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
Summer Dance Courses
Make the most of the summer holidays with a compact dance course at a special rate. In just 3 sessions within one week, you will learn our Viennese Waltz and other popular ballroom dances.
3 sessions of 90 minutes each
within one week
Every second week in July and August 2026
EUR 175,- per couple
All classes are taught in German
However, our staff are always available to provide support in English
Registration and course dates
We are happy to take your registration by phone or e-mail. You may pay the course fee either in cash, by debit card or credit card directly before the first lesson.
July 2026
Week 28: 6, 7 and 9 July 2026
Week 30: 20, 21 and 23 July 2026
August 2026
Week 32: 3, 4 and 6 August 2026
Week 34: 17, 18 and 20 August 2026
September 2026
Week 36: 31 Aug., 1 and 3 Sept. 2026
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Summer course
Summer course
18:30
Summer course
Summer course
18:30
Summer course
Summer course
18:30
Summer course
»… if this school is the Vatican of Vienna’s national religion of waltz, then Thomas Schäfer-Elmayer is its pope«
The Washington Post
Course programme
Course programme
Viennese Waltz, Slow Waltz, Foxtrot (Quickstep), Boogie Woogie and Cha Cha Cha.
Dress code
Dress code
We attach great importance to ensuring that you feel just as comfortable with us as everyone else. We therefore ask you to wear elegant casual attire (for gentlemen, for example, dress trousers and a shirt – no jacket or tie required; for ladies, for example, a dress, skirt or tailored trousers with a blouse) that allows easy movement and turning. Please no jeans.
Further courses
Seniors
Stay active and enjoy relaxed afternoons in harmony with the music.
Course start: October, January and April
Duration: 10 weeks each, progressive courses
Private Lessons
Treat yourself to the most exclusive dancing experience—a private lesson with your personal teacher, tailored entirely to your goals and needs.
Appointment: flexible by arrangement
Duration: 50 minutes