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WHERE TO PARK? New Haven location.
511 Chapel St. New Haven CT 06511
Conte West Hills Magnet School
(Free Public Parking Managed by City)
State Street Parking Garage
282 State St, New Haven, CT 06510
(Private garage and rates vary)
Metered Street Parking
$1.00-$1.50 - per hour
Free after 9pm and Free All day Sunday
Free Parking through driveway behind St.PJ's Church.
Limited Spots, recommended to arrive early.
HOW TO ENTER STUDIO? New Haven location.
Studio located below church.
Enter thru driveway on left.
Follow driveway around back of building.
Locate lower level ramp and red door.
Enter through red door and follow hall along the right.
2026 New Memberships and Discount offers:
All classes, private lessons, dance services or memberships may be purchased in person with no additional fees.
Baila Con Gusto CT accepts:
Cash
Venmo @bailabaila17
Cash App $bailabaila17
Zelle 203-440-6777
Paypal @bailabaila17
Credit and debit available on this website with an additional digital processing fee.
Please call, text or email for special payment options such as check and digital currency.
Regular class price $20
1 regular group class for 1 individual. Class length is 60 minutes = 1 hour.
8 Class Membership $140
Includes 1 complimentary social admission - can be shared with a present guest - flexible with all regular group classes and levels - $10 off private lessons - membership valid for 90 days from date of purchase.
University / College Students $15 per class
Must present valid student ID & current curriculum in person. Digital proof accepted.
Returning student appreciation sale
Returning Baila Con Gusto CT students with valid receipt /record of at least 8 classes at Baila Con Gusto CT ( or related partner studios) , qualify for a special $20 OFF discount on any single class, class package or private dance lesson.
Dm or visit in person to apply offer.
offer valid til January 25, 2026.
Levels and explanations:
Level 0 Zero
Level 1 Novice
Level 2 Advancer
Level 3 Skilled
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Level 0 Zero
Zero experience in movement and dance fundamentals.
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Level 1 Novice
Familiar with basic movement fundamentals and partner dancing. Is familiar with basic timing, rhythm and texture of styles danced. Can imitate figures and build actions into patterns. Requires strong guidance to practice varied drills and develop polished repetition.
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Level 2 Advancer
Diligent and actively exploring beyond the fundamentals of movement. Competent and considerate while partner dancing. Can self correct and experiment with varied timing, rhythm and texture of styles danced. Can critically think to experiment figures and fluid chains of movement in step with their partner.
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Level 3 Skilled
Flowing creatively and precisely with finer movements beyond fundamentals. Expressive and dynamic while dancing. Is competent in identifying and mixing varied timing, rhythm and texture of styles danced. Can simultaneously experiment and execute figures and fluid chains of movement in step with their partner. Minimal guidance required to practice varied drills and can self deduce how to create polished repetition.Exploring and creating beyond the constraints of style, and musicality.
How do I get started?
HOW TO JOIN:
We offer drop in single admissions, and discount membership / package.
Pre-payment & pre-registration is preferred to guarantee your admission & save time.
You may also
pay in person on the same day of your visit.
Please arrive 15 minutes early if you are dropping in same day to pay per class!
This allows enough time to process payment /answer questions especially if you are visiting for your first time.
Payments may be made with Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, Cash , Debit, or Credit.
No checks or money orders.
No experience necessary to join Level 0 Zero Experience classes.
Class is taught at a slow and steady pace.
Curriculum is designed for repetition, understanding, confidence building and consideration of partners of various backgrounds.
The curriculum includes basic steps, body movement, balance, mobility, timing, footwork, partner work, rhythm, partner connection, role duties, dance etiquette, and spins & turns.
By end of program, you should be able to enjoy beginner level partner dancing to an entire song in the style completed.
Level 0 Zero Experience may be taken multiple times.
This curriculum ranges from 4 - 8 weeks.
Comprehensiveness of content varies based on program length, and cohort factors.
Level 0 Zero Experience is open to dancers of all levels that want to hone their understanding AND application of fundamentals.
You may join ALL CLASSES as an individual.
Having a partner is NOT required.
All class participants WILL rotate during class unless preference not to, is vocalized.
LEVEL 1 NOVICE CLASSES AND ABOVE:
Level 1 Advancer and above classes require previous experience.
Completion of a fundamentals course at any dance school, knowledge social dancing, or experience in other dance styles is recommended.
Level 1 Novice classes require established knowledge of style related basic steps, body movement, balance, mobility, timing, footwork, partner work, rhythm, partner connection, role duties, dance etiquette, and spins & turns PLUS experience social dancing.
Level 2 Advancer and Level 3 Skilled Veteran classes have this same minimum requirement, plus additional expectations and challenges.
Please attend ONLY if you have completed a fundamentals course, or have more than 3 months experience social dancing.
Please take this advice out of respect for the students and instructors.
Ask questions before hand via call, text, email and observe a class for free before committing to Level 1 and above.
ATTIRE:
Casual and comfortable clothing is recommended. ex: t shirts, shorts, joggers,
Shoes that are light, flexible, and you can easily spin / turn in are recommended. ex: converse sneakers, flats, foam bottom shoes.
Do not recommend sandals, boots, or shoes designed to grip / anti - slip.
Dance shoes & heels are not required.
PAYMENT:
We accept cash, Venmo @bailabaila17, Cashapp $bailabaila17 or Zelle 203-440-6777.
You may also pay here on our website!
Please prepay before class to save time, and take advantage of our discount combo packages! We also offer College / University student discounts with valid school ID + Valid Course Schedule!
Anyone may observe a day of classes once for free. We do not offer trial classes. We offer rotating offers and sales throughout the year.
We offer multiple courses and events throughout the year.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST...
Consistency is KEY!
For best experience , please attend from beginning of course, and try not to miss classes.
If you do miss a class, try to make up the class if the option is available, or book a private lesson to catch up.
Students are encouraged to practice after class, do their "dance homework", listen to the music playlists offered, and participate in social dancing!
