Quickstep Dance Lessons in Tampa, FL
Quickstep is the happiest dance on the ballroom floor: light, bouncy and full of hops, runs and chassés that make you feel like you are flying across the room.
- Private 1-on-1 lessons with a certified instructor
- No partner and no experience needed
- Studio on North Dale Mabry Hwy in Tampa
Start Quickstep Lessons
New students start with a $35 introductory private lesson. Takes 30 seconds, no obligation.
Why Tampa Dancers Love Quickstep
A fast, light and joyful dance that fits big-band swing and upbeat jazz.
Quickstep grew out of the foxtrot and the Charleston in the 1920s, when bands started playing faster and dancers wanted something livelier. Today it is a showstopper at galas, showcases and ballroom parties.
It is also a terrific workout. Traveling around the floor at speed builds stamina, footwork and coordination, and once the basics click it is simply fun.
Because quickstep builds on foxtrot fundamentals, it is a great second or third ballroom dance once you know how to move in frame with a partner.
See What Your First Lesson Looks Like
Relaxed, fun and built around you.
Your introductory lesson at Arthur Murray Tampa North is a private, one-on-one session with a certified instructor. You'll learn your first quickstep steps, get comfortable on the floor and talk through a plan that fits your goals. No partner, no experience and no pressure.
Claim My $35 Intro LessonInside Arthur Murray Tampa North
Real students, real parties and real progress at our North Dale Mabry studio.
What You'll Learn in Quickstep
Your instructor will start with the figures you can use right away.
Quarter Turns & Chassés
The backbone of quickstep: smooth traveling turns and quick side-close-side chassés that carry you down the line of dance.
Lock Steps & Runs
Fast crossing locks and running steps that give quickstep its sparkle and speed.
Hops & Skips
Playful hops, skips and pepper-pots for advanced dancers who want real flair.
Natural Spin Turns
Rotating figures that let couples sweep around corners elegantly.
Your Quickstep Journey at Arthur Murray
A clear path, so you always know what you are working on and why.
- Lesson 1: Timing & the BasicWe find the rhythm together and learn the quickstep basic. Most students are dancing to real music by the end of their first lesson.
- Weeks 1-4: Your First FiguresTurns and partner figures with clear signals for leaders and followers, so quickstep starts to feel natural.
- Months 2-3: Styling & MusicalityTechnique, styling and musicality, plus practice parties where you dance with different partners.
- Bronze Level & BeyondArthur Murray's medal program takes you into more advanced figures, and you can add new dances any time.
Quickstep Tips From Our Instructors
Advice our Tampa North instructors give new quickstep students.
Stay on your toes
Quickstep lives on the balls of your feet. Light, springy steps keep you on time.
Use your frame
A steady frame lets you move fast together without pulling each other off balance.
Think "slow, quick-quick, slow"
Most figures mix slows and quicks. Counting out loud helps at first.
Travel, don't bounce
Energy should carry you forward around the floor, not up and down.
Visit Our North Tampa Studio
Take Quickstep lessons close to home on North Dale Mabry Highway.
Arthur Murray Tampa North
14436 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 961-0090
Easy to reach from Carrollwood, Lutz, Citrus Park, Westchase, New Tampa and all of North Tampa.
Quickstep Lessons in Tampa: FAQ
Do I need a partner to take quickstep lessons in Tampa?
No. Most students start on their own. In private lessons your instructor is your partner, and at group classes and practice parties you rotate partners.
Is quickstep too fast for beginners?
Not with the right teaching. We start slower and build speed as your footwork improves. Many students learn foxtrot first and add quickstep after.
What should I wear to my first lesson?
Comfortable clothes you can move in and shoes with a smooth sole that stay on your feet. Avoid grippy sneakers.
What does the $35 introductory lesson include?
Your first private lesson with a certified instructor. You will learn the quickstep basic and talk through a program that fits your goals. There's no obligation.
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New students start with a $35 introductory private lesson. Book yours and start dancing this week.
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