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Ballroom Break Dance Studio was formed in 1988 by Frederic Shipley and Deborah Davis. They felt there was a need in the Greater Harrisburg area to provide good quality dance lessons at an affordable price; to keep it practical by offering group lessons at various locations including HACC; and most of all to keep it fun, because that's what dancing is all about --fun!
Frederic and Deborah are both registered with the National Dance Council of America and are certified by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance as teachers, competing professionals and adjudicators. They have over 50 years of combined teaching experience.

Deborah is listed in Marqui's Who's Who In American Women since 1993 and the National Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals since 2003. Deborah is also an instructor at Penn State University and Harrisburg Area Community College.

Ballroom Break has a staff of six very qualified instructors. All instructors have a minimum of seventeen years teaching experience and receive continuous training from the top coaches in the United States as well as regular training with Fred and Deb. Members of our staff are certified with the most prestigious professional ballroom dance organization in the world, The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD).

We offer:

A friendly and patient staff
Social dancing
International style dancing
Private lessons
Group lessons
Parties for practicing and socializing
Dance shows and DJ service

Ballroom & Social Dance Instruction
Swing - Latin -Smooth
Hustle - Theatrical - International
Country Western - Jazz & Ballet

Give a gift that lasts a lifetime

No need to fight the crowded stores for that special gift ! We will mail gift certificates to you or stop in at the Studio.

Give the gift that lasts a lifetime. The gift of dance lessons.
PRIVATE LESSONS- Purchase 3 and receive a FREE Lesson for the recipient or yourself to enjoy. $180
GROUP LESSONS- Purchase 6 and receive a FREE Group Class for the recipient or yourself to enjoy. $70
Gift Certificates for any amount and custom packages also available Free lessons issued on a separate card.

Share this with a friend and receive a complimentary referral lesson with their purchase. ( 1/2 hour private or group)

Please call the office to order gift certificates by mail. No e-mail please.
Offer expires Dec 23, 2011

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