{"id":5839,"date":"2019-03-29T02:31:43","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T06:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/?page_id=5839"},"modified":"2025-09-10T18:17:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T22:17:37","slug":"merengue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/merengue\/","title":{"rendered":"Merengue Lessons in Durham"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5839\" class=\"elementor elementor-5839\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7121e556 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"7121e556\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e35a842\" data-id=\"6e35a842\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b39f784 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b39f784\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-347d4ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"347d4ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Merengue Classes in Durham<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8ba3f8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a8ba3f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1171de1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1171de1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Discover the vibrant rhythm of merengue classes at <a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/la0RSgDgBUPSTkyYD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Durham, NC<\/a>. Our expert instructors bring Latin dancing to life, teaching merengue with passion and precision. Perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers, our Durham classes offer a fun way to spice up your dance skills and join the lively dance floor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cfef38 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9cfef38\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9dba4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f9dba4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Join Merengue Classes in Durham?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-737ad2e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"737ad2e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-271c443 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"271c443\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f4b21e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9f4b21e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-8080\" alt=\"A woman in a red dress takes Merengue classes with a man.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e59a7b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e59a7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f2fb35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f2fb35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fun and Engaging Latin Dancing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0f6098 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0f6098\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Merengue is a joyful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/latin-dances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latin dance<\/a> that brings dancers together. Whether moving with a partner in open or closed positions, our merengue classes in Durham create a lively, social atmosphere. You\u2019ll have fun while mastering this energetic dance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cefa78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4cefa78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is Merengue Hard to Learn?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d8cdd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d8cdd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Merengue is one of the easiest dances to learn, making it ideal for beginners but challenging enough for experienced dancers to take to the next level. Its simple side-to-side footwork and steady rhythm allow students to quickly grasp the basics. With our expert classes, you\u2019ll be dancing merengue with confidence in no time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-792cd52 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"792cd52\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecbb21f elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"ecbb21f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-in-Durham-NC.webp);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Couples takes Merengue classes in Durham NC.\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIntro Offer: 2 Lessons for $59\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBegin your merengue journey with two classes for just $59! \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/checkout\/?add-to-cart=8004\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20d3168 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"20d3168\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9356371 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9356371\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mastering Merengue Basics<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21e65bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21e65bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Simple Footwork and Rhythm<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f172de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f172de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Merengue\u2019s core is its side-to-side step, driven by a 2\/4 rhythm. Dancers shift weight between their knees, adding hip motion to create that classic Latin dancing style. Our Durham instructors teach precise footwork, ensuring every person feels confident on the dance floor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d28226b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d28226b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dancing to Merengue Music<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49fa28a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49fa28a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Merengue music, with its upbeat Dominican beats, sets the tone for our classes. From traditional songs to modern hits our dance lessons use music to inspire movement. You\u2019ll learn to sync your body to the rhythm for a seamless dance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83321b3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"83321b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e38b24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e38b24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong><em>Ready to spice up your life with merengue? Take your first two classes for $59! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/introductory-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up today.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f9d9b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f9d9b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is Merengue Easier Than Bachata?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46bc67a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"46bc67a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7385fd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a7385fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b67f62e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b67f62e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-in-Durham-NC-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-8081\" alt=\"Couples takes Merengue classes in Durham NC.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-in-Durham-NC-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-in-Durham-NC-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-in-Durham-NC-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-in-Durham-NC-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-in-Durham-NC-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/08\/merengue-classes-in-Durham-NC.