Atrium Dance Studio
Latin dance classes and Friday night social dancing in Pennsauken, NJ
Atrium Dance Studio is both a teaching space and an event venue in Pennsauken, New Jersey.
Photo: Atrium Dance Studio via Google
Before your first class
Lessons are designed for all levels—they explicitly welcome beginners and note that no dance partner is necessary.
About this studio
Atrium Dance Studio is both a teaching space and an event venue in Pennsauken, New Jersey. They've been dedicated to dance education and community for 24 years, running sponsored trips and building long-lasting friendships through the language of dance.
Their Friday Latin Nights are the main draw—doors open at 8 PM for an open-level lesson from 8:15 to 9:15 PM (featuring salsa, bachata, and other styles depending on the week), followed by social dancing until 2 AM with live DJs. Entry is $20 and includes a full buffet, mixers, ice, and table service. You can reserve tables free of charge, and the venue is BYOB and BYOF (bring your own food).
Beyond Friday nights, they teach group classes in salsa, bachata, and ballroom at different times through the week. They also host Urban Dance nights on the 2nd Sundays (featuring swing dance, Philly Bop, Chicago Stepping, Detroit Ballroom, DC Hand Dance, and R&B line dancing), Kizomba Afro-Caribbean nights, Ballroom Brunches with beginner classes at 12:30, line dancing on 1st and 3rd Sundays, and comedy nights. They run a Senior Summer Dance & Lunch Program in partnership with Pennsauken Township.
Wedding choreography is available—they've worked with couples as beginners, teaching first dances with patience and care.
What to expect
Your first visit
If you come to a Friday Latin Night, arrive by 8 PM to settle in before the open-level lesson starts at 8:15. You'll learn some basic steps, then have the floor to yourself and others until 2 AM. Dress to impress (no hoodies, caps, Timberland boots, or sneakers). Bring dance shoes or non-marking dress shoes. No dance partner needed—people switch partners in the lesson and during the night.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Multiple instructors teach across the week: Barbara Capaldi teaches Salsa Level One and Salsa Intermediate on Tuesday evenings; David Rowe teaches Bachata Level One and Performance Bachata on Wednesdays; Gabby Ford choreographs wedding first dances. Friday lessons and events feature rotating instructors including Watson Saintsulne, Paola Gonzales, Joe Figueroa, and Rogerson 'Oneof Akind'.
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
Lessons are designed for all levels—they explicitly welcome beginners and note that no dance partner is necessary.
Styles offered
16 dance styles taught here
Gallery
The people, the parties and the dancing here
Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
Atrium Dance Studiohasn't set up a public class schedule yet.
If you own Atrium Dance Studio, claiming the studio lets you add a public schedule in about 2 minutes. A free Google Calendar is the easiest path — visitors see your class times inline + can add events to their own calendar.
Frequently asked about Atrium Dance Studio
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Atrium Dance Studio teach?
Atrium Dance Studio teaches Salsa, Bachata, Ballroom, Swing, Smooth, Rhythm and 10 more. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Atrium Dance Studio located?
Atrium Dance Studio is located in Pennsauken, NJ. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Atrium Dance Studio offer private lessons?
Contact Atrium Dance Studio directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Atrium Dance Studio teach kids and adults?
Atrium Dance Studio welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at Atrium Dance Studio?
The fastest path is to visit Atrium Dance Studio via their website or check the class schedule above. Many studios offer a free or discounted intro lesson — contact them directly to ask.