Private and Group Dance Lessons for Spirited and Aspiring Dancers!

Learn to Dance the fun and easy way.

There are many reasons people choose dance lessons. Whatever yours, John Ross cannot be beaten. Learn from a master and build your confidence on the dance floor!

John began dancing at the age of 16, finding it a healthy way to celebrate life during challenging times. After finishing college, he began training to teach dance. By this time, he had performed with Buddy Schwimmer’s Northern California dance team and studied with the top competitors in Europe and America. He received his teaching medals and taught his first class in 1982.

John Ross is a legend in the Sonoma County Dance scene. He began teaching at the lodge room of the Santa Rosa Veterans Building. Charles Schulz discovered John, and encouraged him to relocate to his dance room upstairs at Snoopy’s Home Ice. John was there for many years with his ex-wife Emily as they built their dance business. John opened The Ballroom in Rohnert Park in 1998 and operated it until 2019.

He has never stopped dancing and teaching, and absolutely loves what he does.

Dances John Teaches

Ballroom

American Smooth: Waltz, Foxtrot Tango, Viennese Waltz and Peabody. International Standard: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz, and Quickstep.

Latin

American Rhythm: Cha Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Bolero, Mambo, and Samba.

Swing

Balboa, East Coast Swing (Triple-Time), Jitterbug (Single-Time East Coast Swing), Jive, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing

Nightclub

Argentine Tango, Bachata, Club Salsa, Cumbia, Hustle / Disco, Nightclub Two-Step / Slow Two Step

Country

Texas Two-Step / Country Two-Step, Country Waltz, Line Dancing and more.

Many Others

Charleston, Classic Slow Dance, Polka, Wedding Dances and Choreography, Freestyle

Reach out today to see how John can help you!

Trinnette Nelson

2023-04-19

John is a wonderful teacher, with encyclopedic knowledge of dance styles and techniques. He tailors his instruction to the person or couple he is working with and their needs. He is kind, thoughtful, and fun to be around. An excellent choice for dance instruction. Trinnette and Craig Nelson

Barbara Gabriel

2023-04-16

Excellent classes! I love learning the correct way to do these dances. Turning technique is so important and makes dance more fun and more safe. John brings so much joy to the dances and his way of teaching! So happy and grateful to have his expertise, knowledge of dance and history of dance!

janet wolfe

2023-03-30

Great class, great teacher . Even the warm-ups feel like dancing.!

Mellie Yooz

2023-03-15

Learning dance with John Ross has been a wonderful, enlightening experience. My understanding of ballroom dance technique has dramatically increased and I am enjoying it so much. Private lessons are well worth it and he has very fair rates- especially if you buy a package. I look forward to my weekly lesson, and especially the opportunity to dance with him!

Abra Dominguez

2023-03-14

100% recommend! He is a wonderful dance instructor! My partner and I both learn very differently and he is patient and understanding and somehow works well with both of us! The lessons are fun and upbeat, and he also does group dances!! If you're getting married soon, or just want to connect with your partner again, definitely give him a go!!

Miranda Limonczenko

2023-03-08

Amazing! So compassionate and great dance teacher. Could not recommend higher.

Gayle Forster

2023-03-07

John is a master! His enthusiasm is infectious, his teaching technique is technical, passionate, patient and I have enjoyed the benefit of learning dance from John for ten years!! I am so fortunate to learn from him…

Samson Geller

2023-03-01

John Ross is the most knowledgeable dance teacher that I have encountered ! His skill at communication and demonstration have been enormously beneficial to me . As a man, I don’t normally choose male dance instructors but as a dancer who wants to learn to be a strong leader I highly recommend John !

H.C. Arts

2022-12-25

John is an amazing dance teacher and a wonderful person. I love learning from him. Anita Selinger

Sharon Rios

2022-12-19

John is a dedicated and highly skilled professional teacher. His group classes are lively , clearly presented and address multiple levels . I feel fortunate to have enjoyed private instruction with John, tailored to my personal learning style and interests.