St. Croix Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio
We make learning how to dance easy and fun! St. Croix Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio is a warm and welcoming dance studio that offers a variety of Ballroom and Latin dance lessons including private lessons, group classes and practice sessions. Dancing is a wonderful avenue for social activity and a lifetime investment in fun. Every dancer will see their dancing differently. Some dancers will see it as a way to socialize, others as a stress reliever or as a form of exercise to get the fitness they desire. Whether you are a resident of St. Croix, vacationing for long or short term, or getting married, we encourage you to let us know what your dancing goals are!
Location: Christiansted
Phone: (340) 642-2751
How Can YOU Get Started?
Your first Lesson is FREE! The best way to get started is to take our complimentary private lesson. During your demo lesson you will learn the first basic steps that you will need to begin your dance journey and experience how easy and fun we make learning to dance. After the demo, we will go into details about our services, rates and make recommendations based on your interests and goals.
Types of Dance
At St. Croix Ballroom & Latin Studio we teach all types ballroom and Latin dance including:
- Salsa
- Tango
- Foxtrot
- Waltz
- Swing
- Rumba
- Cha-Cha
- Merengue
- Bachata
- Samba
- And more!
- Dancing is an enjoyable way to be more physically active and to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes.
- Studies find that dancing reduces risk of dementia, stress, anxiety, depression and increases overall psychological well being.
- Dancing with its unique power is already serving as a vehicle of hope and positivity to bring people cheer and connection in challenging times.
- Dancing also improves flexibility, balance, agility, coordination and endurance.
- Improves posture, increases self-esteem and builds confidence.
- It's no secret that dancing is a fantastic way to keep us young, happy and fulfilled.
Co-owners and Instructor Garincha & Jennifer Hilaire
Co-owners Garincha & Jennifer Hilaire were the former owners of the beloved Take the Lead Dance Studio, Lansdowne Ballroom & Latin, and West Philly Ballroom & Latin in Philadelphia, PA. They both are accredited teachers and passionate studio owners. The pair’s mission has always been to further the accessibility, joy and value of dancing through their refined and nurturing teaching approach that is specially tailored to meet everyone’s individual learning style and goals.
Instructors Serge, Charlie, Garincha & Jennifer
The teaching staff at SCBLD has been carefully selected for their knowledge and care, and are fully committed to giving students their best learning experience. Serge, Jennifer, Garincha, and Charlie all taught together at West Philly Ballroom and Latin Dance in Philadelphia, which attracted a diverse crowd of warm and wonderful people from all walks of life!
"Because of shared commitments to kindness and universal fairness, the four of us have found a strong sense of community with each other. After some time apart during the pandemic, we are now all thrilled to be reunited again here in St Croix!"