Thru Dance

Thru Dance is a Dance Studio in Quincy, MA, specializing in salsa and bachata instruction. The studio offers salsa on 2 classes, bachata dance classes, and social dance events for all skill levels and ages. Its mission is to expand salsa and bachata social dancing to the South Shore, using dance as a tool to bridge communities while helping students improve their skills as dancers, communicators, and creatives. The studio holds a rating of 4.70 based on customer reviews.

The instructional team consists of Tana Ruegamer and Frank, who are described as experienced salsa instructors in the metro Boston area. Tana began dancing at age 6, training in tap, jazz, drill team, ballet, flamenco, and Latin ballroom before turning to salsa in 2003. In 2010, she began training and performing at the Masacote School, where she became a salsa dance coach and a member of MASA2, the school’s professional track program. The studio emphasizes inclusivity, fun, and passion, aiming to foster friendship, build confidence, and spread joy through rhythm. Classes are designed to encourage self-expression, personal development, and a sense of community, with instructors providing individualized feedback and encouraging questions to ensure students feel comfortable and confident.

Located at 540 Victory Rd in the Marina Bay neighborhood, the studio sits about a tenth of a mile from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Clocktower. It is also roughly a tenth of a mile from the Quincy/Squantum Point Park ferry terminal and The Lone Sailor public artwork. Squantum Point Park and the Marina Bay marina are located about a fifth of a mile away. The studio is situated next to Reelhouse Restaurant.

Thru Dance is known for its positive customer rating and its focus on creating a welcoming space where students can connect, engage, and evolve through dance. The studio serves the Quincy and South Shore communities with classes that emphasize enjoyment and individual development.

Thru Dance brings vibrant salsa and bachata instruction to Quincy, offering a structured path for students to build confidence and community through dance.