Ted Motyka's Dance Studio is somewhat of a hidden gem. Go around the front of the building, through the parking lot and almost into an alleyway, and you'll find yourself in front of a bright pink door. Stepping inside brings you into a world that is decidely more glamourous. Wood panelled flooring, vaulted ceilings, marble walls. You can easily imagine the place coming to life during evening balls with fancily dressed guests whirling around the dance floor or shining under the spotlight of stars (as it did when Richard Gere came into town). However, the real gems to uncover are the instructors. Ted and Margaret are friendly, funny and engaging. It won't take long until you become hooked and you find that it's you spinning under the dimmed lights, as you dance across the ballroom floor at one of the studio's regular dance parties.

- Jonathan Epp

Ted Motyka's Dance Studio is great for beginners. The drop-in format means you can start whenever you want. When you go, you won't feel alone, because enough new comers drop in on a regular basis that you can always feel comfortably hidden in a group of people at the same level as you. As you realize how fun it is and keep coming back, the feeling of anonymity won't last long. The Dance Studio provides a great atmosphere, from the helpful and approachable instructors to the friendly (and forgiving when acting as your dance partner) people who attend.

- John

My husband and I were finally able to visit your dance studio on Friday after receiving your newsletters for almost a year now. We LOVED it!!! AND we will be back EVERY Friday from now on. Although we were a little shy as we are not very well versed in ANY dances, you made us feel very comfortable and we stayed as long as we could after, practicing and watching. Thank you for the great communication, thank you for the great studio, and thank you for making us feel so welcome and comfortable.

- Sharon and Art

Taking up ballroom dancing is like planting a tree...
You think you should have started twenty years ago, so that you could have enjoyed it all this time.
Actually, the next best time to start is NOW. Twenty years from today we will look back and say it is the best thing we ever did. We love it and find it is the highlight of our week.

- Kathy and Bob Gillis

I am taking dancing lessons for a special reason. This past summer I spent in Germany going to school. Here I met a guy named Uli, who ballroom dances. We have made a promise to each other that the next time we meet, we will dance. This is why I am currently attending classes and thankful we have wonderful teachers!

- Many Thanks,
Student in progress
Karla Rolland

The Japanese movie Shall We Dance has a beautiful line: "Dancing makes my heart sing." We began dancing in 1978. As we celebrate our silver anniversary of the joy of dance, we can honestly state that this wonderful union of music and movement has brought us much happiness, satisfaction and pleasure -- like a marriage!

- Peter and Jo-Anne (Bostock)

To me; the Tango Dance is an all-consuming passion. I love this dance heart and soul. This came about as a result of watching the movie "The Tango Lesson" with Sally Potter & Pablo Veron one night back about 3 years ago. From the very moment the movie came on - I became glued to the presentation and fell mad over heels in love with the movie and the dance itself. Two people dancing the tango is the ultimate of beauty in motion. As a result of this; I went to Buenos Aires last November and enjoy it even more so - to the point of having decided that I will more than likely seriously consider moving to Buenos Aires when I reach retirement. The thought of being able to go for a walk in the evenings to some Milonga - do some dancing or just plain watch others in motion - and to see some of the professionals dance the tango is enough to make a grown man cry. Does this sound like I am just a bit fond of the Tango? I cannot help but feel; when two people who are passionately in love with the tango - are dancing the tango - nothing else matters.

- George J. Pronteau

Dancing has become a lifestyle for me. While some people choose sedentary activities such as watching television, I would rather be dancing!!! Personally, dancing is a meaningful use of time and is an expression of my self-identity. I feel like I’m soaring whether I am practicing dance steps at home daily, or whether I am enjoying a private weekly dance lesson at Ted Motyka’s Dance Studio. Plus every Friday evening I join new friends with a one-hour dance lesson followed by a dance party until midnight.

The owners and instructors make me feel at home, encourage creativity in a positive atmosphere, and give me the opportunity to achieve new experiences. Dancing has given me greater flexibility, balance, strength, and endurance and more energy. As a recent widow, dancing has increased my level of happiness, joy, and hope. Most important of all, I dance just for the pleasure of it. Dancing is like engaging in life in the fullest – it is socially, physically, intellectually, and emotionally satisfying!!!

- Evelyn McManaman