Ballroom dance lessons in Montreal Waltz to jive.
We plan your first lesson together on the call.
Alina Litvak teaches every lesson and every class herself. Two-time Canadian vice-champion, 19 years teaching.
1350 Rue Mazurette #404, Montreal · free parking
Private, group or both · Come alone or as a couple · English, French or Russian
Learn the hold, the frame and the glide one on one, in a group class, or both. Waltz and Viennese waltz, plus the five Latin ballroom dances, from your very first step or toward your first competition. Getting married? The waltz is the classic first dance.
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- 2007
- Founded
- Alina
- Every class
- EN FR RU
- Your language
- Free
- Parking
Private, group or both
Three ways to learn ballroom
Pick the one that fits your goal and your week. Not sure? We'll help you choose on the free call.
- One to onePrivate lessonsJust you (or you and your partner) and Alina. Every correction is yours, at your pace, at times that fit your week.Your paceNo. 01
- Best of bothPrivate + groupLearn with others in a group class, and add a private lesson between classes to walk in ready.Mix and matchNo. 02
- With a groupGroup classesLearn ballroom with a regular group, and add a private lesson any time to walk in ready. Class times and session dates are confirmed on the call.Learn togetherNo. 03
Is this you?
Made for you if you're:
Tell us which one you are. We'll plan from there.
Total beginners
Never danced, and the glide and the hold are what drew you in. Read: the waltz, where ballroom starts →
Wedding couples
Want a waltz for your first dance that looks like years of practice. See wedding dance lessons →
Couples
Want a night out that is the two of you, in hold, on the floor. Read: dance classes for couples →
Torn between Latin and ballroom
Not sure if it's hips or hold for you. Read: Latin vs ballroom, which first →
Competition dancers
Chasing a result and need a coach's eye on every detail. Read: competition coaching or social dancing? →
Your Instructor
Learn ballroom from a two‑time Canadian vice‑champion
Alina Litvak founded the studio in 2007 and has competed at Blackpool. She brings that competitor's eye to your frame, your footwork and your goal.
- Two-time Canadian Vice-Champion
- North American Bronze Medalist
- World Championship Representative
- 2x Quebec Amateur Champion
- Top 24 Blackpool Rising Star Pro
- 19 Years Teaching Experience
Dance Styles
The ballroom dances we teach
Ballroom dancing covers two families: the waltzes in a closed hold, and the Latin side. Tap a dance with an arrow to read our guide to it.
After 8 weeks
Your first short ballroom routine, start to finish.
Start from zero, and after 8 weeks you can dance a short, simple routine from the first step to the last. Most beginners start with the waltz, where the hold, the frame and the rise and fall are learned.
Why learn ballroom here
Ballroom is all about the details. Here, every detail gets seen.
A vice-champion teaches you
Alina Litvak teaches every lesson and every class herself.
Posture first
Ballroom asks you to keep a tall frame while you travel with a partner. We build that frame from day one.
Alone or as a couple
Bring a partner or come by yourself. No partner needed to start.
Competition ready
Technique, presentation and floor craft from a coach who has danced at Blackpool.
Your format
Private lessons, a group class or both. Mix them as your goal changes.
Your language
Lessons in English, French or Russian. Ask for the one you think in.
Getting Started
From hello to the ballroom floor in 4 steps
Free 15‑minute call
Tell us your goal and your schedule. We match you with the right first lesson or class.
Your first lesson
We see where you are today and fine-tune the plan.
Lesson by lesson
Each lesson picks up where the last one stopped.
Dance it for real
At your wedding, a gala or your first competition.
FAQ
Ballroom questions
Where can I take ballroom dance lessons in Montreal?
At Dance Studio "Quartier Latin", 1350 Rue Mazurette #404 in Montreal, with free parking. Alina Litvak, a two-time Canadian vice-champion who founded the studio in 2007 and has taught for 19 years, teaches ballroom in private lessons, group classes or both. Lessons are in English, French or Russian. Call 514-966-3736 for a free 15-minute consultation to plan your start.
Are ballroom lessons private or in a group?
Your choice: private lessons, group classes, or private lessons alongside a group class. Private lessons move at your pace with every correction yours. A group class lets you learn alongside others. Mixing both gets you the group and a private lesson to walk into class ready. We help you pick on the free 15-minute call.
Which ballroom dances do you teach?
Waltz and Viennese waltz, plus the five Latin dances of the ballroom world: cha cha, rumba, samba, jive and paso doble. "Ballroom dancing" is the umbrella for both families. The waltz is where ballroom technique starts, so most beginners begin there. Tell us your goal on the call and we'll suggest where to start.
What can a beginner dance after 8 weeks of ballroom lessons?
A short, simple routine, danced from start to finish. Most beginners start with the waltz, where the hold, the frame and the rise and fall are learned, and each lesson builds on the last. Your goal sets the plan: a first dance, a gala or your first competition. We map your first weeks on the free 15-minute call.
Do I need a partner for ballroom lessons?
No. Come alone or as a couple; no partner is needed to start. Alina teaches every lesson and class herself, and builds the plan around your goal, whether that is a first waltz, a wedding dance or a competition. Timing, balance and partner connection carry from one dance to the next, so nothing you learn first is wasted.
Can I learn a ballroom dance for my wedding?
Yes. The waltz is the classic wedding first dance: romantic, a moderate tempo, and even basic steps look impressive once you add the rise and fall. We build your first dance step by step on your song. See our wedding dance lessons for how couples prepare.
How do I start ballroom dance lessons?
Call 514-966-3736 for a free 15-minute consultation. Tell us your goal and your schedule, and we match you with the right start: a private lesson, a group class or both. Class times and session dates are confirmed on the call, and parking is free.
Where you will dance
- Studio
- 1350 Rue Mazurette #404
Montreal, QC H4N 1H2 - Parking
- Free, on site
- Languages
- English, French and Russian
- Teacher
- Alina, every class
Five, six, seven
Your first
waltz starts
with a call.
Your first step is a free 15-minute call. Tell us which ballroom dance you want. We'll tell you how to get there.
Call Alina: free 15 minutes514-966-3736Prefer email? al_al5@hotmail.com
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