QUEER BALLROOM 6-week beginner intensive

Queer Ballroom – Ballroom & Latin Partner Dancing for the LGBTQ+ community and their friends. 14 years strong

6-Week Beginner Series

Wednesdays • 6:00–7:00 PM

Class Dates:
September 15, 22, 29
October 13, 20, 27

Ripley-Grier Studios
520 8th Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10018

Ready to try ballroom dancing but feeling nervous? You are exactly who this class is for.

Our Queer Ballroom Fall Intensive is a six-week beginner series designed for people who are brand new to partner dancing. Terrified beginners are not only welcome, they are encouraged to join.

In a friendly, supportive, and LGBTQ+ affirming environment, you’ll learn the foundations of Ballroom and Latin dance at a comfortable pace. Classes introduce basic steps, partner connection, musicality, and simple movements that help you feel confident and comfortable on the dance floor.

No partner is required, and no previous dance experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome to dance in the role that feels right for them.

What You’ll Learn

• Foundational steps from several Ballroom and Latin dances
• Basic partner connection and communication
• Introductory movement and technique
• Confidence, musicality, and comfort on the dance floor

Why Join Us?

• All bodies. All identities. All love.
• Friendly, accessible teaching designed for dancers of every background and experience level
• A welcoming queer community where you can learn without pressure
• Technique-focused instruction from a Gay Games and World Champion Same-Sex Ballroom Dancer
• A joyful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where confidence and community grow together
• No partner or prior dance experience required

A discounted sample class is available for first-time students. Space is limited.

Live. Dance. Love. Celebrate Yourself.

Ballroom dance is more than learning steps—it’s self-expression, connection, community, and queer joy in motion. Step onto the dance floor, meet new people, and discover how good it feels to move with confidence and pride.

Instructor: Robbie Tristan
Gay Games and World Champion Same-Sex Ballroom Dancer

Questions or Ready to Register?
📧 Robbie@RobbieTristan.com
🌐 QueerBallroom.com