Ballroom & Latin Dance Essentials
Saturday 10 October 2026
13:00–15:00 • Brussels
Learn a new dance in just one session
Each Ballroom & Latin Dance Essentials session is designed to give you that first real feeling of a dance — in just two hours.
No long course. No pressure to be perfect.
Just enough to step onto the floor and enjoy the moment.
How the series unfolds
In March, we began with the Slow Foxtrot (Slowfox) — smooth, flowing, and effortlessly elegant.
In April came the Quickstep: fast, light, and joyful, often described as the feeling of floating across the floor.
In May we explored Latin Basics & the Cha-Cha-Cha — playful, rhythmic, and full of energy.
In June we continued with the Rumba — often referred to as the dance of love — where the same Latin foundations became slower, smoother, and more expressive.
The Next Dance We Will Explore — the Slow Waltz
On 10 October 2026, we return to the travelling ballroom dances with the Slow Waltz — graceful, flowing, and wonderfully romantic.
Although it evolved from the Viennese Waltz, the Slow Waltz has developed into a completely distinct dance with its own movement, character and feeling. It isn’t simply a Viennese Waltz danced more slowly — nor can a Slow Waltz dancer turn it into a Viennese Waltz simply by speeding up.
This is your chance to experience the difference: moving together with your partner, rising and falling with the music, and enjoying that unmistakable feeling of sweeping across the floor.
Not a long course — just one relaxed 2-hour session to experience a completely different feeling of movement.
Why these lessons work
In cooperation with Skylight Dance Club, we have developed a series of practical, guided sessions designed to help you learn the essential movements of new dances quickly.
The focus is not on memorising long routines or perfect technique.
It’s about recognising the music, feeling how the dance works, and having the confidence to step in when the moment comes.
What you’ll take with you
- The ability to recognise different dance styles when the music changes
- A few essential movements that let you join in with confidence
- The feeling of being part of the dance floor — rather than watching from the side
Who these sessions are for
These sessions are ideal if you:
- enjoy balls, social dancing, or formal events
- want to feel more confident when the music changes
- have some dance experience (any style), but don’t need anything advanced
You’re also very welcome if you’re simply curious and want to try something new.
Partners and individual participants are both welcome.
Event Details
Ballroom & Latin Dance Essentials
Date
Saturday 10 October 2026
Time
13:00 – 15:00
Participation fee
€20 per person per Saturday (2-hour lesson) — by online booking.
ℹ️ A minimum of 6 participants is required for this session to go ahead. If the minimum is not reached and the session is cancelled, participation fees will be fully refunded.
Location
Lutgardis College
Avenue de la Sablière 4–6
1160 Auderghem, Brussels
Future Lessons
This may be our final “Ballroom & Latin Dance Essentials” session before the first upcoming ball — or perhaps we can squeeze in one more in November! Would you prefer the Viennese Waltz (ballroom style), or a repeat of one of our previous dances? Let us know what you’d most like to dance next. 💃🕺
Social Media
Facebook: Ballroom & Latin Dancing in the EU
Facebook Event: Ballroom & Latin Dance Essentials • 10 Oct 2026 • Brussels
Instagram: @waltzing.fun
Website: Social Dance Events
Reserve Your Place
Ready to experience the graceful, sweeping feeling of the Slow Waltz? 💃🕺
Reserve your spot below with one click. On the next page, you can adjust the number of participants under Quantity or change your selection, before proceeding to checkout.
To keep the group comfortable and give everyone personal attention, places are limited.
If a session is cancelled, all prepayments will be fully refunded.
See you soon on the dance floor!
P.S.
Upcoming Balls:
The Bal du Cercle Royal Gaulois in Brussels is usually held in late November. Website of the venue Cercle Royal Gaulois
The Ball of the Century at the Palace of Versailles — You have to experience this at least once in your life. It will take place on Monday 30 November 2026. Ticket sales from 3 Sept 2026 Ball of the Century 2026
The 2027 edition of the Wiener Ball in Brussels will be held on 6 February 2027. See the website at Wiener Ball 2027
The Valentine’s Day Ball in Brussels will be held on 13 February 2027 at a private venue (TBA)
The Wiener Ball in Noordwijk aan Zee, Netherlands, will take place on 6 March 2027. See the website at Wiener Ball 2027
In Short
Ballroom & Latin Dance Essentials — Brussels
These guided sessions are for anyone with some dance experience who would like to feel more at ease when the music changes at balls and social dance evenings.
Instead of sitting out or second-guessing, you’ll start to recognise the music and step onto the floor with confidence — expanding your dance repertoire along the way.
You’ll learn a few essential movements from different ballroom and Latin dances — just enough to join in, enjoy the moment, and feel part of the dance floor.