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The impact of a donation

The impact of a donation

 By giving to the PBD scholarship fund, you provide young people with opportunities to create deep connections with themselves, each other, and adult mentors. They become creators of beauty and art. A gift to the scholarship fund is a gift of all the intangibles of...
Studio Expansion  – the details!

Studio Expansion – the details!

When the neighboring unit in our building became available for rent, parents, students, and staff alike all looked a little wistfully and hopefully through the windows at the spacious lobby next door. Executive Director Heather Longhurst took the lead. When it became...

Developing a Dancer’s Grace

One of the most compelling aspects of ballroom dance is the grace with which dancers seem to glide so seamlessly and beautifully across the floor. It’s easy to marvel at the refinement of skill involved to create that illusion of effortlessness. But moving gracefully...

How Often Should Ballroom Dancers Practice?

It’s a question often asked by dancers who are excited about discovering a new craft. What is the optimal balance between dance practice and the “rest” of life? The answer depends on a number of factors. If your goals are competitive, you might be looking at spending...

Boys in the Ballroom

Let’s face it: in certain circles, dance can be considered a kind of pursuit that’s reserved exclusively for girls. But in ballroom dance, the game is changed. As a partner dance, all those ladies need someone to dance with to balance out the floor.  If you are...