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$10 drop in class tonight at 6:15!

$10 drop in class TONIGHT ! Beginners Salsa at 6:15 The AC is blasting but the dance moves are on FIRE!     Tonight! Join us for the East Passyunk Passeggiata an Italian style promenade. Live music on the street Special offers from retailers and retaur

Caturday Night Fever Disco Dance Party 🐱🪩

Get ready to shake your tail at our purr-fect Caturday Night Fever Disco Bash!

Swing by on July 13th for a groovy Disco Dance-off and Dinner extravaganza! Your ticket unlocks a never-ending buffet, plus all the soda and beer you can handle (cash bar not included). Get in on the action with exciting raffle prizes and a thrilling 50/50 cash showdown. For those looking to upgrade to the VIP experience, you’ll snag all the standard perks, jump the buffet line, score primo seating, and sip on 3 special drink tickets. Let’s boogie!

Every penny goes towards giving our rescue kitties a purr-fect life and allows us to be the heroes they need!

Get your tickets in the link in bio 🔗🎟️

Happy July everyone!! 🎆

🇺🇸 July 4th - studio closed.
July 5th - 7th closed, privates available upon request.

🕺 July 15th - Latin Nightclub six week course. Mondays at 7:45

🪩 July 16th - Hustle six week course. Tuesdays at 7:45

💃 July 19 - Latin Night: Red White and Blue. With everyone’s favorite, 🎧 7:45 group class. 8:30 party.

🤠 July 26 - Country Night. 7:45 two-step group class. 8:30 party.

See you all at the studio ♥️

Meet Shana 👋

Shana opened SHDA in June 2002. Originally from Apple Valley, Minnesota, where she started teaching more than 20 years ago, Shana trained with coaches from all over the country, was a competitive dancer and eventually opened her own school in Philadelphia.

She also runs a nonprofit organization called The Take The Lead Dance Project that brings ballroom and Latin dance to underserviced children in inner-city schools. “Dancing is a beautiful sport that brings people young and old together in a way that does not compare to anything else,” Shana says. “Do not wait until ‘someday’ to dance!”

What a great blog! Written by one of our students Natalie Nixon.
We couldn't agree more!

Learning to Follow: My Life Lessons From Ballroom Dance Why I recommitted to the craft when I turned 50.

Happy June ☀️⛱️🌈

It’s a new month, which means new classes and new events!

Here’s what’s going on at SHDA this month:

New events:
* Medal Ball 2024 - June 7 at 7:45 pm. come celebrate the accomplishments of our students as they ascent to their next dance level. BYOB and live music by
* Latin Night - June 21 from 8:30 pm to 12:00 am. Join us for our monthly party with DJ Valentine. 2 floors of bachata and salsa music. $15 for non members. BYOB

New six-week group classes:
* Argentine Tango for Beginners: Mondays at 7:45pm Begins June 3
* Wedding Dance Workshop: Tuesdays at 7pm Begins June 4
* Swing for Beginners: Wednesdays at 7:45pm Begins June 5
* Kids and Teens Ballroom: Mondays at 4:30 and 5:15pm Begins June 17
* Beginner Latin Nightclub: Wednesdays at 7:45pm Begins June 19

Use the link in bio to sign up today 🔗

We need 2 more couples for our Salsa Rueda class that begins Friday May 31st!!
So much fun!!

Group Dance Classes Philadelphia Salsa Bachata Swing Ballroom SHDA is Philadelphia's best studio for social and instructional dance offering group dance classes, lessons and mixers in ballroom, jazz and latin dances.

This Friday 📸💃🕺

If you’ve been to our studio, you’ve seen all the beautiful artwork by hung on the walls. Now it’s your chance to be photographed and painted on a canvas! Allen Bentley will be coming to the party on May 31st (this Friday!)

Come dressed in something flowy that has movement! All dance levels welcome

See you Friday! 💃

Ballroom Dance for Teens & Kids: 7 Weeks of Summer! ☀️

We will have fun learning the basics of ballroom dancing! Class will include dancing individually and with partners.

Kids: Ages 7-11 - 4:30pm
Teens: Ages 12+ - 5:15pm

Mondays June 17 - July 29
$150 Per Child

Call the studio or sign up using the link in bio! 🔗

Meet Julianna 👋

Hailing originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Julianna graduated from the University of Illinois, with her B.F.A. in Dance. Julianna began teaching with Take the Lead Dance Project and transitioned to the studio in 2021.

Julianna loves proving to people that anyone can be a dancer. In addition to working as a dance instructor at SHDA, she is a teaching artist with Koresh Kids Dance and the Kimmel Cultural Campus. Throughout her young career, she has intensified her passion for dance by performing and teaching. When she’s not dancing you can find her playing with her golden retriever puppy, Sunny.

SHDA events, classes and more! Dance with Me Movie Night at SHDA!     New Group Classes SHDA Events Private Parties   We offer both private lessons and group classes. Private lessons are scheduled at your convenience Mon-Fri 1-10pm

Attention
Sat May 4th , the studio is closed for a private event.
There will be no group classes that day.

May and June Calendars are up!
Events coming up:
-May 3rd: Cinco De Mayo Latin Night Party w/DJ Valentin
-May 17: Swing Into Spring Dance Party (Wear your best 50's inspired outfits!)
-May 24: Movie Night and Salsa Rueda Group Class w/Masha!

This Friday - join us for a night of dancing and donating for a worthy cause. 100% of proceeds will be going to - a nonprofit organization dedicated to rehabilitating wounded soldiers from Ukraine, coming to America for their road to recovery.

Will we see you there? Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️

This kid stole the show yesterday!

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New group classes for beginners starting soon!

Our studio is not just a place to take dance lessons, we are a social club.
A place to meet new and interesting people while learning a new skill you will use for a lifetime.

Do not wait until " someday " to dance.

If you want to make changes in your life, you need to take the first step

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March & April Calendars are up!
Events coming up:
-Team Match dance competition: Come root for us on April 6th
-April 19th Latin Night with 2 floors. Feat. DJ Valentin & Special guest from 8:30pm to Midnight!
-April 26th Fundraiser for Ukraine Dance Party: 7:45pm Group class, performances by our instructors and Party until 10pm. BYOB (any amount donated at the door is highly appreciated)