International Ballroom

11/11/2026

Wishing Wendy Darling and her instructor, Andrey Gergel, good luck this week at the North American Imperial Star Ball. May you shine on the dancefloor in Chicago!

North American Imperial Star Ball 2025November 13 - 16, 2025Hilto...

11/10/2026

Every dance begins with a single beat.

This holiday season, International Ballroom Dance Studios invites you to our Holiday Ball, a charity dance benefiting Beautiful Gate Center in North Charleston, a center for children with autism and developmental disorders.

Saturday, December 12 · 7 to 10 p.m. · $70 per person
VENUE: International Ballroom Dance Studio of Charleston
1938 Ashley River ROad, Charleston, SC 29407

Pro/Am ballroom performances, DJ FeistE with live percussion by Hector Salazar, an open bar, hors d'oeuvres and desserts, Santa's Photobooth and Rudolph's Raffle.

Tickets: call our box office at (843) 769-0440.

11/10/2026

Andrey looks forward to seeing you tomorrow in the Mt. Pleasant Studio from 7:15-8:15pm for his next Smooth Lecture!

Tuesday, November 10th
"Beyond the Steps: Storytelling & Creating Emotional Connection"

Our Advanced Concept Lectures are designed for dancers looking to refine technique, enhance musicality, and develop greater performance quality. These bi-weekly lectures will elevate your dancing while introducing you to advanced concepts. Join us for inspiring instruction that will take your dancing to the next level—on and off the competition floor.

$35 IBDS student / $40 non-student

11/09/2026

✨ Let the holiday magic begin! 🎄🥂

Secure your tickets now for our 2026 Holiday Ball Charity Dance and join us for an unforgettable evening of dancing, celebration, and giving back to our community!

This season, help us spread a little extra joy to the children at The Beautiful Gate Center in North Charleston. ❤️ Every ticket brings us one step closer to making their holidays brighter!

🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY! Call us at (843) 769-0440 or stop by the studio box office at 1938 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29407.

Let's dance, be merry, & make this holiday season truly magical! ✨

11/07/2026

The FUN starts this afternoon at 1pm with our Smooth heats! Make sure to bring a snack & a sweater...it's only hot out on the dance floor =) We're looking forward to welcoming Bruce & Debbie Hasson back into the judge's seats for their expert feedback on our dance progress!

11/06/2026

Just a little inspiration for those dancing at Fall Trophy Match...Tomorrow Is Your Time to Shine! ✨

Trust your training, dance with confidence, and bring your best to the floor! Every step is a chance to shine. Let’s make this Trophy Match unforgettable! Your dance family is cheering you on!

11/04/2026

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE...one dance at a time!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 7-10p

We're dancing for donations at this year's Holiday Ball Charity Dance! Help us fill our pros' dance cards & every festive step you take will directly support The Beautiful Gate Center and their mission to enrich the lives of children with special needs in our community.

Pick your favorite dance - and for just an additional $10 donation on top of your ticket - claim that coveted spot with one of your favorite IBDS pros! Each professional only has one slot for each dance available to reserve, so if you want to make sure you get that special dance with your favorite partner, make your donation today!

Let's make the season bright—one beautiful dance at a time!

11/04/2026

TICKETS GO ON SALE NEXT MONDAY, 11/09!

Dance & be merry at this year’s Holiday Ball Charity Dance to benefit The Beautiful Gate Center, North Charleston, A Center for Children with Autism & Developmental Disorders, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 7-10pm. Enjoy spectacular Pro/Am ballroom dance performances, an open wine/beer bar, hors d'oeuvres and dessert table, and a night on the dancefloor with DJ FeistE and live percussion accompaniment by Hector Salazar! Santa’s Photobooth will be back this year and his little helpers will be running Rudolph’s Raffle for some amazing prizes! Dress in your festive best and help us celebrate the season by giving back to our community!

11/02/2026

FALL TROPHY MATCH is coming up this Saturday, November 7th, starting at 1pm in the Charleston Studio!

Trophy Match is a Semi-Annual event for our students to show off everything they have been working on for the past 6 months. It is also a GREAT way to benchmark your progress in continuing to build your dances!

REMEMBER…no one is there to judge you harshly. This event is designed to get constructive feedback from our accomplished judges & to work towards achieving your dance goals in a fun & supportive environment with all of your IBDS dance family!