Adult Dance Classes in Pembroke Pines & Nearby

Looking for a new hobby, a way to stay active, or something different to do together? From salsa and ballroom to belly dance and aerial fitness, verified local and nearby studios offer beginner-friendly adult instruction — many with free or low-cost trial classes.

📍 Pembroke Pines · Davie · Cooper City

Salsa & Bachata

Latin partner dancing with beginner curriculums, partner rotation, and socials across Pembroke Pines, Davie, and Cooper City.

Ritmo Dance Studio — interior dance floor with mirrors and studio lighting in Pembroke Pines

Ritmo Dance Studio (Latin Dance Movement)

📍 Pembroke Pines

Adult Salsa & Bachata (Beginner to Advanced)

Pembroke Pines localSalsa & BachataBeginner to AdvancedGroup & PrivateComplimentary pass for new students
StylesSalsa, Bachata
FormatGroup & Private
Partner Needed?Not specified — contact studio
Schedule & BookingClass schedules are arranged directly through registration or phone; contact studio for weekly times.
Pricing / Intro OfferComplimentary class pass voucher available for new adult students via official website.
Address8210 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 • (954) 799-9279
Visit Latin Dance Movement →

Pembroke Pines’ home for Latin dance instruction. Ritmo operates its dedicated adult program under the Latin Dance Movement arm, offering structured group classes and private lessons in salsa and bachata. The studio emphasizes a relaxed, non-intimidating environment where absolute beginners and experienced social dancers alike can build timing, footwork, and partner connection.

Adult dance students practicing social dance steps in a circle at Davie Latin Dance

Davie Latin Dance

🚗 Nearby (Davie)

Salsa & Bachata Academy (No Partner Needed)

Davie (SR 84)Salsa & BachataNo partner neededFree Monday Fundamentals (7 PM)Group & Private
StylesSalsa On1, Bachata (Sensual & Traditional)
FormatGroup & Private
Partner Needed?No partner required
Schedule & BookingFull weekly evening schedule Monday through Thursday; free Fundamentals introductory class Mondays at 7:00 PM.
Pricing / Intro OfferFree Monday 7:00 PM Fundamentals class for new dancers; regular class packages and monthly memberships available online.
Address11330 W State Rd 84, Davie, FL 33325 • (754) 900-7744
Visit Davie Latin Dance →

Located just north of Pembroke Pines off State Road 84, Davie Latin Dance specializes exclusively in adult salsa and bachata. The academy runs structured group curriculums, private instruction, and dedicated technique bootcamps. All group classes use partner rotation, so individual dancers, couples, and friends are equally accommodated.

Salsa Kings Latin dance instructors and performers in formal dance attire

Salsa Kings — Cooper City

🚗 Nearby (Cooper City)

Group & Private Cuban-Style Salsa (Casino)

Cooper City (Commerce Center)Cuban Salsa (Casino)Partner rotation (no partner needed)Evenings weeklyVIP & Day Pass options
StylesCuban Salsa (Casino), Latin Dance Foundations
FormatGroup & Private
Partner Needed?No partner required
Schedule & BookingClasses run multiple evenings weekly; check the Salsa Kings app or call (305) 553-0555 for the active week’s schedule.
Pricing / Intro OfferVIP Unlimited Group Membership $199/mo; single Day Pass $30; trial offers occasionally published via app.
AddressCommerce Center, 12330 SW 53rd St #702, Cooper City, FL 33330 (inside Elite Cake) • (305) 553-0555
Visit Salsa Kings Cooper City →

A long-running South Florida Latin dance institution (est. 1998) operating a Cooper City branch inside Commerce Center. Salsa Kings focuses on Cuban-style salsa (Casino) and partner dancing through a structured four-week progressive curriculum. Group sessions utilize partner rotation so solo dancers are always welcome.

📍 Davie

Ballroom & Argentine Tango

Classic American Smooth — waltz, foxtrot, tango — plus bolero and Argentine tango, taught by championship instructors.

Adult students practicing social dance steps during a group class at Fajardo Elite Dance Academy in Davie

Fajardo Elite Dance Academy

🚗 Nearby (Davie)

Ballroom, Argentine Tango, Bolero & Latin Social

Ballroom & Argentine tangoTue/Thu evening seriesDrop-in $20, no commitmentAll levels welcomeMemberships from $120/mo
StylesAmerican Smooth Ballroom, Argentine Tango, Bolero, Salsa, Bachata, Latin Hustle, Cha Cha
FormatGroup & Private
Partner Needed?No partner required
Schedule & BookingWeekly Tuesday and Thursday evening series; the current week-by-week schedule and social nights are published on the studio’s website.
Pricing / Intro OfferSingle drop-in $20; two-classes-per-week membership $120/mo; unlimited $185/mo; VIP $425/mo includes 4 privates; private lessons $95–$125/hr.
AddressVictoria Say Plaza, 6659 Stirling Rd, Davie, FL 33324 • (954) 931-5903
Visit Fajardo Elite →

Davie’s social dance academy — rebranded from Elite International Dance Academy and now led by championship instructors Alex & Sue Fajardo — is the area’s home for classic ballroom. Its weekly American Smooth series (waltz, foxtrot, tango, Viennese waltz) runs Tuesday evenings, while Thursdays are dedicated to bolero and Argentine tango. Salsa, bachata, Latin hustle, and cha cha round out the curriculum, and single drop-in classes mean you can try the floor before committing.

