College Station Ballroom Dance Lessons

Why Dance?
Dr. Susan Quiring has been the touchstone for our community when seeking dance and etiquette instruction. With her sparkling personality and caring for others she makes learning fun & practical. Many smiling students are able almost immediately to apply and benefit from their new-found skills. Why select Dr. Susan and her classes?
* Age Range: Susan caters to a broad range of ages, from youngsters through retirement, teaching adult group classes, private lessons, father-daughter dances, weddings, 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. Susan always has some of her students available as partners. There is strong emphasis on the basics, to help give you confidence on the dance floor.
* Etiquette Range: Dr. Quiring creates a fun & interactive environment for learning social graces, good manners and respect for others while building character and confidence. She tailors her lessons to your personal needs – business, school, formal social gatherings, or everyday life experiences. She shares her knowledge in a variety of settings – camps, seminars, staff training.

Why Etiquette?
Polished manners and superb social skills will play an essential role in the bright future we envision for our entire family!
Have you ever been in one of these situations, trying to make a good or first impression, be it for business, social, interview or dating?
Dining: When is the salad served during the meal, what side of the main plate is it placed and what fork is used to eat it? For what use is that eating utensil located above the main plate? Where do you park your utensils when finished eating?
Interview: What type of attire would get me the top grades? Where should my eyes be pointed? What is the best type of handshake to employ?
Social: The essence of etiquette can make these memorable, positive events for you & those surrounding you – but just what is this “magic”?
Did you know that you have about 6 seconds to make an impression on someone? It may be a good one or a bad one, but it is definitely a lasting one!
Be it a job interview or a first date, people are judged silently and seldom have a chance to recover from a negative first impression. We may never be told what is holding us back.
Dining and social skills are essential in today’s business culture and will help you advance in your career. Practicing professional conduct and protocol on the job demonstrates your ability to succeed.
If you wish your child or yourself 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; Large groups may arrange a speaking engagement If you will try one, I promise I will take the nerves out and put the fun into this outing and you will be on your way to more fun in these future situations!

Welcome to our new look!
How do you like our new look?! Both the Dance and Etiquette websites are now in one redesigned website. We invite you to look around. We would love your comments–what you like, what needs to be made more clear. Let me know what topics you would like me to write about–etiquette tips, dance tips. Feel free to ask questions and I will try to answer through the blog. Take a look at the Dance Classes. They are now listed under Beginner I & II and Intermediate I & II. So a Beginner I is strictly a beginner class. Beginner II covers the next steps beyond beginner I. You will then progress to Intermediate I or Intermediate II levels. Look for the description of each class because step patterns will vary. For example, Waltz Intermediate I may cover Slip Pivot variations in January, Open right Turns in February and Open Left Turns and Hairpins in March.

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. In group classes, feel free to show up as a single. Susan always has some of her students available as partners. Susan and her partner will demonstrate dance steps, breaking down to allow everyone to learn their parts. There is strong emphasis on the basics, to help give you confidence on the dance floor. You will learn not only the steps, but also understand how to link them together. 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. Susan credits her family for creating that desire to pass to others what she began learning at the knee of her grandmother. My grandmother, a model of good manners, always set her table correctly at every meal . My mother still graciously educates her family on “proper dining” by her example and still sets a beautiful table with matching table linens. My aunt and uncle exemplify ideal table conversation, masterfully including all diners in conversation and showing genuine interest in what is said. Thank you for allowing me to share with you the art of manners and warm hospitality.

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