Ball Express Courses
Learn the most important and most frequently danced styles at Vienna’s balls in just three sessions – for your perfect enjoyment on the dance floor!
Course starts: November to February
Duration: 3 sessions over 3 weeks
In our couples’ courses, you will not only learn the most important dances of the World Dance Programme, but also enjoy quality time together in a stylish setting. Whether as a shared leisure activity, to prepare for a celebration, or simply for the joy of movement – our courses offer couples of all ages a special experience with Viennese flair.
10 evenings of 75 minutes each, once a week
(excluding Viennese school holidays)
Course starts in January, April and October 2026
Next start: Sunday, 18 to Saturday, 24 January 2026
EUR 420,- per couple
All classes are taught in German
However, our staff are always available to provide support in English
Outside Viennese school holidays, you can register in person at Tanzschule Elmayer daily from 15:00 to 20:00. We are also happy to accept your registration by email at office@elmayer.at.
Please take the opportunity to submit your details in advance via our registration form.
»In the city of waltzes, everything depends on the beat, and Schäfer-Elmayer, known as the doyen of manners, provides the finishing touch.«
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Learn the Standard and Latin dances of the World Dance Programme according to your level – Beginner, Bronze, Silver, Gold or Gold Star: Slow Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango, Cha Cha Cha, Square Rumba, Cuban Rumba, Samba, Boogie, Jive and Paso Doble.
We value an atmosphere in which you feel just as comfortable as everyone else. We therefore ask for elegant leisurewear (gentlemen, e.g. suit trousers and shirt – no jacket or tie required; ladies, e.g. dress, skirt or tailored trousers and blouse) that allows you to move/turn easily. Please no jeans or T-shirts.
To ensure personal attention, a maximum of 10 couples per course are enrolled; we therefore ask you to register in good time.
If German is not your native language, you are welcome to speak to your dance teacher at any time. We will be happy to assist you in English.
All week long (Sunday to Saturday), the same programme is taught in the parallel courses at the same level. If you are unable to attend on your course day, please let us know in advance and attend one of the other courses within the same course week.
Due to public holidays, this schedule may be subject to changes.
Earn the Austrian Dance Performance Badge in Bronze, Silver, Gold or Gold Star free of charge: after completing the respective couples’ course, you can register for the examination for the following dance performance badges:
Continuation 1: Bronze.
Continuation 3: Silver.
Continuation 4: Gold.
Continuation 5: Gold Star.
Compulsory figures and information about the procedure can be found here.
For groups of 5 couples or more, we offer the option of booking your private date on the same terms as our adult courses. We look forward to your enquiry by email or via our contact form.
Learn the most important and most frequently danced styles at Vienna’s balls in just three sessions – for your perfect enjoyment on the dance floor!
Course starts: November to February
Duration: 3 sessions over 3 weeks
Stay active and enjoy relaxed afternoons in harmony with the music.
Course start: October, January and April
Duration: 10 weeks each, progressive courses
Put the finishing touches on your first dance – in three sessions, you will learn the most important dances for any wedding.
Course starts: March to June
Duration: 3 sessions over 3 weeks