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March News
Competition Kick-Off February 24th was the send-off event that showcases our dancers and the routines they have prepared for the National Competition on March 7-10. Junior Premier member Brandon Maner said, "It's great to show the people what we are going to do who...
February News
PBD prepares to bring two additional teams to National Competition The Youth Show and Preteen Premier teams are perfecting two medleys to take to Nationals in March. This is the first time that either team will be traveling to Utah for the event. YP dancer Mike...
First-timer’s Guide to Nationals
This week a parent asked me to explain what happens at Nationals. She is new to the program and to ballroom in general and wasn’t sure what to expect. What will the kids be doing? What is this crazy experience all about? Why do we put so much into this? I decided to...
Nationals 2017: An Outside Perspective
Every year for the past six years, on a single night in the beginning of March, I consistently had a hard time falling asleep. Why? Because the next day I would embark on a journey that would require all the mind, body, and soul that I had: Dancesport Nationals with a...
Videos from Nationals 2017
Want to see the footage of the premier teams at nationals? Here is the YouTube playlist!
PBD at the Healthy Auburn Resource Expo
Several of the dance teams from PBD had a great time performing for the community at the Healthy Auburn Resource Expo last weekend, sponsored by the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce.
Mission & Values video
We are so excited to share our new mission and values video! If you’ve ever wanted to easily share the vision behind Pacific Ballroom Dance, we hope that you’ll send them a link to this video!
PBD is moving to year-round teams
Dear PBD Families, I am writing to announce an important change to our program. Beginning this year, we will be moving to a year-round program. This means that after June tryouts, our 17-18 teams will begin rehearsals for the season on June 26th rather than in...
How to Fight Stage Fright
Nine anxiety-management tips to help any performer succeed on the stage.
Three Stops on the Road to Success: Stop Comparing, Be Kind to Yourself, Focus on the Positive
Everyone wants to be successful in their talents. In dance, it is difficult to measure successes unless we have given our self a goal or definition of what that success is for ourselves. When we have a measuring tool, you might find yourself hitting some bumpy roads...
Award Winning Blog Lists Ten Reasons to Support the Arts
Mr. Randy Cohen's award winning "Top Ten" blog describes 10 reasons to support the arts, including dance! Here are three highlights from his convincing list: #2 Arts improve academic performance. "Students with an education rich in the arts have higher GPAs and...
PBD Dancers Impress Judges at BYU November DanceSport
PBD dancers impressed judges at the BYU Dancesport Championships held at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah in November. "PBD students held their own against some of the top youth dancers in the nation!" said Adam Lee, Pacific Ballroom Dance Instructor. "I think...