Great dancers don’t just know steps—they know how to navigate! Floorcraft is the skill of gracefully traveling around the ballroom while avoiding collisions with other couples. Leaders, it’s your responsibility to guide your partner safely and smoothly, staying aware of your surroundings and foll...

Recently we had a couple visiting our studio from out of town. After the party, the women approached me raving about our beautiful studio and what a great time she had. She said she never had more men dance with her, and she lamented that in her ballroom many leaders don’t ask her to dance and she d...

As we prepared for the bicentennial of General Lafayette’s visit to Beaufort, our student Catherine, a gifted amateur archaeologist and historian, did some digging and discovered that the Marquis was known to be a poor dancer 🤭

Intrigued, I asked Lafayette about this when we met. Indeed, he confirm...

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...