Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance Studio for Private & Group Lessons in Huntington
Ballroom Of Huntington is a family-owned dance studio with over 30 years of experience serving Long Island, NY. Our professionally trained instructors specialize in private and group dance lessons for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced dancers. We offer instruction in popular styles including Salsa, Tango, Swing, Waltz, Cha Cha, and more, tailored to individual goals such as weddings, social events, or personal enrichment.Our structured programs emphasize footwork, rhythm, and styling while fostering confidence, physical fitness, and social connection. With flexible scheduling and personalized attention, we ensure students develop the skills and poise needed to excel on any dance floor. Our team prioritizes creating a welcoming environment where clients can learn at their own pace while enjoying the artistry of dance.
Services
Private Dance Lessons
Group Dance Classes
Wedding Choreography
Bat Mitzvah Dance Instruction
Sweet 16 Dance Training
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Latin Dance Instruction
Salsa Classes
Tango Lessons
Swing Dance Instruction
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized dance instruction tailored to individual goals and skill levels.
- Our professionally trained instructors have decades of combined teaching experience.
- We provide specialized programs for weddings, Sweet 16s, and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs.
- Flexible scheduling accommodates private lessons and free group practice sessions.
- Our curriculum develops confidence, technique, and social connection through dance.
Services
Private Dance Lessons
Personalized dance instruction tailored to individual goals. Our certified instructors provide focused attention to improve technique, timing, and confidence. Ideal for wedding preparation, competition training, or mastering specific dance styles at your own pace.
Group Dance Classes
Interactive group sessions teaching popular dance styles. Designed for social interaction and skill development, these classes reinforce private lesson content while offering practice opportunities in a fun, collaborative environment for all experience levels.
Wedding Choreography
Customized choreography for wedding couples. Our experts create memorable routines for your first dance, incorporating preferred music and dance styles while ensuring confidence and coordination for the big day.
Bat Mitzvah Dance Instruction
Specialized dance training for Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations. We design age-appropriate routines for solo performances or group dances, combining traditional and modern styles to match the event's theme and the celebrant's preferences.
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Comprehensive instruction in classic ballroom styles including Waltz, Tango, and Foxtrot. Our curriculum develops proper posture, lead/follow techniques, and floorcraft to enhance social dancing abilities in formal and casual settings.
People
Denise Defeo
Owner, Dance Instructor
Denise Defeo co-owns Ballroom Of Huntington and brings decades of dance instruction experience. Certified in multiple dance styles, she specializes in creating personalized learning plans for students of all ages.
Paul Defeo
Owner, Dance Instructor
Paul Defeo co-founded the studio with extensive competitive dance experience. He focuses on technique development and performance training, helping students achieve their dance goals through patient, structured instruction.
Charlie Wood
Dance Director
Charlie Wood oversees dance programming with expertise in Latin and ballroom styles. His teaching emphasizes musicality and connection, drawing from years of competitive success and professional performance experience.
Juliana Cinone
Dance Instructor
Juliana Cinone specializes in Latin dance instruction, particularly Salsa and Mambo. Her energetic teaching style and competition background help students master rhythm and styling in a supportive environment.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We teach ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Tango, Swing, Waltz, Cha Cha, and more for all skill levels.
Do you offer lessons for special events?
Yes, we specialize in wedding choreography, Sweet 16 routines, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah dance instruction.
Are group classes available?
Yes, free group classes are included with private lesson packages for practice and socializing.
What experience do your instructors have?
Our instructors are professionally trained with decades of combined teaching experience in competitive and social dance.
Can beginners take lessons?
Yes, our curriculum is designed for all levels, starting with foundational techniques for complete beginners.
