Constantine Dance Classes

Constantine
Dance Classes

Professional Instruction for Social Partner Dancing
No matter the occasion, you'll be prepared to dance!

Group & Private Lesson Options
4 Week Group Course Details
We welcome your calls & emails if you have questions!

Classes geared toward beginner level students, with the goal of learning to dance with your partner in a fun and supportive environment
Content varies from course to course, so both new & returning students are encouraged to attend!
Wedding couples welcome, too!
A mix of 3-4 social dances taught every 4 week session
Each lesson meets for 1.5 hours, once per week, for 4 weeks. Course is just $66-69 per person, depending on location.
Make-ups allowed. Dance to fun music from the past to the present. Learn combinations of steps & turns usable at most social events.
Stay partnered with the person you enrolled with. If you attend solo, plan to rotate with others who have also attended alone
Attendance varies, so a partner may or may not be available. Have questions? Feel free to inquire before enrolling so you're comfortable attending solo.
4 week course schedule
Learn a variety of social partner dances!
(Last updated 10/11/24)

Shakopee
Wednesday, Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16
Eagle Creek Elementary
6855 Woodward Ave.
7:00-8:30
Hopkins
Sunday, Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3
Eisenhower Community Center
1001 Highway 7
3:00-4:30
Space remains. Contact us to join!
Rogers
Sunday, Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3
Rogers High School
21000 141st Ave. N.
6:00-7:30
Space remains. Contact us to join!
White Bear Lake
Thursday, Oct. 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14
Matoska Int'l Schl - No class 10/31
2530 Spruce Place
6:30-8:00
Click here to enroll
Woodbury
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 12, 19
Red Rock Elem - No class 11/5
3311 Commonwealth Ave.
7:00-8:30
Click here to enroll
Andover
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13
Oak View Middle School
15400 Hanson Blvd NW
7:00-8:30
Click here to enroll
Plymouth
Saturday, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16
Plymouth Community Center
14800 34th Ave. N.
3:00-4:30
Click here to enroll
Watertown
Monday, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18
Watertown-Mayer Com Learn Ctr
313 Angel Ave NW-Door #1 on State St
7:15-8:45
Click here to enroll
Buffalo
Friday, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22
Discovery Elementary School
301 2nd Ave NE
7:00-8:30
Click here to enroll
Winter & Spring 2025
Course Schedule Preview
Links to enroll posted as
registration opens (Nov-Dec 2024)
Private Lessons for Weddings
Customized instruction to prepare you for your special day!
Also offering father/daughter, mother/son, and
any other couple pairings you desire.
Flexible scheduling
Convenient evening, weekend, and daytime appointments. Studios in Plymouth, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park and Wayzata.
Do more than shift back & forth!
Learn a sophisticated entrance, easy steps & turns, a gentle lift, and an impressive dip, with a video to aid in practicing.
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.
What does it cost for one couple?
75 min customized lesson = $139
90 min customized lesson = $153
Group pricing varies~contact us for quote
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.
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
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"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.
About the Instructor & Founders

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!
Dean and Mary Constantine
Founders
Icons of the local dance scene since the 1950s, Dean & Mary provided dance instruction to Minnesotans for nearly 60 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. Their tradition continues to this day with their daughter, Deanna, carrying on the family legacy. Mary now lives with another daughter in California. Dean passed away on September 23, 2016 at the age of 86. 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...

Constantine

Dance Classes

Professional Instruction for Social Partner Dancing

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

Group & Private Lesson Options

4 Week Group Course Details

We welcome your calls & emails if you have questions!

Classes geared toward beginner level students, with the goal of learning to dance with your partner in a fun and supportive environment

A mix of 3-4 social dances taught every 4 week session

Stay partnered with the person you enrolled with. If you attend solo, plan to rotate with others who have also attended alone

4 week course scheduleLearn a variety of social partner dances!(Last updated 10/11/24)

Shakopee

Hopkins

Rogers

White Bear Lake

Woodbury

Andover

Plymouth

Watertown

Buffalo

Private Lessons for Weddings

Customized instruction to prepare you for your special day!

Also offering father/daughter, mother/son, and

any other couple pairings you desire.

Flexible scheduling

Do more than shift back & forth!

Keep it simple pricing

What does it cost for one couple?

How may we book a lesson?

Gift lessons to the special couple!

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!

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:

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.

"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.

Click the link to be directed to playlists used in classes

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....

About the Instructor & Founders

Deanna Constantine

Owner / Instructor

Dean and Mary Constantine

Founders

Photo Gallery

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

4 week course schedule
Learn a variety of social partner dances!
(Last updated 10/11/24)