Prerequisite: Six weeks of Waltz
The Waltz is the smoothest and most elegant of ballroom dances and offers intricate figures and lots of traveling across the floor.
Organizer
Ingrid LaVoie
Has been working with students of all ages and abilities for over 20 years. A gifted dancer and choreographer she is eager to communicate the beauty and joy of dance to all students. Ingrid is committed in her teaching to help build practical and technical skills and also confidence with patience, kindness, enthusiasm, and eye to detail. A former ballroom champion, trained in international standard style ballroom, she is eager to share her passion for all styles of partner dances, American Smooth, Rhythm, and International Standard.
Mark LaVoie
Loves the nuances and intricacies of the individual dances. A true technician, he is eager to communicate the nuts and bolts of the various figures to help students dig a little deeper and gain true skills on the dance floor. Relatively new to ballroom, Mark boasts an eye to detail and has a special love for international standard ballroom. He excells as a lead coach and especially enjoys helping students succeed with more advanced amalgamations and taking their dance to the next level.
Venue
As seasoned instructors, we are a husband&wife, lead & follow team with a passion for ballroom dance, who want to make lessons accessible to people of all dance backgrounds. Whether you’re looking to practice on your own, or are interested in learning with others, whether your goal is to just master the basics, or to dance competitively, please explore our lesson options and see how we can help. Our special love is International Standard – Waltz, Viennese, Foxtrot, Tango, & Quickstep – but we also teach American Smooth and social dances.
Our Vision
To build community and enrich the lives of participants across artistic, generational and cultural divides.
Our Values
To provide quality dance instruction in a dance setting that promotes respect, positivity, a love of learning, laughter, and trust.
Our Mission
To foster an enduring love for Ballroom dancing in participants of all ages from the premise “Everyone can learn to dance.”