Social dancing has evolved so much throughout the ages. WE have so far travelled throughout the Renaissance and Baroque era where we discovered that dancing was a sign of social standing. We especially see a huge trend happening in the early 1900s with the birth of...
When you think about ballroom dancing you envision the beautiful dances of the Waltz and Foxtrot and dream of sultry ones like the Rumba and Cha-Cha, but which version of the dance are you picturing? DID YOU KNOW that there are two styles of all of these dances? To...
Need a break from carrying watermelons? Tired of being put in the hot, stuffy corner? As the dog days of summer start to settle in over the Low Country, our IBDS dance family is taking a much needed reprieve up to the beautiful mountains of North Carolina and the...
We have all heard someone say “Dance is not a sport.” The art of dance is beautiful and interpretive for sure. However, even with the grace, poise, and the beauty of the elaborate costumes, preparing for a competition or a showcase is very similar to how you prepare...
When you think of Charleston, you think of sweet tea, sunshine, sandy beaches, and…of course…good ole’ fashioned southern cuisine. How about South Carolina?… where the state bird is the Carolina Wren, the state flower is the Yellow Jessamine, and the state dance...
