John Ruzicka wasn’t quite himself when he stepped into the large, stately room at the top of a grand staircase in the Elks Lodge in downtown Alameda. On that Tuesday night in November, as on most ...

Ballroom dancing is more than just a graceful art form — it is a pathway to better health, deeper relationships and endless fun. Studies have shown that ballroom dancing can significantly improve ...

On certain evenings, after a full day of classes in Harvard’s bioengineering labs, Ava Sarram ’28 trades pipettes and problem sets for something less conventional: Latin ballroom dancing. Sarram, a ...

At the Northwest Building on Oct. 19, the Harvard Ballroom Dance Team (HBDT) organized a professional showcase as part of their Harvard Beginners 2025 Competition. For the first time, this showcase ...

Dancing with the Stars has been a stalwart of ABC’s programming for 33 seasons. Throughout its history, the series has paired professional ballroom dancers with celebrities to teach them complicated ...

While ballroom dance is often associated with sparkle, entertainment, and competition, there’s growing evidence regarding the myriad other ways — both emotional and physical — that the activity ...

If there’s a more enjoyable form of exercise than ballroom dancing, Joseph Britt hasn’t discovered it yet. “It’s just one of the most fun ways to be active,” he said. Britt, 20, and his dance partner, ...

CECI HEINEN: Hi guys. This is Ceci Heinen from the Minnesota Daily. Today I went to UMN Ballroom Dance Club. I know a lot of you may have seen them. They do a lot of advertising around campus and I ...

Studies suggest regular dancing can significantly reduce dementia risk and improve mood. Participants report that dancing helps them feel more present, confident, and emotionally resilient. While ...