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A Welcoming Dance Hub for Arthur, Mount Forest, Alma, Kenilworth, Drayton, Fergus, Elora, Palmerston, Harriston, Moorefield, Conn, Grand Valley, Orangeville, and Rural Wellington County
Discover how dance can bring more movement, confidence, joy, laughter, and connection into your life, no matter when you start.
Our dance lessons in Arthur, Ontario are designed for beginners and social dancers who want a friendly place to learn, move, laugh, and meet people. Whether you are coming on your own, with a spouse, partner, friend, sibling, or family member, this class is being created as a central dance hub for Arthur and the surrounding communities.
You do not need a partner.
You do not need previous dance experience.
You do not need to be “naturally talented.”
You just need a willingness to try.
FALL ’26 Dance Block Starts: Tuesday, September 1st
When: Every Tuesday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Arthur Optimist Town Hall – Arthur, ON
Learn more: Please scroll down for more details. Enjoy your visit, and see you soon on the dance floor!
Best For: Beginners, returning dancers, couples, singles, adults, active older adults, and anyone looking for a fun and positive weekly routine close to home
Dance Styles: Salsa, and Bachata Dances
Instructors: LeVar and Joanne
Class Schedule:
6:00-6:45 PM: [Dance Style Coming Soon]
6:45-7:30 PM: Salsa Dance Lessons | Level 1
7:30-8:15 PM: Salsa Dance Lessons | Level 2+
8:15-9:00 PM: Bachata Dance Lessons | Level 1
Learn more: Please scroll down for more details. Enjoy your visit, and see you soon on the dance floor!
Bonus: Monthly Next Step Socials are included free with eligible 4/8/16-week/class passes.
Flying Dance Community’s DANCE OPEN HOUSE in Arthur, ON
Dance Styles: Salsa and Bachata Dance
1st DANCE OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
Times:
6:00 pm – Bachata Dance | All Levels
6:45 pm – Salsa Dance | All Levels
7:30 pm – Q&A + Social Dancing | NSS
Flying Dance Community’s DANCE OPEN HOUSE in Arthur, ON
Dance Styles: Salsa, Bachata and West Coast Swing Dances
2nd DANCE OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Times:
6:00 pm – Bachata Dance | All Levels
6:45 pm – Salsa Dance | All Levels
7:30 pm – Q&A + Social Dancing | NSS
Arthur’s Salsa and Bachata Dance Classes Are Designed for Everyday People
Our dance classes in Arthur, Ontario are designed for people who want something fun, social, active, and welcoming to do close to home.
The atmosphere is friendly, respectful, and beginner-focused. You will not be thrown into a fast-paced class full of advanced dancers. You will not be expected to already know what you are doing. You will be guided step by step in a class where learning, laughter, and community matter just as much as the dance steps.
This is a class for real people with real lives — working adults, busy parents, couples, singles, teens, active older adults, newcomers, and anyone looking for a positive weekly routine in Arthur and the surrounding area.
This class is perfect if you are:
✓ Between 15 and 70 and looking for a welcoming dance class
✓ Living in Arthur, Mount Forest, Alma, Kenilworth, Drayton, Fergus, Elora, Palmerston, Harriston, Moorefield, Conn, Grand Valley, Orangeville, or a nearby rural community
✓ Looking for something fun to do locally without always driving into a larger city
✓ Curious about Salsa, Bachata, West Coast Swing, or social dancing but nervous to start
✓ A teen or young adult wanting to try something social, active, and different
✓ A working adult, commuter, farmer, business owner, or busy parent who wants a fun way to unwind
✓ A couple looking for a shared activity outside the usual dinner, movie, or gym routine
✓ A parent looking for a healthy, screen-free activity for yourself or your teen
✓ New to the area and hoping to meet friendly people
✓ Coming alone and hoping to feel comfortable and included
✓ Coming with a spouse, partner, friend, sibling, coworker, or family member
✓ Looking for something more joyful than a regular exercise class
✓ Wanting to improve confidence, posture, rhythm, coordination, and social comfort
✓ Looking for a positive weekly routine that helps you move, laugh, and connect
You are welcome exactly as you are.
