To teach everyone in communities surrounding Social Graces how to act in a musical social environment and to bring partnership dance culture back into our community and nation as a way of life.

Mission Statement
 

Social Graces consists of a team of friendly, highly trained, instructors who strive to help the average person achieve each of their unique goals through the understanding of how to act in a musical social environment.

We are in the business of teaching people how to enrich their social lives.  We provide people with tools used in social interaction (such as understanding of partnership dance, music and social grace), while also providing people with an outlet to practice and fine tune these skills.

Our students will be those who wish to enjoy some of the many benefits that come with the understanding of dance, music, and social interaction -- such as relaxation, exercise, and making friends.  We wish to show our competitors that there is much more to a dance studio than dance. 

We achieve this by our awareness to detail.  We have staff highly trained in dance, music as it pertains to dance, and social interaction.  We then create an environment that helps the student unlock their own potential -- we teach them how to learn.  In this way we also learn about our unique student and how they need to be taught.  We then teach to their weaknesses.  A great deal of time and energy is saved by this method.  Our students then enjoy the act of learning, while also enjoying the art of knowing.

We will strive to increase social interaction and bridge social gaps by teaching the common person in surrounding communities how to act in a musical social environment.  We will bring partnership dance culture back into our community and Nation as a way of life. 
 

Social Graces is more than a dance studio.  Of course dance is our focus—from waltz and rumba, tango to swing, and everything in between. But unlike a lot of studios where the programs are geared toward competition as a goal and strict contracts are required and tight schedules are followed, we tailor our teaching to each individual while concentrating on the social aspects of dance. Our goal? That our students leave the studio each day invigorated, with a sense of accomplishment, and most importantly with a smile on their face.

 

Have two left feet? Rhythmically challenged? Plagued by paralyzing shyness? Not to worry, everyone is welcome.  Our studio offers a sense of community and a relaxed atmosphere for students at all levels, from complete beginners literally setting foot on the floor for the first time, to advanced students performing choreographed routines. New students are joining all the time, so you’ll always be surrounded by people who know what it’s like to be in your shoes--figuratively at least--and at the same time you can count on our instructors and more advanced students to help you put your best foot forward.
 

While our students all share a love of dance, each come to us with motivations beyond just learning to navigate the dance floor. Often they are keeping a promise to themselves, whether it be to find a fun form of exercise that they can stick to, develop an entertaining and addictive form of stress relief, broaden their social circle, or the best reason of all—to add more joy and fun into their lives.  Sometimes literally taking the first step can be the most difficult. You may never miss an episode of Dancing With the Stars and love movies like Shall We Dance, but can’t imagine what direction to take so you can one day make your way across a dance floor with skill and confidence. Just understanding all the various dances and styles can be overwhelming. This is where our diverse and knowledgeable staff of instructors comes into play. Just give the studio a call or drop us an email  and we’ll find the perfect fit for you.
 

Not sure if you’re ready to sign up just yet? Feel free to stop by the studio most any evening and take one free group class to see what it is like.   We are sure that you will want to learn more about this wonderful exciting social sport.

Employment Opportunities

Are you ready to teach dance for the area’s leading dance studio?
If you are adaptable, patient, friendly, willing to learn, work well with all types of people and would like to learn the art of teaching ballroom dance, then you are the person we are looking for. You will be trained in how to dance the eight most popular partnership dances and how to teach theses dances in a fun entertaining fashion. You will be able to make your own schedule, but must have open time slots for new students. You will be teaching Ballroom, Latin and Swing to singles, couples and groups of all ages.

As an instructor, you will receive ongoing training in this exciting sport, and have the chance to enrich the lives of others through dance.

If you are interested in this job offer then call 540-409-7136 or e-mail Freddie Ciampi to see when our next training session begins.

Please read some Essays from Our Director

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