BALLROOM DANCE
Welcome to ISD Ballroom!
Why do our students choose Island Style?
We offer ballroom training for all ages and levels. Click to read more!
Not sure which class is right for you?
New students can request a FREE 30-minute placement lesson to help us find the best class fit for their current level and goals. Explore the class options below, then call or text 801-785-7208 to schedule your complimentary lesson and get started!
Syllabus Technique Classes
Our Ballroom Syllabus Technique Classes build strong foundations in Ballroom and Latin through structured, level-based training. Students develop essential skills such as timing, footwork, posture, coordination, musicality, and confidence in a focused and supportive environment.
Note on placement: Our syllabus classes are available to any student interested in developing Ballroom and Latin technique, including students who are not part of an ISD team. Enrollment in these classes does not require an assessment or audition. Read more about our classes and, when you’re ready, register below!
Syllabus Class Descriptions
A fun introduction to ballroom dance for young students in an upbeat, encouraging, and structured environment. Builds rhythm, posture, and social skills while introducing beginner ballroom steps and movement patterns. Required for Pee Wee Showdance Team members.
Helps dancers build a strong ballroom foundation while increasing confidence and technical skill in a structured environment through targeted drills, choreography, and combination work. Required for Pre-Teen A & B Team members.
Designed for dancers advancing their ballroom training with stronger technique and discipline, with a focus on stylistic and competitive development through more complex drills, choreography, and combination work. Required for Junior B Team members.
Advanced foundational ballroom training for high school dancers building strength, precision, and confidence. Focuses on refining technique, musicality, styling, coordination, and competitive development while preparing dancers for higher-level training.
Syllabus Class Schedules & Registration
Open Technique Classes
Designed for experienced dancers progressing beyond syllabus training, these classes focus on advanced technique, styling, musicality, and competition readiness. Training includes targeted drills and combinations that accelerate technical development and artistry.
Note on Placement: To maintain the high standard of our technique program, placement in all Open Technique classes is determined by a free instructor assessment. This ensures each dancer is challenged appropriately based on their current skill level and readiness. To schedule, please call or text us at 801-785-7208 to book an appointment.
Open Class Descriptions
Designed for dedicated Junior dancers ready to refine technique and move beyond syllabus basics. This high-intensity class enhances student’s technical precision and stamina through rigorous drills and complex combinations.
Required for Junior A Team members.
An advanced-level track for Youth dancers committed to elite technical development. This class focuses on the “extra mile”—refining movement quality, endurance, and artistic mastery through high-level drills and combinations that challenge execution and control. It is designed for the hardworking dancer looking to bridge the gap between skill and competitive excellence. Required for Youth B Team members.
Our most advanced technical class offered for committed Youth dancers. This class requires maximum precision, artistic maturity, and an enduring work ethic. Dancers will be trained at an accelerated learning pace to execute complex combinations with consistent power and clarity. This class is reserved for those pursuing elite level technical mastery and competition-focused training. Required for Youth A Team members.
Open Class Schedules & Registration
Competition Rounds
Competition Rounds Schedules & Registration
Competition Teams
The Island Style Ballroom Dance Company is one of Utah’s largest youth ballroom dance programs, offering high-level training and performance opportunities for dancers in grades K–12. Our program provides a structured and supportive environment where students develop strong technique, teamwork, discipline, confidence, and performance skills through both Ballroom and Latin dance styles. Dancers have opportunities to compete, perform, and be part of an exciting team atmosphere while progressing through multiple levels of training.
Island Style is proud to be home to nationally recognized teams:
- Pre-Teen A Team: 4-time United States National Division I Formation Champions
- Junior A Team: 2026 United States National Division I Ballroom Formation Champions
Competition Team Information
For students interested in joining our Competition Ballroom Teams, all team information can be found on our Ballroom Team Page. There you will find audition details, team policies, our team contract, team calendars, and other important resources to help students and families stay informed and prepared throughout the season.
Placement on our Competition Ballroom Teams is by audition only. Our general team auditions are held each year in May, though interested dancers may also be considered throughout the year based on availability and placement needs. Those interested in joining can learn more on our Ballroom Team page or call or text 801-785-7208 for additional information.