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Ballroom by
Amy
Three-time defending National Dancers Cup Top Teacher Award winner Amy offers award-winning ballroom dance lessons across the Twin Cities, teaching singles, couples, and groups in a fun, welcoming environment for all levels.
“The perfect recipe for giving you the skills and the confidence to enjoy the class regardless of your ability.”
Simple, clear instructions with the perfect balance of humor and flair. Funny too! A+ Amy!
Meet Your Instructor
About Amy
Amy Hanson is the three-time defending Top Teacher Award winner on the Dancers Cup Tour — the longest-running national ballroom dance competition tour in the United States. Her warmth, technique, and genuine love for dance make every lesson an unforgettable experience.
Whether you’re taking your very first steps or training for the national stage, Amy brings energy, professionalism, and passion to every class throughout the Twin Cities.
Amy’s Winning Formula
Top Teacher Again
Top Female Teacher
What Kind of Dance Lessons Are Right for You?
Answer a few quick questions about your goals, interests and experience. Your answers will help point you toward the dance lessons that may be the best fit.
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Free Ballroom Lessons
Start with a free lesson, then let Amy help you turn the basic steps into confident, comfortable dancing that fits your goals.
Complete beginners welcome
No partner required
Private and group options
Social, wedding and competitive dancing
The Hustle
American-Style Rumba
Single-Time Swing
Ready to Learn Faster With Amy?
Free videos are a great start. Personalized lessons help you correct small mistakes, build confidence and learn the dances you actually want to use.
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Where Amy Teaches
Amy teaches all over the Twin Cities — click a location for directions:
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Not sure which lesson is right for you? Call, text or send the form — Amy will help you choose.
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Amy's Journey
From an unexpected start in Saint Paul to becoming a nationally recognized ballroom instructor, every chapter helped shape Ballroom by Amy.
2009
Where It All Began
Amy begins teaching at Arthur Murray in Saint Paul after being recruited during Salsa Night at a local Famous Dave’s.
2010
National Stage
Amy competes professionally around the country with dance partner Shane Haggerty on the national ballroom circuit.
2013
A New Chapter
Amy marries her Dancing with the Twin Cities Celebrities partner, relocates and creates Ballroom by Amy in Kansas City.
2017
Meaningful Connections
At Melánge Dance Studio, Amy builds relationships that become some of the most meaningful of her career and life.
2018
Coming Home
Amy returns to the Twin Cities and builds the partnerships that eventually lead her to the Dancers Cup Tour.
2024
Champions
Amy wins Top Overall Teacher and her student Jerry wins Top Overall Student on the Dancers Cup Tour.
2025
Back-to-Back
Amy and Jerry successfully defend their Dancers Cup Tour titles for a second consecutive year.