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Dance Lessons by Heartland Dancing

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Debbie Ellerton, Instructor

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If you've been near the dance floor anywhere in Rapid City, SD chances are you have seen some fun and awesome dancing and wish you knew how to dance.  


Not comfortable taking group lessons? No Problem! Private lessons help you get started. 


Debbie loves working with individuals, couples, and preparing wedding parties for that Special Day!

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Debbie is an instructor who has years of experience teaching social dancing for all ages from Jitterbug to Line Dancing, Country Two Step to Cha Cha. 


She will help a novice turn the agony of not feeling comfortable on the dance floor to having confidence and fun while dancing.


 

Customer Raves

   

Oh my gosh!  I had such a good time last night at the beginner line dance class.  The facility, the dances and the music you choose are first rate and so much fun to learn and dance to.  I would recommend these classes to anyone and I often do just that. 

I can't say enough good things about you and Haley and your methods of teaching with patience and most of all, laughter and fun.  

Thank you for these classes.  We are so fortunate to have Heartland Dancing in the Black Hills area.

– Alice Wadsworth 

  

I cannot say enough positive things about Heartland Dance and Debbie Ellerton.

I started taking dance lessons at 48 years old, not really knowing what to expect, and now, at 50, I can honestly say it has had a much more positive impact on my life than I ever could have imagined. What started as simply learning how to dance has turned into something that has given me confidence, helped me get outside of my comfort zone, and brought a whole new level of enjoyment to social events and life in general.

Debbie, the owner and instructor, has a very thoughtful and well-planned approach to teaching. What really stands out to me, though, is the warmth and softness she brings to every lesson. She has a way of making you feel comfortable while still challenging you to improve. She meets people where they are and creates an environment where you can learn without feeling self-conscious or intimidated.

One of the biggest changes for me is that I now have the confidence to ask any woman at an event to dance. At 50, I never would have imagined that learning to dance would give me that kind of confidence, but it has.

If you've ever thought about learning to dance but felt like you were too old, too inexperienced, or simply didn't know where to start, I highly recommend Heartland Dance. You don't have to be a dancer to begin—you just have to be willing to take that first step.

Thank you, Debbie, for creating such a welcoming place to learn and for having such a positive impact on my life. I am genuinely grateful I decided to walk through those doors.

- Jason Duwenhoegger


"I would love to have your fabulous classes in the upcoming fall session! Thank you so much for your consistent high-quality classes."  

– Tammy Sellers, Career Learning Center"


Great dance instructions and lots of fun! I felt comfortable as a beginner!


"Love the classes. Met new friends, good exercise and Love Debbie's method of teaching."  

–  Alice 

Choreographed Dances by Debbie

                      Thank you Henry Roy Photography for videoing this beautiful couple and dance

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