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So happy to see our very own āDancing Donā featured inĀ Beaufort LifestyleĀ magazine! Donās love of dance and his determination to be a great dancer is a constant source of joy and inspiration to us all.Ā Congratulations Don!
āDancing Donā
by Marcia Mitchell
Iāll never forget the first time I meet D...
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Dancing isnāt just about learning stepsāitās 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 š
Benefit of Dance: Mental Health
Did you know that DANCE is the single most effective treatment for depression? A recent metaĀ studyĀ 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 EnjoyableĀ ššŗ
Benefit of Dance: Physical Health
If you know you should exercise but donāt enjoy going to the gym ā try ballroom dancing! Youāll get your heart rate up, improve your flexibility and posture, and use muscles you didnāt even know existed.Ā Itās 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 š¶Ā Enhance your practice with our curated Bolero playlist. Cue up this romantic playlist and let's dance! šāØĀ
- "Mas AllĆ” - Beyond" by Gloria Estefan
- "You'll Never Find Another Love like Mine" - by Michael BublƩ
- "I Could Fall In Love" by Selena ...

Nail Your Cha Cha Timing!Ā ššŗ
Cha Cha's rhythm brings energy and excitement to the dance floor. Mastering this syncopated timing will sharpen your steps sharper so you can shine on the floor!
š¤Ā What's a Syncopation?Ā We syncopate in dance by taking two (or more steps) over a single beat of music.
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ValsĀ MusicalityĀ š¹š¼
The Argentine Vals combines the elegance of Viennese Waltz with the passion of Tango, set to a 3/4 time signature. Originating in Argentina and Uruguay in 1910, Vals is characterized by a 1-2-3 rhythm and a quick tempo. Light & lyrical, Vals features circular flow and a fast...

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Donāt Be Afraid to Ask Questions!Ā šāāļø
Asking questions is one of the best ways to improve your ballroom dance skills, whether you're in a group class or at a private lesson. You'll gain clarity and others will benefit as well. Being curious boosts your progress as a student of dance.
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One of the best things about dancing is the music š¶Ā Take your Viennese Waltz practice to the next level with our curated playlist! Perfect for both beginners and seasoned dancers, these melodies will have you whirling across the floor š«
- "Hold My Hand" by Lady Gaga
- "The Seconds Waltz (from "Ey ...
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