Summer intro session — 55 min private intro just $25.
Couple learning to dance with an instructor in a NYC studio
Union Square, NYC

Find your rhythm
in the heart of NYC.

Award-winning ballroom, Latin, swing & wedding dance lessons — built for absolute beginners. No partner. No experience. Just one hour on the floor.

5.0 · 108 Google reviews
The Knot Couples' ChoiceOpen 7 days · Steps from the 4/5/6/L/N/Q/R/W
No partner needed
Come solo — we pair with an instructor.
Beginner-friendly
Two left feet? That's our specialty.
Union Square
Manhattan's most walkable studio.
Award-winning
Coaches with world-championship credentials.
Programs

Whatever brought you here, we've got a floor for it.

Four paths, one welcoming studio. Not sure which fits? We'll help you pick during your intro.

Instructor teaching a couple during a private lessonMost popular

Private lessons

One-on-one coaching, tailored to your goals and pace. Our most popular way to start.

Beginners in a real group class at the studio

Group classes

Small, friendly beginner groups. New series every month — jump in any week.

Wedding couple rehearsing their first danceThe Knot 5.0

Wedding first dance

Choreographed to your song, rehearsed until it feels effortless. Loved on The Knot.

Pro-Am dancers performing at a ballroom showcase

Pro-Am & competitive

Compete on the national circuit with a world-class coach in your corner.

Dance styles

A dozen dances. One studio.

From your grandparents' waltz to Friday-night salsa. Our coaches cross-train every style, so you don't have to hop between studios.

Waltz
Tango
Foxtrot
Viennese Waltz
Salsa
Bachata
Cha-Cha
Rumba
Swing
Hustle
Merengue
Argentine Tango
How it works

Your first visit, demystified.

We know walking into a ballroom studio can feel intimidating. Here's exactly what happens.

  1. 01

    Book your intro

    Fill the form below or text us — we'll confirm a time within one business day.

  2. 02

    Meet your coach

    Walk in, meet a certified instructor, and try 2–3 dances in a 55-min private session.

  3. 03

    Start dancing

    Together we build a plan — private, group, or hybrid — that fits your goals and schedule.

The Studio

A ballroom you'll actually want to spend Tuesday night in.

Tucked right into Union Square, our studio has become a second home for hundreds of New Yorkers. Walk in on any given night and you'll find beginners laughing through their first box step, wedding couples rehearsing, and regulars sticking around long after class just to keep dancing.

It's warm, it's unpretentious, and — most of our students tell us — it's the friendliest room they've found in the city.

Couple taking a private ballroom lesson with an instructorDancers on the floor at Big Apple BallroomGroup class at Big Apple Ballroom
Loved in NYC

100+ five-star reviews and counting.

Google · 5.0 (108)
The Knot Couples' Choice
"I signed up thinking I'd survive one lesson. A year later I'm doing showcases. Best decision I've made in NYC."
Emily R.
Private student · Google review
"Our first dance had the entire wedding on their feet. Daniel choreographed something we could actually pull off — and enjoy."
Marcus & Priya
Wedding couple · The Knot
"I came in with zero rhythm and left the intro grinning. Everyone here — front desk to coaches — makes it feel easy."
Jonathan T.
Beginner · Google review
Events & socials

The floor doesn't clear at 9 pm.

Practice parties, themed socials, and student showcases — every student is welcome, from first lesson to first competition.

  • Practice Party
    Open floor, all levels, always welcome
  • Salsa & Bachata Social
    Music, mingling, and lots of dancing
  • Student Showcase
    Dress up, invite your people
Practice party at Big Apple Ballroom
FAQ

Questions we hear every week.

Book your intro

One hour on the floor. That's all it takes.

Your 55-minute intro session includes a warm welcome, a quick chat about your goals, and 2–3 dances with a certified coach. No pressure, no long-term commitment.

  • 55 minutes with a certified coach — just $25
  • Try up to 3 dance styles
  • Personalized plan afterward
  • No partner or experience required
Book your intro — just $25