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2024 Holiday Party Saturday, 12/21/2024 8:00-10:30pm This holiday season, let’s come together to celebrate, dance, and make a difference! We’re excited to invite you to our Holiday Dance Party on Saturday, December 21st, at 8:00 pm for an evening filled with festive cheer, music, and giving back. This special event... read more →

Competing in the United States Dance Championships (USDC), America’s National Championships for Professional and Pro/Am competitors, is no small feat. It requires dedication, rigorous training, and an immense amount of perseverance. One of our studio's students, Bobbie Childers, recently achieved incredible success at USDC, but her journey was far from... read more →

In the world of ballroom dance, every detail matters, from the precise movements of your feet to the way your hair flows (or doesn't) as you glide across the floor. While technique and choreography are essential, proper grooming is equally important to achieving a polished and professional look during performances.... read more →

Cheer Them On: The Importance of Community Support at Dance Competitions Summit Dancesport Competition is right around the corner! Every year, the Pacific Northwest’s largest dance competition takes place at the Hyatt Regency in Renton, where ballroom dancers from around the country dance perched on the edge of Lake Washington,... read more →

Dear Students, We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new "Ballroom Core Program" designed especially for beginners and those who wish to brush up on their social dancing skills! This comprehensive program aims to equip participants with the essential skills and techniques needed to enjoy and excel in... read more →

This is the story of how a little boy from Ukraine who loved Taekwondo ended up on the other side of the world teaching Tango. In this month’s Spotlight article, we decided to return to our teachers and feature our wonderful, amazing, talented, and sweet new member to our team,... read more →

If you’ve been a member of Aria Ballroom for any length of time, then you will probably recognize Don Isenor and Fannia Xu. They are regulars for daytime practice, have competed often on the local competition scene, and are known for their fun and enthusiastic solo shows. Don and Fannia... read more →

The United States Amateur National Championships for 2024 just took place in Provo, UT and WOW did Team Aria have an amazing turnout! It was a highly competitive weekend, with some events pulling the largest numbers of competitors this competition has ever seen. Aria Ballroom Principal Kora Stoynova was there... read more →

This is a story of how a woman’s quest for a hairless Sphinx cat culminated in her daughter Tangoing on the other side of the world. In place of a student spotlight, we decided to shine our spotlight on one of our teachers: the young, the beautiful, the one and... read more →