At PanDans we love ballroom and latin dancing. The popular dances that you may know from “Strictly Come Dancing” on TV. We also throw ourselves into line dancing.
We originate from the LGBT+ community and it remains our primary focus. Diversity, inclusiveness and openness are values we expect all our members to subscribe to.
Dance with us, whether you’ve never danced a single step before or you’ve been dancing all your life. We want to embrace you whether you just want to dance for fun or you want to participate in tournaments. We have classes for it all.
With us, you are free to decide which gender you dance with, and you choose the role you feel most comfortable with. In the mainstream dance world you would say that you dance “gentleman” or “lady” – we call it “leader” and “follower”.
We have all conceivable couple constellations and everyone, regardless of gender, can dance “leader” and “follower”. Some couples also choose to change roles so that you don’t dance the same role all the time. If you are a man and a woman and feel most comfortable with the traditional roles, where the man is “leader” and the woman is “follower”, then you naturally choose that.
All combinations are equally valid with us.
Social life in our classes and across the association plays an equally important role. New friendships are made all the time during classes, and there are also often participants who go out together after class to the local café or bar. If that tradition is not already established in the class, you can always help start it by taking the initiative 🙂
A few times a year we organise “dance days”, where formal teaching is offered, but where there is also time for socialising across the classes.
Classes
We offer classes at all levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced and technique.
Each class has its own Facebook group, and it is in this that any cancellations are announced.
See the overview for autumn 2024:
Beginner Ballroom and Latin (Class P10)
By Sabrina Dobberschütz
Tuesdays 18:00-19:30
Skolen på Nyelandsvej, 2000 Frederiksberg
First lesson: 3rd September 2024
Have you dreamed of being able to dance and want to dive into learning ballroom and latin dances? Then come and join the beginner class! Here you will learn the basic steps and variations in English waltz, quickstep, tango, cha-cha-cha, rumba, and jive. This class is for those who want to learn to dance while having fun.
The school is at Nyelandsvej 23. Go through the gate to the left of the main entrance. Cross the court yard, enter the double doors, you will find the hall on the first floor.
Beginner Ballroom and Latin (Class P11)
By Karoline Viktor and Kirsten Bayer Andersen
Wednesdays 18:00-19:30
Skolen på Nyelandsvej, 2000 Frederiksberg
First lesson: 4th September 2024
Do you like to dance and would you like to learn to dance standard and latin, then come and join the beginners’ team! Here you learn basic steps and basic variations in English waltz, quickstep, tango, cha-cha-cha, rumba and jive. The class is for those of you who want to learn to dance while we have fun.
The school is at Nyelandsvej 23. Go through the gate to the left of the main entrance. Cross the courtyard, enter the double doors, you will find the hall on the first floor.
Intermediate Ballroom and Latin (Class P20)
By Henrik Lindegaard
Mondays 18:00-19:30
Vesterbro Ny Skole, 1762 København V
First lesson: 2nd September 2024
For dancers who have taken beginner classes or have danced before and are familiar with basic steps and variations. Instruction includes the English waltz, tango, quickstep, cha-cha-cha, rumba, and jive.
The school is at Slegsviggade 6. Entrance 3, Hall C1.
Intermediate Ballroom and Latin (Class P21)
By Lars Thybo Nørgaard
Thursdays 19:30-21:00
Rådmandsgade Skole, 2200 København N
First lesson: 5th September 2024
For dancers who have taken beginner classes or have danced before and are familiar with basic steps and variations. Instruction includes the English waltz, tango, quickstep, cha-cha-cha, rumba, and jive.
The school is at Rådmandsgade 22. Hall K39.
Advanced Ballroom and Latin (Class P30)
By Gilles Hoxer and Annabelle Perez-Pape
Mondays 18:00-19:30
Skolen på Nyelandsvej, 2000 Frederiksberg
First lesson: 2nd September 2024
For those who have been dancing for several seasons and who want to develop as a dancer in pleasant company with other dance enthusiasts. The focus is on having fun while learning new routines and occasionally going into technical detail. All 10 dances are taught. It is not a requirement that you master all dances – we will teach you. In addition, we also dance Les Lanciers, which we have a lot of fun with.
The school is at Nyelandsvej 23. Go through the gate to the left of the main entrance. Cross the court yard, enter the double doors, you will find the hall on the first floor.
