DEDICATED TO PRESERVING BALLROOM DANCING
Ballroom Dance Preservation Society
We dance
- To have fun
- To keep our minds active
- To keep our bodies moving
Come to a dance to see what we are about. All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes (leather or suede bottoms are best). You do not need a fancy gown or tuxedo. And if you just want to come watch, that’s OK too.
Founded in 2017
The Ballroom Dance Preservation Society (BDPS) was formed in May of 2017 with a mission to preserve Ballroom Dancing for future generations through education and events while advocating for the many physical, mental and social benefits that ballroom dancing can bring. We believe that everyone can gain from the increased sense of purpose and positive outlook on life that dancing can bring. We are a non-profit 501c3 organization governed by a Board of Directors. The Ballroom Dance Preservation Society is an active member of the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce.
ABOUT BDPS AND DANCING
Come to a dance to see what we are about. All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes (leather or suede bottoms are best). You do not need a fancy gown or tuxedo. And if you just want to come watch, that’s OK too.
If you don’t know how to dance or you want to brush up on your skills, we can connect you with instructors.
Membership is $50 a year and includes a free Members’ Only Party, free admission to the July dance, and discounted entrance fee to each dance. Our usual dances without a meal are $10 for members and $14 for non-members. We have about 150 members. You do NOT have to be a member to attend our events.
The membership fee helps us cover the general operation expenses of BDPS. The fee for each dance covers the cost of the hall rental and other miscellaneous items related to each dance.
Our Mission
Membership
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First Thursday (usually) at St John's Hall
Benefits of Dancing
Dancing coming to Murrells Inlet
Dancing is coming to Murrells Inlet SC! The Inlet Square Mall will be our home for Sunday afternoon dances from 2 pm to 5 pm on September 9th, October 7th and November 4th. As you can see from the pictures the sun shines from the Atrium above, so please dress...
Hawaiian Luau Event in August
Our first dance event in the J.B.Floyd Recreation Center in North Myrtle Beach is right around the corner. The be held in the gymnasium with dancing on a beautiful floating wood floor. You'll feel like you're in Hawaii with palm trees,...
Dancing at the Codfish Ball
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Resource Expo at the Grand Strand Senior Center
The Grand Strand Senior Center on 21st Ave in Myrtle Beach is holding a Resource Expo to celebrate it's 25th Anniversary.The expo will be free to the public and run from 9 am to 1 pm. The Ballroom Dance Preservation Society will have a booth there. If you're not...
Free Beginner Class at Chapin Library
The Chapin Library contacted us to ask if we'd be willing to teach a beginner Ballroom Class. Of course we would! Getting the word out and introducing ballroom dancing and all the wonderful health and social benefits to our community is what we love doing. So for...
Ballroom Dance for Alzheimer’s
Our Longest Day Ballroom Dance for Alzheimer's event was a big success! I thank every one who supported this event thru ticket purchases, raffles, contributions and Silent Auction purchases. Over 100 people attended this event and over $5,400 was raised. Over 50...