One of the best studios in the greater Phoenix area!! I've been visiting this place since it was called Paragon, which was many, many years ago. They have regular West Coast Swing dances, as well as a couple of Saturday night country western dances (2-step, ECS, WCS, Night Club, Waltz, Cha Cha), and of course ballroom dances, and others. Lots of group lessons during the week and some weekends. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Highly recommend this studio! Took 3 dance lessons to prepare for our wedding 1st dance. Rebecca was our instructor and she made us feel so comfortable and provided us with choreo that was simple but also make us look like we know what we're doing :) The studio also offers a variety of very affordable dance classes that we will definitely come back to try out! read more

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I have been taking lessons with Niki for almost a year! He is an incredible teacher: funny, fun, knowledgeable, kind, firm and patient. I met Gargana and Rado from my time at the studio as well. They are always friendly, engaging and inviting. Other dancers enjoy their time there and love going as well. It's a beautiful studio with a very large dance floor and a smaller room for group classes. I absolutely love my time when I'm there! read more

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Poorly run dance studio. Online schedule is often inaccurate. I showed up twice for classes that were canceled but didn't show that online. Also, no one answers the phone or returns messages for days. read more

I have taken several salsa classes here and have enjoyed all of them. The teachers are excellent at breaking down steps, creating a fun environment and helping everyone feel comfortable no matter what level of dance they are in. Will be returning :) read more

Flexible venues and wide variety of classes: Even some privates and semi- privates. Spacious, natural light window wall spans length of giant dance floor with real hardwoods. Owners are wholesome family people and provide this clean environment that serves needs of adults seeking to polish dance skills in all different genres and also serve wide opportunities for children to learn dances. There are multiple opportunities for anyone to participate in performances, also. It is warm and supportive gem; a community, serving as a cultural mecca in the East Valley near many other conveniences. Ample parking available. read more

Been to many dance places places to "try-out" the Salsa. NRG was head and shoulders above the competition. I am so impressed at how friendly they are. Super helpful and I can tell they really want everyone to successfully dance. They have great private and group lessons. We were very impressed with Luisa. She acknowledged and welcomed everyone who arrived for the group lesson, but even more so, the fact that within 10 minutes she already had a room full of beginners executing the basic steps. Her energy and enthusiasm is infectious and her ability to correct us quickly and keep it going makes it so worthwhile to attend. NRG is worth crossing town for lessons. We will definitely recommend and return! read more

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Our experience with NRG has been nothing but exceptional. My wife and I came across the studio in our search to learn a dance for our wedding. We visited the usual big name studios around town consistently leaving with the feeling of being overwhelmed and pressured into packages we weren't ready for. NRG provided a no pressure, friendly atmosphere right from the get go. Our lessons with Gergana were amazing, she listened to what we wanted, catered a dance to our skill level and stepped us through the basics over a number of weeks before the big day. We ended up with a number that we and our guests will never forget! Fast forward a few years and we now consistently attend the Friday night functions, group lessons, showcases and have continued our dance journey together with private lessons. For those hesitant to join or try it, this is the place to go and the Friday function is a great place to start! I for one never thought that dancing would be something I would spend my time doing but it really is challenging and a great activity to share with your partner! Go see the team at NRG, the owners, Niki, Rado and Gergana are fantastic people and welcome anyone and everyone to the studio, new or experienced! You won't be disappointed! read more

The instructors are great. It is very friendly. You can go to a class with or without a partner. The staff and dancers are very welcoming. The pluming needs work. You may need to flush more than once even for number 1. The heat can be overwhelming in the summer. This place is great in the winter. If you have problems with the heat this is not the place to dance. Having the large fans on and more of them would help. If you are looking for a summer sauna this is the place to dance in the summer. It is much cooler in the winter it would help even in the winter if they had fans! The website isn't always correct about classes that are offered. read more

One of the best studios in town! They have it all-variety of dance styles offered, group classes, private lessons, competitive ballroom, country and WCS group classes offered and in addition once a month practice rounds and social dancing. read more

This studio has the best professional dance talent for every kind of dance you want to learn. Personable and exceptionally welcoming of all genres of dance....Rado brings the highest energy of any instructor anywhere. Lessons by any instructor here is worth every penny! Love this place and the people! Saturday country - Tuesday West Coast Swing - Friday ballroom and the intermediate lessons are really intermediate where you learn lots. read more

