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Ballroom by Amy  ·  Twin Cities, Minnesota

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Three-time defending Dancers Cup Tour Top Teacher  ·  Professional & international experience

Amy Hanson teaching ballroom dance — Twin Cities instructor

Your Instructor

Amy Hanson

Three-time Dancers Cup Tour Top Teacher

Why Students Choose Amy

Top Teacher Award

Three-time defending Dancers Cup Tour Top Teacher — earned through coaching results, not just performance.

Professional Experience

Danced professionally and internationally. Friendships with dancers many people recognize from Dancing with the Stars.

Every Level Welcome

Complete beginners, wedding couples, social dancers, fitness enthusiasts and competitive athletes — Amy teaches them all.

Throughout the Twin Cities

Serving St. Paul, Minneapolis, Roseville, Shoreview, Plymouth and the surrounding metro area.

Amy Hanson leading a group dance class

Group Classes

Learn alongside others in a welcoming, fun class environment

Amy Hanson at the Heart of America DanceSport Championships in full ballgown

Award-Winning Coaching

Professional experience and a real competitive track record

Amy dancing with a student at a themed competition

Competitive Training

Regular people reach the competition floor with Amy’s coaching

Lesson Matcher

Which Lesson Is Right for You?

Amy teaches beginners, wedding couples, social dancers, fitness-focused students, and competitive athletes. Eight quick questions help match you to the right starting point.

Takes about two minutes. No wrong answers.

A personalized recommendation with no obligation.

Heard It Before

The Things People Say Before Their First Lesson

None of them turned out to be true.

“I have two left feet.”

Coordination isn’t something you either have or don’t. It’s a skill, and Amy teaches it. The “two left feet” feeling is almost always gone within a few lessons.

“I’m not coordinated enough.”

Dance is taught one step at a time. Amy moves at your pace, not the pace of an imaginary ideal student. You don’t need pre-existing coordination — that’s part of what you’re building.

“I don’t have a partner.”

A partner is never required. Many of Amy’s students come alone and do beautifully. In group settings, you’ll rotate with others. In private lessons, Amy is your partner.

“I’ll look foolish.”

Every beginner worries about this. Private lessons mean no one is watching. And even in group settings, everyone is focused on their own feet — not yours.

“I’m too old to start.”

Amy teaches adults of every age. Ballroom dance is low-impact, mentally engaging and physically rewarding. Some of her most enthusiastic students started later in life.

“I already dance. Will this challenge me?”

Amy has competed and performed internationally. She’s equally at home coaching advanced and competitive dancers as she is welcoming beginners. If you want to get better, she has the tools.

Amy Hanson's formation dance team at the Minnesota Madness competition

Real People. Real Results.

The people who doubted themselves most
surprised themselves most.

From complete beginners to formation team performers — Amy has helped students of every background and age build skills and confidence they didn’t think they had.

What Amy Teaches

Every Lesson Is Personalized

Amy teaches a range of formats because no two students have the same goals. Find the one that sounds most like you.

Private Lessons

One-on-one with Amy

The most personal and efficient way to learn. Amy adjusts every session to your pace, your goals and your strengths. Ideal for beginners, people who feel self-conscious, wedding couples, and advanced students working on specific technique.

GREAT FOR: Beginners · Wedding prep · Technique work · Anyone who prefers privacy

Wedding Dance Lessons

Your first dance, done right

Amy creates choreography tailored to your music, your timeline and your vision. No generic wedding-dance formula — just a first dance that feels natural, looks beautiful and belongs to the two of you.

GREAT FOR: Engaged couples · Any musical style · Short timelines · Beginner-friendly

Social Ballroom Dancing

Confidence on any dance floor

Learn the fundamentals of partner dancing across multiple styles — Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Swing and more. Social ballroom skills transfer to weddings, parties, galas, Latin nights and any situation where music is playing.

GREAT FOR: Parties & events · Meeting people · Fun new activity · Solo or with a partner

Group Classes

Learn alongside others

A social and accessible way to explore ballroom dance. Group classes let you meet other dancers, rotate partners and experience the community side of the art form. Amy also teaches through community education programs in the Twin Cities.

GREAT FOR: Social learners · Meeting people · Trying dance before committing · Affordable entry

Advanced & Competitive Coaching

For dancers who want more

Amy is a three-time defending Dancers Cup Tour Top Teacher with professional and international performance experience. She offers advanced technique coaching and structured competitive training for dancers ready to push past their current level.

GREAT FOR: Experienced dancers · Competition preparation · Technique refinement

Dance Formation Teams

Perform as a team. Grow together.

Formation teams bring a group of dancers together to learn, rehearse and perform coordinated choreography as a unit. Amy choreographs and coaches the team with a focus on precision, connection and genuine enjoyment. The bonding that develops through shared rehearsal is one of the things participants talk about most.

GREAT FOR: Team bonding · Confidence through performance · Choreography · Lifelong friendships

Not Sure Which Fits?

Take the quiz and Amy’s recommendation engine will match you to the right starting point. Or contact Amy directly — she’s happy to just talk it through.

Twin Cities and Beyond

Amy Teaches Throughout the Metro

Whether you’re in St. Paul or Minneapolis, heading north to Roseville or Shoreview, or coming from the western suburbs including Plymouth, Amy is available to teach in the Twin Cities area. Lesson locations and scheduling details are discussed when you reach out.

Amy’s students come from across the metro — some for a wedding, some to get out of the house, some because a friend dragged them to one lesson and they couldn’t stop. Whatever brought you here, the commute is worth it.

Still Not Sure? That’s Exactly Why Amy Is Here.

Not every person who walks in knows what they want. Not every student knows what they’re capable of. Amy has spent her career turning uncertainty into confidence, one lesson at a time.

Reach out, ask a question, or take the quiz. There is no obligation and no wrong starting point.

Email Amy Directly

Contact Information

Website

ballroombyamy.com

Phone

612-308-7708

Email

Amy@BallroomByAmy.com