Dance Arts Ballroom & Fitness

Ready to dive into Argentine Tango this June at Dance Arts Ballroom? Join Rose Vierling and Tashi Lama for a month of tango classes focused on connection, musicality, technique, and social dancing!

🗓 Wednesdays • June 4th–25th
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM — Beginning Argentine Tango
Perfect for brand new dancers or anyone wanting to strengthen their tango fundamentals.

🕗 8:00–9:00 PM — Intermediate/Advanced Argentine Tango
This month’s focus is Vals & Milonga — exploring musicality, lead/follow skills, and fun sequence work that carries over into all Argentine Tango styles.

💲$25 Drop-In
💲$80 Full Month (One Class)
💲$140 Full Month (Both Classes)

Whether you’re taking your first tango steps or looking to deepen your dancing, we’d love to see you on the floor this June!

📍 Dance Arts Ballroom & Fitness
San Rafael, CA

✨ NEW POP UP CLASSES ARE HERE ✨

Join Trey Shawn Hoskins for two special pop-up dance classes this June at Dance Arts Ballroom & Fitness! 🎉

FUNK — Thursday, June 11th
JAZZ — Tuesday, June 30th
⏰ 5:00–5:45pm
💲 $20 drop-in or use your group class pack

These all-levels classes are a fun opportunity to try a different dance style, build confidence, and enjoy great music and movement in a welcoming environment. No partner needed!

Whether you want to groove with upbeat Funk or explore the classic style and flair of Jazz, we’d love to see you on the dance floor. 💃🕺

📍 Dance Arts Ballroom & Fitness
704 Mission Ave, San Rafael
📞 (415) 459-1020

We had a wonderful group of students travel down to Los Angeles for the Emerald Ball Dancesport Championships last week, and they represented our studio beautifully! Bronwen, Olivia, Jazmin, Michelle, Stella and Scott all danced phenomenally well, competing in American Smooth, International Standard, and the Showdance categories. Their hard work, dedication, and passion for dance were on full display throughout the weekend, and we could not be more proud of everything they accomplished on the competition floor.

A special shoutout also goes to our incredible teachers, Seth and Tashi, who worked tirelessly preparing, supporting, and competing alongside their students throughout the event. Competitions like these take courage, preparation, and heart, and everyone rose to the occasion with elegance, confidence, and unforgettable performances. Please help us celebrate their achievements and show them some well-deserved love and congratulations! ❤️

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the organizers of this fantastic event, Wayne Eng and Donna Eng. Year after year, they continue to create an exceptional experience for both competitors and spectators, and the Emerald Ball remains one of the most exciting and memorable events in the dance world.

Join us for a fun and welcoming Social Dance Party at Dance Arts Ballroom! ✨

📅 Friday, April 17th
🕖 7:00–9:00 PM

Start your evening with two separate East Coast Swing classes happening at the same time—so you can choose the level that’s right for you:

✨ Beginner East Coast Swing (Downstairs Ballroom)
✨ Intermediate East Coast Swing (Upstairs Ballroom)

After class, stay for a full evening of social dancing, refreshments, and great music!

We’ll be playing all your favorites, including Rumba, East Coast Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha Cha, and more—perfect for practicing your moves in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

💲 $15 with advanced purchase
💲 $20 at the door

✔ No partner necessary
✔ All levels welcome

Bring your friends (or come make new ones!) and enjoy a great night on the dance floor—we can’t wait to see you there!

✨ Brazilian Bolero – 3 Week Series ✨

Join Eric & Abigail this April for a beautiful journey into Brazilian Bolero—smooth, expressive, and deeply connected partner dancing.

In this series, you’ll learn foundational steps, musicality, and technique, while also exploring how to move with confidence, flow, and feeling. Perfect for both beginners and experienced dancers looking to refine their connection and style.

📅 Wednesdays: April 15th – 29th
⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM

💵 Special Pricing:
3-Week Series: $60
Drop-in: $25

💃 No partner necessary
✨ All levels welcome

Come dance with us and experience the elegance and romance of Brazilian Bolero!

We are so proud of our students and their incredible performances at The Ball at the SFOpen Dancesport Championships in San Francisco this past weekend! Our students took on all four dance styles (wow!), showcasing their versatility, dedication, and passion, and truly did us proud. Great job to Michelle, Torri, Olivia, Bronwen, Jemma, Angela, Kirsten, Jazmin, Marco, Bruce, Esben, Adriana and Audrey dancing with their teachers Tashi, Seth and Lydia! And to our amateur couples, job well done to Stella and Scott, and Peter and Teresa!

A special congratulations to Seth and TreyShawn for their outstanding performance and for winning the Pro Showdance category.

We also want to thank the organizers—Stephan, Denise, and Colin—for recognizing Joanne Shaefer and Dance Arts Ballroom's 37 years of participation in this incredible event.

Of course, we wouldn't be here without our studio's fearless leaders — Joanne Shaefer and Andrea Sakellariou! 💃🕺✨