Dancing is a proven way to raise your endorphin and serotonin levels, which are responsible for alleviating pain, improving overall well-being, and enhancing immune response. It makes you feel great and you will get sick less often! The healthy exercise and happy social interaction leads to improved mood, increased energy and enhanced life satisfaction!
Ballroom dancing increases the amount of synovial fluid around the joints. This greatly improves mobility. Continuous stretching through dance will strengthen and lengthen your muscles, therefore making you more flexible. This helps prevent many injuries. Make sure to stay hydrated!
Doctors recommend light weight-bearing exercises to help strengthen the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and tissue surrounding the injured area. Many Phoenix Dance Company students have recovered from hip replacement, spine surgery, and other injuries in a fraction of the recovery time suggested by their doctors.

"You have not witnessed a real workout until you've seen a professional dancer practice."
80% of all communication is non-verbal. We judge people by how they move and carry themselves. Developing full control of your body can help you send the right message and attract the right attention.
Phoenix Dance Studio fosters an environment that allows you to develop your skills and confidence while providing a stage to showcase your new-found abilities. The confidence gained from your performance transcends into your personal and professional life. Now go rock that presentation and get a well-deserved raise!
Social dancing expands a person’s comfort zone through an activity admired by all cultures. Dancing provides an opportunity to communicate with others more easily.
Face it, you’re going to be in a social setting with music at least 1000 times in your life. Everyone knows that being able to dance makes you more attractive. Next time the music comes on, don’t be a wallflower. Let Dance With Me teach you all you need to know to be king or queen of the dance floor.
Couples who dance engage in a joyful activity that can help strengthen and enrich any relationship. Not only are you feeling individual benefits, but you are doing it during “together time.” Why not experience a new hobby that improves your relationship, and ultimately your lives? Many of our student couples refer to our dance classes as relationship insurance, helping tighten the bond between lovers.
Dancing helps children to:Gain self-esteem & confidence

Learn teamwork and social skills

Enhance discipline and focus

Improve coordination and posture

Improves memory and cognitive performance

Nourish the drive to achieve

Promote agility and acquire body control

Encourage imagination and creativity

Build flexibility through movement

Fast-track cognitive development

(And Countless Others)

 

Click here to contact us now!