Long-Steps Dancing

Long-Steps Dancing is a fun and friendly dance studio for people of all ages and levels. When not dancing, Ian enjoys playing Magic: the Gathering.

Ian and Lindsey first learned to dance in England in 2009 while Lindsey studied her Masters degree in Medieval Studies. Their first coach was a fellow student and former competition dancer from South Africa who was teaching dance to earn some extra money while studying his PhD. After returning to Australia, Ian and Lindsey continued their dance journey at Long-Steps when preparing for their weddin

g. Their bridal dance was choreographed by former 2 time Australian champion and former Long-Steps co-owner, Carla Long. While perfecting their bridal dance, Ian and Lindsey continued to study other styles of dancing under Carla's tutelage. After a successful bridal waltz and relaxing honeymoon, Ian and Lindsey returned to Long-Steps and haven't looked back. After accepting an offer from their coaches (Carla and Ian Long) to take over Long-Steps when they retire, Ian and Lindsey continued their own dance pursuits, as well as starting to instruct classes and teach private clients. On July 1 2016 Ian and Lindsey formally took over the Long-Steps studio and continued to work hard on their own dancing and teaching skills, and choreography techniques. In the years since taking over Long-Steps, Ian and Lindsey have continued to study dancing and dance teaching methods. They each hold six dance teaching diplomas across a range of dance styles including a Modern Ballroom Fellowship with Comdance. Ian and Lindsey have chosen not to dance competitively, preferring to dance for self-enjoyment, fitness, and fun. They enjoy bringing a more scientific approach to their dance education delivery and believe it allows for greater adaptation in methodology when instructing a cohort that has a wide age range and numerous ability/disability considerations. Lindsey is a young adult fantasy fiction writer, and the proud author of James Munkers series. Both Ian and Lindsey keep an active lifestyle when not on the dance floor, including regular gym sessions, boxing training, and swimming. IAN LITTLE
General Manager | Chief Theoretician
Fellow Comdance (MB) | Licentiate Comdance (LA, UL, NV, MJ, AT)

Ian is a big softy, though you might not get that at first. Ian’s journey into dancing started later in life when Lindsey bullied him along to a class in York, England. It didn’t take long for Ian to become hooked, though he didn’t want to admit it straight away. After popping the question, and getting a yes from Lindsey, it was time to revisit the dancing front back home in Tasmania. While the initial goal was “don’t look silly on our wedding day”, it was quickly apparent this was going to become a mainstay of the Little household. In 2017, 12 months after purchasing Long-Steps, Ian left his position at the University of Tasmania to work for Long-Steps fulltime. Ian now holds several Comdance diplomas for dance teaching, and enjoys bringing a scientific approach to dancing to help people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and mobility levels dance to their full potential. After teaming up with Lindsey and representatives from Comdance to develop the Stream 2 award system for New Vogue, Ian is currently helping to develop the Steam 2 Comdance award system for Modern Ballroom. Ian enjoys the challenge of teaching dances without a sequence and believes in a balanced teaching approach of figures, technique, theory, and practice. When not dancing, Ian enjoys a range of activities, but cannot go past a good red with a movie after a hard day on the dancefloor. LINDSEY LITTLE
Creative Director | Chief Choreographer
Fellow Comdance (MB) | Licentiate Comdance (LA, UL, NV, MJ, AT)

Lindsey loves to dance, and she wants to learn all the dances! Lindsey began her dancing obsession in 2008 in the UK, and carried it home to Tasmania with her. In 2012 she started taking lessons at Long-Steps Ballroom Dancing with Carla and Ian Long, learning a wedding dance and performing medal examinations in Modern Ballroom, New Vogue and Latin American. In 2016 Lindsey and Ian took over the running of Long-Steps when Carla and Ian retired. Lindsey has a Licentiate award from Comdance in Latin American, Urban Latino, New Vogue, Modern Jive and Argentine Tango, and a Fellow award for Modern Ballroom. She is currently choreographing the Modern Ballroom dances for Comdance’s Stream 2 gemstone examinations. Lindsey loves how versatile ballroom dancing is, with its wide variety of music and movement. She likes a well-executed figure, but loves the unseen benefits of joining a dancing community more. From physical exercise to mental health improvement, from the intellectual pursuit of figuring out a move to making friendships to last a lifetime, Lindsey sincerely believes that a dancing life is a better life. In her spare time, Lindsey writes and publishes fantasy adventures for young adults. Today her favourite dance is the Modern Waltz. Tomorrow it’ll be something different.

08/08/2026

In case you haven't heard, Rock 'n' Roll is back on Mondays nights!!!

Starting next Monday the 10th, Reny is back to take weekly Rock 'n' Roll classes in Lenah Valley.

22/07/2026

10 years later and this could not be more true! 🤩

02/07/2026

Thank you, everyone, for your kind words and best wishes yesterday. Today we celebrate 10 years and 1 day, we celebrate by getting back to the grindstone and bringing you the events you like best.

While in the recent words of Julie "It's not all heels and toes at Long-Steps" our next events are kinda all about that, but in a different way. Lindsey and Regan were hard at work yesterday setting the music and dance cards for not 1, not 2, but 3 socials in 1 day.

