Fáilte Swing — Dublin

Fáilte Swing is in Dublin, at St Catherine's Community Sports Centre on Marrowbone Lane in The Liberties. It serves dancers from Dublin who can travel to that centre for classes. Check how easy the journey is for you, whether you walk, cycle or use public transport, before choosing a class.

The cost of ballroom dancing depends mainly on whether you take a private lesson or a group class, and on how long each lesson runs. The teacher's experience and whether the class is in person or online can also change it. The Ballroom Dancing price guide gives typical prices in Ireland.

A dance instructor should be able to tell you about their training and how long they have taught. If children or teenagers will be in the class, you can also ask whether the tutor has been Garda vetted. Clear answers on both give you a sound basis for choosing.

Ask which dance styles and level each class covers, such as beginner Lindy Hop or solo jazz, and how long a session runs. You can also ask whether socials and festivals are part of a class or are arranged separately. It is usual to ask what to wear and whether you need a partner.

Fáilte Swing has a Google rating of 5 from 29 reviews, and you can read them on its Google Maps page at https://maps.google.com/?cid=10964639659372770652. Look at how recent the reviews are and whether they mention the level of the classes, so you can judge whether the teaching suits you.

You can book through the company's website or through its Locufy page, whichever suits you. When you get in touch, say which class you would like to join, if you will come alone or with a partner, and what dancing experience you have. It also helps to mention any questions about what to wear.

Ask whether a deposit or advance payment is needed to hold a place on a course, and what happens if you have to cancel or miss a class. It is usual in Ireland for dance schools to set out their terms in writing, and some allow a move to another session. Ask for the terms before you pay.

You can compare Fáilte Swing with other dance instructors in Dublin on Locufy. Look at the classes, socials and festivals each one offers, and what each class includes. Also compare the teaching experience each instructor shows, so you can see which one suits your goals.