by Anne Eugenio | Mar 25, 2021 | Blog
Nationals 2021 While Pacific Ballroom Dance did not send any formation teams to Nationals in 2021, many individual students chose to attend and compete with their partners. We are so proud of their success. A special thank you for Erin Jones and Jennifer...
by Anne Eugenio | Mar 24, 2021 | Blog
Medals exams mark the evolution of a ballroom dancer's learning. On Saturday, March 20, thirteen Pacific Ballroom Dance students were tested and awarded syllabus medals through the United States Terpsichore Association with examiner and Academy director Monique...
by Anne Eugenio | Mar 17, 2021 | Blog
Sixteen students from Pacific Ballroom Dance competed virtually at the California Open on February 28, 2021. Students filmed their routines to the music they received from the organizer, who gave specific instructions on how to film the dancing. Each event had to be...
by PBD STAFF | Mar 17, 2021 | Blog
The topic of mental health for youth is of paramount importance, especially in the context of the current global pandemic. This week, Gov. Jay Inslee signed an emergency proclamation requiring all public schools in Washington to provide 30% in-person instruction for...
by Anne Eugenio | Mar 10, 2021 | Blog
FollowFollowFollowFollow Five competition teams to attend new competition in Idaho.The Extreme Ballroom Company, located in Idaho Falls, has invited Pacific Ballroom Dance to participate in the Extreme DanceSport Invitational, a brand new competition created this year...
by Anne Eugenio | Mar 1, 2021 | Blog
Q&A with Monique Hrouda, examiner and Academy Director Why do kids medal? Without medals testing and advancement, helping students become proficient dancers is like trying to create a jello without a mold. It provides a strong framework upon which they can...