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The BlueBallRoom
Categories: Arts & Entertainment Performing Arts Education Specialty Schools Dance Schools Performing Arts, Dance Schools [Edit]
Independence Mall1601 Concord Pike, Ste 10
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 984-2583
- Good for Kids:
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6 reviews for The BlueBallRoom
6 reviews in English
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Review from Lexi H.
Wilmington, DE
1/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
What a gorgeous space!
I only go for Zumba on Monday nights with Maya --she's amazing!!! They have tons of special ballroom events and classes going on every night of the week. It's lovely to watch the ballroom dancers practice while waiting for class to start! -
Review from Joseph M.
Staten Island, NY
12/4/2011
Very dissatisfied.
I purchased a gift certificate for my daughter and her boyfriend to take their first ballroom lessons. After 6 months it became clear ghat they were not going to use the certificate.
I emailed the studio and did not get a response for 3 weeks. When they finally responded, I was told that the certificate expired and the 200 dollars was lost. I was not offered a refund or even a partial refund. I was not even offered the opportunity to use the certificate myself. -
Review from Ruth Y.
Philadelphia, PA
11/10/2009
I happened upon this place when I saw the big sign for the ballroom while driving by. At a later (and more convenient) time, I dropped by to get more information. And at a still later time, I convinced a group of friends to visit their once a month dance party.
The first thing people notice is what others have said, which is the decor is gorgeous! They really did a fantastic job! And the dance floor especially is big and beautiful. The food they offer is also very gourmet and delicious! If you drink, they also offer a bar.
The dancers are some of the highest level dancers at a venue I have ever seen. The music was nice and the performance given that night by Italian 10 dance champs Emanuele Pappacena and Francesca Lazzari was amazing. However, what impressed me the most about this pair is that they spent the rest of the night (before and after their showcase) dancing with us plebeians. That might sound stupid, but many, many of these top level dancers do not seem to enjoy dancing anymore and would never deign to dance with the "common man." This pair seemed genuinely nice and excited to be there and to dance with us.
Where I am docking the point, is unfortunately everything was a little on the pricier side. Although to be fair, The $15 entrance fee did include a higher level of food than other places offer. The private lessons with Emanuele was also pricey, but again, please take into account that he is ranked on an international level. Also, emails ask patrons not to bring their own water, and instead buy it from the bar on site. I will admit, there is a bit of salt in this, as I did bring my own water to the event. In my defense, I had never been there before and many places do not provide adequate access to water, so I have gotten into the habit of bringing a bottle of water with me where ever I go. However, it still seems a bit harsh to not allow people who are forward thinking to bring their own water.
The other reason I am docking the one (measly) point is because the people there did not seem nearly as friendly as at some of the other venues. It was amazing to get to dance with Emanuele, but other than that dance I believe only one other person asked me to dance all night. At least one of my other friends was also not asked to dance very often.
But overall, this is an amazing place if you take your dancing seriously, and want to be good. It is by a good margin the highest caliber of dancers I have seen in a long time, and the owners and staff have so far been very friendly. Check it out!Listed in: Ballroom Dance Venues
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Review from Craig W.
Wilmington, DE
7/15/2008
Baby and I recently tied the knot and we wanted to make sure we (or at least I) didn't embarrass ourselves during our first dance. Baby loves to dance but I generally have two left feet and we end up frequently knocking knees. Not the look you want your guests to witness.
So we thought it would be a good idea to take some dance lessons before the big day. I found The BlueBallRoom online and shot off an email to Ken. He got right back to me and we started our lessons shortly afterwards.
The BlueBallRoom is a brand-new dance school (they were in the midst of construction when we were taking lessons) in Wilmington's Independence Mall (because nothing says shopping and dining like a replica of an 18th-century historical site).
Ken was great - he was funny, patient, and easy-going. Even when we thought we would never remember all the moves he showed us or when we couldn't remember our left from our right, he kept us going. And when our time came, we may not hit every mark (Baby gets a little dazzled from basking in all the attention) but no one could tell.
We were very happy with our experiences and look forward to going back for more lessons just for fun. I highly recommend The BlueBallRoom to anyone looking to learn to dance. -
Review from Alexander J.
Elkins Park, PA
2/7/2009
I have been ballroom dancing for five years and Blue Ballroom is, hands down, the best dance venue I have ever been to. For starters, the ballroom is gorgeous, a mixture of Victorian grace and 20's art deco, and easily compares to the likes of the Valencia, Willowbrook, or Sunnybrook. There is enough seating to take a break but not so much that you'll get everyone sitting down - thus prompting dancing. The staff is beyond friendly, mixing it up with the students and gives the sense they really want to dance, not just make a profit. Dances are accompanied by complimentary snacks, usually excellent deserts. Many social dances include performances by the staff or visiting teachers, all of which are of showcase quality. I don't know if the floor is sprung, but regardless it's very easy on the knees and feet.
My only compunction is that many of the dances don't include complimentary beverages, not even water, though they are available for purchase. That said, if you budget in the cost of beverages with the price of admission, it's still less than a night of dancing at another ballroom. -
Review from Todd M.
Richmond, CA
5/8/2011
We have been competing for 8 years all over the US, this is the most beautiful ballroom we've seen. Great layout and attention to details. The owner was very friendly. The pros from italy were fun and engaging. The other pro was conversational and attentive. Thank you.
