Comfortable. Fun. Experienced.

Professional Instructions

Great dance instruction connects the mind and body. Our experienced instructors offer clear explanations so your mind understands exactly how your body should move. As your confidence grows, you’ll move more freely, repeat steps correctly, and improve quickly.

Private Lessons Tailored to You

Private lessons are the foundation of your dance journey. In these one-on-one sessions, we’ll get to know your goals, your favorite dance styles, and your desired skill level. From there, we’ll create a personalized program just for you. To enhance your progress, we recommend supplementing private lessons with group classes. Group classes offer repetition, pattern practice, and the added benefit of learning alongside others.

An Investment in Joy and Skill

We understand that your time and money are valuable. Our goal is to provide the highest level of instruction so you feel your investment is well worth it. Private lessons help you build confidence and skills, while group classes offer fun social experiences and practical application.

Styles We Teach

Our instructors specialize in American Rhythm and American Smooth. American Rhythm includes Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Mambo, Bolero, and Samba. American Smooth includes Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz. Nightclub & Social Dance include Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Hustle, Argentine Tango, Single Swing, and Society Slow.

meet our

leadership team

Mark Weisenburger

Co-Owner, Dance Director, Marketing Director

Cheryl McDonald

Co-Owner, Studio Manager

Meet Your Instructor: Mark Weisenburger

With over 30 years of ballroom dance experience, Mark Weisenburger brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to Stardust Ballroom. He began his career at Arthur Murray in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1987. In 1999, he opened Academy of Ballroom, which he operated until 2015. Mark has also developed programs for Latin Dance Fitness and trained new instructors in Ballroom Dance Certification.

Mark has been trained by and worked with renowned dance professionals including:

• Sam Sodano – Organizer of the American Ballroom Championships / Ohio Star Ball
• Bill Sparks & Kimberley Mitchell – U.S. Latin Champions, World Latin Finalists
• Bob Powers & Julia Gorchakova – 13-Time U.S. Rhythm Champions
• Rano & Christina Ilo – 3-Time U.S. Standard Representatives to the World Championships
• Corky & Shirley Ballas – U.S. Latin Champions, World Finalists, and parents of Mark Ballas (Dancing With the Stars)

Meet YOUR STUDIO MANAGER: Cheryl McDonald

Cheryl McDonald has lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1976, originally from Chicago. Although relatively new to Ballroom and Latin dancing, she has embraced partner dancing enthusiastically. Cheryl is a nurse practitioner, Board Certified in both Primary Care and Psychiatry. She is also a Certified Yoga Teacher and has studied belly dancing. Cheryl has a fully stocked first aid station and AED (cardiac defibrillator) on hand for emergencies large or small! She is committed to bringing the joy of dance to all, including those with limitations. The health benefits of dance are extensive, including exercise, socialization, healthy & safe touch, enhancing cognitive skills, and more. Cheryl serves as the general manager of the studio, ensuring a fun and safe experience. She is working on creating a lovely boutique area and has decorated a “hall of inspiration” with dance art and statements of encouragement. Cheryl also restarted a Pasco chapter of USA Dance, an amateur dance organization which operates as a 501C non profit. As the current president, she has also spearheaded community service programs. Whether one wants to pick up a few dance moves for a party or event, wishes to perform in a showcase, or would like to compete, Stardust Ballroom in New Port Richey, Fl. can meet your needs.