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be41ba9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be41ba9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-281d3a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"281d3a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Merengue vs. Bachata<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2497433 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2497433\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Merengue is easier than bachata for most beginners. While bachata involves intricate footwork and sensual hip movements, merengue\u2019s straightforward side steps and upbeat rhythm make it more accessible. Our Durham dance studios offer both merengue and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/bachata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bachata classes<\/a>, letting you explore Latin dancing styles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4059268 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4059268\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57e86f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57e86f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Much Do Dance Classes Cost?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9172f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f9172f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Affordable Dance Lessons in Durham<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55eb90b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55eb90b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Dance class costs vary, but at Fred Astaire in Durham, NC, we make merengue classes accessible. Our introductory offer of $59 for two classes lets you try merengue without breaking the bank. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/durham-dance-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Group classes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/types-of-dance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">private lessons<\/a>, and weekly practice parties provide flexible options to fit your budget.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6460e53 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6460e53\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53869b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53869b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Merengue vs. Other Latin Dances<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-005cd64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"005cd64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Merengue vs. Salsa and More<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0308152 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0308152\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34a66f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34a66f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Merengue stands out among Latin dances like salsa, bachata, mambo, and bolero:<\/p><ul><li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/salsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Salsa Dance<\/strong><\/a>: Salsa\u2019s 4\/4 beat is complex, while merengue\u2019s 2\/4 rhythm is simpler.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Bachata<\/strong>: Bachata\u2019s intricate steps contrast with merengue\u2019s easy footwork.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Mambo and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/bolero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bolero<\/a><\/strong>: These dances are slower, while merengue is fast and playful.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Our Durham dance studios offer salsa classes, bachata, and more, complementing your merengue classes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d49ab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"71d49ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c69af3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c69af3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><em>Join Durham\u2019s Latin dance scene! Book two merengue classes for $59. <\/em><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/durham\/introductory-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up today.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87fda3e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"87fda3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f8fc21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f8fc21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Take Merengue Classes at Fred Astaire of Durham?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63aee82 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"63aee82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9891a56 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9891a56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-945670d elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"945670d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-users\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M96 224c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64zm448 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64zm32 32h-64c-17.6 0-33.5 7.1-45.1 18.6 40.3 22.1 68.9 62 75.1 109.4h66c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32v-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64zm-256 0c61.9 0 112-50.1 112-112S381.9 32 320 32 208 82.1 208 144s50.1 112 112 112zm76.8 32h-8.3c-20.8 10-43.9 16-68.5 16s-47.6-6-68.5-16h-8.3C179.6 288 128 339.6 128 403.2V432c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h288c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48v-28.8c0-63.6-51.6-115.2-115.2-115.2zm-223.7-13.4C161.5 263.1 145.6 256 128 256H64c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64v32c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h65.9c6.3-47.4 34.9-87.3 75.2-109.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Expert Dance Instruction<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOur instructors are passionate about Latin dancing, offering clear technique in merengue classes. Whether you choose private lessons or group classes, we tailor each lesson to your skill level, ensuring every person succeeds.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90071f3 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"90071f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-music\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M470.38 1.51L150.41 96A32 32 0 0 0 128 126.51v261.41A139 139 0 0 0 96 384c-53 0-96 28.66-96 64s43 64 96 64 96-28.66 96-64V214.32l256-75v184.61a138.4 138.4 0 0 0-32-3.93c-53 0-96 28.66-96 64s43 64 96 64 96-28.65 96-64V32a32 32 0 0 0-41.62-30.49z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Vibrant Durham Dance Community<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOur Durham dance studios foster a welcoming community. Join weekly merengue classes, connect with dance partners, and enjoy the energy of group dancing. Classes run every week, making it easy to stay engaged.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b93b81 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"0b93b81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"huge huge-calendar-favorite-02\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Flexible Class Schedules<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tChoose from group merengue classes, private lessons, or practice at home with video resources. Our Durham, NC, studio offers flexible schedules to fit your life, helping beginners and advanced dancers grow.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a9b2e0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0a9b2e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cbad25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9cbad25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sign up for Merengue Classes at Our Intro Rate<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68c3b54 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"68c3b54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b33dc68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b33dc68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Durham, NC, brings the passion of merengue to life. Our merengue classes offer a fun, accessible way to dive into Latin dancing, whether you\u2019re a beginner or looking to refine your technique.\u00a0<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><em>New to our studio? Book your first two merengue classes in Durham, NC, for just $59! Get started by calling <a href=\"tel:919-489-4313\">919-489-4313<\/a> or filling our the form below.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-02c9c6e elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"02c9c6e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-27be08c\" data-id=\"27be08c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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