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... Read more
Jul 30, 2021
Beat the Heat with our Summer Dance RetreatAug 20, 2021
Wait…there are TWO types of ballroom dancing?…Apr 23, 2019
Welcome to the newest way to stay informed with whats going on in the IBDS dance family! We will be… Read more
Apr 23, 2019
April 13th, 2019, we had our annual Red Carpet Extravaganza. However, this one was to be a little different. We… Read more
May 4, 2019
There are so many benefits to dancing! According to Everyday Health, dancing can boost memory, reduce stress and depression, help you… Read more
May 23, 2019
So…you started this hobby called ballroom dancing and your teacher says “you should do a competition”…AHHH! The word “competition” is… Read more
Jun 11, 2019
Taking ballroom lessons and not going to a social dance party is similar to getting a driver’s license and not… Read more
Jun 29, 2019
We are excited to welcome Tony Meredith to our studio! In case you don’t know who Tony is…take a look at his… Read more
Jul 17, 2019
Your wedding date is arriving soon. You have the flowers arranged, perfect table assignments, perfect dinner, perfect DJ/band, the perfect… Read more
Aug 12, 2019
Ballroom dancing is such a great social activity. You get to meet a bunch of new people who are all… Read more
Aug 19, 2019
Belly dance is one of the newest classes we offer in the West Ashley location. You might be thinking…how will… Read more
Aug 27, 2019
Ballet is one of the oldest dance forms in the world! It is also considered the foundation of all dance. From… Read more
Sep 9, 2019
We are excited to welcome Linda Dean to our studio! In case you are not familiar with this legend in… Read more
Sep 18, 2025
Going on a trip can create a lot of stress when it comes to packing; what type of clothes do… Read more
Oct 2, 2019
Picture this…you have been dancing for about 6 months and are really starting to get the hang of the dances… Read more
Nov 26, 2019
Rufus Dustin, a World Dance Council (WDC) professional, provides coaching and choreography for some of the best Professional and Amateur… Read more
Feb 26, 2020
Frame. One of the most essential tools for a ballroom dancer…and probably one of those things you hear about in… Read more
Mar 12, 2020
When it comes to events, International Ballroom Dance Studios REALLY knows how to do it up! When you come to… Read more
Mar 19, 2020
We at International Ballroom pride ourselves on keeping a clean and safe ballroom for all who walk into our doors.… Read more
Apr 2, 2020
Take the first step on your dance journey… Life can be so crazy at times; working all day, taking care… Read more
Apr 9, 2020
It’s showcase time! It’s time to show off your dance moves for all of your dance family to see! However,… Read more
Apr 16, 2020
Quarantining has really put a dent in to everyone’s daily routines…including our DANCE LIFE! Though we may be getting stir… Read more
Apr 16, 2020
Quarantining has really put a dent in to everyone’s daily routines…including our DANCE LIFE! Though we may be getting stir… Read more
Apr 30, 2020
It has been nearly a month since we have been able to share the floor with you, and I know that… Read more
May 14, 2020
The moment we have all been (not so patiently) waiting for has finally arrived! Our studios will be back up… Read more
May 21, 2020
According to a Japanese proverb, “We’re fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.” That proverb… Read more
May 28, 2020
We are beyond excited to be getting back in the studio with our dance family. We send out a heart… Read more
Jun 4, 2020
We all have a story as why we started dancing. Whether it be for exercise, fun, or the thrill of… Read more
Jun 11, 2020
We all have a story as why we started dancing. Whether it be for exercise, fun, or the thrill of learning… Read more
Jun 25, 2020
We all have a story as why we started dancing. Whether it be for exercise, fun, or the thrill of… Read more
Jul 2, 2000
Have you ever watched one of those old black and white dance movies and just WISH that you could move… Read more
Jul 9, 2020
How these American born dances impacted the ballroom world! Dance has always been a part of our culture. And with… Read more
Jul 17, 2020
Ballroom dancing is inspired by all cultures of the world! Each major dance we introduce you to has come from… Read more
Jul 24, 2020
Hula dancing is a very unique style of dancing. According to Hawaiian culture, the Hula dance was considered a gift… Read more
Aug 7, 2020
In times like these, sometimes you just need to get away from it all..and what a better way than to… Read more
Aug 27, 2020
We all have a story as why we started dancing. Whether it be for exercise, fun, or the thrill of… Read more
Sep 10, 2020
Picture this: you have just started dancing and are starting to feel how everything moves and grooves of each dance… Read more
Oct 9, 2020
Whether you have been dancing for years or just starting, what you wear to your lesson is going to help… Read more
Oct 23, 2020
After more than half a year of cancellations, rescheduling, and hopes being put on hold, the ballroom dance world is… Read more
Picture this…you are in a beautiful competition ballroom, flying from heat to heat and trying to stay looking put together… Read more
Nov 8, 2020
2020 has been a crazy year thus far. Yet, though we may think things have come to a halt, the… Read more
Nov 13, 2020
1)How long have you been dancing? “I have been setting the floor on fire since January with a break during… Read more
As 2020 draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about what we’d like to accomplish in the new… Read more
Marianne Nicole-DePalma is a former Champion in three styles of competitive dancing. Marianne is also a former examiner for the… Read more
Feb 6, 2021
Whether you a 5 years old or 85 years old…you can learn how to ballroom dance! Ballroom dancing is a… Read more
Feb 16, 2021
We all have a story as why we started dancing. Whether it be for exercise, fun, or the thrill of… Read more
Mar 11, 2021
What an amazing weekend with our dance family! In fact, we had so much fun that we will be going… Read more
Jan 15, 2021
Let’s face it…with all of the chaos surrounding us these days we could all use an escape. What about a… Read more
Jan 20, 2021
“It’s time to get your groove on. Dancing has a way of taking your cares away. It doesn’t matter if… Read more
Jan 28, 2021
We all have a story as why we started dancing. Whether it be for exercise, fun, or the thrill of… Read more
Apr 14, 2021
Ballroom dancing is such a great social activity. You get to meet a bunch of new people who are all… Read more
Jan 19, 2025
Since the dawn of time, dancing has been a part of human culture. We have always danced; whether it be… Read more
Jun 3, 2021
When you think of Charleston, you think of sweet tea, sunshine, sandy beaches, and…of course…good ole’ fashioned southern cuisine Read more