Join Us For an Evening of Ballroom and Social Dance
Triangle StarDusters Ballroom Dance Club offers a welcoming space for dance lovers and newcomers to gather monthly to connect with beautiful music and like-minded ballroom dance enthusiasts. Each event features a one-hour lesson by a professional instructor followed by more than two hours of ballroom dancing.
Dancers are welcome to pay the admission fee of $20 by cash, credit card, or check at the door. OR, if you register and pay the $20 online using the button below, you’ll just show your QR code at the entrance and get in much faster.
Our Next Dance will be on Saturday, November 14 and will feature the Bachata with Ali Ahearn
The bachata has its origins in the Dominican Republic. Danced in 4/4 timing and known for its distinctive hip movement on the fourth beat, the bachata is often set to music that tells stories of love, longing, heartbreak, and hope. Its emotional depth and themes has many comparing it to blues music.
What makes the bachata so appealing is its balance of simplicity and expression. The basic steps are easy to learn, making it welcoming for beginners, while the dance itself offers endless opportunities for creativity and musical interpretation. Whether danced in a close embrace or open position, the bachata encourages dancers to connect not only with their partner but also with the music.
Easy to love and difficult to forget, the bachata has a way of drawing dancers back to the floor again and again. Whether the music is romantic, soulful, or upbeat, the bachata invites you to slow down, connect, and enjoy the moment.
Ali Ahearn is our fun-loving guide to the bachata. Ms. Ahearn earned a BFA in Dance at SUNY College in Fredonia then worked for dance companies and cruise lines. She now owns and instructs the Rhythm and Shine dance studio in Raleigh. She loves sharing her passion for dance with her students.
StarDusters is proud to support the NC State Ballroom Dance Club, Dancing with Wolves, through donations that offset the costs of training and competitions. In return, they have extended an invitation to all StarDusters dancers to their upcoming Halloween Dance as a courtesy and in recognition of the support our dancers have provided over the years. Please see the linked flyer for more information and register using the QR code to take advantage of the early bird pricing!
Stardusters Location:
Carrboro Century Center
100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510
(Note: Enter by going up the steps near the fountain on Weaver Street)