Pass Type | Price | What’s Included | Best For |
4-Week Pass | $119 | • 4 classes | Free Next Step Socials | 1 Buddy discount available | Switch levels/locations | Introduction/Discovery |
8-Week Pass | $209 | • 8 classes | Free Next Step Socials | 2 Buddy discount available | Switch levels/locations | Most popular choice |
16-Week Pass | $389 | • 16 classes | Free Next Step Socials | 3 Buddy discount available | Switch levels/locations | Best value per class | Committed dancers |
Buddy Bonus: Bring a friend and both get in for FREE | Next Step Socials (NSS)
Flexibility Promise: Switch between locations when necessary: Georgetown, Milton, Brantford, Stratford, Erin, Arthur, Waterloo, and Guelph locations as space allows
Life Happens Guarantee: Miss a class? Take it at another location or time – no stress!
Please Note: Dance blocks are offered in 8-week sessions running year-round (September to August). Enrollment is only permitted within the first three weeks of each session’s start date.
UPCOMING DANCE BLOCKS | Monday evening dancing in ARTHUR, ON
• September 01, 2026
• October 27, 2026
Practice Makes Perfect | right after your groups lessons
Next Step Socials (NSS) are designed for our students to kick back, dance, and share the joy of learning together. It’s a chance to practice your steps, meet fellow dancers, and end the day on a positive note.
The socials are open to all dancers, former students and anyone new who wants to give dancing a try!”
Upcoming NSS Dates in Arthur, ON:
Included FREE with your 8 or 16-week pass.
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM: Beginner Bachata Lesson
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM: Beginner Salsa Lesson
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm – Q&A + Social Dancing | NSS
Location: Arthur Optimist Town Hall, Arthur, ON
Bringing 20+ Years of Dance Excellence to Arthur, Ontario
Arthur is the kind of community where people value connection, routine, family, and showing up for one another. But even in friendly small towns, it can still be hard to find something new to do — especially something that is active, social, welcoming, and easy to start as a beginner.
That is why Flying Dance Community is bringing dance classes to Arthur.
For over 20 years, we have helped everyday people discover the joy of partner dancing in a way that feels encouraging, structured, and human. Our goal is not to create a room full of performers. Our goal is to create a room where people feel comfortable learning, moving, laughing, and connecting.
Dance is a good fit for Arthur and the surrounding communities because it brings people together naturally.
You are not just sitting beside someone.
You are not just exercising alone.
You are not trying to force conversation.
You are learning together, moving to music, changing partners when appropriate, encouraging each other, and slowly becoming part of a community.
For people living in Arthur, Mount Forest, Alma, Kenilworth, Drayton, Fergus, Elora, Palmerston, Harriston, Moorefield, Conn, Grand Valley, Orangeville, and nearby rural areas, this gives you something positive to look forward to close to home.
Dance can support:
✓ A healthier weekly routine
✓ More confidence in your body
✓ Better posture, balance, rhythm, and coordination
✓ A fun way to reduce stress after a long day
✓ A natural way to meet people without pressure
✓ A shared activity for couples, friends, and family members
✓ A welcoming place to try something new
✓ A stronger sense of community
Most importantly, dance reminds us that it is never too late to begin again.
You can learn something new.
You can feel more confident.
You can meet good people.
You can bring more joy, music, and movement into your week.
Getting Married?
Create an unforgettable first dance with our wedding dance packages. From simple and elegant to show-stopping choreography, we’ll help you shine on your big day.
Want Faster Progress?
Accelerate your learning with one-to-one dance lessons, customized to your learning style. Perfect for specific goals, technique refinement, or preparing for special events.
Ballroom Dance Styles we teach
The Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, West Coast Swing, and Fox Trot
Latin Dance Styles we teach
Salsa, Bachata, club Cha-Cha, and Kizomba. Bonus dance style: Merengue
No. You do not need a partner to join our Arthur dance classes. Many people come on their own, and that is completely normal.
In class, we rotate partners so everyone has a chance to practice, meet others, and feel included. The atmosphere is friendly, respectful, and beginner-focused.
Yes. These classes are designed for beginners and everyday people, not advanced dancers.
You do not need previous dance experience, and you will not be expected to know the steps before you arrive. We teach Salsa, Bachata and more, step by step, so you can build confidence at a comfortable pace.
Our Arthur dance classes are designed for a wide age range, generally ages 15 to 70.
Teens, young adults, working adults, couples, singles, parents, and active older adults are welcome. The most important thing is that you are willing to learn, participate respectfully, and try something new.
