WHY BALLROOM?:

Remember the days when ballroom dancing was part of P.E. class in school?  Ballroom dancing is one of those fundamental skills that's sort of gone by the way side.  But not at Miss Ollie's.  We've had too many patrons ask for us to offer classes so we listened (oh and the hit T.V. show Dancing with the Stars helped too).

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BALLROOM DANCING?:

One hour of ballroom dancing can help the body burn between 200 and 500 calories, depending on the intensity.  In addition to weight loss, it is also known to improve posture, cardio-vascular endurance, balance, agility, circulation, and flexibility.  Ballroom dance can truly be a total body workout or even an intense aerobic exercise when dancing quick steps for continuous segments of time.  On the other hand, it is also a low impact activity. Therefore, ballroom dancing naturally benefits people of all ages and fitness levels.

WHO TEACHES EACH CLASS?:

Scott Bell has been professionally teaching and dancing American smooth and rhythm ballroom dance for more than five years. His teaching qualifications include Full Advanced Social Bronze certification and diploma, as well as an Intermediate Advanced Social Silver certification. He has won a number of teaching awards in the Fred Astaire Enterprise, was "Rookie of the Year", and is a two-time Freddy Award winner.

Abigail Broome joined him over a year ago. She has received her Bronze Elements certificate and Full Bronze diploma. Abigail has also received several teaching awards. Scott and Abigail have been dancing together professionally for over a year. They have done a number of professional performances and exhibitions and are currently training for upcoming competitions. They are passionate about dancing and want to share their love for this art through teaching and performing.

Both Scott and Abigail travel from Memphis to instruct Miss Ollie's ballroom dance class.

CLICK HERE to view fun photos from ballroom class on our Facebook page!

OTHER BENEFITS OF BALLROOM DANCING?:

Stressful workdays can easily be balanced by a little time dancing.  Not only will you feel better, but you will also find yourself concentrating on the dance moves, the music, your partner…everything but your stressors.  As your skills increase, so will your self-esteem and confidence.  Let’s not also forget that dancing is just FUN!  Ballroom dance is often also referred to as “social dance” because it allows you to develop strong social ties and maybe even an improved romantic relationship with your partner or those in your class. These relationships also contribute to improved mood, confidence, and fun.  What do you have to lose!?

CLASS DETAILS?:

We're hosting ballroom dancing class at Miss Ollie's every other Tuesday from 7:00p-8:30p so long as we have a minimum of 10 participants.

No experience is required, nor are you required to bring your own dance partner.  You may join any week.

Class fee: $15 per person, per class.

A curriculum of the six major dances has been divided into three sections: Fox Trot/Swing, Waltz/Cha Cha, and Tango/Rumba. We address one section each week. We spend approximately 30 minutes on each dance, and finish up the class with 30 minutes of social dance.

Class format:

Fox Trot/Swing: (30 minutes each style)
or
Waltz/Cha Cha (30 minutes each style)
or
Tango/Rumba (30 minutes each) style
followed by

Social Dance: (30 minutes)
For this portion, everyone is encouraged to rotate partners. This prepares students for actual social dancing, and allows the people who came without a partner to dance with one...

Which brings us to why there is No Partner Necessary! The first two parts of the class are focused on feet. Each student will learn his or her steps. You definitely don't need a partner to learn your own steps. The last section allows everyone to have a partner due to the rotation of the class. We play a variety of music. This includes timeless classics and ballroom standards as well as the music of today that you would be more likely to hear out dancing.

A minimum attendance of 10 participants is required for us to hold the ballroom dancing class during each scheduled Tuesday.

Please rsvp to missollies@hotmail.com for the dates you plan to attend.

UPCOMING BALLROOM CLASS DATES:

• Tuesday, August 25, 7:00p-8:30

• Tuesday, September 8, 7:00p-8:30p

• Tuesday, September 22, 7:00p-8:30

• Tuesday, October 6, 7:00p-8:30p

• Tuesday, October 20, 7:00p-8:30

...we invite you to join us at Miss Ollie's and let's DANCE!

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MISS OLLIE's BUSINESS HOURS:

Tues. thru Thurs. 4:00p-10:00p
Friday 4:00p-2:00a
Saturday 6:00p-3:00a