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One-on-one private dance lesson at Dennis PaSamba Dance Company in Chicago

Private dance lessons

Want to progress faster or work on specific skills? Private lessons give you personalized attention with a professional instructor. No partner needed — we provide a professional dance partner for you. Trusted by thousands of students with 5-star reviews on Google, The Knot, and Yelp.

  • Learn at your own pace
  • Perfect for busy schedules
  • Great for couples or individuals
  • Faster results than group classes alone
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Video instructions available to support your progress
  • No partner needed
  • Beginner friendly
  • 30+ years teaching
  • Free & easy parking

Packages

Single Private Lesson

$125

One focused 55-minute private lesson — same price for a single person or a couple.

  • 55-minute lessons
  • Same price for single or couple
  • No partner? No problem — we provide a professional instructor
  • Extremely flexible scheduling
  • Learn much faster than group classes — guaranteed
  • Perfect for fast personal feedback or a quick tune-up before an event

After you purchase, a staff member will text, call, or email you to schedule the date and time that works best for you.

Try It Out Bundle — 3 Private Lessons

$360

Ideal starter package — see real progress in just a few sessions without a big commitment.

  • 55-minute lessons
  • Same price for single or couple
  • No partner? No problem — we provide a professional instructor
  • Extremely flexible scheduling
  • Learn much faster than group classes — guaranteed
  • Great starter package to see real progress without a big commitment

After you purchase, a staff member will text, call, or email you to schedule the date and time that works best for you.

Most Popular

Most Popular Bundle — 6 Private Lessons

$660

The sweet spot for most students. Pro tip: add a group class series for only $55 extra and improve even faster.

  • 55-minute lessons
  • Same price for single or couple
  • No partner? No problem — we provide a professional instructor
  • Extremely flexible scheduling
  • Learn much faster than group classes — guaranteed
  • Build confidence, learn solid choreography, and feel great on the floor

After you purchase, a staff member will text, call, or email you to schedule the date and time that works best for you.

Best Value

Accelerated Mastery Package — 10 Private Lessons

$1,100

Best choice for a serious transformation on the social floor. Includes deep technique work, styling, and priority scheduling.

  • 55-minute lessons
  • Same price for single or couple
  • No partner? No problem — we provide a professional instructor
  • Extremely flexible scheduling
  • Learn much faster than group classes — guaranteed
  • Full choreography, dips, entrance/exit, and priority scheduling

After you purchase, a staff member will text, call, or email you to schedule the date and time that works best for you.

Need a different time? We’re flexible — private lessons and special sessions can be scheduled to fit your life, even outside regular class hours.

Private Lesson Cancellation Policy

Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before your lesson.

  • Customers must cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before the scheduled lesson.
  • Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice, or no-shows, will be charged the full lesson amount.
  • The lesson will be marked as used and cannot be made up or refunded.
  • Private lessons are valid for 4 months from the purchase date.
  • No refunds on expired lessons — expired lessons cannot be extended or transferred.

Planning a first dance? See our Wedding Dance program. Otherwise, Text/Call 717-PASAMBA(717) 727-2622 to discuss your goals.

Private lesson FAQs

What couples and solo students ask us most before their first private lesson.

How much does a private dance lesson cost in Chicago?
A single 55-minute private lesson is $125 — the same price whether you come solo or as a couple. Bundles bring it down: 3 lessons for $360, 6 for $660, and 10 for $1,100.
Do I need a partner for a private lesson?
No. If you come alone, a professional instructor dances with you the entire lesson, so you still learn full lead-and-follow technique.
How long is a private lesson?
Every private lesson runs 55 minutes. Most students book once a week, but scheduling is flexible and can be arranged outside regular class hours.
How many lessons do we need for our wedding first dance?
Most couples are comfortable with 6 lessons for a polished, choreographed first dance. Three lessons is enough for a simple, confident sway, and 10 covers full choreography with dips and an entrance and exit.
How do we schedule after we buy?
Purchase online and a staff member will text, call, or email you to lock in the dates and times that fit your schedule.
Which dances can we learn privately?
Salsa, bachata, cumbia, kizomba, tango, swing and ballroom styles like waltz, foxtrot and rumba — plus custom wedding, quinceañera and date-night choreography.

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Students who progress fastest usually mix private coaching with practice time.

  • Many students also join a Group Class for extra practice

    4-week progressive course, no partner needed — $95.

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  • Join our next Friday Social to use what you learned

    Lesson plus open dancing — $15 per person.

Only if it helps — your booking is complete without these.

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