Yes. The goal is to make Arthur a central dance hub for the surrounding area.
Students from Mount Forest, Alma, Kenilworth, Drayton, Fergus, Elora, Palmerston, Harriston, Moorefield, Conn, Grand Valley, Orangeville, and nearby rural communities are welcome.
This is a good option if you want a fun weekly activity close to home without always driving into Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, or the GTA.
Yes. This class is especially good for nervous beginners.
Most people feel a little unsure before their first dance class. You may worry about your rhythm, your coordination, your age, your fitness level, or whether you will “look silly.” That is normal.
You do not need to be coordinated, fit, flexible, or naturally talented to start. You just need to show up, try, and let yourself learn one step at a time.
You will learn Salsa, Bachata, and other beginner-friendly social dance styles. Examples: West Coast Swing, Ballroom
Salsa and Bachata are fun, musical Latin dances that are popular at social events. For the West Coast Swing example, the style is smooth, relaxed, and works with many styles of music.
You do not need to know the difference before joining. We will introduce each dance step by step, so you can learn comfortably and build confidence as you go.
Yes. Many people feel more comfortable trying something new when they come with someone they know.
You are welcome to come with a spouse, partner, friend, sibling, coworker, neighbour, or family member. It can be a lovely shared activity outside the usual dinner, movie, gym, or errands routine.
You can also come alone. Many students do, and we work hard to make sure people feel included.
In most partner dance classes, we rotate partners because it helps everyone learn better and makes the class more social. It also helps people who come without a partner feel included.
That said, we understand that rotating can feel intimidating at first. We explain how everything works before we begin, and the atmosphere is friendly, respectful, and beginner-focused.
If you come with a spouse or partner and prefer to stay together at first, let us know. We want you to feel comfortable while still encouraging a welcoming group experience.
Where are classes held?
Classes are held in Arthur, Ontario.
Venue: Arthur Optimist Town Hall
Address: 244 Isabella St E, Arthur, ON N0G 1A0
Parking: Parking is available at or near the hall. Please arrive a few minutes early to park, check in, and get settled before class.
This location is meant to serve people from Arthur and nearby communities, including Mount Forest, Alma, Kenilworth, Drayton, Fergus, Elora, Palmerston, Harriston, Moorefield, Conn, Grand Valley, Orangeville, and surrounding rural areas.
Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move easily.
You do not need special dance clothing. Most people wear casual clothes they would feel comfortable wearing to a light activity or a relaxed night out.
For shoes, choose something clean and comfortable that stays on your feet. Avoid heavy boots, flip-flops, or shoes with sticky rubber soles if possible, because they can make turning harder.
If you are coming from work, school, the farm, errands, or a long day, do not worry about dressing fancy. Come as you are, ready to move.
We understand that life happens.
People are balancing work, family, commuting, farming, shift work, weather, and other commitments. Missing a class does not mean your dance journey is over.
Depending on the program and schedule, you may be able to make up the missed class in another location, attend another suitable class, or use your credit toward a future class or eligible social dance event.
The goal is to help you keep dancing, not punish you for having a real life.
No. The beginner classes are designed to make the dances approachable.
At first, you may feel like you have two left feet. That is completely normal. Most people are not confident on their first night. The steps become easier with repetition, music, and a little patience.
You do not need to be athletic, flexible, young, or naturally coordinated to start. You just need to be willing to learn one step at a time.
Yes, when suitable classes are available, Flying Dance Community gives students flexibility between locations.
This can be helpful if you live between communities, work in another town, miss a class, or want extra practice. You may be able to attend another class or social in a different location if the schedule and level are a good fit.
Ask us before switching so we can help you choose the right option.
Taxes are not included in the listed price unless clearly stated.
When you register, the final checkout page will show the total before payment. If you are unsure, contact us and we can confirm the full amount before you purchase your pass.
We recommend buying your pass before arriving so your spot is reserved and check-in is simple.
Some classes may have limited space, especially when we are balancing leaders and followers or preparing for a new beginner group. Registering ahead of time also helps us plan the class properly.
If you are unsure which pass to choose, contact us before registering and we will help you find the right option.
Location: Arthur Optimist Town Hall
Address: 244 Isabella St E, Arthur, ON N0G 1A0
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