The "champagne" of ballroom dance — lively, energetic, and the ultimate expression of joy on the dance floor.
Quickstep is often called the "champagne" of ballroom dancing — effervescent, joyful, and impossibly elegant. Born in the jazz age of the 1920s as a faster variation of the foxtrot, quickstep evolved into its own distinct style characterized by hops, runs, skips, and rapid chasses that send couples flying across the floor with breathtaking speed and precision. It is one of the five International Standard ballroom dances and a highlight of every competition.
What makes quickstep so thrilling is the contrast between its polished elegance and its sheer athleticism. Dancers maintain the poise and frame of traditional ballroom while executing complex figures at breakneck speed — lock steps, running finishes, and syncopated patterns that demand split-second timing and total partnership. It is an advanced dance that rewards dedication, and those who master it experience a rush unlike anything else on the dance floor. The feeling of gliding through a quickstep in perfect sync with your partner is what many ballroom dancers describe as pure exhilaration.
At Arthur Murray on Central Ave in Montclair, our certified instructors build your quickstep foundation step by step, starting with basic figures and progressively adding the speed and complexity that make this dance so spectacular. Whether you are a foxtrot dancer ready for the next challenge or an aspiring competitor in San Bernardino County, our Montclair studio in the Inland Empire — just minutes from the I-10 — is where you will discover why quickstep is the crown jewel of ballroom.
Every instructor is professionally trained and certified in the Arthur Murray method, ensuring you get expert guidance tailored to your learning style.
Arthur Murray's proven teaching method has been refined over more than a century to get you dancing with confidence — fast.
Once you catch the quickstep bug, explore Foxtrot, Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Tango, and dozens more styles all under one roof.
Private lessons, group classes, and practice parties on a schedule that works for your life. Evenings and weekends available.
"Adrianne has been an absolute gem of an instructor. As a complete beginner, I was nervous, but she made every lesson enjoyable and I've improved more than I ever expected. Now I'm actually competing!"
Keith S. — Claremont
Quickstep is an advanced ballroom dance that builds on foxtrot fundamentals. Most students begin to feel comfortable with the basic figures after 8-12 private lessons. With regular practice at our Montclair, CA studio, you'll develop the speed and precision to truly fly across the dance floor.
Not at all! Our certified instructors are your dance partners during private lessons. In group classes, we rotate partners so everyone gets to practice. Many of our solo students at our Central Ave studio have become our most enthusiastic social dancers.
We offer an introductory private lesson for new students. Your personal program is customized to your goals, so pricing varies. Call us at (909) 920-3066 or fill out the form below for details.
No partner needed. No experience required. Just walk in and let our certified instructors guide you through your very first quickstep lesson. It only takes one lesson to fall in love with dancing.
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