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Dennis PaSamba Dance Company
5 ★★★★★ 927 Google reviews · Ballet school in Chicago, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 717-727-2622
- Website & schedule dennispasamba.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–11 pm |
The programs they offer
“My fiancé and I booked six private lessons to prepare for our wedding, and he has been the perfect guide in choreographing our first dance.”
What families & students say
“If you’re looking for a salsa instructor who is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely enjoyable to learn from, Dennis is an excellent choice.”
“It's clear that she is highly knowledgeable about bachata—she broke down the steps and techniques in a way that was easy to understand, even for a beginner like me!”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, the community is welcoming, and the atmosphere makes it easy to learn and improve at your own pace.”
“He broke everything down in a simple way and helped build my confidence instead of making it feel intimidating.”
“He is very professional, but also makes learning feel fun and approachable.”
From the reviews
I recently signed up for the four-week Bachata and Cumbia courses, which I had been wanting to try for a while after discovering them on social media. It’s my first time taking dance classes with little to no prior experience, and I’ve been really enjoying them so far.
I've come here for classes and the dance social so far and I already know im going to be a regular. I've been dancing for a few months now and once I started going to Dennis Pasamba everything just started clicking. The other studios I've been to are beneficial for those who have a good foundation in dancing.
I recently attended a bachata dance class taught by Helena, and I have to say, it was a truly wonderful experience! From the moment the class started, Helena was incredibly warm and welcoming. Her energy immediately made the environment comfortable and fun.
Scheduled the date night session for my boyfriend and I. As someone with no experience dancing, I left the first lesson feeling comfortable and less scared about dancing. Dennis was so patient and did an excellent job explaining every step as many times as we needed him to. Can’t wait to sign up for more lessons!
Your first ballet class at Dennis PaSamba Dance Company
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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