Technique Ballroom (Class P40)
By Annabelle Perez-Pape
Mondays 19:30-21:00
Skolen på Nyelandsvej, 2000 Frederiksberg
First lesson: 2nd September 2024
For those who wish to work on the five ballroom dances at a higher level and possibly have an interest in competing (not required). It is expected that couples have routines and want to work on technique, detail and performance. It is not necessary to have a partner to join this class, but it certainly helps when we practice finals. Participants are actively encouraged to communicate what they would like to work on.
The school is at Nyelandsvej 23. Go through the gate to the left of the main entrance. Cross the court yard, enter the double doors, you will find the hall on the first floor.
Technique Latin (Class P41)
By Benjamin Martin
Tuesdays 19:30-21:00
Skolen på Nyelandsvej, 2000 Frederiksberg
First lesson: 3rd September 2024
For those who wish to work on the five latin dances at a higher level and possibly have an interest in competing (not required). It is expected that couples have routines and want to work on technique, detail, and performance. It is not necessary to have a partner to join this class but it certainly helps when we practice finals. Participants are actively encouraged to communicate what they would like to work on.
Benjamin Martin will teach during the autumn, Gilles Hoxer during winter/spring
The school is at Nyelandsvej 23. Go through the gate to the left of the main entrance. Cross the court yard, enter the double doors, you will find the hall on the first floor.
Line dance (Class P50)
By Sabrina Dobberschütz and Janina Dobberschütz
Saturdays 10:00-12:00, (even weeks)
Hillerødgade Bad og Hal, 2200 København
First lesson: 28th September 2024
In this class fixed choreographies are danced without a partner to music from different decades and styles – not just country music. It all takes place in a relaxed atmosphere where we have fun and laugh at ourselves. We have dances for all possible levels, so everyone can join in!
The hall is at Sandbjerggade 35. From the entrance area follow the red arrow below to the basement. There you will find the mirror hall (spejlsalen).
Practice opportunities
We offer our members the opportunity to practice on their own. Slots are available at various places and times throughout the week.
Entrance requires either keypad code og fob. Contact dans@panidraet.dk to obtain.
Mondays at 20:00-22:00
Tove Ditlevsen Skole (Hallen), Matthæusvej 33
Bring own speaker
Wednesdays at 20:00-22:00
Hillerødgade Bad og Hal (Spejlsalen), Sandbjerggade 35
Bring own speaker
Saturdays at 10:00-17:00 (even weeks 12:00-17:00)
Hillerødgade Bad og Hal (Spejlsalen), Sandbjerggade 35
Bring own speaker
Sundays at 18:00-23:00
DGI Byen, Forsamlingshuset, Tietgensgade 65, 1704 København V
Please note that the facility once a month is reserved for the use of PanDans Social
Connect to speaker system via minijack or bluetooth
Cancellations: Autumn holiday.
Fees and signing up
Both membership fees to Pan Idræt and departmental fees to PanDans are paid. All fees are in DKK.
| Fee type | Standard | Reduced |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Idræt Mandatory | 595 / year* or 60 / month | Under 25 or financially challenged: 395 / year or 40 / month |
| PanDans Mandatory | Free participation in all classes and activities: 750 / half-year** or 150 / month | Either only participation in linedance (class P50) or only use of practice opportunities: 375 / half-year or 75 / month |
| Supplement for technique classes Only classes P40 and P41 | 250 / half-year** | – |
* 12 months from sign-up
** drawn 1st September and 1st February (new members should sign up after these dates so as not to be charged for the previous half year)
The typical member accordingly pays DKK 2,095 per year for almost unlimited access to all classes and activities.
This makes us one of the most affordable dance associations. This is only possible because PanDans is largely run by volunteers. Therefore, we expect those members who can to lend a helping hand with practical tasks now and then.
Also, see conditions for membership fee payment.
If you have questions regarding membership and fees, you can write to medlem@panidraet.dk
PanDans Social – try us out
During the season, we regularly host an event for our members: PanDans Social. First, there is instruction at the beginners level in a specific dance style and afterwards the dance floor is open for social dancing. Throughout the evening, there are also collective dances, such as line dances.
You are welcome to participate so you can decide if PanDans is for you. Drop by entirely without obligation, or confirm your attendance by writing to dans@panidraet.dk. In any case, we promise to welcome you warmly and ensure you have a fun evening!
Place: Forsamlingshuset i DGI Byen, Tietgensgade 65, 1704 København V. Forsamlingshuset is the round venue in the middle of the building. Entrance is from the basement level.
Pick a date for your calendar
Instruction in a particular type of dance, then social dancing.