To Register for a dance class, do I need to have a partner? No,it is not necessary to sign up together with a dance partner. During class we will rotate partners for the instructor to dance with all students, so you won't stay with any one partner for very long anyway. We make a very dedicated effort to have the ratio of men to women balance before the class begins -- we will "recruit" if necessary. However, this points out how important it is to register ahead of time!