Over fourteen years ago the co-founders of Dance FX Studios here in the Phoenix East Valley, Adam and Nicole Dekavallas, knew there was something missing from the other dance studios around town. At that time, competitive ballroom dance studios seemed to be the only place to learn to dance. Adam and Nicole felt that what most people really wanted was to become great social dancers. The couples and singles that they were teaching wanted to learn popular social dances like the Country Two Step, Salsa and Argentine Tango-all dances that most traditional ballroom dance studios did not offer. When it came down to it, the everyday person simply wanted to learn to dance for social events like: weddings, date nights, holiday parties and cruises.

With this in mind, Adam and Nicole’s vision for their dance studio was developed around building confidence on the dance floor for Arizona couples and singles. Having a traditional ballroom dance studio background themselves, the Dekavallas’ knew they would have to modify their entire way of teaching to make this concept a reality.  After two years, they created an unparalleled system of instruction that would make anyone a great social dancer, and Dance FX Studios was born!

With teaching methods that made learning to social dance easy, Phoenix residents finally had a place to learn to dance all of the most useful Country Western styles, Latin dances and Swing dances that were used around town. Dance FX Studios was, and continues to be, the first of its kind … the only Arizona dance studio that provides instruction for in all of the social partner dances. No matter what style of dancing is being taught, social dance styles like Country Swing, Bachata or the sensual and authentic Argentine Tango, the Dance FX Studios’ instructors deliver the goal of creating great social dancers.

Dance FX Studios specializes in private dance lessons for those who want to become social dancers. This means helping you to prepare for any dance situation. We will show you how to dance with wonderful form and be able to easily navigate any crowded dance floor with great dancing style, all while feeling comfortable and making it look effortless!

One last thing… Adam and Nicole wanted to create a fun and relaxed environment in which to learn to dance. Dance FX Studios is warm and inviting. Everyone here, from our dance instructors to our wedding dance specialists, office staff and Adam and Nicole strive to make our students feel welcome. The idea is for a student to be as comfortable here as they are at home.

For almost 15 years Dance FX Studios has set the bar for quality social dance instruction in the Phoenix Valley. By keeping the motto “Real dancing for real people” in mind, Dance FX Studios has helped thousands of Arizona residents to learn to dance with ease.  It is not surprising that Dance FX Studios students visit from surrounding areas from Flagstaff to Yuma, and Canada to Michigan.

Over the years our concept has been attempted to be replicated by other studios – which we take as a compliment. Our commitment to you is that we will continue to evolve and grow our unique and original product to stay ahead of the pack. It is our mission to positively affect the life of each and every person that comes through our doors. Hence the name “Dance FX” and our first, albeit cheesy, tagline: “Dance FX Studios … because dance FX YOU!”

Dance FX Studios is located in Mesa, Arizona near the border of Tempe and Chandler. We provide private, group and wedding dance instruction in social Ballroom, Salsa, Swing, Tango and Country dancing to Phoenix singles and couples in the East Valley and beyond. For adult dance lessons near Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale and Gilbert, Dance FX Studios is the place for you.