Author: Catherine Griffith
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Ballroom Boot Camp
Ballroom Boot Camp Nov 17th 10am-2pm
Looking for a fun way to get in some last minute workouts before the holidays? Join us on November 17th from 10am – 2pm for a Ballroom Boot Camp. This will be a high energy, fun-filled workshop! Our dance camps are a great fit for those looking to sweat and burn calories while having fun! Our Ballroom Boot Camp is great for dancers of all levels. This amazing dance camp will cover Waltz and East Coast Swing techniques. We suggest wearing something comfortable and easy to move in. Tickets are $80 per person, or $20 per hour if you are unable to stay for the whole time. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Affinia Healthcare Starburst Gala and The STIFEL Theater
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On September 29, 2018, the Prestige Dancers performed to a crowd of 300 for the Affinia Healthcare’s Starburst Gala at the STIFEL Theater (Peabody Opera House). A fun time was had by all. The guests were so thrilled with the dance performances that they recorded most of the dances and 2 beginner programs sold quickly in the live auction following the dancing. For the performers, it was an amazing experience to perform on a stage that has hosted so many stars of the entertainment world and in a theater that is iconic for St. Louis. The Prestige Ballroom Dancers performed Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz, Rumba,Viennese Waltz, and Foxtrot. Our studio ham, Matt Morgan, was the emcee for the performances. In order not to miss even the smallest opportunity to sing in the STIFEL Theater, Catherine had to belt out a few measures from an opera!
Affinia Healthcare Starburst Gala 2018
Dance, music, and Grammy’s, Oh My!
Our new studio manager and instructor, Catherine Griffith, with Christine Brewer, Grammy award winning opera singer, at their concert for the American Chamber Chorale in May.
We are pleased to announce Catherine Griffith as one of our new ballroom instructors and the new studio manager. Catherine joined the studio in early April. In addition to a degree in vocal music, she has undergrad and graduate degrees in biology and history, but dance is her first love. Being able to share dance is a great joy in her life, and performing dance is a sublime experience. In addition to ballroom, she has ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, and many other styles to her credit. She is thrilled to be dancing as a part of the Prestige community!
Oktoberfest 2018
This Oktoberfest is going to be a blast! Pretzel Boys will be providing pretzels, and you can bring the beer and snacks you like! For current members of the studio, bring a guest and have a chance to play “das Leiderspiel” to win group or private lessons! The staff will be dressed in our best Liederhosen and teaching Polka, so join us in the costuming if you dare! RSVP here, on the FB event page, or call the studio to let us know you’re coming! And did I mention, it’s free?!!
The Wedding Chronicles-Katie and Todd
Katie Reedy and Todd Spitzer became Mr. and Mrs. Spitzer in September. We had a wonderful time working with the whole family as Katie's family had multiple weddings this summer. Katie and Todd danced a fun loving First Wedding Dance to "You Make My Dreams Come True," while Katie and her dad danced to "What a Wonderful World." As Katie, Mike, and Todd prepped for their dances, Katie's mom prepped a mother/son dance for Katie's brother who lives in California.
In this video, hear about Katie and Todd's love story and how they built the perfect dance for their wedding. Interested in having your wedding dance story told? Sign up for lessons today!
Karina Was Here!
Karina came, she saw, and she danced! Prestige Ballroom Dancing had an incredible time with Karina Smirnoff! On Thursday morning, September 20, Karina met us with a smile and a hug even though she had been traveling from Singapore for two days with layovers in Tokyo and LA. For the next two days she choreographed multiple dances and taught two incredible group classes in Rumba and Cha Cha. The Prestige Dancers now have some pretty awesome Cuban movement!
It was fun to watch her work. She would hear a song and choreography would flow. She used counts, lyrics, and music to choreograph, changing from one to the next based on what movement she was trying to express. She choreographed Cha Cha, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Bolero, East Coast Swing, and Samba, and she took no prisoners! She expected each student to perform like a dancer on DWTS. We were all amused by her saying, "Don't worry! It's easy!" She used that saying in each dance while describing how someone was supposed to be lifted while spinning or holding splits mid-air. It's a good thing we planned a few months to learn these dances for the winter showcase! So join us in January to see the amazing things she choreographed for us!
Affinia Healthcare Gala
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Prestige Ballroom Dancing is proud to be a corporate sponsor and performance entertainment at the 2018 Affinia Healthcare Foundation’s Starburst Gala on September 29, 2018. Affinia Healthcare provides medical, dental, behavioral health and community support services to St. Louis Metro Area residents regardless of their ability to pay. Affinia Healthcare takes their community health seriously by reaching out to under-served communities, including engaging people door to door so that they know what services are available and how to access them.
Join us for this inspiring event at the STIFEL Theater (Peabody Opera House) and support affordable healthcare for all St. Louis residents.
Wedding Chronicles-Jess and Ryan
Congratulations to Jess and Ryan! We are so excited to be a part of their story! We helped them with their first dance, a father/daughter dance, a step-father/daughter dance, and a mother/son dance!
Let us chronicle your wedding dance adventures!
Labor Day Weddings
Congratulations to all of our Labor Day Weekend
weddings! We have Father/Daughter, Bride/Groom and Mother/Son all this weekend!
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