"For me, Ballroom Dancing is SO MUCH FUN!  I've always enjoyed dancing, but ballroom is refreshing, different and a real challenge. There's always a new step to learn (the Latin dances are my favorite!). Ballroom dancing is a fun social interaction with an interesting group of people, good exercise, and a stress melter to boot. I couldn't ask for a better teacher than Tom, who is enthusiastic, encouraging and extremely patient....even when you step on his feet!!
Tom has a passion for dancing and his talent is amazing. I feel fortunate to have a teacher who focuses on technique and detail because that's what makes the dances look so good! I really can't believe how much I've learned in a relatively short period of time (3-4 months). Ballroom dancing is a blast....even at the beginner stage...can't wait to learn more. I strongly recommend it...any age.....any stage!"
~ Beth ~
"We first took ballroom dance lessons to be able to dance at our son's wedding. We enjoyed the experience and continued to take some group lessons but eventually stopped.  When our second son got married we decided we needed to start back and that's when we found the advertisment for DanceSport Carolina. From the first time we met Tom we were excited to continue lessons! He has such an enthusiasm for dancing and a real desire to see others succeed.
I have never met another teacher with the ability to take difficult and strange techniques and break them down in simple, understandable pieces. If you don't get it one way, he will show you another. We often razz him that his favorite line is: "let's do that one more time." We have been with Tom for two years now and are amazed at how far we have come.
The other teachers at DanceSport Carolina have the same passion as Tom and are wonderful to work with.
But the best part is that we are having fun! The people are fun, the dances are fun and even the lessons are fun!!!"
~ David & Terry ~
"I've played a lot of sports in my life: volleyball, field hockey, swimming, horsebackriding, just to name a few.  I can honestly say that I haven't enjoyed any of them as much as I enjoy dancing at DanceSport Carolina! I have only been dancing for about 8 months but with the help of my wonderful instructor, Tom, I have learned so much already! I always enjoy going to my private lessons, which are at a great time, so they work well with my busy schedule. Group lessons are also a lot of fun because there is such a wonderful sense of camaraderie amongst all of us that I really look forward to going to class! Since joining DanceSport Carolina, I have made tons of new friends!
You may not think dancing is for you, but I urge you to come along and try it! I can't begin to tell you how much I have learned. I recently competed in my first competition. It was nerve racking but a wonderful experience and very rewarding! All the DSC instructors are fantastic and they all have a passion (not to mention amazing talent) for dancing that comes through in their work with their students. Everyone who entered the competition had a great time and those who didn't enter came to cheer us on! This just demonstrates the wonderful sense of commmunity we have at DSC. I strongly recommend dancing to everyone! You won't regret it!"
~ Alexa ~
"Forget any perceived ideas you may have about ballroom dancing. You know what I’m talking about: cheesy Lawrence Welk music, instructors who give fake hugs and air kisses, students who look like they haven’t seen the light of day in years, etc.  That’s just scary! Oh, it’s out there all right if that’s what you’re looking for – just not at DanceSport Carolina. At DanceSport Carolina you’ll find excellent instructors. They realize that this is your first exposure to ballroom dancing, and they have created an environment which empowers you to get the most of your time in the studio. They want you to share their love of dancing, not just teach you the dance steps.
Russ and I began dancing in October of last year. We will unsure of ourselves at first. Thomas was very patient and attentive to our fears and frustrations. Of course, we quickly became disheartened that we weren’t immediately “dancing like the stars”. We would have quit if it weren’t for Thomas convincing us that we could do it. He could see that we really did love to dance together, we just couldn’t do it well - yet! We stuck with it and are thoroughly enjoying ourselves now. Come join us and dance like no one else is watching – after all, that’s what life is all about."
~ Russ & Kim ~
If anyone would have asked me two years ago if I would be taking ballroom dance lessons and participating in DanceSport competitions,  I would have said they were crazy! I originally took up dancing just to try something new.I wasn’t sure how long I would stick with it. A week? A month?. I can honestly say now, I thoroughly enjoy it and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made.
I could not have asked for a better teacher than Elizabeth. She knows just when to push and is right there with me increasing my skills to the next level. If I’m not on top of my game, she draws out my better side every time. I’ve had many coaches and teachers throughout my life and she definitely tops the list.
I’ve always been very competitive: in high school sports, the Army, and Business. Dancesport Carolina has allowed me to channel that competitiveness into a healthy past time, develop relationships, and acquire a skill I never thought I was capable of.
Jeffrey
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