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How and why we chose the name DanceWise?

Dance Medal Examinations are a different and interesting aspect of Ballroom Dancing, where students study the dances in detail (footwork, timing, alignment etc.) and then take a formal dancing test in-front a qualified examiner. The results are then registered with a recognized Dance Association. On the 22nd of December we had Dance Vision dance medal tests at DanceWise and we were honored to have Jenell Maranto, US Champion and certified examiner for two students who have be

A big thank you to all who came along to DanceWise Dance Studio on Tuesday the 25th of November 2025. We set up three TV's and gave everyone paddles for scoring the DWTS performers. In our audience was a complete mixture of dancers, from enthusiastic observers, to regular dancers, serious competitors and professionals, so as you can imagine the scores varied - but one things we all agreed on was that it's more fun watching all together. Thank you to all who brought cookies a

Learn the difference between International Latin and American Rhythm ballroom dancing — from technique and styling to the dances themselves. Explore both with DanceWise Dance Studio and find your favorite style!

Here are just some of the health benefits of dancing... A great way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits including: ·        improved condition of your heart and lungs ·        increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness ·        increased aerobic fitness ·        weight management ·        stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis ·        better coordination, agility and flexibility ·   

Congratulations to the DanceWise dancers who brought home the TOP STUDIO trophy from the Phoenix Fall Festival last weekend. We are so proud of you all. We started dancing at 7:30am and the last dance completed at about 9:30pm - what a day, and what a great atmosphere, what a wonderful team.

Here's some simple Do's an Don'ts for in the ballroom, with thanks to the late Peggy Spencer MBE, taken from her 1997 book "The Joy of...

Owliver is the DanceWise mascot, an Owl, appearing not only in our logo (wearing a nice bow-tie) but he is also in the studio to greet dancers as the come in.