Ballroom Joe

I am only reviewing Ballroom Joe’s parties, which happen every month on the first Friday of the month. Please note he also teaches a class every Wednesday at the Tango 411 studio in Media. Also, the address above is the address where this dance is held, which is the Rose Tree Fire House. In the interest of full disclosure, I have become good friends with Joe through attending his parties and lessons, and I occasionally help out here on a volunteer basis.

This dance is my recommendation for all beginner dancers. The people are all very friendly, and are very beginner friendly. This dance boasts a one of a kind «coaching corner.» If one is not familiar with the steps of a dance, you can go to the coaching corner where an experienced dancer will teach you the basic step of that dance. The free lesson at the beginning of the dances is also very beginner friendly.
The food generally is pretty extensive and is enough for a simple meal, although I usually eat dinner again with all the calories I burn off (hahaha). There are usually two songs played back to back of the same dance throughout the evening so one can really practice that dance — another beginner friendly feature.
A friendly tip: The firehouse can be tough to find. It is not right off of Providence road, but you have to make a quick turn across from the Wawa. Look for the Wawa, because it is really off of that small side street across from it.