Looking to have fun, be social, and get some exercise in a supportive environment? You’re in the right place! Whether you’ve been ballroom dancing for years or have never stepped foot on the dance floor, I can help you develop your technique and passion.
I teach primarily out of the Promenade Dance Studio. Some classes and my private lessons are available virtually.
Promenade Dance Studio
Address: 2605 Lord Baltimore Dr., Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Weekly Dance Classes
Flamenco Dance Class
Mondays 6-7pm PM Starting September 14, 2026
In-person at the Promenade
Bulerias is our main focus. A few moments will be set aside for
Flamenco class to review & learn Sevillanas 1/2/3/4 along with the Castanets.
Performance will be based on the interest level.
Pricing: $25 drop-in per class (4 classes for $80)
Beginner/Advanced Beginner Dance Classes 2026
Mondays, 5-6PM
In-person at the Promenade – ( Starting September 14th new Time 5-6pm)
My beginner’s class gives you a foundation of basic dance steps across a variety of styles such as waltz, cha cha, foxtrot, American-style rumba, and tango. Absolutely no prior dance experience required!
January Tango
February Chacha
March Foxtrot
April Rumba
May Waltz
June Swing
July Merengue/Bachata
August Tango
September Foxtrot
October ChaCha
November Waltz
December Salsa
Pricing: $25 per person drop in (4 classes for $80)
Ballet Classes
Begins Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the Promenade
1:30-2:30pm $80 for four weeks or $25 drop-in
Channel your inner ballerina and master the fundamentals with grace and style.
Contact
Mary for more details
Beginner Ballroom
Thursday 7:30-8:30pm
In-person at Misako Ballet Studio
5485 Harpers Farm Rd. Columbia, MD 21044
sign up on Misako website:
September- October Foxtrot & Rumba
November-January Tango & Chacha
February-March Waltz & Samba
April-May Viennese Waltz & Swing
Summer 2026
July 9 & 16. Tango & Chacha
July 23 & 30 Foxtrot & Rumba
August 6 & 13 Waltz & Swing
Long-term Dance Classes
Tango Formation Begins September 14th
Monday 7-8pm In-person at the Promenade
Bring your partner. Learn choreography for fun or
perform at the Promenade Dance Studio.
23 weeks
$460 per person
9/14 $230
12/7 $230
If you are unable to make your session call 443-934-6696 to cancel 24 hours prior without penalty.
Medals Test & Training with Lori Woods Gay, Examiner
Fall Session November 21st
Designed for you by you – send your steps, technical concerns & questions to us.
Sign up now to reserve your spot
The Medal Test is an opportunity to have your dancing progress evaluated and critiqued by an independent source other than your teacher. This process assures that high quality standards are maintained among the Botta Coaching dancer community, and that you are being taught in accordance with a worldwide standard of dance.
The Medal System promotes a systematic method of instruction for students of dance. Our unique “stair-step” system introduces students to new skills in a coherent and timely manner, stressing the mastery of fundamental techniques before advancement to the next level. This graduated system of teaching and learning makes progressing through the various levels fun and produce better dancing.
Medal Tests are milestones which mark the completion of one level, and open the door to the next!
- Have more fun, learn faster, and become better dancers.
- Create and accomplish clear goals.
- Polish your presentation.
- Get valuable feedback from our elite Examiners.
- Measure your progress against the universal standard of the American International Dance Association, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and Dance Vision.
Pricing:
$85 for test
$75 for mini coaching
$40 for workshop $60 for both workshops per person
Note: you don’t have to take a test to participate in the workshops.
Individual Dance Lessons
Have a blast and get the individualized attention you need in private dance lessons!
Offered in-person at the Promenade or virtual via Zoom (please note: there is an additional ten minute “tech” time addition.
All private lessons are by appointment only. If you are unable to make your session, please call 443-934-6696 and cancel 24 hours prior without penalty.
Get Started with Dance Lessons or Classes!
Interested in a session? Please send me a message to get started.
