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Louis Dancing Classrooms (SLDC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit social development program aimed at empowering youth, teaching respectful interaction, and promoting teamwork in St. Using the New York-based Dancing Classrooms program (portrayed in Mad Hot Ballroom and currently engaging 40,000 children each year) as a model, SLDC partners with fifth grade classrooms; our ultimate goal is make this opportun

ity available to every fifth grader in the St. Residency Program
Our program consists of a 10 week, 20 session curriculum where students learn 6 ballroom dances culminating in a performance in front of the entire school, parents, and community members. For more information, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 314.435.5878. The residency occurs during the school day with fifth grade students. Each school has an option to participate in a city-wide competition, the Colors of the Rainbow Team Match, after successful completion of the residency. Louis Dancing Classrooms, founded in 2008 by two community members who where looking for a novel way to empower youth in St. Louis, was fortunate to attract additional core members and several key community advisers early in its existence. Thank you to all those individuals and organizations who continue to help us as we strive to make this vision a reality. The Dancing Classrooms curriculum is the result of the decades-long work of acclaimed dancer and teacher Pierre Dulaine of the American Ballroom Theater in New York City. The method has evolved over years of interaction with students, and is specifically designed to engage students of varying backgrounds and skills. Over ten weeks of fun and learning, students begin to function with a heightened sense of respect for self and others, responsibility, and community. Dancing Classroom programs currently exist in seventeen cities across the United States and World...and St. Last year, the program served over 40,000 students, and continues to grow steadily. Widespread exposure came to the Dancing Classrooms program with the release of the 2005 documentary, Mad Hot Ballroom, and 2006 motion picture starring Antonio Banderas, Take the Lead - both based on this program.

10/25/2023

HURRY! and read our post today! Very inspiring story of our Executive Director, Angie Brooks 👏🏻

10/23/2023

focuses on the impact color has on each of us. The observance takes place each year on October 22nd. Color is powerful. It can affect a mood, draw attention, even cause alarm.

🌈It is hard to imagine a world without color. 🌈

10/20/2023

Today is National Youth Confidence Day! It celebrates the energy, spirit, and potential of young people. The day is an acknowledgment of all they will achieve. We help our students become their best self through ballroom dance ❤️💃🏻

10/18/2023

Let us introduce you to the wonderful and sweet Miss Laurie!

10/09/2023

All eyes on Mr. Mauricio 👀 ‼️ Our students at Walbridge having a ton of fun. We love Fall residencies 🔆🍁🍂

10/06/2023

“ A dance teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart ❤️ “

10/05/2023

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY!! For more info about the festival click on this link below..

https://www.metroplays.org/family-festival

10/01/2023

Welcome October! 🍂🍁 Wishing all our amazing followers a great star of the month AND the week!

09/28/2023

Introducing another fabulous pet of our team Ms. Carrie 💃🏻

09/24/2023

Welcome we are ready to dance and jump into a big pile of leaves 🍁🍂 .

09/20/2023

Another wonderful Teaching Artist we couldn’t wait to show y’all! Meet Ms Carmen 💃🏻 🔥

09/16/2023

Happy New Year!!! 🍎 🍯

09/12/2023

Meet our fantastic Program Manager Laura 🎉!

09/07/2023

Next one for our post of the week is Elise Kulik. A dance pro 🩰 We’re excited to have her on our team. Check this post to read more about her!

09/04/2023

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day 🇺🇸 #2023

08/30/2023

Our TAs are trained to create havens in which all feelings and expressions of individuality are not only welcomed, but encouraged. This establishes a sense of safety, which inspires students to bravely approach various dance modalities and explore collaborative teamwork skills.

08/25/2023

Third member for our is Mauricio Villanueva. He’s an ARTIST. Check him out!

08/17/2023

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!
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08/17/2023

Your organization can’t accomplish what you need to do without the help and support of impassioned volunteers. On this day of recognition, donate, send a thank-you to your volunteers and call attention to those that go above and beyond every day for your organization.

08/16/2023

Second team member for our is Jenny Battenberg.. Another fabulous Teaching Artist!!

08/08/2023

We’re excited to introduce our amazing team!! We are a big family and proud of every single one of our members. First one up, Lawrence.

08/06/2023

Happy
Principally, the day encourages families to spend time with one another. Unlike some other family holidays, the proclamation of the day discourages gift giving. Instead, the observance urges focusing on family relationships. dear family 💕🫶🏻

08/06/2023

The charitable arm of PNC Bank awarded $250,000 in grants to Dance St. Louis, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, the Black Rep and St. Louis ArtWorks.

08/04/2023

07/28/2023

Creating Connections Newsletter JULY 2023 is OUT.. Go read our full summer newsletter. ☀️ Link in our Highlights stories!!

