Car: There is $1/hour street parking (Free after 7pm & on Sundays) on Garnet St, Dartmouth St, Pleasant St, & Exchange St.

The Jackson Garage off of Jackson St and the CBD garage off of Centre St are also convenient options at $1/hour during the weekdays and $2 for 0-6 hours on Saturdays, $4 Over 6 Hours & Free on Sundays.

Train: Our studio is located a 5 minute walk from the MALDEN CENTER STATION T stop on the ORANGE LINE if you prefer to use public transit.

J&L Dance studio offers a variety of classes for different dance styles and different levels. We have Salsa On2, Bachata, Hip-Hop, and Kizomba classes.

• What style? The dance style right for you just depends on your personal preference. See the videos below for a visual of what the different dances look like.

• What level? If you are an absolute beginner, you should look at the schedule for any INTRO classes, or LEVEL 1 for Hip-Hop. Dancers must complete AND master a full cyle (at least 4 weeks for Intro, 8 weeks for Level 1) before moving to the next level. Evaluations are completed by instructors at the end of each session to determine someone’s level. Many times levels should be repeated for multiple sessions before graduating to the next level.

If you are a beginner wanting to take Salsa and/or Bachata… Our intro level & beginner level Salsa & Bachata classes operate on 4-week course cycles that restart after one finishes. This means that if you are taking an Intro Level class, for example, you would come at the same time each week for 4 consecutive weeks to take that class. In week 1, we will start from scratch. In week 2-4 we will review the previous week material and add on new things. At the end of the 4th week, you will be evaluated for next session’s level. If you did not fully grasp the content you should repeat the session again in the same level. If you mastered the content, and get approval from your instructor, you would then move on to the next step, which your instructor will advise you on.

IMPORTANT: Once the beginner/intro cycle has started, you cannot drop-in. However, you can sign up in advance for the next cycle so you are ready to join then. To join a beginner cycle you must register for all 4 weeks.

If you are not a beginner in Salsa/Bachata, or want to take another style of dance… You can start now! Our Hip-Hop, Kizomba and upper level Salsa & Bachata classes are drop-in based. Meaning you can join in within your level at any time. Each level has a set amount of concepts that you must master before moving on to the next level, which must be approved by the instructor. Not sure what level you are? Contact us to schedule a placement.

For all classes you should wear what is comfortable to you.

• Clothing - Most students wear clothing similar to a workout or a casual night out.

• Shoes- For Salsa & Bachata classes it is recommended that you wear a smooth bottom shoe with not too much grip as it can be hard on the knees when turning. You do not need a special dance shoe, but we do have some available for purchase in studio if desired.

• Bad weather- Please bring a clean, dry pair of shoes to change into once in studio to keep our floors clean and safe

Nope! You do not need a partner for any of our classes. It is very common for people to come alone to classes. For partnering classes, we rotate around so everyone can dance with everyone. If you do have a partner, however, and want to stay with them instead of rotating that is ok too!

Class prices can vary depending on how many you purchase at one time. The more classes you sign up to take in a month, the cheaper it will be. Contact us to join our mailing list for discount offers.

• 1 Class (drop-in): $20

• 4 Class Pack (Valid 90 days): $72

• 8 Class Pack (Valid 90 days): $136

• 12 Class Pack (Valid 90 days): $192

• 16 Class Pack (Valid 90 days): $240

• 25 Class Pack (Valid 90 days): $350

As a new student to the studio, you have access to special ONE TIME deals:

• 1st Month Unlimited Intro Classes* $149 - Up to 20 classes in Salsa, Bachata & Hip-Hop

• Use code NEWSTUDENT at checkout for $10 off your first purchase

*Limit 1 per customer - New Cycles of Courses each month

Sign up directly on our CLASSES page on our website. You have two options:

1) Buy a package: after adding it the the cart, it will ask you to create an account. Make sure you remember the email you sign up with because that will be the one you use every time to log in. Once you finish with the package purchase, you will follow steps in #2

2) Buy an individual class: add an individual class to the cart and check-out. You will receive a confirmation email when your registration is complete. (NOTE: if you purchased a package, you still need to sign-up for class to save your spot!

Once your registration is complete, you just show up on the day of your class 5-10 minutes before and check in with your instructor or at the front desk with your name.