J.B.'s Journal: Ballroom Dancing

Ballroom dancing began in Europe in 1650 with the minuet. The waltz, samba and tango are still being danced today because of the popularity of television shows. Sheriff J.B. Smith shows us how East Texans learn to dance.

Gazette.Net: Lets get ready to rumba: Students prep for ballroom dancing competition

When the physical education teacher at Northview Elementary School in Bowie invited students to try out for the school’s ballroom dancing team, he didn’t expect many boys to respond, but surprisingly, they did.

Ballroom Dancing Couple Delighted by Shen Yun

“I think the dancing was incredible, the costumes were incredible, the choreography was great—everything was really wonderful."

The Foxtrot, ChaCha and Viennese Waltz in Vernon

Three years ago, Katy and Russ Fischer opened their new 1800 square foot ballroom and business, Ballroom Magic, in their residence on Franklin Lane.

Fifth graders take to the dance floor

Dance mania spreads to 26 Baltimore County elementary schools The idea of dancing with a boy sent several fifth-grade girls at Gunpowder Elementary in Perry Hall into a tailspin. One girl even gathered 25 signatures on a petition to stop the lessons -- but ultimately she left the sheet at home. Alan Zhang (left), with Devan Muhly on his arm, and other students practice their entrances and exits ...