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Atomic Ballroom is the premier dance studio in Irvine and all of Orange County to learn the art of partner dancing. Whether your preference is Ballroom, Latin or Swing they have got the best instructors in the world whose tutelage will change your dancing life.
Atomic Ballroom | Dance Blog
1y ago
As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to cool, it doesn’t mean that everything else has to cool down along with it. It’s a great time to heat things up by heading back to the dance floor as the summer heat begins to simmer and the kids go back to school! With a nice ..read more
Atomic Ballroom | Dance Blog
1y ago
Often labeled as smart, sweet and fun, Hermalinda Acebede was born in Manila, Philippines and moved to the US just before her 3rd birthday. Growing up in Southern California, she remembers watching Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films and other dance movies like “Dirty Dancing” as a kid and feeling inspired to learn to partner ..read more
Atomic Ballroom | Dance Blog
1y ago
The time has come again when the Emerald Ball shines its glitzy glamour upon Southern California. Said to be one of the oldest ballroom competitions in U.S. history, this illustrious event began in San Francisco under Sheila and Ken Sloan. After promoting it for about 25 years prior, Wayne and Donna Eng purchased the Emerald ..read more
Atomic Ballroom | Dance Blog
1y ago
Our next teacher for our “Teacher Features” is old/new instructor, Reza! Reza taught at ATOMIC for a few years, left for a few years to develop his career, but then realized he couldn’t stay away from dance or ATOMIC and so now he is back! Reza left ATOMIC before I started working here, so I ..read more
Atomic Ballroom | Dance Blog
1y ago
Being the rebellious type that I am, I’m typically not one to follow most rules or trends simply because someone says that I should. I’m usually the first one to question such things, and every now and then start my own trend or movement. So when I first heard about proper etiquette for social dances ..read more
Atomic Ballroom | Dance Blog
1y ago
Dancers come in all forms and from all walks of life. As someone who enjoys a wide variety of activities from artistic and cultural, nightlife to the outdoors, and the intellectually stimulating to the death-defying extreme, I constantly meet a broad spectrum of different types of people. Out of all these different activities I’ve been ..read more
Atomic Ballroom | Dance Blog
1y ago
Does anyone remember the days when a band played at a music hall, dinner, gala or event and everyone in the room would get up and casually tango dance, foxtrot or waltz about the dance floor? A time when ballroom dancing wasn’t dominated by competitive Dancesport or Dancing With the Stars extravagance? A time when (pretty much ..read more
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1y ago
The First World Wide Dance Craze… Before Swing or Hip Hop became a global dance craze of wild teens and before the Tango introduced it’s passion to the world, there was another dance craze shocking mothers and refined society – The Waltz! That’s right kids – the dance we’ve come to know as the epitome ..read more
Atomic Ballroom | Dance Blog
1y ago
Step into the dazzling world of Dancesport, where your passion for dance and competition meet in a thrilling embrace! Whether you're a budding dancer or an experienced performer, Dancesport offers an electrifying blend of artistry, athleticism, and camaraderie that will take your dance game to the next level. In this blog post, we'll ..read more
Atomic Ballroom | Dance Blog
1y ago
Are you a newcomer to the world of dance, eager to make your mark on the floor? Look no further! Dancesport, the competitive side of ballroom dancing, is the perfect stage for you to showcase your talent and passion. Get ready to kick up your heels and discover the top 5 reasons why ..read more