Lessons in Dance operates out of Idaho Dance Center, conveniently located at 943 W. Overland Road in Meridian. We have two workshops offered in October, on the 9th and 16th. See below for more details.
In addition to teaching at Idaho Dance Center, Lessons in Dance will be teaching Country Two Step on Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm at The Farm Dance Hub (located at 5173 N. Glenwood Street in Garden City, across from the Fairgrounds). Social dancing will follow after the lesson and is included in the admission.
$120
Three 45-minute private sessions will give you a great introduction to dance with one-on-one instruction to help prepare you for group classes and social dancing. Dial the number below to get started.
$650
Maybe you want to compete or polish what you already know. This program includes ten 45-minute private lessons and will assure you get the quality attention you get with one-on-one instruction. Unsure? Dial the number below and let's discuss it.
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Night Club is a slow and beautiful dance that is easy to learn. A great dance to increase the level of romance in your life!
The couples dance that is a mixture of latin and swing. A playful dance that makes the ladies look great. A versatile dance you can use in most nightclubs worldwide.
Country dancers love the country two-step. Every week we have two-step classes that make it easy to learn. You can get out on that dance floor this weekend. Come play with us.
A vivacious couples dance from Bohemia. A popular dance you will find all over the world if you travel. It’s energizing, fun, and will burn a few calories to boot!
Danced worldwide, west coast swing is one of the most popular dances you will find today. Enjoy it to your favorite pop songs. It's sexy, playful, and fun!
Add a little sexy latin to your dance repertoire! Originating from Cuba, Cha Cha is a great dance to learn because the moves you learn can also be used with most salsa music.
Derived from Lindy Hop and has been incorrectly called the Jitterbug. It’s a faster and playful dance and easy to learn. A great dance for swing and rock-n-roll music.
A rhythmic dance that moves in circles. Considered a gentle romantic dance by most follows. If you are a guy, this is a highly prized dance to learn to woo the ladies!
Jennifer Babione
Master Instructor
Thomas Babione
Master Instructor
Jennifer began couples dancing in the fall of 2002. Thomas was drug to a line dance class with a coworker in 2004 where he met Jennifer, his future wife. Jennifer opened the Lessons in Dance studio in February 2006, they were married in March 2006, and they have been teaching swing and country dance in the Treasure Valley ever since. Jennifer and Thomas actively compete nationally on the West Coast Swing and United Country Western Dance Council circuits and travel throughout the Pacific Northwest to teach and compete. They offer private and group lessons in West Coast Swing, Night Club Two Step, Country Two Step, Hustle, Cha-Cha, Polka, and East Coast Swing throughout the Treasure Valley.