Ballroom By Jay

Red, white, blue...and a full dance floor.

Join us this Fri July 17 from 7-9pm for a summer social dance.
Good music, a relaxed atmosphere, and a chance to connect with people you might not see every week.

These nights tend to be a highlight of the month!

Save your spot here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ChF6pwPL6/

If you’re already coming to group classes and want to keep building on that, adding a private lesson can make a big difference.

It gives you time to slow things down, ask questions, and really lock things in.

Of course, students who book private lessons consistently tend to see the most progress. But even one here and there can help everything start to feel more natural.

Send me a DM if you'd like to add one in.

For the past 22 years, I’ve been part of the team helping set up the fireworks show in the City of Menasha.

I started back in high school and just never really stopped...

At this point it's become an Independance Day tradition — a long day of setup, a lot of moving parts behind the scenes, and then a few minutes where it all comes together. In a way, dancing isn’t all that different.

Happy 4th!

Quick note to stay I'm still teaching today 👋

I know it’s a holiday weekend and schedules get busy, but if you’re around and want to get a lesson in, I’ll be here.

Otherwise, enjoy the long weekend and the extra time with friends and family.

There’s a reason East Coast Swing shows up everywhere — weddings, parties, live music, you name it.

It really took off in the 60s as things shifted away from the jitterbug into something a bit more accessible and social. Fast forward to today, and it’s still a go-to for just about any social setting.

This month’s group class, starting TODAY and running through July 22, is all about getting comfortable with the rhythm and having some fun with it. If you’ve been looking for a place to start, this is a good one.

Contact me directly at (920)810-2813 or [email protected] to save your spot.

I remember my dad telling me that back in the day sailors would practice dancing with each other before heading into port — so they’d be ready when it was time to hit the dance floor.

Was it specifically Tango? Hard to say. I found this photo of sailors aboard the USS OLYMPIA waltzing at tiffin (lunch time) in1899.

Do I fully trust the source? Also debatable.

But either way, the point stands: practice matters. 📣

Summer usually means more time outside: live music, events, weddings.

But when it gets a little too warm out there, the studio’s a pretty good place to be. Cool air, good music, and a chance to actually learn something while you’re at it.

If you’ve been meaning to start, now’s a good time.

Schedule a private lesson: https://www.ballroombyjay.com/booking-calendar/private-dance-lesson-50-min

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads supporting in the studio and behind the scenes.

Celebrating you as we kick off the summer solstice.

Still thinking about this past weekend...

Events like the Masquerade Gala are a reminder of what consistent work leads to. And not just the performance itself, but everything behind it.

I'm proud of everyone who stepped out there and made it happen.

If performing interests you, I’d be happy to help you get started.