Ballroom Dance Improves Balance & Reduces Fall Risk as You Age 💃🕺

Falls are a common health issue as we age. 28-35% of people 65 and older experience one fall annually. A simple loss of balance can have a cascading effect on your health span:  fractures, broken bones, and the associated loss of s...

Ballroom Dance is the Perfect Stress Reliever & Happiness Booster 😄💫

Feeling overwhelmed? Dancing is a natural way to shake off stress and invite more joy into your life! The combination of music, movement, and social connection releases tension and brings a sense of happiness and well-being. Our s...

What to Wear to a 19th Century Costume Ball

Attending a Regency Ball is like stepping into a Jane Austen novel, where elegance and grace take center stage. The Regency Period, officially spanning 1811–1820 but often extended from 1795–1837, was a time of refined fashion, intricate social customs, a...

Here's a shopping guide for our go-to dance shoes 🛍️

There's an endless variety of ballroom shoes styles, and it's easy to get lost in the possibilities. As a professional ballroom dancer for over 25 years, I'm cutting through the clutter to present my top three dance shoes in every category - sm...

So happy to see our very own “Dancing Don” featured in Beaufort Lifestyle magazine! Don’s love of dance and his determination to be a great dancer is a constant source of joy and inspiration to us all. Congratulations Don!

“Dancing Don”
by Marcia Mitchell

I’ll never forget the first time I meet D...

Join our Happy Dance Community 💖

Dancing isn’t just about learning steps—it’s about creating meaningful connections. Whether you come to Ballroom Class or Belly Dance, our studio provides a welcoming community where friendships flourish! The shared experience of movement and music makes every dance...

Ballroom Dance Helps Prevent Depression & Boosts Your Mood 🌅
Benefit of Dance: Mental Health

Did you know that DANCE is the single most effective treatment for depression? A recent meta study found that dance was more effective than therapy, antidepressant drugs, or other forms of exercise such as y...

Ballroom Dance is Exercise That's Fun and Enjoyable 💃🕺
Benefit of Dance: Physical Health

If you know you should exercise but don’t enjoy going to the gym – try ballroom dancing! You’ll get your heart rate up, improve your flexibility and posture, and use muscles you didn’t even know existed.  It’s g...

A friend of mine is a personal trainer, and during our winter weather last week she offered Zoom group fitness classes for her clients. She invited me to join, and I said I would. Because I said I would, I showed up that first day.

And then we had another snow day, so another Zoom work out. Wait for ...

One of the best things about dancing is the music 🎶  Enhance your practice with our curated Bolero playlist. Cue up this romantic playlist and let's dance! 💕✨ 

1. "Mas Allá - Beyond" by Gloria Estefan
2. "You'll Never Find Another Love like Mine" - by Michael Bublé
3. "I Could Fall In Love" by Selena
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