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  • Constantine

    Dance Classes

    Professional Instruction for Social Partner Dancing

    No matter the occasion, you'll be prepared to dance!

    Group & Private Lesson Options

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    3 Time Winner of

    Star Tribune Reader's Choice

    "Minnesota's Best" Awards

    (2022, '23, '24)

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  • Group Course

    Spring Schedule

    Learn a variety of popular social partner dances!
    Many couples sign up to have a fun date night activity,
    others to prepare for a special event, and others
    just because they've always wanted to know how to dance.
    Classes geared toward beginner level students.
    (Last updated 5/17/2025)

    Hopkins

    Thursday, Apr 24, May 1, 8, 15

    Eisenhower Community Center

    1001 Highway 7

    6:30-8:00pm

    Woodbury

    Tuesday, Apr 29, May 6, 13, 20

    Red Rock Elementary

    3311 Commonwealth Ave

    7:00-8:30

    Anoka

    Wednesday, May 7, 14, 21, 28

    Sandburg Regional High

    1902 South 2nd Ave

    7:30-9:00pm

    During the summertime, our focus is on preparing wedding couples via single session group

    and private lessons.

    The 4-week variety dance

    courses are paused until fall.

    4 week course schedule will be posted in June. Please check back then. Thanks!

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    "Wedding Dance Rescue!"

    Group Classes

    Be wedding ready in just ONE lesson!

    Learn everything you need to know for your first dance:
    An easy entrance, classic steps, simple sways, fancy twirls, and a romantic dip!
    Video at lesson's end to aid in practicing.

    Maple Grove

    Sunday, May 18

    Maple Grove Community Center

    12951 Weaver Lake Rd

    6:00-8:00pm

    Click to enroll in MG

    Buffalo

    Tuesday, May 27

    Discovery Activity Center

    301 2nd Ave NE

    6:30-8:30pm

    Click to enroll in Buffalo

    Hopkins

    Sunday, June 1

    Eisenhower Community Center

    1001 Highway 7

    6:00-8:00pm

    Click to enroll in Hopkins

    Apple Valley

    Tuesday, June 10

    Falcon Ridge Middle School

    12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd.

    Lower Level Lot, Door #7

    6:30-8:30pm

    Click to enroll in AV

    Plymouth

    Wednesday, June 11

    Plymouth Creek Center

    14800 34th Ave

    6:45-8:45pm

    Click to enroll in Plymouth

    Golden Valley

    Thursday, June 12

    Brookview Community Center

    316 Brookview Pkwy S

    6:30-8:30pm

    Click to enroll in GV

    Maple Grove

    Monday, June 16

    Maple Grove Community Center

    12951 Weaver Lake Rd

    6:00-8:00pm

    Click to enroll in MG

    St. Paul

    Linwood Recreation Center

    860 St. Claire Ave

    Wednesday, June 25

    6:00-8:00pm

    Click to enroll in St. Paul

    Maple Grove

    Monday, July 7

    Maple Grove Community Center

    12951 Weaver Lake Rd

    6:00-8:00pm

    Click to enroll in MG

    Plymouth

    Wednesday, July 23

    Plymouth Creek Center

    14800 34th Ave

    6:45-8:45pm

    Click to enroll in Plymouth

    Maple Grove

    Monday, August 4

    Maple Grove Community Center

    12951 Weaver Lake Rd

    6:00-8:00pm

    Click to enroll in MG

    Orono

    Tuesday, August 5

    Orono Activities Center

    795 N Old Crystal Bay Rd

    6:30-8:30pm

    Click to enroll in Orono

    Hopkins

    Saturday, Sept 6

    Eisenhower Community Center

    1001 Highway 7

    10:00am-Noon

    Link to enroll available July 1st

    More wedding dance group class options to come...

    Please check back.

  • Private Lessons for Weddings

    Customized instruction to prepare you for your special day!
    Bride/Groom, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, and
    all other couple pairings you desire.
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    Flexible scheduling

    Convenient evening, weekend, and daytime appointments. Studios in Plymouth, Minnetonka,

    St. Louis Park and Wayzata.

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    Do more than shift back & forth!

    Learn a sophisticated entrance, easy steps & turns, a gentle lift, an impressive dip, with a

    video to aid in practicing.

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    Keep it simple pricing

    No packages to buy when you don't even know how many lessons you want! Book just one at a time & pay as you go.

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    What does it cost for one couple?

    1 1/4 hour customized lesson = $150

    1 1/2 hour customized lesson = $165

    Group pricing varies~contact us for a quote

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    How may we book a lesson?

    Use our "Contact" page to send exact dates/times you prefer, or send general availability & we'll send booking options.

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    Gift lessons to the special couple!

    Surprise them at the wedding shower!

    We have gift certificates available in any dollar amount. Contact us to purchase.

  • Contact Us

    Use this form to ask questions of the
    instructor or contact us for any reason.
    Thank you for your interest in
    learning to dance with us!
    Serving all the metro area & surrounding suburbs
    Private lessons offered 7 days per week, from morning through evening, at studios in Plymouth, Minnetonka, Wayzata, & St. Louis Park
    612-240-8329
    612-240-8329
    constantinedanceinfo@gmail.com
  • Write A Review!

