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Swing Dance Party Knoxville – Learn, Dance & Meet New People (No Partner Needed)
No Partner. No Experience. Just Show Up & Have Fun.
📍 4028 Papermill Dr NW, Suite 16, Knoxville, TN 37909
Reviews: ★★★★★ 5.0 from 200+ locals
What if your Saturday night became the highlight of your week?
Picture this… you walk into Champion Ballroom…
Music is playing… people are smiling… and within minutes—
you’re moving, laughing, and actually dancing.
No awkward moments. No pressure. No experience needed.
Just a room full of people who started exactly where you are…
and decided to try something new.
Now imagine this:
👉 You feel confident on the dance floor
👉 You meet new people without forcing conversations
👉 You finally have something FUN to look forward to every weekend
This isn’t just a dance class…
It’s your new social life.
And the best part?
You don’t need a partner.
You don’t need experience.
You just need to show up.
👉 Can you see yourself doing this?
👉 Wouldn’t it be nice to have a night like this every month?
👉 Imagine how different your weekends would feel…
So here’s what we’re going to do for you…
We’ll guide you step-by-step through a beginner-friendly swing lesson…
Then open the floor so you can dance, connect, and enjoy the night.
👉 Click below and reserve your spot now
Because once you experience it… you’ll wonder why you didn’t start sooner.
Why Knoxville Love the Swing Dance Party at The New Champion Ballroom Knoxville
Google Review
"I had an amazing experience at Champion Ballroom Knoxville!"
I had an amazing experience at Champion Ballroom Knoxville! If you’re looking for a fun and welcoming ballroom dance party, this is the place to be. The atmosphere is friendly, the music is great, and everyone—from beginners to experienced dancers—feels comfortable on the dance floor.
The instructors do a fantastic job making sure you understand the basics before the party starts, which makes it easy to jump in and actually enjoy dancing the same night. I really appreciated how inclusive it felt—no partner or experience needed.
The space itself is beautiful and perfect for social dancing. You can tell a lot of care has gone into creating a place where people can connect, learn, and have a great time.
Highly recommend this spot to anyone in Knoxville who wants to try a ballroom dance party or just meet new people and do something different on a night out!
- Waldo S.
Google Review
"...we had a wonderful experience."
My wife and I took lessons from Chris to practice for our wedding and we had a wonderful experience. He broke everything down in easy steps, tailored the moves to our ability and was always very nice and pleasant. We had a ton of fun doing it too and would recommend to anyone else wanting to do some wedding practice.
- Perry S.
Google Review
"I love Champion Ballroom..."
I love Champion Ballroom. My girlfriend and I have been taking lessons from Rhonda for a year and a half. We dance the major dances and we have some nice steps and variations to enhance our basic steps. Everyone is pleasant and the Friday night dance parties are lots of fun. To top it all off: there are no contracts, just very low prices for the high level of instruction that we have received. I highly recommend Champion Ballroom.
- Marilyn A.
Locally and Nationally Recognized For Over 20 Years
💃 What Happens When You Show Up
You walk in… maybe a little unsure…
Within minutes—you’re learning simple, step-by-step moves
You’re laughing… connecting… actually having FUN
Then something clicks…
👉 You’re dancing
👉 You’re smiling
👉 You forget you were ever nervous
And by the end of the night?
You’re not just “someone who tried it once”
You’re someone who dances
Why The Knoxville Swing Dance Party?
- All Levels Welcome (total beginners included)
- Over 10 Years of Dance Expertise
- No Partner Needed/ No Experience
- $10 (includes 1 Beginner Swing Lesson—no hidden fees)
- BYOB & Snacks Welcome
- Ample Free Parking
Why Knoxville Dancers Love the Friday Ballroom Dance Party
Google Review
"...She taught us a wonderful routine in just 3 lessons..."
My fiancé and I took lessons from Rhonda for our wedding. She is fabulous! She taught us a wonderful routine in just 3 lessons. The lessons are very reasonably priced and there is no pressure to buy a package/extra things. Will definitely go back for any dancing needs in the future!
- Kayla A.
Google Review
"...She was patient to learn how we learned best and made sure that we were happy with the results..."
"My fiancé and I took lessons from Lizza and had a great time. She was patient to learn how we learned best and made sure that we were happy with the results and offered every possible extra help. Our first dance is going to be amazing because of her!"
- Sarah K.
Google Review
"...You won’t feel overwhelmed as a beginner..."
"Instructors are real professionals. They pay great attention to detail and really focus on improving your technique. Great classes for people of all levels. You won’t feel overwhelmed as a beginner and won’t be bored if you are advanced. They have multiple different classes and socials every week so it’s almost like a dance school instead of a dance class. They are super flexible with the packages and accommodated my schedule since I am on call often."
- Jacklyn L.
Meet People, Dance, Have Fun!
Check out our Friday nights! Smiling faces, energetic music, new friends.
About Mark Hipshire
Mark is a Knoxville native that grew up in the heart of Fort Sanders, Downtown Knoxville, and the University of Tennessee. He started dancing in 2012 at the beginning of his sophomore year at UT, taking classes with the Knoxville Swing Dance Association.
Over the next 13 years, he learned a variety of different social and partner dance styles with groups like Salsa Knox, the Knoxville Argentine Tango Society, and West Coast Swing with PJ & Lisa Turner.
His dance journey has taken him internationally as well, having taught, competed, and danced many nights away in countries like Brazil, Greece, France, and more. After spending semesters with Swing Out Studio in São Paulo, Brazil, and Tangoneón in Crete, Greece, he spent a year working with the Misfits Dance Academy in Nantes, France while completing his Master’s Degree.
In 2022, he returned to his alma mater to begin law school at UT, where he spent three years as a member of the student-run BOSS Dance Company.
Altogether, these experiences have created a fun and engaging teaching style that he brings to every class. When he’s not teaching, he dedicates himself to performance opportunities with a variety of local dance groups, including most recently with the Circle Modern Dance Company and Knox Community Street Dance.
If it hasn’t been made abundantly clear, he loves all things dance and all things Knoxville!
💙 See Why Knoxville Can’t Stop Talking About Salsa Knoxville Dance Company
Real people. Real results. Real transformation.
From jaw-dropping dance moments to life-changing confidence boosts, hear directly from students who started exactly where you are.
“I never imagined I’d feel this confident on the dance floor.”
Claire's Testimonial
“This changed my social life forever.”
Hector's Testimonial
“I thought I had two left feet — not anymore!”
Idaly's Testimonial
“I joined alone... and left with a new dance family.”
Maggie's Testimonial
⭐ Raving Reviews from Google, Facebook, Yelp & Tripadvisor
“The instructors are amazing. I look forward to class every week!”
“It gave me my life back after illness — thank you.”
“Hands down the best place to learn salsa in Knoxville!”
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Locations
SUNDAYS, MONDAYS, TUESDAYS (CLASSES)
Champion Balroom Center
📍4028 Papermill Dr NW #16, Knoxville, TN 37909
FRIDAYS
(SALSA PARTY)
Marble City Pub
📍108 Jack Dance St, Knoxville, TN 37919
SATURDAYS
(SALSA PARTY)
Main Event Knoxville
📍9081 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923