I love Dancing. It's my freedom, It's my Peace, It's in my blood and I can't imagine doing anything else.I started Dancing my sophomore year of high school because of a friend who was a foreign exchange student from Germany. She introduce me to Ballroom Dancing and I was HOOKED. I started going to dance parties and classes on a regular basis, about a year later the owner of the studio asked if he could put me in training to be a teacher. Read more here

Ballroom Dancing has brought me a confidence in myself. Elizabeth Richardson
Sometimes you discover a Grand Passion in your heart and soul and you must follow it, no matter what or where it takes you. For me, that is Ballroom Dancing. I hear music and I want to dance. I see Dancers and I want to join them. Ballroom Dancing has brought me a confidence in myself - a feeling that I could do anything. It has also brought me great friends that I will keep forever. They all say that Ballroom Dancing is good for your health and body, which it is.

Well, over 2 years later I am hooked, addicted actually. Randy Grim
I first walked up those terrifying stairs to the ballroom dance studio (after standing outside for 20 minutes shaking in fear) thinking maybe ballroom dance will help me not be so shy. Well, over 2 years later I am hooked, addicted actually. My partner, Angi, has become my dear friend, my mentor and my pain in the butt. Read more here

I dance because its the closest to flying I can get. Daniella Karagach
I dance because its the closest to flying I can get. When I dance, I feel at peace. It's as if all the problems disappear. All you can feel is the music going through you. You are one with the music. Besides family and friends, dancing is most important in my life. For me, dance is as natural as breathing. It's a main part of who I am. I do not want to imagine life without dance. I know that I will dance as long as I am alive. When I am older, I hope to share my love of dance with others. Ballroom Dance is my life journey.

The Marine Corps changed my life and the dance world also changed my life
HI, My name is Jack and I am 85 Years old Ballroom and Swing dancer. I take 2 lessons per week and try to dance at least 5 days a week. I am not a very good dancer and it takes a long time to learn a dance. That’s ok because I plan to keep on dancing until I go to that Great Ballroom in the Sky. Ballroom dancing is not only a pleasure but also great mental exercise. It is an honest combination of physical and mental organization. Plus, it really takes two to tango

I have gained a more confident body. Marsha Steinback
When Alex asked me to write an article about what inspired me to ballroom dance, the answer came quickly to mind. Vassily Lyashenko, my first dancer, who taught me the art of ballroom dance. When I dance I find joy and the joy continues to inspire me to dance. I began ballroom dancing after meeting a student of Vassily’s who suggested that ballroom dance was a good way to lose weight. Not only had I never in my life entertained one single thought about doing ballroom dancing, I used to laugh ...