    If you've enjoyed your experience in group or private lessons,
    please take a moment to help others find our small family business:

    Google Review

    The Knot Review

    Thank You!
    Here is what some others have said:
    REAL comments by REAL students in REAL classes.

     

    "You infuse the room with your vitality. Your love of teaching us old folks how we can enjoy something we thought had passed us by permeates the room giving everyone the feeling they, too, can succeed.
    Thank you for sharing your gifts!"- Kevin & Deb D.

     

    "Deanna clearly has been enthusiastically sharing her passion and purpose for years as she provided succinct quality training in a playful environment. My husband and I laughed, finding joy in music and dance. Thank you for giving us something to giggle about and enjoy with friends! "Oooooh Baby!" - Pam & John B."

     

    "The instructor was extremely patient and capable. She took care to make everyone feel comfortable and presented everything in a logical order. Deanna was the best instructor I have ever had in community ed!" - Pat B.

     

    "You are a wonderful dance teacher, you make learning fun. We thoroughly enjoyed your sense of humor, your patience and your kindness towards all of us in the class." - Caron & Tom F.

     

    "When Deb and I did the hustle with our handful of moves, the dance floor cleared and I felt like John Travolta! It was great fun. We've been able to dance at three weddings now since our lessons with you and
    it has been very gratifying! Thanks!" - Steven S.

     

    "Deanna Constantine was excellent in teaching us how to ballroom dance! She was very knowledgeable about the subject, patient and supportive with our lack of experience, and engaging with us as people and not just students. We HIGHLY rate her and her classes!" -- Carter and Teri M.
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  • Practice Music on Spotify

    Click the link to be directed to playlists used in classes

     

    Places to Go Dancing

    So often we are asked "Where can we go to use what we learn in class?"
    Follow these links for popular local performers and venues....
    Lynne's Dance News

    The most comprehensive resource for learning about daily dance events and opportunities in the Twin Cities!

    USA Dance Minnesota Chapter

    "Our mission is to improve the quality and quantity of ballroom dancing in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area, to promote ballroom dancing in the Twin Cities, and to help interested individuals connect with the ballroom dance community."

    Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band

    "Tim Patrick is a dynamic Sinatra-style singer who performs regularly in the Twin Cities area with his swingin’ Blue Eyes Band."

    Jerry O'Hagan and His Orchestra

    "The Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra is celebrating it's 27th year as a working big dance band in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area , and we play for public dances every month!"

    Doctor Kielbasa

    "Doctor Kielbasa...for when you need a healthy dose of polka music."

    (click on the link above, or go to their Facebook page)

    Saints of Swing

    "Swing comes alive again!  Based in Lino Lakes, MN, the Saints of Swing big band performs music of the big band era and other styles to lovers of jazz and enthusiastic dancers."

    Swingin' On A Star

    "Most of our songs swing, but we also do Latin numbers, waltzes, ballads, and blues. It is all very danceable."

    Beasley's Big Band

    "We are an 18 piece big band, playing the classic jazz of the era made famous by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller, and others."

    Debbie O'Keefe

    Frequent peformer at The Wabasha Street Caves and other Twin City venues.

    Salsa del Soul

    "Salsa del Soul was formed with the purpose to provide great dance music for Twin Cities Salsa fans."

    Riverside Swing Band

    "Check our calendar for swing dances at the Richfield Legion and Eagles 34 in South Mpls," as well as other Twin Cities locations.

    The Execs Big Band

    "The execs are a 17 piece Big Band that was initially founded in 1965 by area businessmen and is dedicated to keeping the music of the Big Band era alive."

  • About the Instructor & Founders

     

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    Deanna Constantine

    Owner / Instructor

    Deanna follows in the footsteps of her parents, the renowned Minnesota dance instructors Dean and Mary Constantine. Deanna grew up helping in the family business and spent much of her childhood training in ballroom dancing and classical ballet. She shares her passion for dance by conducting group classes and private lessons in communities throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs. She contracts with park & recreation and community education programs to make learning to dance more accessible and affordable to her students. She strives to make classes fun and easy so all her students experience success! She holds a bachelors degree in elementary education from the University of MN. Whenever possible she likes to escape the cold winters to visit her 3 young adult children who live in warmer places!

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    Dean and Mary Constantine

    Founders

    Icons of the local dance scene since the 1950s, Dean & Mary provided dance instruction to Minnesotans for nearly 70 years! They shared their talents with "well over 100,000 students," as Dean often cited. They had the original idea of bringing the studio to the students rather than the students to the studio. They traveled all around the metro, contracting with community education, park and recreation, country clubs, health clubs, businesses, and even neighborhood home groups. Dean passed away on September 23, 2016 at the age of 86. Mary still resides in Minnesota and has fond memories of her dancing years. The Constantine dance legacy continues with their daughter, Deanna.

    Photo: Dean and Mary received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" presented to them by USA Dance Minnesota in Sept. 2006.

  • Photo Gallery

    A glimpse into our group classes & wedding couples...

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