Ballroom Dance
DSS is an athletic ballroom dance school for dancers of all ages and levels that encompasses education in all aspects of fitness, health, and wellbeing.
What is DanceSport
DanceSport is the official term for competitive Ballroom Dancing. It includes various styles and techniques that most of us have seen on television shows, such as Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance.
Who Can Ballroom Dance?
Here at DanceSport Studio (DSS), anybody can learn and experience the wonderful world of Ballroom and Latin dancing. Whether you are ready to compete or want to pursue it for your pleasure, DSS is the right place to start. Learn Latin-style ballroom dances such as the Cha-Cha-Cha, the Samba, the Rumba, Jive, and Paso Doble. Or take your time diving into the Waltz, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Tango, or Quickstep. Meet new friends, rekindle relationships, or open your child up to a new world that combines sport with glamour. Once you take a step inside, you will be mesmerized.
Experience the wonderful world of Ballroom and Latin dancing with DanceSport Studio (DSS)
The Athletic Ballroom Dance School
DanceSport Studio is an athletic dance school. The owners of DSS have created The Art of DanceSport Training System for competitive and social dancers alike. It encompasses education in all aspects of fitness, health, and wellbeing (physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual) for dancers of all ages and levels.
Igor Golovach & Michelle-Angela Blank, currently competitive professional dancers representing the United States of America in the world arena, founded the first location of DSS in Medford, NJ, in 2018. They aim to spread the art and sport of Ballroom Dancing to the American culture, exposing the beauty and athleticism that DanceSport offers to children and adults of all ages.
Benefits of Ballroom Dancing
The benefits of Ballroom Dancing are endless. Just as in figure skating and gymnastics, the combination of art and sport establishes many study points that students must master to provide strong results in competition. Children love the rush of competition and work hard to show their best and improve daily with dedication and discipline, shaping their lives in all aspects of communication, determination, relationships, hard work, and passion.
Physical health
Improvements in physical health in just a few weeks, with the addition of a balanced diet
Mental health
Improvements in mental health and perfect stress relief
Self-confidence
Boost in self-confidence, positive feelings, and cheerfulness
Glamor
Added glamor to your life, which will help dilute the daily routine of day to day activities
Upcoming Ballroom Dance Events
Latest Publications
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What is Ballroom Dancing in the 21st Century
Ballroom dancing is a partnership type of dance where a couple with particular choreography expresses the character of the dance and the music.
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DSS at the 2022 USA Dance National Championship
And we are back from the 2022 USA Dance National DanceSport Championships with newly crowned National Champions!
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What are the 8 types of Cha Cha Cha chasses? – DanceSport Series (DSS)
In this episode of the DanceSport Series, DSS Owner & Main Coach Igor Golovach goes on to detail some basic drills and choreography that incorporates the eight various types of chasses present in the dance of the International Style Cha
Special offer
Take advantage of our first-month school classes special offer and enroll your child into our Athletics Ballroom Dance School.
25%
Open hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
3pm – 8pm
Igor Golovach
Active DanceSport athlete specializing in the Professional Latin division, representing the United States of America. Two-time US National Vice-Champion in the Amateur Latin Showdance division, US National Vice-Champion in the Adult Amateur Latin division, and World Finalist of the 2019 WDSF World Showdance Latin Championship. NADTA Certified DanceSport Instructor, owner of DanceSport Studio (DSS). Sponsored by Freed of London
Michelle Angela Blank
Active DanceSport athlete specializing in the Professional Latin division, representing the United States of America. Founder of WikiDanceSport, owner of the DanceSport Studio (DSS), owner of fashion brand, Michellino. Two-time US National Vice-Champion in the Amateur Latin Showdance division, US National Vice-Champion in the Adult Amateur Latin division, and World Finalist of the 2019 WDSF World Showdance Latin Championship. NADTA Certified DanceSport Instructor, owner of DanceSport Studio (DSS). Sponsored by Freed of London
Adult Classes
Physical, social, mental, and emotional benefits of Ballroom Dancing for adults
What kids say about dancing
As a fun experiment, we decided to ask our DSS Children & Teens what they believe dancing gives them, essentially what dancing means to them. Here is a small assortment of answers our Rising Stars gave.
- “Dance gives me strength and power.” – Giana (8)
- “Dancing gives me a stronger body and happiness.” – Sierra (13)
- “Dancing gives people joy and happiness” – Natalie (5)
- “It gives me power.” – Trip (7)
- “It gives me freedom.” – Brayden (8)