51 years teaching the world to dance. 41 years in this location
Social and Ballroom dance are our specialties. Our lovely 1400 sq.ft. ballroom has plenty of air-conditioned comfort. Are teachers are all trained by a ten standard professional judge and coach. We teach mostly adults who are preparing for their wedding as well as those just learning for the fun of it. Stress-Relief and Exercise seem to be the favorite benefits of learning. Couples enjoy the time spent together. Singles enjoy meeting others with similar interests.
Give it a try for only $59 for 4 lessons, single or couple.
Keywords: Social Dance, Ballroom Dance, Partnership Dance Training, Dance Instruction,34 years teaching in this location
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
37 years in this location
What is your primary product or service?
Ballrooom, Social and Wedding Dance Instruction
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Danced all my life, enjoy teaching and coaching. My wife also teaches and is a co-owner with me.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We pride ourselves with honest, credible business practices, as well as top quality instruction. We are the leaders in Ballroom and Social Dance instruction and are celebrating our 37th birthday of teaching the Springfield and surrounding areas to dance. I am a 10 standard International and Social Judge who teach the teachers both in our school as well as the New England area.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
My wife and I presently have just this location as our school. Our focus has always been great training for our teachers who will in turn deliver the best possible instruction for our students.
Provide detailed directions to your location
469 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, Ma 01108. Traveling south , take exit 4, go up Longhill St. turn left onto Sumner Ave. pass 3 more lights and we are on the right side at 469 Sumner Ave. Turn right onto Cliftwood Street. Parking in back.
Traveking north, take exit 2, follow exit to 2nd light. Turn right onto Sumner Ave. Continue as described earlier.
What type of payments do you accept?
Master Card , Visa, Checks, Cash .
Which areas do you service?
Springfield, Holyoke, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, South Hadley, Westfield, Palmer, Chicopee, Enfield, Ct, Somers, Ct.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Richard and Natalie LaBrie ( myself and my wife )
What are your hours of operation?
Hours can be somewhat flexible, however the most popular lately have been 5:00PM through 11:00PM Monday-Tuesday-Thursday- Friday, some Special Saturdays on occasion.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"Thank you so much for bringing us the wonderful Joy of Dance. Our wedding dance was so successful we decided to continue learning the other dances. Thanks for everyone's patience, politeness and especially your expertise for teaching partnership dancing."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
When you are at a wedding reception : "Why stand at the bar holding a cold bottle of beer, when you could be on the dance floor holding your significant other and dancing a Romantic Tango or Slow Dance?"