Dancers of the Month - January 2020

Meet Allie Stigall (from Cedar Rapids, IA) and Kent Smith (from Bowling Green, OH), our January 2020 Dancers of the Month! They’d been talking about taking dance lessons for the last couple of years and thought it would be a fun activity to do as a couple. They moved to the Lakeview/North Center area in March 2019 and passed Ballroom Dance Chicago daily going back-and-forth to their gym, Windy City CrossFit. In July 2019 they got engaged, which gave them the final push to start dancing!

Why do you keep coming back to Ballroom Dance Chicago?

Matthew is a great coach and really makes dancing a lot of fun.  We enjoy the challenge and it is a great way to spend time together as a couple.

Do you have any dance goals?

Right now we just want to enjoy learning to move together and improving as partners. Dancing can be difficult and it is a great exercise for us both to do something challenging together.

Do you use your dance skills in any social settings?

Not yet, but looking to do so soon!

What would you say to someone that is thinking about taking dance classes?

Dancing is something any individual or couple can do and enjoy themselves.  It is also something you don't have to be an expert at to enjoy. Just by showing up, you will improve! For couples, it is a great date night and an activity a couple and can learn and improve on together.

Ballroom Dance Chicago a very welcoming and non-judgemental environment, so no matter your experience, it is a lot of fun.

Anything else you want to add?

We love the community aspect of Ballroom Dance Chicago.  The dancing is awesome, but in addition to that, Matthew hosts outside activities that bring everyone from the studio together.