The Huon Barn Dances are going to be amazing, fun for everyone of all ages, 3 events:
👶Kids - 5 to 12yrs
🧒Teens - 13 to 21yrs
🧔‍♂️Adults - 16 and above welcome

Full details online, and in the Facebook events. Dance cards and music to be added soon!

Full details at 🌐:
🤠 Youth Barn Dance:
www.longsteps.com.au/special-events/2026/07/11/youth-barn-dance
www.facebook.com/share/1DXULiqnSR/

🤠 Adult Barn Dance:
www.longsteps.com.au/special-events/2026/07/11/barn-dance
www.facebook.com/share/196GB5TagX/

Huon Barn Dance! — Long-Steps Dancing A Beginner Friendly Barn Dance Barn Dance Huon Valley Beginner Friendly Good Times

01/07/2026

10 Today!!!

Today marks 10 years of Long-Steps with Lindsey and Ian at the helm!
10 Years of Dancing Fun
Thank You All 💃🕺💙

30/06/2026

Huon Valley Barn Dance
Are. You. READY!!!

Stomp the floor with some Boot-Scootin' beats and join us for some Barn Dancing FUN!!!

This is a fun beginner-friendly social event bringing together lots of different styles. There are some youth dances before the social so the kids don’t miss out, and the 16’s and up are welcome at the main event too. Some dances will be walked through and taught at the main event, so no experience is required to get up and have a blast!

📍 Cygnet Town Hall
📆 Saturday July 11th
⏰ 8:00 - 11:00pm - ADULT Barn Dance (16 and up welcome)

💰 $10 - 21 and under
💰 $20 - Over 21

💵 or 💳 at the door, Scan 'n' Save available

Full details at 🌐:
🤠 Adult Barn Dance:

Huon Barn Dance! — Long-Steps Dancing A Beginner Friendly Barn Dance Barn Dance Huon Valley Beginner Friendly Good Times

Huon YOUTH Barn Dance! — Long-Steps Dancing

30/06/2026

YOUTH Barn Dances
Ages 5 and up

Are. You. READY!!!

Stomp the floor with some Boot-Scootin' beats and join us for some Barn Dancing FUN!!!

Tonight is all about the next generation of dancing with the stars getting up, having a go, dancing some of the most high-energy, easy to learn, fun dances we can find! Jump up and learn the Fireball on the floor, have a go at some Rock ‘n’ Roll moves, and join in the Heel-Toe Polka, or maybe even the Nutbush!

This is a fun beginner-friendly social event just for younger dancers brought to you by Regan and Ian, the adventurous captains of the Little-Steps Adventures in Dance program. There is also an adult barn dance later in the evening for mums and dads, and the older kids too (16 and up).

No experience is required to get up and have some fun. So, bring your friends, it will be a blast.

📍 Cygnet Town Hall
📆 Saturday July 11th

⏰ 4:45 - 5:30pm - KIDS Barn Dance 5 to 12s only (parents must be in attendance)
⏰ 6:00 - 7:30pm - YOUTH Barn Dance 13 to 21s only

💰 $5 - 12 and under
💰 $10 - 21 and under

Full details at 🌐:
🤠 Youth Barn Dance:

Huon YOUTH Barn Dance! — Long-Steps Dancing Kid Friendly Barn Dances For Dancers of All Ages! YOUTH Barn Dance Huon Valley Child Friendly Good Times

28/06/2026

10 Years At The Helm
It all started with a masqued ball, so many year’s ago…

On Friday July 1, 2016, Lindsey and Ian officially took over Long-Steps with a Masqued Social at the weekly Friday night social dance. Now, 10 years on, it seems fitting to celebrate a decade at the helm in a similar fashion.

You are invited to a very special 10th Birthday celebration. There will be a "best of" play list, all your favorite music, favorite dances, canapes, mocktails, and cake! Bring friends and family along too, all are welcome.

📍 Sandy Bay Senior Citz
📆 Saturday July 25th
🕴🏻 Black Tie Dress Code
⏰ 8 to 11pm
🍤 Canapes Included
🍸 Mocktails Available
💰 $49 - Bookings Essential

Full details at:
🌐 www.longsteps.com.au/special-events/2026/07/25/10th-birthday

Book Your Ticket:
🎫 www.longsteps.com.au/contact-us/book-in

27/06/2026

IT. IS. ON!!!

Tonight, my single horned dancing friends, we dance... Dance... 'n' DANCE!!!

💃🕺🦄🌈

Check your Long-Steps App later today for the full dance card. Check your eyesight for those amazing colours. Check your head for that awesome Unicorn horn!

📍 Sandy Bay Senior Citz
📆 Saturday June 27th
⏰ 8 to 11pm
💰 $20 cover (💵 or 💳) at the door, Scan 'n' Save available

See you there dance-trotters.

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Hobart

Telephone

0439 309 078

Website

https://www.longsteps.com.au/

Address

22 Creek Road
Hobart, TAS
7008

Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 1pm
	4pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday	4am - 8:30pm
Thursday	10am - 1pm
	4pm - 8:30pm
Friday	8pm - 11pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

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