Couples
Discover the dances of the World Dance Programme together and enjoy unforgettable evenings as a couple.
Course starts: October, January and April
Duration: 10 weeks each, progressive courses
Students
In our intensive dance courses for singles and couples, designed especially for ladies and gentlemen aged around 18–35, you will discover just how enjoyable dancing can be. Learn the dances of the World Dance Programme and feel confident on the dance floor.
6 evenings of 90 minutes each
(except during the lecture-free period)
Beginner courses start in March and October 2026
Next start: 2 or 7 March 2026
EUR 120,- per person for students under 25
otherwise EUR 160,- per person
All classes are taught in German
However, several members of our staff are always available to provide support in English
Registration and course dates
Outside Vienna’s school holidays, you can register in person at Elmayer daily from 3 to 8 pm. Enrolled students may also register via the USI.
In both cases, please register in advance using our form to make the on-site registration process easier.
Monday
Mon
Tuesday
Tue
Wednesday
Wed
Thursday
Thu
Friday
Fri
Saturday
Sat
Sunday
Sun
Beginner course
GK
20:30
Beginner course
GK
20:30
Continuation 2
F2
20:30
(GK)
Beginner course
(F2)
Continuation 2
Course programme
Course programme
The Standard and Latin dances of the World Dance Programme: Viennese Waltz, Slow Waltz, Foxtrot (Quickstep), Tango, Polka, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Boogie Woogie, Jive and Paso Doble
Dress code
Dress code
We attach great importance to ensuring you feel just as comfortable with us as everyone else. We therefore ask gentlemen to wear a jacket, and both ladies and gentlemen not to attend classes in jeans or T-shirts.
Shoes that could damage the parquet floor (heavy soles, metal applications) are not permitted.
»In the city of waltzes, timing is everything—and Schäfer-Elmayer, known as the doyen of manners, provides the finishing touches.«
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Further courses
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
Discofox
Discover a special variety of dance to the music of today’s charts as well as classic disco beats!
Course start: After the ball season
Duration: 3 sessions over 3 weeks