07/27/2023

🕺💃Dancing Classrooms St. Louis Academy & Performance Ambassador Program🕺💃

DCSTL wants to go outside the classroom and connect with our community! Help us spread the JOY of ballroom/social dance by enrolling in the DCSTL Academy & Performance Ambassador Program!

Program is open to ALL children ages 9-12 with an interest in learning and performing ballroom/social dance. Prior participation in DCSTL's School Residency program is not required. Academy participants will attend weekly lessons/practices where they will create connections and develop self-confidence through the joyful study and practice of ballroom/social dance. DCSTL Ambassadors will serve as representatives of the DCSTL program and perform throughout the St. Louis area. All Ambassadors must commit to attend weekly scheduled rehearsals and have good attendance to be eligible to perform.

Rehearsals will begin in September and take place at Majestic Dance Studio. The cost to participate is $10/lesson for DCSTL alumni; $15/lesson for non-DCSTL registrants. Financial assistance and transportation provided to those who qualify. Exact schedule to be determined by registration response. For more info and to register, click here!

https://forms.wix.com/r/7087846045706617480

Angie Brooks
Site Director
St. Louis Dancing Classrooms
(314) 435-5878
[email protected]

07/27/2023

Summertime is flying by, hope everyone is getting ready for our next Dancing Classrooms season!

🕺💃Dancing Classrooms St. Louis Academy & Performance Ambassador Program🕺💃DCSTL wants to go outside the classroom and con...

07/26/2023

Help us spread the JOY of ballroom/social dance by enrolling in the DCSTL Academy & Performance Ambassador Program. Open to all children ages 9-12 with an interest in learning and performing ballroom/social dance. Prior participation in DCSTL's School Residency program is NOT required. Academy parti...

03/03/2023

We like to end every lesson with a fun line dance we call “The Stomp.” The stomp lets students have fun and be creative by suggesting dance moves to incorporate into the stomp that day. Here are some fun pictures of students doing the stomp with TA Lawrence. Happy Friday!

02/28/2023

Check out these photos taken by a fifth grade student at Gotsch Intermediate School, and swipe to read their story from one of our teaching artists, Ms. Joyce!

02/23/2023

Part of being in the Dancing Classrooms program is to learn self-respect and respect for others. One big step in that process is entering and exiting the “ballroom” in Unity Position. This is a great way to es**rt one’s partner with respect!

02/21/2023

Did you know that St. Louis Dancing Classrooms serves over 25 schools in 7 school districts across the St. Louis metropolitan area?

02/20/2023

Happy Presidents’ Day from Dancing Classrooms Saint Louis! Take a look at some photos from past presidential inaugural balls!
Slide 1- President Barak Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
Slide 2- President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter
Slide 3- President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan

02/16/2023

Read fifth grader Annabel’s thoughts about before and after her first class with Dancing Classrooms!

02/08/2023

This Black History Month, Dancing Classrooms St. Louis would like to acknowledge African American dancers who have paved the way for other ballroom dancers. In the 1930s and 1940s, Margot Webb and Harold Norton became known by the name “Norton and Margot.” In this time period, it was uncommon for African American dancers to perform styles like Tango and Waltz.

02/05/2023

When a residency begins, we all have to learn just how important positive body language is. Good eye contact and kindness makes dancing with a partner much more enjoyable for the dancers and more entertaining for the audience!

01/30/2023

Please welcome our newest teaching artists to join Dancing Classrooms STL! Meet Laurie Clark, Lawrence Haliburton, Mauricio Villanueva, and Carmen Guynn! We’re so excited to have them join our team.

01/26/2023

We’re standing in Dance Frame eagerly awaiting for Spring Classes to begin!

01/24/2023

Classes start next week! Are you ready to dance with us?

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St. Louis, MO
[email protected]

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(314) 435-5878

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Videos

We hope everyone is having a great summer! Here’s a throwback to the school year!

Watch these wonderful students from St. Ann dance the Rumba!

St. Gerard Majella fifth graders making an entrance for their culminating event!

St. Frances Cabrini students rock the rumba! Look at that flare! • • • #dancingclassrooms #danceeducation #danceeducator #stl #314together #stltogether #stlouis #stleducation #stlouisgram #stldancer #educator #artseducation #thearts #stlouispublicschools #ballroomdance #stldance #stlouisdance #socialdance #danceinstruction #instadance #instadancer #inclusivity #selfexpression #slps #teachingartist #ballroomdancing #ballroom #danceinspo #dancestl

Let’s shake it with St. Frances Cabrini’s 5th graders during their very first Merengue lesson! • • • #dancingclassrooms #danceeducation #danceeducator #stl #314together #stltogether #stlouis #stleducation #stlouisgram #stldancer #educator #artseducation #thearts #stlouispublicschools #ballroomdance #stldance #stlouisdance #socialdance #danceinstruction #instadance #instadancer #inclusivity #selfexpression #slps #teachingartist #ballroomdancing #ballroom #danceinspo #dancestl