Ten Stars! Ten Stars!! Look no farther then NRG Ballroom on the corner of Elliot and Rural in Tempe if you are looking to enjoy and learn dancing... I have been dancing for 9 years and knew NOTHING when I started....I am still learning...I have been to many studios and many types of dance venues to learn and enjoy my dancing! The Owners Nick, Rado and Gergana are the real deal, very friendly, welcoming and patient and extremely experience and FUN! All of the teachers that teach on different nights at NRG are very experienced and its a wonderful atmosphere. Its a must visit dance studio! My Favorite night is Fridays night Ballroom and they play all types of music, however, they have other types of music that focus on country and salsa on different nights! You have many choices!!! I do have lots of places to dance, this is my favorite! Love you guys! Ray read more

Much higher quality instruction than bars. Social dance hour has a program with 10 dance styles, so you can look ahead and plan your dances with the styles that you know already. read more

I came here for the first time and didn't know what to expect. It turned out to be a lot of fun! First, (we went on a Friday) it's $7 cash at the door to get in. At 7:30 the dance lesson began....or was supposed to (it started more around 7:45) The lesson of the night was West Coast swing. Apparently they teach different genres of dance every week, you need to check their website to see what they are offering for that week. They split off the beginners from the intermediate/advance dancers. Us beginners were put in a smaller dance room studio (to my releif, as I have never danced West Coast Swing, and was nervous to be in front of advanced students...) After an hour of class (which goes by very fast!) they have an open dance floor until midnight. Most of the people there are people who simply love dance. They switch up the music to a different genre for every song, i.e. waltz, foxtrot, salsa, rumba, swing...etc. Even if you are not a great dancer, or only know one genre of dance, it's certainly fun to watch everyone! There are some really good pros and amateurs, no one really cares what you look like out there, everyone is just there to dance! (There were people there of many age groups as well....from early 20's to 60's or 70's!) I love that you can just drop in for a class. No sign up or commitment necessary! I'm looking forward to dropping in again soon! read more

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Whether a beginner or intermediate dancer this is a great studio. The variety of classes and instructors is phenomenal. Not just ballroom. There is country, ballet, Latin styles, belly dance, line dance, fitness, swing, etc. Options for all ages and fitness levels. I have been coming here approximately nine years. The social events are fun, the showcases are entertaining. The owners Nicolai, Rado and Gergana are great. They are so welcoming and encouraging. The studio pulls in accomplished instructors. All the instructors are very supportive. I started out doing ballroom and now I am learning country. My instructors are Mark and Brigette Thompson. They are UCWDC world champions. Knowledgeable, creative, fun, inspiring and encouraging. I enjoy my time at the studio. Thank NRG for meeting my creative needs and fitness needs. Love this place! read more

NRG Ballroom is such a great studio for social and competitive dancers alike. Because it is not a franchise like Fred Astaire or Arthur Murray, the instructors are less focused on money and more on improvement and fun! I started competitive Latin and ballroom dancing two years ago, and in these two years, I have visited many studios around the valley for events and socials and nothing compares to NRG, especially now that they are under new management (which is just three professional instructors from there that have bought the studio). The bathrooms have been renovated, the floors have been replaced, and large windows have been put in - everything looks amazing now. If you like dancing with collegiate students, this is also the place. Many students from ASU frequent NRG Ballroom, whether it's for private lessons or for the Friday night socials. There are also a lot of older folks, but they are fairly lively and appreciate dance just as much. NRG has also brought in amazing professionals like Karina Smirnoff and Boriana Deltcheva for workshops and private lessons, and the learning opportunities never stop! If you think that the instructors are intimidating or snobby, just watch them teach or take time to say hi and talk to them. Radomir, Gergana, and Nikolay are super sweet and helpful. My partner and I have also shared practice space with many of the other amateur and professional couples; just be friendly and respectful of the floor and personal space! All in all, my friends and I love this studio. Give it a try; I think you'll like it too! read more

My instructor is Rado and he is amazing. He was kind enough to take me in from a different studio. And what a world of a difference in the level and experience of training they offer there!! A few friends have switched over and are loving it! You are always greeted with a warm welcome, the ballroom is huge, clean and well kept. They offer so much for all different types of dancers. I would recommend them to everyone!!!! read more

