BALLROOM TECHNIQUE
Island Style’s Ballroom Dance Technique Program offers a range of class options for dancers in K–12, from beginners to advanced levels. Whether students are just getting started or looking to refine their skills, our program provides a structured and supportive environment for growth at every stage.
All new students receive a complimentary 30-minute placement lesson with one of our instructors, where we assess their current level to ensure the best class fit. Explore the class options below to learn more about each level, and call or text 801-785-7208 to schedule your FREE placement lesson—we look forward to helping you get started!
Syllabus Technique Classes
Our Ballroom Syllabus Technique Classes provide structured, level-based training in Ballroom and Latin using a recognized syllabus framework. Designed for students transitioning from Intro to Dance, new to ballroom, or experienced dancers continuing to strengthen and refine core technical skills.
Classes focus on essential technical fundamentals including steps, timing, footwork, coordination, posture, and musicality. Students develop discipline, confidence, and strong technical habits in a focused and supportive environment. Progression is based on instructor assessment to ensure proper skill development and readiness for each level.
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.
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 our studio phone to book an appointment.
Junior Open Technique (Grades 7-9)
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.
Youth Open Technique 1 (Grades 10-12)
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.
Youth Open Technique 2 (Grades 10-12)
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.