The dance studio business in America has been booming since the 1950s with the birth and growth of international franchises such as the Fred Astaire and Arthur Murray dance studios. Ballroom dancing has recently taken the spotlight on national television spawning the hottest new weekly television show on the ABC network this season: "Dancing With the Stars." These studios and television shows focus on the competitive dance student.

However, another type of dance is growing even faster - social dance. Social dance is inviting to people who simply enjoy the music, fun, and friendship of dancing with others in a social setting. The most popular social dances include Swing, Hustle, Country, Salsa, Line Dance, West Coast Swing, and Ballroom. West Coast Swing has been seen recently on dance TV shows such as "25 Seconds to Fame" and "Dance Fever." Similarly, a visit to local Salsa club H 2 O on a Friday night finds nearly 500 social dancers in the heat of Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha dancing until nearly dawn. Salsa gained popularity from the movie industry in "Havana Nights," "About Polly," "Boat Trip," and "Dance With Me." Swing is a timeless classic seen in Gap commercials. Tango has been shown in movies such as "Scent of a Woman," "Assassination Tango," and even a Bridgestone tire commercial.

The American public is drawn to activities and products that they see on the big screen. They all need somewhere fun and social to learn to dance, and Rendezvous Social Dance and Fitness is that place. Founded in July 2005 by Barry Durrand , Rachelle Schiffli, and Steve Zaloga , it is the place for social dance in this area.

We are more than a dance studio. We feature Dance Fitness with classes in Yoga, Pilates, Dance Aerobics, Muscle Sculpting, BodyPump©, and other dance forms that can promote health and wellness in our dancers. The American advertisers repeatedly market fad and quick diets to consumers, but research shows it is tough for consumers to stay with a plan long term. Dance Fitness is a fun and social way to improve cardiovascular health benefits and is a significant portion of the club.

Rendezvous is different. It's a Club! We feature classes in Ballroom and all the social dances with the emphasis on "social" and "club". Fun social dance parties and practices are held several nights a week and on the weekends. Club members enjoy benefits such as the freedom to choose their classes, discounts, and special parties. We offer classes taught in English and in Spanish to reach a wide range of the community. We are a friendly, non-smoking environment much less threatening than a typical bar scene and significantly less intimidating than the standard Ballroom dance studio. Rendezvous is the place to gather with friends and meet new ones all with a common hobby - the fun of dance and fitness!