Our club encourages dance lessons. On this page are listed many suggestions for where you may take lessons … both group and private. We even have some learning hints and articles stating the healthy benefits of Ballroom Dancing.
Instruction during
this dance showed
the graceful way to
implement a swing step.
We are deeply saddened to announce that Howard Ziegler, former Professional Dance Instructor, long-time member of the IBDC and our friend, passed away. We will miss him and his expert teaching.
1. IBDC Dance Lessons – Fall 2019 – Link to the Registration Form is: 2019-2020 IBDC Dance Lessons
2. Private or Group Dance Instruction
To supplement the lessons sponsored by our club, we are compiling a list for private or group dance instruction. Please check the information provided by these instructors:
- Ballroom and Social Dance Instruction – Paul & Jeanie Jucha – Jucha – ballroom and social dance instruction
- Learn to Dance with Chris Drum to include Crystal Ballroom, Herminie, PA and Alwine Center, Greensburg, PA and Pittsburgh Ballroom – Palisades. Here is the link to her special 4 or 8 week mini session at the Alwine Civic Center in Greensburg, PA – Chris Drum – Alwine Center April-June 2019 Mini Series Note that registration is needed by March 25, 2019.
- TDI Ballroom Dance Studio, Greensburg, PA – http://www.tdiballroomdance.com https://youtu.be/HW6038DoG0g
3. Below are interesting articles on learning to dance and the healthy benefits of Ballroom dancing.
- Learning Hints – by Janice Levit
- Walk, Jog, or Dance – It’s All Good for the Aging Brain – by Gretchen Reynolds
- Ballroom Dance Benefits the Brain
- Synchronized Dancing May Increase Pain Threshold
