Arts & Rhythm Ballroom Dance Studio

Introduction: Arts and Rhythm Ballroom Dance Studio is the premier ballroom dance studio in the New Orleans area. It is owned by Irene Martin Torres, who has been involved in ballroom dancing, instruction and competitions for over 30 years. We offer many different classes during the week by appointment. Our styles include cha-cha, waltz, rumba, bolero, polka, merengue, samba, salsa, Viennese waltz, hustle, foxtrot, tango, east and west coast swing and mambo. Our new studio features beautiful wood floors in a mirrored, well-lit ballroom, with a professional sound system to give you the best ambiance while learning. We pride ourselves in our ability to make everyone comfortable in our welcoming and friendly dance atmosphere. Arts and Rhythm proudly endorses the Dance Vision International Dance Association's (DVIDA) curriculum. Occupying volumes and covering the full range of American, international, Latin American, country and western, competitive, theatrical and exhibition dancing, the DVIDA system has the most fully documented and up-to-date dance knowledge available in the world. This curriculum is the subject of daily study by our dance directors and teachers. Ultimately, the student sets the pace. You choose how good you want to be. Most students who come to us wish to be good social dancers. The DVIDA medalist program can help you achieve that goal. If exhibition or competition (dance sport) is something that interests you, we can train you in the latest techniques, steps and styles. We are also to create custom choreograph routines for your special events like weddings and Quinceañeras.