Team dues are $40 per semester for students ($80 for Brown affiliates and $120 for community members), which helps to pay for our classes with Russell. Group classes at a private studio usually run $10-$15 per hour, so this is a very good deal. Of course, we don’t want anyone to avoid ballroom due to financial considerations, so please contact the team captains if paying the dues is a difficulty.
The other costs you’re likely to incur are shoes and competition registration. Once you’ve danced for a little while, you’ll likely want to buy a pair of shoes designed for Ballroom and Latin dancing. These shoes are lightweight, flexible, and have suede bottoms. They run $60-$120 depending on the model. See our FAQ page about shoes or Google Maps for more info.
If you participate in competitions, you’ll have to pay registration fees to the schools that run them. Typically the cost is around $30 for students.
