PRIVATE LESSONS

Before starting any group lessons, Erica highly recommends taking a few private lessons so that you don’t develop any bad habits.  It’s a good idea to train your ear to find the correct beat and learn how to stay balanced while spinning, so that when you take group classes you can focus on learning new patterns.  Even if you are already an intermediate level dancer, private lessons can help you dance better and give you more variety.  Private lessons will develop your confidence and improve your skill faster than any other method! 

To get started, simply call 713.859.8110 or email erica@dancebyerica.com to schedule a private lesson for up to 2 people. Lessons may also be reserved for private groups.

Most lessons are taught in the late afternoon or evenings, M-F. During your first lesson, you will learn as many patterns and techniques as possible within the hour. We will then have a better idea of what your natural ability is so that we can recommend a plan, depending on what your goals are. 

(Please dress comfortably in nice casual clothing, and pay close attention to personal hygiene. Loafers/ flats that don’t scuff the floor work best until you are ready for dance shoes. No thong sandals, shorts, or revealing tops, please!)

If you enjoy your first lesson and would like to continue, you can schedule another lesson.  When you return, you will purchase a program of either 5 or 10 hours.

Keeping a regular appointment once or twice a week is best.  Or you might want to schedule your next lesson at the end of each appointment.  Either way is fine, we are flexible on appointment times.  However, we do require a 48 hour notice when rescheduling, so that we may try and rebook the hour.  If less than 24 hours notice is given, $25 will be deducted from your program.  If you do not show up for, or cancel the same day of a lesson, the full hour will be deducted from your program with no exceptions.   

Most people need at least 5 to 10 private hours to get really good at a couple of dances. If you are brand new to dancing, it’s important that you get past the “mechanical” stage as quickly as possible. Only then will you be able to enjoy dancing naturally.  It’s a good idea to schedule your first couple of lessons back to back if possible. Many people choose to continue with private dance lessons as a regular hobby.  If you think this might be you, please note that the 10 hour package is discounted.

Please visit our PRICING page to review rates and policies.

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"I truly enjoyed learning salsa, cha-cha and tango with Erica. I knew a little when I started, but Erica really taught me techniques and steps I had never seen. Her style is elegant and active. She is patient and committed to her students and their schedules. She is also a very versatile dancer and teacher and can teach many different styles of dancing and neat steps. I also got in great shape dancing! I highly recommend her as a teacher"

Wilka Varela Toppins:The Toppins Law Firm, P.C.
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GROUP CLASSES

DancebyErica dance classes are an excellent way to build confidence in your own unique style.  Like any other sport or talent, dance requires development of muscle memory, which is created only by practicing. Erica has designed these classes for people with busy schedules-they last longer than typical dance classes so that you get more practice, but come less frequently, and you register only for classes that fit your schedule.  Our classes are not only incredibly fun, but they will also give you a chance to increase the variety in your dancing, by learning new patterns.  You will learn techniques such as timing, and how it can be extremely dynamic depending on each song you dance to, leading and following, and how to balance yourself on multiple turns. 

Please check the website regularly for dates, times, and registration information.

Private Lessons scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays are taught at:
"The Dance Place" 3300 Chimney Rock, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77056  (The studio is between Richmond and 59. Turn onto Beverly Hill Lane from Chimney Rock and take the 2nd driveway on your left. The studio is in the corner of the building, suite 500. Sign in for private lessons only, wait in the lobby)

Private Lessons on Tuesday and Thursdays are taught at:
Danse Royale, Adagio International, 14520 Memorial Drive, Suite 59, Houston, TX 77079 (The studio is on Memorial Dr. close to Dairy Ashford and the Beltway.  From I 10, go left on Dairy Ashford, left at  Memorial, and it will be on your left in the "Caliope" shopping  center.  You will see a Hollywood Video, pizza place, MAC athletic center, etc. It is in front of you as you enter the driveway, Sign in for private lessons only.)