North America / USA / Omaha
Omaha Ballroom was established in 2004 when founder, Elizabeth Colclasure decided to create dance while having fun.
With her passion she continued to grow the studio and invited some of the top instructors of Omaha to teach with her she continued to grow the studio and invited some of the top instructors of Omaha to teach with her.

The studio has variety of independent instructors including her husband James Colclasure Jr. who is a professional dance instructor how moved to Omaha in 2015.
James and Elizabeth are currently competing together and with their students at competitions all over the U.S.
With the popularity of the television show “Dancing with the Stars” Omaha Ballroom has grown tremendously. To give back, Omaha Ballroom’s volunteer their time to train local celebrities and put on “Dancing with the Omaha Stars” charity event.
Omaha Ballroom is located at 5038 South 153 Street Omaha, NE 68137 Located one block north of Q Street, in Walnut Grove Plaza, behind Crane Coffee and Omaha Oral Surgery Clinic
Hours are by appointment and group class times only, and you can register visiting http://www.omahaballroom.com/register/
Charities they have domated to
- The Ronald McDonald House 2010, 2011, 2012
- Angel Among Us 2012
- The Sunshine Kids 2013,2014 and 2015
- The Sunshine Kids and Angels Among Us 2016
What they offer:
- Personal Dance Training: Learn faster and have fun with personal dance training!
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- Come in as a single or with a partner, the pricing is the same.
- Choose a convenient time that fits in your schedule.
- Pick the Style of dances you want to learn.
- Achieve your goals such as competing, wedding dances, or showcases.
- Learn how to lead and to follow with help from our instructors.
- Get the individual attention to help you learn faster
- Wedding Dance Lessons: Omaha Ballroom specializes in WEDDINGS!
Make your big day even more memorable with private lessons from Omaha Ballrom. They can help you with your first dance as husband and wife, the father/daughter dance, the mother/son dance, and even your wedding party entrance.
- DJ Services: We’ll make sure everyone is dancing!
The service is very affordable. Over 15 years of experience. Get to know you and work with you.
Not only can they play the right music, but they can teach over 20 styles of dance before and at your event. DJ weeding ceremonies, receptions, outdoor/indoor events, private parties, birthday parties, proms, homecomings, and more!

Group Class
Weekly Group Class Calendar (May 8th – August 3rd)
- Monday:
- 6:15 pm Beginners West Coast Swing
- 7:00 pm Beginners Smooth Dancing
- Wednesday:
- 6:15 pm Beginners Smooth Dancing
- 7:00 pm Beginners Latin and Rhythm Dancing
- Thursday
- 6:15 pm Beginners Country Dancing
- 7:00 pm Beginners Line Dancing
- Smooth: Waltz, Tango and Foxtrot
- Rhythm: Rumba, Cha Cha and East Coast Swing
- Country: Two Step, Country Swing and Polka
- Latin: Salsa, Merengue and Bachata
- Line: Country, Hip Hop and Top 40 music to line dance to
Sips and Dips
Friday, June 23th 7 – 9 pm “Wine and Line Dancing”
The dancing only stops when you need a refill for wine. Bring your pals and learn some line dances. We will teach you the most populars ones to top 40 music and country!
“Friday, June 30th 7 – 9 pm “Grease Night”
Grease is the word! We will be giving away prizes, doing a little hand jive, and teach you the moves from the movie. We will be dancing to the songs from the soundtrack and playing Grease movie trivia.
Friday, July 21st 7 – 9 pm “Ballroom Beach Vibes”
Dress in your summer gear and get ready to learn how to dance for the beach. We will be serving fruity drinks and teach you how to dance to summertime tunes! Leave your surfboard at home and get ready to boogie.

- Salsa Pal Bailador - September 8, 2025
- Unity, The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson - September 6, 2025
- Chick Corea - September 6, 2025