Ahhh... been going to Paragon on and off for 5 years. I think we are done though. We always felt unwelcome practicing during the day, as the European instructors were snotty and didn't appear to want to share the massive floor with us. However, the social dancing on Fridays was generally good. We popped in last weekend though & all 3 of us looked at each other like "What the heck is this?" 1) Price went up to $8/person. No biggie. 2) Didn't see the usual spread of refreshments out. 3) The music was not good. At all. They used to play songs people knew & were excited to dance to... Nope. The few songs they played that we recognized, they had slowed down so much they were totally undanceable. The vibe had been killed. 4) They seem to be catering really heavily to the old folks. By "old", I mean that my friend asked if they could turn the music up and she said no, because most of the people had hearing aids in. I'm not trying to discriminate, but there are a lot of other venues for that crowd already that us 20/30 somethings stay out of. All in all, it's decent still, but personally I wouldn't go again. read more

I am a beginner dancer for partner dancing! Been dancing about 1 year now. I do country swing, west coast, salsa, bachata, and hip hop dancing. I take private lessons with Bridgette from NRG for country swing lessons with her husband Mark. They have won 14 WORLD Championships which means they are the best in the country! I also take private west coast lessons from Robert Campos who is an excellent teacher and has also been in competitions and won/placed top in his genre of dance! Radomir and Gergana Slavova I take for salsa and bachata dancing! They have also won out people in their genre! These guys are beyond good, if you want to learn and dance well, they are the instructors to see! Come to NRG and learn how to dance well! You won't regret it! read more

I cannot say enough great things about NRG Ballroom and in particular my dance instructor, Rado. The staff is friendly and Rado will have you dancing like a pro in no time. They truly are the best of the best. read more

This is by far one of the best dance studios in Phoenix. Great for all types of dance instruction from ballroom, latin, country or line dancing. There is always something going on. The owners are wonderful dancers and people. They truly care about sharing the joy of dance with all people who are interested. Great group lessons, variety of fantastic instructors and fantastic social dances. Always a great crowd and fun time. Beautiful big wood dance floor!! If you are just beginning dance or looking for a place to find dancing, this is the place to go. Young or old, as a single or couple, you'll fit right in. Great place for kids to learn as well. read more

Fortunate to have NRG here in our hometown, we've been coming to this place for the last 16 years, when it was still Paragon....so it's been a part of my family for a long time...we like it then but we very much love it now, the new owner have done so much improvement in the establishment, big new windows, well kept and maintained dance floor and clean restrooms...they have added variety of different dances, for competitive and social dancing for all ages also, we've dance here with our children and now our grandchildren, (taking ballet, hip hop and ballroom) these studio will continue to be a part of our lives, so if you are looking for a fun and creative family activity, give NRG a try. read more

I have taken several group lessons on Tuesday evenings for West Coast Swing. Instructor Robert Campos is one of the best WCS instructors in the valley. His instruction is clear and he demonstrates great ability at handling large crowds. His classes are very popular so expect large crowds. Getting personal attention can be problematic but fortunately Robert has an assistant to help people. Partners are rotated often so expect to meet lots of other people who love to dance. There is a meat market aspect to these large group classes but I always enjoy the opportunities to meet beautiful ladies. After rotating to dozens of partners it's easy to break the ice to get them onto the dance floor. After most of the group lessons Paragon keeps the floor open for several hours. The music and dancing is always good. I like the dance afterwards to practice what I learned in the group lesson. Friday night is the best ballroom party in the valley. They start by giving a group lesson in a different ballroom style every week. The lessons are excellent quality. Once the lessons are over the large floor is devoted to ballroom and the smaller one to West Coast Swing. Snacks are served and dances last until midnight. The East Valley is very lucky to have a studio like Paragon. Sometimes I feel I spend more time there than I do at home! read more

Bring your student ID for discounts. Instead of paying 92 bucks at Fred Astaire, this is a cheap alternate cheap option. Of course its not as technical and personal as Fred Astaire, but I'm saying $ value-wise. There are beginner group lessons (I think it was every Friday 7 PM its been a while...), followed by intermediate group lessons. I think I paid around 10 bucks or below. Then the floor is open for all sorts of dances. Great way to have fun, practice, and learn new stuff. There are refreshments too, which is awesome : ) read more

