Social Graces Ballroom Dance

• The Instructors

Freddie Ciampi III
Director, Social Graces Ballroom Dance Studio

               Freddie's' love of dancing began when he joined a performing arts group in college, which led him on tours throughout the US and Europe. After receiving his B.S. in business administration, his interest turned to ballroom dance by way of a newspaper ad: "Dance Instructors Wanted - Will Train."
              After teaching in dance studios in Salem, Virginia, and Omaha, Nebraska, Freddie decided to start his own studio here in Berryville. As a division of The Blue Ridge Studio for the Performing Arts, Freddie's clientele grew steadily until it was necessary to relocate to a larger space.
              At Good Karma Center, Freddie's enthusiasm, humor, and emphasis on fun have continued to inspire people of all ages to put on their dancing shoes.

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Kim Simmons
Instructor, Social Graces Ballroom Dance Studio

          Kim’s interest in dance began with 1^st grade ballet lessons and steadily increased through 2^nd grade square dance class, the “roller dance” craze of the late 70’s, her discovery of “freestyle” dancing in the 80’s, “Polka Night” at Interlochen Arts Camp, continuing education classes in Modern Dance and African Dance, and finally her serendipitous introduction to ballroom dance in 1994.
          Kim got her start as a ballroom instructor at Arthur Murray Studios in Indianapolis, Indiana where she taught for 2 years. Including her work as a middle school music teacher, a church youth choir director, and an overseas volunteer, Kim has had over 10 years of experience as an instructor in various disciplines.
          Since relocating to Virginia from Pennsylvania, Kim was thrilled to find Social Graces Ballroom Dance Studio with its warm and welcoming atmosphere. She has been truly inspired by teaching in an environment where people are so generous with their smiles, their laughter, and of course, their dancing.

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