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Magnolia Ballroom Dancers’ Association
(“Magnolia” or “MBDA”) is a
non-profit social dance organization which promotes
ballroom dancing in Mississippi, including swing, latin
and smooth dancing. It holds monthly dances in Jackson,
Mississippi for the benefit of its members and guests.
MBDA welcomes guests who are new to dancing, experienced
dancers, out of town dancers and dance organizations.
Approximately 80-100 dancers attend each dance, and
there are over 150 members.
There is a dress
code for all members and guests who attend our dances.
The monthly dances consist of recorded music from MBDA’s
music library, which is played by a DJ on a stereo sound
system. For special occasions such as National Ballroom
Dancing Week, the dance has a live band. Usually one
or more professional and/or dancers from local or out
of town studios will perform a couples exhibition at
each dance. The cost is $10 for members, $15 for guests
over 21, $7 for those under 21..
Magnolia generally does not provide dance classes or
workshops at its dances. Persons interested in beginning
basic ballroom instruction are encouraged to contact
the local dance studios
for information about lessons and beginner classes.
Occasionally Magnolia will bring an out of town instructor
to a dance to teach intermediate workshops.
Most of the dancers at the Magnolia dances are able
to dance the basic steps of one or more ballroom dances,
and there is generally no “freestyle” dancing
at our dances, because that would interfere with our
dancers as they move around the dance floor. In addition,
there are usually 2 mixers per dance which allow men
and women participating in the mixer to be randomly
matched with multiple partners throughout the mixer.
There is also a Dance
Etiquette that is appreciated by most dancers.
The dances are BYOB, but complimentary soft drinks,
water, coffee and juice are served. Cups, ice buckets
and ice are also provided.
Members receive a discounted admission price to the
dances, a monthly newsletter by mail, and other membership
benefits, including discounted workshop fees. Members
of MBDA come from the Jackson Metro Area, but we also
have members from all over Central Mississippi.
If you would like more information contact Nola.
We hope to see you soon at a Magnolia Dance!
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