If you're looking for something fun and out of the norm to do on a Friday night or perhaps like me, hoping to one day join the cast of DWTS, this is the place to go. For only $7 you get to learn a new dance, snack on a few hor dourves, and mingle with the pros til the midnight hour. You don't need to have a partner to participate and the dances being taught vary from week to week, so there's always room to learn something new (just check the calendar online). The first hour is devoted to step by step instruction for beginners, then intermediate, followed by a free for all boogie for the remainder of the night. I've gone several times now and the room is always full of pretty much every type of person and skill level you could think of (believe you me, that is not an exaggeration) There really is a spot for any and every one here including you, so do yourself a favor and give it a go! read more

My dancing temple .... Definitely a great place to learn and social dance ... Though I cannot speak for other night ... but Sunday Salsa social is definitely fun. There are a LOT of wonderful dancer and dancer of any level in this social which makes it fun. I met a lot of my salsa friends from this place and it continues to be one of my favorite salsa spot in town. For 7 bucks, you got a one hour lesson (they break it to beginner, intermediate and advanced), refreshment and all night dancing with some of the most amazing people in town. Definitely worth trying ... and get your move on :) It is A LOT OF FUN !!! read more

Two great Saturday Night Dances! 2nd Sat of each month is Country Rain, lessons at 7:30 followed by open dancing to DJ music until 11:00! Great mix of country and swing music! 4th Saturday is Dance Sensation, West Coast Swing lessons, beginning and intermediate at 7:30, same great venue! Lessons and dance hosted by Laina Lee and Mona Brandt. Come join 100+ people for the best Saturday night dance in town! Only $10 includes lots of snacks and goodies! read more

All About Fun And Footcare! Upon deciding to do something different a month ago, I proudly went there alone on a whim after a mani/pedi on a Friday. I neither knew what to expect nor know what the West Coast Swing was, and didn't care. After a briefing on what the dance pattens would look like, I took to it like a cat to a scratching post and was swinging in no time. I forgot the guy's name who walked me through it, but he was very personable and patient. I like the way he held my hand. Simple, non-pretentious, made me very comfortable --he was a gentleman. : ). I had a really good time dancing and conversing with others there. I left heavily perspired, but also refreshed, too...and slept like brick! I woke up the next morning doing the 'east valley shuffle' out of bed, immediately went to urgent care and was diagnosed with plantar fascitis :( . I didn't realize why that heel was a 'thorn in my side' for a month prior to the event; thought it would just go away on its own (bummer). Pros: convenient location, ample parking (get there early), pleasant staff, friendly atmosphere and people, you can dance there pretty much all night long. Con: try not to do any dances if you have either sciatica or that plantar thingy I got, take care of the weird aches and pains with a doc or chiro first before 'cuttin' the rug' or you'll only exacerbate it and be shufflin' along like me. As soon as my issue passes you may see me there, but it'll be awhile. read more

I went there Friday for their free tango class. It was quite full before we even started and got quite crowded by the end. We changed partners every minute or so which I think is good, you get to meet plenty of people and not stuck with someone. Some couples didn't want to switch, no big deal. Only one woman wasn't very nice, if she is so good, why is she there on a beginners night? My friend said some of the men were a little rude with her, she also was a beginner and they were or thought (LOL) that they were more advanced and weren't pleased about her dancing...whatever. Over all. I intend to go back. read more

My husband and I took dance lessons with Nikolay for our wedding in September. He was very communicative with getting our lesson started and easy to get on his schedule. Neither of us had taken dance lesson before and we had such a great time! Nikolay was ready with our song and a routine our first lesson. He was very kind, patientent and informative. We loved our experience. read more

