Ballroom & Beyond: Unleash your dance potential and learn from the top ballroom studio in Denver!
We offer private lessons, group classes, social parties, student showcases, wedding dance lessons, competition dance, and more! Nick Bloxsom-Carter, a Los Angeles native, has been dancing and teaching for over 23 years. He has training from top professionals and world champions in multiple styles like Latin, Ballroom, Rhythm, and Smooth. He has been seen on SYTYCD S9 as a main contestant, and DWTS
as a professional featured artist, and many other dance TV shows. He graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's in business and dance. Nick has directed, judged, choreographed, and taught at countless dance companies, competitions, and studios across the nation. He's performed with companies such as the UVU Ballroom Touring Company, Utah Metropolitan Ballet, Vibe touring company, and Equality Utah. Nick also has in-depth training in acting and singing, and has been featured in several short films, commercials, and movies. “My core belief is that cross training, learning different styles of art, can all benefit each other creating a new, unique, and dynamic artist with their own amazing artistic blueprint.” In his free time, Nick enjoys spending time with his pups and Mandi, writing, playing sports, and playing video games with his friends all over the country. Mandi McKinlay, a Hawaii native, has been dancing and teaching for over 20 years. She has training from top professionals including Katusha Demidova, Jonathan Wilkins, and Shirley Ballas. She has toured and won international titles with the Utah Valley University Ballroom Touring Company as well as national titles individually. She has performed with many UT dance companies and has been featured in shows with the Utah Symphony and Good Things Utah. Mandi is also an accomplished costumer and seamstress and has costumed countless shows and events. Along with her artistic credits, she is renowned for her business credits as well. She has been the Operations Manager and Executive Director of multiple businesses and teams, and is looking forward to being a part of the Ballroom & Beyond family. In her free time, Mandi loves spending time with her dogs and Nick, reading fantasy novels, and cooking (since she trained as a chef at a Michelin star restaurant in LA).
07/10/2026
We kicked off Country month tonight! 🤠
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first of four Country group classes this month. We had such a fun night dancing, learning, and getting into the Country spirit together!
07/08/2026
Still thinking about all the amazing dancing from Colorado Star Ball!
So proud of our dancers, instructors and everyone who brought so much energy, elegance, and joy to the floor. From fringe and sparkle to smooth lines and big smiles, it was such a fun weekend celebrating all the hard work that goes into competition season 🧡
Congratulations to everyone who danced!
06/30/2026
Dust off your boots! Country Dance Month is coming to Ballroom & Beyond! 🤠
Join us every Thursday in July as we explore different country dance styles in our beginner-friendly group class:
⭐️ July 9th: Country 2-Step Basics
⭐️ July 16th: Country 2-Step Beyond the Basics
⭐️ July 23rd: Country Swing Basics
⭐️ July 30th: Country Swing Beyond the Basics
Classes are held from 6:30pm to 7:15pm and no previous dance experience is needed. Join us for one class or come dance with us for the full series!
Spots are limited, so message us to reserve your spot or visit our website to sign up!
06/27/2026
A few more moments worth celebrating from Colorado Star Ball! 🏆
There is nothing better than seeing our students’ hard work recognized after all of the time, practice, courage, and dedication they brought to the floor.
We are incredibly proud of each of these dancers and everything they accomplished throughout the competition. Congratulations on these well-earned awards and such a memorable weekend! 💃🕺
And we’re not done celebrating yet. More competition highlights are coming soon! 👀
06/25/2026
A first dance with a little surprise!
Whitney and Emma started with a sweet, romantic moment before turning up the energy and getting the celebration started! Their dance was heartfelt, joyful, and completely true to them.
We loved helping these two bring their vision to life and are so grateful we got to be part of their wedding journey.
Congratulations again, Whitney and Emma! 🤍
06/25/2026
Still celebrating an incredible weekend at Colorado Star Ball! ✨
We are so proud of every dancer who stepped onto the floor, supported their teammates, and brought so much energy, confidence, and joy to the competition. From beautiful performances and exciting awards to all of the fun behind the scenes, this was such a special experience for our Ballroom & Beyond family.
Congratulations to all of our dancers and instructors! We loved cheering you on every step of the way. 🧡💃🕺
06/08/2026
An evening at Ballroom & Beyond 🌟
One of our favorite things is seeing the studio full of dancers learning, growing, and having fun. From wedding couples preparing for their big day to students working towards competitions and personal goals, every lesson is a step forward.
We love being part of each dancer’s journey and can’t wait to see what’s next!
06/08/2026
Our studio is a space where everyone belongs — come dance with us.
❤️🩷🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🩶🤍🤎
06/03/2026
A look back at our recent coaching day with Mazen! ✨
We're so proud of the dedication our students continue to show as they prepare for Colorado Star Ball later this month. Coaching days are a wonderful chance to fine tune technique, build confidence, and take dancing to the next level.
We loved seeing everyone work hard, ask questions, and challenge themselves. We can't wait to see all that preparation come to life on the competition floor June 18th–20th! 💃🕺