Why Dance?

Dr. Susan Quiring has been the touchstone for our community when seeking dance and etiquette instruction.  With her sparkling personality and warm heart, she makes learning fun and practical. Students are able to apply and benefit from their new-found skills almost immediately.  Why select Dr. Susan and her classes?

Age Range: Susan caters to all ages, from youngsters through retirement, teaching adult group classes, private lessons, father-daughter dances, wedding parties, etiquette camps, dance camps for children and teens, Texas A&M Ballroom competitive dance clubs, and line dancing for seniors.

Skill Range: Susan is directly behind competitive awards won by others.  Susan works with all dancers – from those who don’t know their right foot from their left, to those who compete at the silver or even gold level.

Dance Range: Susan teaches all the smooth Ballroom, Latin, Country Western, and several varieties of Swing.  Feel free to show up as a single.  There is strong emphasis on the basics to help give you confidence on the dance floor.

Why Etiquette?

Polished manners and superb social skills set you apart in professional and social settings. You have only ten seconds to make a lasting first impression. In Dr. Susan’s etiquette classes you will learn the skills necessary to be confident in any situation:

Dining: How to manipulate silverware properly from casual to formal, conduct yourself respectfully, and be gracious towards your host and other diners. Dining and social skills are essential in today’s business culture and will help you advance in your career.

Interview: How to impress the interviewer, make good eye contact, and give an appropriate handshake. How to appear professional, friendly, and capable.

Social: How to make events memorable and positive for yourself and those around you. How to be polite and courteous in difficult situations. How to be a good listener and public speaker.

Be it a job interview or a first date, manners and socials skills can calm your nerves and give you the edge you are looking for.

Learning these skills early in life will help them become habits. If you or your child want to feel more comfortable in social settings…

Try one of Susan’s Etiquette classes:

Etiquette Summer Camp or Cotillion for youth; Dining Etiquette Seminars for adults; Special requests for your group or organization.

Why Susan's Ballroom Dance?

Dr. Susan Quiring is an energetic etiquette and dance instructor with a commitment to educating people in the art of social graces and dance. She has a proven ability to teach all ages and skill levels. At Susan’s Ballroom Dance, we always have fun.  In every situation Susan helps students feel comfortable while they learn something new.   Feel free to show up as a single. There is strong emphasis on the basics.  You will learn not only the steps, but also understand how to link them together.  In addition, Susan is director of Class Act Etiquette, Dance & Social Skills as well as Susan’s Ballroom Dance. Known as Ms Manners of the Brazos Valley, Susan develops and presents a full range of programs in business, social and dining etiquette, in addition to dance instruction. Dr. Quiring creates a fun and interactive environment for learning good manners and respect for others while building character, confidence and courtesy.  Thank you for allowing me to share with you the art of manners and warm hospitality.

Announcements

Ballroom Basics & level II, Intermediate Foxtrot June 3, 10, 17, 24   Bachman Center

Quickstep June 4, 11, 18, 25   Studio

Country Waltz June 6, 13, 20   Rockies

Technique & Dancercise June 8, 15, 22, 29   Studio

Class Act Etiquette/Dance Camp  June 17-20  Bush Library

Dance Party June 15  Bachman Center

Two Step May 2, 9, 16 at Rockies

Teen Dance Class May 2, 9, 23, 30 PowerSports

Intermediate Cha & Rumba May 6, 13, 20 Brian Bachman center

Latin Basics, Tango May 7, 14, 21, 28 at The Studio

Dance Review May 7, 7:30 pm

Dance Parties May 10, 24

Quickstep  April 2, 16.  Tango April 2, 9, 16.   The Studio

Polka April 4, 11, 18.  Rockies

Rumba II & Smooth Technique Saturdays, April 6, 20.  The Studio.

Ballroom Basics, Swing II, and International Cha Cha & Rumba start April 8.  Southwood Community Center

Dance Parties:  Adults – April 12; Teens – April 20.

Ballroom II, Swing I, and Intermediate International Cha Cha & Rumba start March 4.   Southwood Community Center

Ballroom Dance for Teens/Pre-Teens starts March 21.    PowerSports

Tango March 26, April 2, 9, 16. The Studio

Two Step I and II  March 14, 21.    Rockies 

Dance Parties:  March 8 and 22; 7:00-9:30pm.   Southwood Community Center

Ballroom Basics, Latin II, and Advanced Waltz starts February 4
Location:  Southwood Community Center

Samba and Bolero starts February 5
Location:  The Studio

Polka, Waltz and Two Step start February 7
Location:  Rockies in the Mall

Cha Cha II and Rumba II February 16
Location:  The Studio

 

Cotillion and Formal Ball will be held in February 2013. Click Here for more information

Recent Blog Posts

Apr 26

Dance Competition in Austin

On April 20, a handful of my students attended and competed in the Austin Open, a collegiate ballroom dance competition in Austin, TX. The competition was judged by several award-winning professional dancers, including Corky Ballas from Dancing with the Stars! The event lasted all day, and due to some technical difficulties, it didn’t end until midnight! That means [...] Read More
Feb 22

Cotillion and Formal Ball for Teens

Was it Cinderella at the Ball?  Or might it have been students of the Brazos Valley?  Fifty-six of our local youth, ages 11-17, practiced their manners, their dining skills, and their dance skills at the annual Brazos Valley Cotillion, held the month of February on Thursday evenings.  Their Formal Ball was a special affair.  Each [...] Read More
Dec 6

Are Bad Manners Ever OK?

 Is it every okay to have bad manners?  That might seem like a strange question coming from someone who is so passionate about etiquette.  However, the answer to this question could save your life.  Last evening, there was a knock at my friend’s door. She was home alone with her 3-year-old daughter, cooking dinner. It [...] Read More