I'm a huge fan of NRG Ballroom. Dance studios can sometimes be intimidating, but not NRG. The owners are super-friendly and welcoming, and also amazing dancers and instructors. My dance skills have improved so much since I started going there and I've also made a ton of new friends. When I started out, I did a lot of social dancing and group classes. NRG has a ton to choose from including country, ballroom, west coast, tango, hustle, and more. The studio has a huge dance floor and attracts a lot of people, which is essential for practicing your social dance skills. I recommend trying out various events to see what you like best, since they're all hosted by different instructors and DJ's. If you want to get more serious about your dance, private lessons are the way to go. NRG is an independent studio with many instructors... it's easy to try out one or more instructors to find someone that's a good fit for you. And no cheesy sales pitches to buy expensive dance lesson packages like at other studios. If you're a long-time dancer or just starting out, NRG really does have something for everyone. Give it a try! read more

I have been attending Jazzercise classes at various locations in the east valley for over 38 years. Our Jazzercise center is currently located in the NRG ballroom in Tempe and I must say, this venue is by far the cleanest, roomiest, well kept location we have ever used. The 3 owners who rent space to us are very professional, cordial and willing to lend a hand to not only their dance students, but to our Jazzercise students as well. If you are interested in taking a dance class or two or try a Jazzercise class, I highly recommend NRG. read more

My wife and I were looking for a studio with a variety of dancing options. We enjoy ballroom, Latin, and west coast swing. NRGBallroom provides everything we desired in a ballroom. The new owners starting remodeling the facility two years ago and the facility is marvelous. The owners Gergana, Radomir and Nicolay teach ballroom style dancing on Friday evenings followed by a dance. Their interest in helping everyone (at all levels) learn the skills of dancing is tremendous. What I like is they have a wonderful sense of humor which makes the lessons prior to the dance a gly by. The quality of the lessons are amazing. Everyone you meet rotating though the class during lesions is a treat. We have also taken some private lessons with Gergana and Nicolay and they have the ability to adapt the teaching to what is needed. Having a large variety of dance styles and different instructors makes this location an ideal setting for enjoying a hobby that's both fun and healthy. The NRGBallroom is a great place to visit. read more

I love this place. At first I was a little intimidated that it was a dance studio and I was hesitant to go. Once I got there everyone was so friendly and they have every kind of dance class you can think of. The prices are very reasonable. Usually $10 classes and a little more if you want private lessons. The groups are fun and many times they also have open dance afterwords which gives you a chance to practice. I want to go every night now. Such good exercise and so much fun. read more

NRG Ballroom is the best place on earth! With newly installed windows, it changes the atmosphere of the entire ballroom! The instructors are beyond amazing, always making time for their students! They also hold awesome events once in awhile!! read more

I recently started taking west coast swing dancing classes at Paragon. Robert, the instructor, is awesome and super patient, even with beginner dancers. It's only $7 for 60-90 mins of lessons. Great place to start getting into dancing! read more

Great salsa classes sunday nights @ 6:30pm....love the music, environment, and people! Sooo fun! Also snacks included :)

Very nice floor and great local dance crowd. Their are many regulars and dance instruction times. By far the most organized and experienced ballroom dance crowd I have seen. read more

Not a bad place to brush up on skills or just go to practice. They need to organize their classes better with the rotations. Keep couples in the center and all guests in a circle. Instructors also need to ensure lessons are taught at the appropriate level. Do not overwhelm your new guests. Better than Fat Cat, but nowhere near the level of Fred Astaire. read more

By far one of the better places for your money, to learn to dance and practice. They have something every night. There has been some upgrades to the floors and one dance room since the new management took over. The West coast swing(Robert), Salsa social (sunday, Shawn) and the Friday (Lonnie's class) are the most popular with the dance floor filling up rapidly with a wide range of and expertise of dancers. Personally I'm not a big fan of Lonnie's as his instructions are geared towards his ASU students and more towards the womens steps. (Hey! the guys are petrified when they are tasked with remembering their steps with the beats applying proper pressure for a good lead and remembering the next 2 steps so that things flow smoothly... so try spending time and effort telling us exactly what how I should be leading, instead of trying to impress the girls. For the people who disagree, try leading and I will gladly switch to a follow). But I still get to take your class right Lonnie! (sheepish)...... Watching some of the expert dancers do their "thang" can be a bit intimidating but most of the people are nice and will dance with you( and provide tips). Of the bunch of people who will not because U might be a noob (you jerks know who you are!), I say move on (after showing them a few choice gestures). If you see a hippo gesturing oddly at girls, come on over and ask for a dance, you know I'm a noob too ;) read more