Smooth Sailing Ballroom

05/29/2026

June Showcase, Salsa with Sinai and More — Your June Calendar Is Here

Upcoming Events Tuesdays Bachata Group Class 7:00–8:00 PM $20 ✨ Thursdays Waltz and Cha Cha Group Class 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM $40 for both classes | $25 for one Fridays - INCLUDING TONIGHT! Ballroom Group Class + Social June classes: Rumba, Salsa, Bolero & Viennese Waltz. 7:00 PM – Group Class 8:0...

05/28/2026

Thank you to USA Dance Charlottesville Chapter #6044 for this special shout out! https://www.usadancecville.org/2026/04/27/teacher-spotlight/

Teacher Spotlight: Adam Mehring Posted on April 27, 2026 by usadance Adam has been a leader in Charlottesville’s ballroom dance scene for more than15 years, and he is the owner of award-winning Smooth Sailing Ballroom. Bornand raised in Albemarle County, he began teaching 16 years ago. Adam has wo...

05/27/2026

We had a great time teaching at the USA Dance Charlottesville Chapter #6044 monthly social!

Join us next month for the showcase:

Charlottesville Presents
SPECIAL EVENT!
~Ballroom, Latin, Nightclub & Swing~

Saturday, June 27
SUMMER SHOWCASE
Join us for a fun evening of dancing!
Come out and support your friends!
See performances by your talented local dancers and teachers!

Doors Open: 6:30 pm
Showcase & Social Dancing: 7:00 to 10:00pm
Light refreshments.

Location
540 Belvedere Blvd
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Adults $15
USA Members with ID $10
Students with ID $5
Cash, checks or Venmo only, please.

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

Remember that scene from Scent of a Woman? Let’s go! 🎬🖤

TONIGHT, come discover the that made everyone want to learn tango after watching Al Pacino glide across the floor at the Carlisle: Sharp walks. Dramatic pauses. A little mystery. If you’ve ever wanted your own ‘Por Una Cabeza’ moment… this is your sign: A tango dancer has to have discipline… and fire🔥🕺🔥

Studio owner and Smooth Sailing Ballroom instructor will be teaching American Tango at the Charlottesville Chapter 6044 Social at !

✨ Come for the class and stay for the dance
✨ Class is free with admission
✨ Beginners welcome
✨ No partner required
✨ Comfortable, smart dress

📅 Saturday Schedule
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
American Tango Class: 7:00–8:00 PM
Social Dance: 8:00–10:00 PM

🎟 Admission
Adults: $15
USA Dance Members: $10
Students: $5

Cash, checks or Venmo only please.

05/22/2026

We wish to say a HUGE congratulations to Angela and Zach, who celebrated their nuptials last Saturday! We felt so honored to work with you on your first dance for your special day. We can’t wait to continue working with you and to watch your union flourish and grow.



Have an upcoming wedding and want to set up a $30 introductory dance lesson? Reach out!

05/22/2026

Remember that scene from Scent of a Woman? Let’s go! 🎬🖤

THIS SATURDAY, come discover the that made everyone want to learn tango after watching Al Pacino glide across the floor at the Carlisle: Sharp walks. Dramatic pauses. A little mystery. If you’ve ever wanted your own ‘Por Una Cabeza’ moment… this is your sign: A tango dancer has to have discipline… and fire🔥🕺🔥

Smooth Sailing Ballroom Studio owner Adam Mehring and instructor Natalie J Plumb will be teaching American Tango at our USA DANCE, Inc. - Community Social at The Center at Belvedere!

✨ Come for the class and stay for the dance
✨ Class is free with admission
✨ Beginners welcome
✨ No partner required
✨ Comfortable, smart dress

📅 Saturday Schedule
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
American Tango Class: 7:00–8:00 PM
Social Dance: 8:00–10:00 PM

🎟 Admission
Adults: $15
USA Dance Members: $10
Students: $5

Cash, checks or Venmo only please.

05/21/2026

Join us TONIGHT for and group classes!

See what else is coming up here: smoothsailingballroom.com/calendar

📅 Upcoming Events

🔥 Tuesdays
Foxtrot Group Class
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM
💲 $20

​✨ Thursdays
Rumba & Tango Group Classes
🕖 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM
💲 $40 for both classes | $25 for one
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🎉 Fridays
Ballroom Group Class + Social
May 22: west coast swing
May 29: tango
🕖 7:00 PM – Group Class
🕗 8:00 PM – Dance Social until 9 or 10 PM 😄
💲 $20 per person | $30 per couple
➕ Only $10 per person to stay for the Latin Social that follows!
🍷 Snacks included! 😉
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💃 Social
Note: No Latin Night on Fridays, June 5 or 26.
• • Merengue
🕘 9:00 PM–12:00 AM
💲 $15🍕 Free food delivered at 10:00 PM
That’s 5 hours of dance, and 2 rounds of food, for $30pp, $50 per couple!