Take the first step.
The Laird Academy is a ballroom dance education organization dedicated to preparing children not only to perform on stage, but to thrive in life. Through our curriculum, students cultivate confidence, discipline, and elegance. Inspired by the British classic ballroom dance tradition, the Academy was founded in honor of Sir Walter W. Laird—the father of modern ballroom dance—and continues his legacy of excellence.
After-school ballroom dance programs for children
Weekly ballroom dance classes where children learn the steps and techniques of dances such as the Cha Cha, Rumba, Waltz, Tango, Samba, and Jive—culminating in a final performance for the school community.
Confidence, poise, and excellence.
Program Outcomes:
Students practice partner rotation, learning to dance with everyone.
Through rehearsals in choreography and formations, they prepare for a final performance for the school community—an experience that builds confidence both on stage and in life.
The program emphasizes mutual respect, teamwork, social grace, and confidence-building as essential life skills.
What we do
Bringing ballroom dancing tradition into schools!
After-school ballroom dance programming for children:
Classic Program:
Two sessions a year (August-December & January - May)
Two 45-minute classes per week
Culminates in a theater performance for the school community
Residency Program:
12-week residency
Two 45-minute classes per week
Culminates in an open house in-class performance for parents
Camp*:
3-week camp
Five 45–minute classes per week
Culminates in a final performance
Culmination performance for the school community:
Upon completing the program, students will showcase their skills in a performance for the school community
The classic ballroom dance training system by a world-class dancer & choreographer
Sample class structure:
Warm-up (5 min) → step introduction + technique breakdown (10min) → practice with music (5 min)→ formation/choreography (dancing with a partner, etiquette, rehearsing a performance piece) (15 min) → practice with music (10 min)
Ballroom dances taught
Cha cha | Rumba | Samba | Waltz | Tango | Jive