📍 Davie

Belly Dance

An expressive, low-impact art form and workout — authentic Oriental dance taught bilingually for women of all ages and levels.

Bea Azahar performing authentic belly dance solo on stage in red and gold costume with frame drum

Belly Dance by Bea Azahar

🚗 Nearby (Davie)

Authentic Belly Dance — Women of All Ages & Levels

Beginners: Thursdays 6 PMFree trial class each termBilingual EN/ES instructionAll ages & levelsMonthly tuition $95
StylesBelly Dance (Raks Sharki), Arabian Folklore, Fusion
FormatGroup
Partner Needed?No partner required
Schedule & BookingWeekly Thursday beginner series 6:00–7:00 PM during the school year; confirm the current term calendar and any additional levels directly with the studio.
Pricing / Intro OfferMonthly tuition $95 for one 1-hour class per week; free trial class at the start of each term; registration via the official website form.
AddressIvanhoe Community Center, 6101 Volunteer Rd, Davie, FL 33331 • (954) 681-1881
Visit Bea Azahar Dance →

Award-winning instructor Bea Azahar has devoted more than two decades to authentic Oriental dance, studying in Madrid and with Egyptian master teachers, and she now teaches it at the Ivanhoe Community Center in Davie. Her weekly beginner series welcomes women of every age and body type from across West Broward — including Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Cooper City, and Southwest Ranches — with technique, musicality, and choreography taught bilingually in English and Spanish. A free trial class is offered at the start of each term.

📍 Pembroke Pines

Aerial & Pole Fitness

Strength, flexibility, and confidence — adults-only classes on pole and aerial hoop (lyra), no experience required.

Vertical Addicts instructor stretching on the studio floor with dance poles visible behind

Vertical Addicts Pole Dance & Fitness

📍 Pembroke Pines

Adult Pole, Aerial Hoop (Lyra) & Flexibility Classes

Pembroke Pines localAdults-only studioAerial hoop (lyra) classesBeginner intro series$35 trial class
StylesPole (Beginner to Advanced), Aerial Hoop (Lyra), Flexibility & Strength
FormatGroup & Private
Partner Needed?No partner required
Schedule & BookingWeekly class times rotate through the studio’s online booking system; intro series run in four-week blocks — check the website for current start dates.
Pricing / Intro OfferTrial class $35; first 3 classes $70; Intro to Pole four-week series $132; single pole/lyra drop-in $25.
Address7161 Pembroke Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33023 • (954) 363-1254
Visit Vertical Addicts →

An award-winning, adults-only studio off the Turnpike at Pines Blvd, Vertical Addicts teaches pole dancing, aerial hoop (lyra), and flexibility training for women at any fitness level. There are no prerequisites — no prior dance experience, strength, or flexibility required — and the four-week "Vertical Virgins" intro series is built specifically for first-timers, with single drop-ins available to try the studio out.

💡 First-Timer Advice

What to Know Before Your First Class

Practical tips for adults walking onto a dance floor for the first time.

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What to Wear (by Style)

For salsa, bachata, and ballroom, wear comfortable clothes that allow movement and smooth-soled shoes (low leather or hard rubber) that pivot without gripping the floor — running shoes with deep tread strain knees during turns. For belly dance, simple athletic wear works; hip scarves are often available or suggested early on. For pole and aerial hoop, fitted workout clothes that cover the creases of the knees and underarms help your skin grip the apparatus; skip lotion and jewelry the day of class.

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Going Solo vs. With a Partner

Most South Florida Latin and ballroom group classes run on continuous partner rotation — coming alone is completely standard and encouraged, and several studios explicitly advertise "no partner necessary." Belly dance, pole, and aerial are individual styles, so there is never a partner requirement. If you prefer to stay with your significant other in partner classes, private lessons or partner-locked requests are available at most studios.

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Class vs. Social Distinction

Instructional classes focus on technique, counts (1-2-3, 5-6-7 in salsa), basic step vocabulary, and musicality. Studio social dances and weekend Latin nights are practice environments with music, not formal instruction. Start with at least 4 to 6 weeks of fundamentals classes before jumping onto busy South Florida social dance floors.

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Beginner Anxiety is Normal

Every dancer in the room had a day one. Local studios in Pembroke Pines, Davie, and Cooper City pride themselves on friendly, non-judgmental atmospheres where beginners make up the majority of introductory classes — and most offer a free or low-cost first class so you can test the waters.

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