The Studio
Basic Ballroom Manhattan is New York City’s newest ballroom dancing studio located in the very heart of Midtown.
Opened in July 2009, our studio is committed to providing exceptional dance instructions in fun, friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. It is our continued goal to build a dance community that provides comfort and convenience to all students, staff and independent teachers, professional and amateur dancers.
- Most Affordable Floor Fees for Practice & Studio Rentals - as low as $10 per session.
- Dance Floors and Music by Professionals for Professionals.
- Private Changing Rooms and Dedicated Bathrooms.
- One Large Dance Floor and Two Private Dance Areas – over 4,000 sq ft facility.
- Social and Competitive Dancing for All Ages and All Levels.
- Group and Individual Instructions in All Dance Styles.

- Practice Sessions and Party Dancing.
- Independent Teachers Welcome.
Basic Ballroom Manhattan Studio Dance offers weekly practice dance parties, nights out on the town, participation in Regional, National and International competitions, as well as fun trips to many different locations. Visit our Studio and discover why it is quickly gaining a reputation as the best place to learn how to dance, and simply the most fun place to be.
Studio Information:
Co-Founders:
Dimitrios Damalas & Renata Shvartz
Artistic Director:
Maria Damalas
Executive Director:
Anatoliy Shvartz
Web Administrator:
Frederic Havez
