Which Elvis Presley songs work best in the ballroom?

Today may be Elvis Presley’s 80th birthday, but the King’s music is still as young and vibrant as ever! One of the 20th century’s most influential cultural icons, Elvis’ career spanned more than two decades and boasted commercial success in blues, gospel and of course, pop. With more than 600 million units sold worldwide, he… Read More

Research agrees: Ballroom Dancing is one of the best ways to get in shape

Did you know that an estimated 80 percent of the New Year’s resolutions crowd drops their gym membership by the second week of February?* That’s why more and more people are getting their fitness fix on the ballroom dance floor! Once again, the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual survey lists “the combination of weight loss… Read More

Ballroom Backstory: The Samba

Ready to put on your dancing shoes and let your inner Latin dancer out? Then the Samba is the dance for you! One the the most popular dances in Brazil, the Samba has been performed by elaborately costumed “schools of Samba” at Carnival in Rio each year. The name, Samba, is thought to come from… Read More

Dancers Who Defined A Decade: 1990s Pop Culture and Ballroom Dance

The Electric Slide, the Macarena, “Vogue-ing,” the Cotton Eye’d Joe…Sound familiar? How about The Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Beauty and the Beast or RENT? The 1990s brought an eclectic variety of dance styles, bands, and trends.  Unlike the previous decades, it would be nearly impossible to decide on just one dancer as the icon of… Read More

Holiday Gift Guide: 7 People We Can Help With This Year

There’s no denying that finding the perfect holiday gifts can be tough! From picky friends to in-laws with unique tastes, sometimes your list feels like one giant question mark. Rather than giving up and buying another generic tie or heaven-forbid a fruit cake, give your friends and loved ones a unique gift that might just… Read More