When you think of dance lessons, you might think of little girls in pink tutus or someone pursuing a passion to work in the entertainment industry. However, taking adult dance classes just to learn how to be a better dancer can be fun and very rewarding. Have you ever been to a party or celebration and planned your escape route to coincide with when the dancing started? Or maybe you’re not afrai…Read More
A young woman’s Quinceañera is one of the most significant events in her life for many reasons. It’s not just her fifteenth birthday, but it’s a rite of passage from adolescence to adulthood. It’s a coming-of-age celebration that has been an important part of many traditions for centuries. For some, it’s a time to confirm one’s religious beliefs, for others it’s just a big party tha…Read More
It’s no secret that we all hold a small fear of going to a social event like a wedding and embarrassing ourselves on the dance floor with Elaine Benes-esque moves. On the other hand, now that it is April, the wedding invitations are sure to start arriving in the mail on a biweekly basis. This means you might need to start thinking about how you can really bring your “A game” to the dance flo…Read More
It was a long winter here in Virginia, and if you’re anything like the majority of people, you likely let yourself slip a little bit where your physical fitness is concerned. If you are ready to get serious about being active again, you might be considering joining a new gym. However, we wouldn’t recommend it. While gyms do offer a traditional method of getting fit, your options go far beyond …Read More
Spring is finally in the air and if you are part of a lucky couple who has managed to find their soulmate and have a wedding planned in the next couple of months, you probably are putting the final touches on all aspects of your special day. If you and your future spouse have been considering taking dance lessons but you are on the fence, we think you should reconsider. There are a ton of benefits…Read More
One thing that the majority of people can agree upon is that they tend to become a bit more sedentary during the winter months. On the other hand, this means that one of the things we can look forward to most as the snow begins to melt is getting out of the house and beginning to be active once again. Believe us, we know that swimsuit season is approaching much faster than you would like it to. Ho…Read More
Spring will be here before we know it and that means one thing: a ton of weddings. This is often the busiest time of year for us here at the Modern Ballroom Dance Studio, as blushing brides-to-be and their reluctant grooms enter our space for wedding dance lessons. It also just happens to be one of our favorite times of the year as well. Dancing at your wedding is one of the most symbolic actions …Read More
While it might be cold and gloomy outside of the Modern Ballroom Dance Studio, it’s hot and steamy inside our studio. This is particularly true on the nights we hold our salsa dance classes. One thing that everyone knows about salsa is that it is caliente, to say the least. This Caribbean-based dance style is accompanied by fast-paced and lively music that is sure to spice things up on the dance…Read More
If you have never been to a social dance class before, chances are you have plenty of questions. While it is likely that you have attended plenty of events where social dancing was taking place (weddings, dinner dates, business parties), you may have never been to a dance studio to participate in a class. If this is the case, there is no need for you worry. Modern Ballroom Dance Studio has compile…Read More
Finding a partner in any aspect of your life can often be a challenging feat. Whether you are searching for a business partner, a romantic partner, or simply a ballroom dancing partner, all require that the person has the same attributes. If it is a ballroom dancing partner you are looking for, however, we can help you to make sure you are looking for the right things. Check out the list below and…Read More