*The following links to other dance organizations are provided as a convenience to our members. The Ballroom Dance Association does not receive compensation from any organization for advertising and their inclusion here does not necessarily mean that we recommend the organization to our members.
Other UW-Madison Dance Organizations
UW DanceSport Team
The University of Wisconsin DanceSport Team is a UW organization founded in 2004 by a group of UW students
and alumni with the purpose of promoting and training ballroom dancers to accomplish ballroom dancing at
the competitive level.
Badger Ballroom Dance Team
The Badger Ballroom Dance Team (aka BBDT) provides a venue for the competitive collegiate ballroom
dancer or any dancer wishing to improve his or her skills through weekly lessons and practices.
Jumptown - UW Swing Club
Jumptown was founded in order to promote vintage dance by sponsoring dances, classes, and related events.
Madison Dance Organizations
Madison Tango Society
Madison Tango Society is a not-for-profit organization, with goals of expanding the love of tango,
encouraging instruction in the Madison area, reaching out to other dance communities, and continuing
a positive learning environment for dancers at all levels.
Madison West Coast Swing Club
The Madison West Coast Swing Club provides lessons, places to dance, and a great social scene for both singles
and couples.
Dance Studios and Instruction
The Art of Dance
www.artofdancemadison.com
D. Francis Dieringer
(608) 264-0121
Private lessons and Group classes available.
Dancesport of Madison
www.dancesportofmadison.com
dancesport22000@yahoo.com
Tom Choudoir, Director
Phone: (608) 242-8349
Private lessons and Group classes available at Sherman Ave (East) and Odana Rd (West).
Becci Eilders
(608) 274-JIVE
Various Locations
Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Madison
www.fredastairemadison.com
Peter & Linda Goethche, Owners
7701 Mineral Point Rd.
Madison, WI 53717
Private lessons and social dancing parties
(608) 833-2623
Dance On Air Studio
www.dance-on-air.com/
Eric & Deborah Gillitzer
5973 Executive Drive, Madison (Pinnacle Healt & Fitness Center)
Private lessons and Group classes available.
Movement Junkie
www.MovementJunkie.com
Craig Rypstat
(608) 251-2675
The Right Step
6424 Monona Dr (Just off the beltline)
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-1921
Virginia Davis School of Dance
www.virginiadavis.com
Karen Buros
2037 Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 241-4988
Disc Jockeys
Madison Grapevine DJs
www.madisongrapevine.com
Ready to help you plan music for your wedding reception or party. Lighting effects, subwoofer, & wireless microphones. 6000 song library of fun dance music.
Ballroom Dance Shoes
If you decide to buy shoes specifically for ballroom dancing, there are many options. Local stores listed below are the best way to shop because you can try on the shoes before buying. It is common to buy a pair of dance shoes that is at least a half-size smaller than your normal shoe size. Dance shoes will stretch out as you dance in them, and you want them to fit snugly when they are broken in.
If purchasing through the internet, you should really talk to a customer service representative when placing your order. Some ballroom shoes fit larger than others.
Rosy Cheeks & Co
517 S Midvale Blvd
(608) 663-9999
Hours MTuWF Noon-5pm, Th Noon-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Local Madison store with plenty of ballroom dance shoes and dance sneakers in stock. Mary Lou's website
caters to young children for dance clothes; hence the website's pink color scheme. Rest assured, they are a
great place to buy dance shoes.
Men's Dance Shoes at Rosy Cheeks
Ladies' Dance Shoes at Rosy Cheeks
Located the Sequoia Commons shopping center next to the library branch.
If riding the bus, the #6(via Tokay) bus drops off at the Sequoia
Commons shopping center. You just have to walk around the new library construction.
Davis Dancewear
2037 Sherman Ave
(608) 241-4988
Ballroom, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Capezio shoes.
Located a few blocks west of the intersection of Sherman Ave and North Sherman Ave.
http://www.virginiadavis.com
Step-N-Out
http://www.stepnout.com
Heel and Sole Connection (for shoe repair)
617-A North Sherman Ave
(608) 241-4335
Affordable repair and re-soleing of ballroom dance shoes.
Located in the same shopping center as Vick Pierce Liquor, just past Commercial Ave.
Cecil's (for shoe repair)
6717 Odana Rd
In the small shopping center next to the Maharaja restaurant. The shop is on the side of the
shopping center hidden from the street.
