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Ballroom Dance Classes in Beachwood OH
Hi, Raoul Garcia here. I’ve been teaching ballroom dance in Beachwood for over five decades, helping dancers focus on the styles they actually want to learn, not what the studio teaches. Trained under Author Murray and at Fred Astaire Studios, I’ve led over 12,400 private lessons, choreographed more than 870 wedding dances, and coached nearly 340 competitive performances. Dancers from Cleveland, Mayfield, Mentor, and Willoughby travel to my ballroom dance studio in Beachwood, Ohio, because they know my methods are practical, personalized, and built for real results.
I run over 240 group classes a year, host many public dance events, and have kept a 4.9-star rating with a 99% satisfaction rate for eight years straight. About 93% of my students return for more advanced sessions. Whether you’re just starting or fine-tuning your footwork, I adjust every lesson to your level and your pace. My goal is to make sure every student walks in with a reason and walks out with progress.
Our Mission
To empower every student with the skills, confidence, and artistry to dance purposefully, offering focused, personalized ballroom instruction that respects individual goals and delivers real progress.
Our Vision
To be the region’s most trusted ballroom dance studio in Beachwood, Ohio, where passion meets discipline, and every dancer, from beginner to performer, finds a clear path to authentic self-expression.
How I Teach Ballroom Dance in Beachwood
RG Ballroom offers a structured, results-driven path for ballroom dance classes in Beachwood, centered entirely around your goals, your pace, and your preferred styles. Here’s how the process works:
Each journey starts with a private session to understand your experience, interests, and specific dance goals. Based on your goals, I will build a personalized lesson plan.
I provide live corrections during each session to reinforce good habits and make immediate improvements where needed.
You’ll apply your skills through partnered dancing to develop comfort, coordination, and awareness on the floor.
When ready, you can join group classes or prepare for events like weddings or showcases to enhance your confidence and presence.
This step-by-step system ensures every session leads to visible progress, making each lesson count.
What Brings Most Dancers Through My Door
Whether it’s preparing for a big moment or building a lasting skill, most students come to RG Ballroom with clear goals, and I shape every lesson around them. I regularly work with couples getting ready for their first dance, individuals looking to feel confident at social events, and dancers training for competition-level ballroom.
Some want to master one specific style, like Salsa or Waltz, while others aim to develop a full range. I also help clients refine choreography for showcases or private events. Each goal is valid, and every lesson is focused on making visible progress toward it.
Dance Styles Taught
Rumba Dance
Cha-Cha Dance
Salsa Dance
Waltz Dance
Fox-Trot Dance
Swing Dance
Bolero Dance
Frequently Asked Questions
Suede-soled ballroom shoes give the right slide-and-grip balance, but a clean leather-soled dress shoe works for day one. Avoid rubber soles because they hinder smooth pivots and spins.
Both options exist. Single sessions are paid at conclusion; discounted blocks of five or ten can be prepaid, locking in a lower hourly rate and securing preferred time slots.
A typical three-minute routine needs eight to ten private lessons. Extra sessions may be added for complex lifts, costume integration, or last-minute music edits.
The competitive syllabus starts with foundational techniques, then adds bronze-level figures. New competitors generally reach first-event readiness in four to six months of twice-weekly training.
Why Learn Dance from Me?
Clear Goals, No Guesswork
Stop wandering through generic dance levels. I set simple, measurable targets from your first lesson, so you know what to practice and exactly how close you are to performing confidently.
Real Progress, Real Numbers
I track completed lessons, milestone videos, and performance scores, giving you concrete stats each month that prove improvement and spark confidence to push toward higher levels.