DanceMasters Trains Waves of Dancers

Cruise romance blooms on the gleaming, polished dance floors of cruise ship nightclubs; couples gliding across the floors with their feet pacing the intricate steps of the mamba, the two step and the swing among other dances. The flair and grace exhibited by many dancers is thanks to a studio in North Miami, Florida called DanceMasters.

A small studio in a strip mall, DanceMasters has been responsible for teaching innumerable people how to dance for over 33 years. Its owner, Derek Mellman, started the business after noting that girls seemed to go for guys that could dance, and was met with resounding success that has lasted through the years. Engaged couples who are seeking guidance for their big first dance as husband and wife, aspiring dance competitors and casual dancers are among those who have danced their way through the 3,000 square foot studio under the instruction of Mellman.

Lessons are only a part of the success of DanceMasters, however. The sun sets, dusky darkness sets in, and the studio undergoes a magical transformation. A well lit, open spaced studio becomes an intimate gathering place, complete with tables and shining dance floor. Men and women alike, dressed in suits and sequins, take to the floor with their partners and begin to move with the music. Some are social dancers, but there are also professionals such as Richard Ianni that have found a home here at DanceMasters.

Dance crazes have lit the social scene and faded into anonymity to make way for the next fad many times over the years. Despite the passing crazes, DanceMasters retains its popularity in North Miami. Television shows like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance have certainly helped business, with the everyday individual seeking to shine in similar fashion.

Brushing up on dancing skills before taking a cruise could make the vacation experience even more enjoyable. Taking lessons at studios such as DanceMasters where lessons can be practiced during evening social dance events can transform a novice dance couple into a polished dance couple.