DANCEBallroom & Studio

 

Promoting the Love of Dance in South Dakota.

 

 
DANCE  Ballroom & Studio has been teaching people to dance for years.   Our dance instructors may have only recently come together under one roof in Sioux Falls (it's been over three years now!), but we have been dancing and teaching dance for a long time.  We are thrilled to have a place to share our love of social dance, whether Ballroom, Bellydance, Country, Latin or Swing dance.  Our mission is to promote the Love of Dance in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and beyond! 
 
     We believe Sioux Falls DANCE Studio offers one of South Dakota's best experiences for learning to dance.  Get up an dance South Dakota!  Our dance instructors offer many different group classes in varying levels of dance instruction.  We also host weekly dance events and special dance workshops so you can practice what you are learning and improve your style & technique.  In our partnered dance classes we have a focus on Lead & Follow technique to make dancing together easier.
 
     Private dance instruction is also available at very reasonable rates for individuals, couples or groups of any size.  Our dance instructors can even come to your location to teach or perform.  So whether you are an absolute beginner or want to improve your technique & style, we can help you reach your goals while you have a great dance experience!

     Fascinated by Dancing With the Stars?    So you think you can't dance?   Bored with your fitness class?  Preparing for a wedding dance or cruise?   Single and looking to meet new people?  Preparing for prom or a class reunion?  Want to enjoy doing something as a couple?   Or just want to have more fun in life?  DANCE Studio has a comfortable learning environment and our talented team of dance instructors are committed to making learning to dance fun while helping you reach your dance goals.

Argentine Tango class at DANCE.
Argentine Tango class at DANCE

DANCE Ballroom & Studio 
1200 E. 57th, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
NW corner of S. Cliff & 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza 
605 332.3700    askmetodance@qwest.net 
 

dance styles
we can teach you!
Ballroom Dance   Fox Trot, Tango, Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Nightclub Two...
Latin Dance   Mambo, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Rumba,  Hustle, Samba,  Argentine Tango, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Paso Doble, Bolero...
Swing Dance   Jitterbug, Jive, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Shag, Charleston, Triple Swing, Retro Swing, Single Swing, West Coast Swing-Funk, Swango, Swustle...
Country & Polka  Two-Step, Waltz, Polka, Swing, Jitterbug, East Coast Swing, Nightclub Two, Linedance, West Coast Swing, Polka-Hop, One-Step, Triple-Two Step, Cha Cha...
Wedding Dance   Whatever the music, our dance instructors can help you prepare for your special day.
Bellydance   Egyptian Cabaret, Tribal Fusion, Folkloric... get fit & have fun while learning an ancient form of dance!
Zumba® & ZumbAtomic®   Join the Latin dance party!  Classes for adults!  Classes for families & children!

DANCE instructors
 
Mary Lou Steib     Mary Lou is the owner of Sioux Falls DANCE Ballroom & Studio.  She is schooled in Ballet, Jazz, Latin, Ballroom, Swing & Country.  She has trained with Skippy Blair in the Universal Unit System of teaching dance.  Her dance instruction began at an Arthur Murray Studio in NY.  Her Masters degree is from SDSU, Brookings, SD.  Having danced and competed in several cities in the US over the last eighteen years, Mary Lou brings her passion of dance and her dream of promoting the love of dance to everyone!
  
Lisa Myhre     A transplant from Minnesota, Lisa brings her passion for teaching and her lifelong experience in many styles of dance.  Her undergraduate degree is in theater with a focus on directing, design & dance.  She spent many years after college working in theater:  producing & performing puppet shows, directing & designing children's summer theater productions, and directing & designing High School theater productions.  Most recently, she was a ballroom dance instructor with the Arthur Murray ballroom dance studio in Minneapolis where she taught, performed and choreographed Ballroom, Latin, Country & Swing dance.  She can teach you to dance together with anyone!
    
Stacy & Linda Snetsinger     The Snetsingers have been learning and dancing together for years.  As a teaching team, Stacy brings his leading experience and Linda adds her grace, style & laughter!  They enjoy all dances and all kinds of music, particularly Two Step, Waltz and Tango.  It is a pleasure to watch them move and teach together on the DANCE floor.
  
Rebecca Hansen     At age four, Rebecca began dance lessons and has been dancing ever since!  Her dance education has taken her to New York City, England & Canada- giving her the privilege of learning from some of the world's greatest dancers & instructors.  As student, dancer & instructor, Rebecca is experienced in many dance genres including ballroom, tap, jazz and most notably, ballet.  She is certified in ballet & Pilates exercise.  She has been teaching Sioux Falls Pilates classes for eight years.  Rebecca loves sharing her passion for dance not only through instruction, but also through serving as an advocate member of dance & arts organizations.  She especially enjoys working with children and has been an instructor and choreographer for school and community events, programs and productions throughout the Midwest.
  
Rick Mayko     Rick has been dancing for more than 13 years and can be seen most weekends out dancing on the town.  His focus is on country dance but he also enjoys Hustle, Rumba, Salsa, Tango & FoxTrot.  His favorite dances are Cha Cha, Night Club Two, Waltz & Two Step.  Rick has been instructing at DANCE for over two years and loves to teach people of all ages, especially on a one-to-one basis.
  
Liquid Hip Therapy    Ann Kernan & Laurie Rogers are the Bellydance instructors of Liquid Hip Therapy Bellydance Company.  Their dance lessons help students build core muscles, increase flexibility &  tone up while learning an ancient form of dance.  And their classes are fun!  They bring a variety of experiences to DANCE: Egyptian Cabaret, Tribal Fusion & Folkloric styles of belly dance.  Liquid Hip Therapy seeks to promote the celebration of feminine energy in a non-judgmental, non-competitive environment.  liquidhiptherapy.com
  
Ahva Halma     Ahva, an active member of the Liquid Hip Therapy Bellydance Performance Troupe, teaches bellydance lessons and also offers instruction in the use of cymbals (zils), tambourines, veils, and in the art of balancing.  She also instructs classes in Tahitian & Hula and performs for Hawaiian and Polynesian-themed events around Sioux Falls.   The Zumba® classes at DANCE are led by Ahva, trained in Zumba® , Zumba Gold® and ZumbAtomic® (for children & teens).  She is certified by YogaFit and leads Yoga & YogaDance classes.  She is also certified in prenatal and postnatal yoga. A registered nurse, Ahva also enjoys working with pregnant moms in the first Sioux Falls Bellydance for Pregnancy classes. ce floor.  They love Nightclub Two, Country dance, Hustle, West Coast Swing dance and more.  They continue to travel the US to take in dance workshops and dance conventions.  We enjoy having them share their experience and love of dance at Sioux Falls DANCE Studio.
Jay Davie      Jay grew up dancing and started competing at an early age.  He loves Polka, Country, Swing, Hustle & the Latin dances.  He even holds an International Polish Polka Hop title!  Last year, Jay and his dance partner Peggy Stratmeyer won the Pennsylvania State Polka competition!