Ballroom Alchemy

04/29/2026

💫 Jonah & Katelyn Morningstar 4.11.26 💫

From the Spring in Bloom pastel theme to the song selections to the gifts to parents to the Morningstars sharing a private room to enjoy their first meal together - everything was given thought. We love that for them!

This level of care elevates the experience for all and demonstrates deep gratitude to everyone who has a significant role in the lives of Jonah & Katelyn.

First Dance : "Crazier" by Taylor Swift
Father-Daughter : "Butterfly Fly Away" by Miley Cyrus
Mother-Son : "Upside Down" by Jack Johnson

Parents, Steve & Carrie, cried tears of joy because
1) the wedding dance preparation was simple and enjoyable
2) they knew their child found a great life partner who deeply cherishes their child
3) they held a deep love for their new son-in-love / daughter-in-love

That is worth celebrating! We are so happy for both families and are extremely proud of them and wish them all the best. Family first! 💗

💃🕺 Ballroom Alchemy
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📸 Bailamilliken Photogaphy
🎧 Soundchoice
🍰 Publix
🍾 Beaded Batender

04/23/2026

Last week was a glittery moment for us. Five amazing performances. Roaring applause, smiles, hugs, pride, and and outpouring of gratitude. We received our flowers 💐. More to come.

We are so thankful for the opportunity to work with our couples, families, and youth on preparing them for the milestone events that are meaningful to them. Yes, we created memories that will last a lifetime. Our hearts are so full.

As Creatives, we rest and reset.

Well, not quite yet! We have another special day to prepare for. The Nu Epilson chapter of Omega Psi Phi (Spartanburg Omegas) are relaunching their youth mentoring program The Piedmont Assembly to honor the legacy of the great Mr James Cheek Esq. We all will do our best to honor what was and how things should be, so The Piedmont Assembly can continue to have impact with this annual rites of passage Beautillion event.

What's unique about this event is the Senior & Junior Assemblymen and Escorts will dance to live classical music performed by a quartet. The first rehearsal went beautifully. They were receptive and open to what was asked of them!

Ballroom Alchemy is committed to reclaiming the legacy of partnership dance and sharing it with youth. If that vision aligns with your event visions, reach out to us!

03/11/2026

Now presenting...The Jackson Nine!

They came up with this fun moniker while learning their solo dance routine. 🤩 They’re all in!

Come see The Jackson Nine debut as young Gents before the community at their Inaugural Alpha Gents Scholarship Gala.

Saturday April 18th @ 5pm

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Plated Meal. Inspirational program. Sentimental rites of passage ceremony. Community impact. Music and dancing.

There is still time to buy tickets, sponsor an individual Alpha Gent, or sponsor this year's gala.

Have a rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grader? Discover how the Alpha Gents program can shape your son's future through year-long, individualized and group mentorship with . Register for the 2026-2027 cohort.

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🎩 Join Us at This Year’s Alpha Gents Gala! 🎩

Celebrate the excellence and achievements of the Alpha Gents Class of 2026 at our elegant black-tie affair. Your support directly impacts scholarships and mentorship for young men across the Upstate.

Sat. April 18, 2026
Embassy Suites Verdae Greenville

🎟 Early Bird Tickets: $75 (Now through March 27th)
🎟 General Admission: $100 (Effective March 28th)
🔗 Get Your Tickets Here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/2025-alpha-gents-general-admission-tickets

Come celebrate excellence. Support the mission. Invest in the future. 💫

Scholarship

02/23/2026

How fun! But was it a fluke?
Uh 1, and uh 2, and uh 1, 2. 3.
Three's a charm! ✨️

Brought to you by visualization, communication, and coming back after a break.

02/05/2026

Dancing for Our Heroes

April 16, 2026
Civic Center of Anderson

Welcome Dipesh & Priyanka raising awareness for First Light and RJ & Katie raising awareness for Hospice of the Upstate

Vision shared! Music mixes complete! Now, we are workshopping pieces that will surely be meaningful and enjoyable for the dancers, their cause, and the audience members alike!

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Meet the Doctors Dancing for a Cause! 🩺💃

Please join us in welcoming Priyanka Ghosh and Dipesh Maan to the First Light family! As recent transplants to our community, they wanted to find a meaningful way to give back—and what better way than through dance? Priyanka and Dipesh are representing us in this year’s "Dancing for Our Heroes," hosted by the Rotary Club of Greater Anderson! Keeping with this year’s “British Invasion” theme, they’ll be dancing to a medley of Ed Sheeran hits with their own unique "spice."

Check out their stunning first dance photo from their wedding—we can’t wait to see this energy live on April 16th!

💃 Support Priyanka & Dipesh here: https://givebutter.com/DFOH-2026

Every dollar raised helps First Light continue our mission to serve the Anderson and Oconee communities. Let's show them some love!

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Meet the Doctors Dancing for a Cause! 🩺💃

Please join us in welcoming Priyanka Ghosh and Dipesh Maan to the First Light family! As recent transplants to our community, they wanted to find a meaningful way to give back—and what better way than through dance? Priyanka and Dipesh are representing us in this year’s "Dancing for Our Heroes," hosted by the Rotary Club of Greater Anderson! Keeping with this year’s “British Invasion” theme, they’ll be dancing to a medley of Ed Sheeran hits with their own unique "spice."

Check out their stunning first dance photo from their wedding—we can’t wait to see this energy live on April 16th!

💃 Support Priyanka & Dipesh here: https://givebutter.com/DFOH-2026

Every dollar raised helps First Light continue our mission to serve the Anderson and Oconee communities. Let's show them some love!

12/31/2025

The Holidaze Dance Special continues 🫶
Dance into 2026 with Ballroom Alchemy because we have one final offering! Great for gifting to yourself or a special somebody.

* Offer ends Wednesday Jan 7th @ 11:59pm.

* New and returning clients. Transferable. Non-refundable. Redeem lessons by April 30, 2026!

✨️ Spring & Summer 2026 Wedding dance lessons
✨️ Date Nights
✨️ NEW hobby in 2026
✨️ Build your confidence as a leader and/or follower to dance in the social dance scene
✨️ Prepare for international travel & dance
✨️ Broaden your knowledge of partnership dancing
✨️ Accelerate your learning!

If you are having difficulty completing the purchase online, please call or email us.

12/31/2025

💫 Prateek & Mayanka Kukreja 10.5.25 💫

For your first dance...Intimate? Fun?
Why not both!

For their debut as husband and wife, the Kukrejas mixed "Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton with "Sadi Gali" by Lehmber Hussainpuri. They set the tone of a joyous celebration with a banger of a mashup first dance!

Congratulations on a spectacular start to your marriage. Ample blessings over your family, home, and lives!

Thank you for trusting Ballroom Alchemy with your wedding dance lessons. We loved partnering with you and sharing in your joy during lessons!

12/22/2025

Ballroom Alchemy is co-designing the program for the 2026 Alpha Gents Gala! We want to see you there on 4/18/2026.

We are diligently working and reworking Art to make this an unforgettable evening for the Alpha GENTS, their leading ladies, and their illustrious mothers as well as the community members who will witness this formal presentation to the community.

Participants have committed a full program year to expanding their capacity, strengthening their character, and rising up to the many challenges. Under the tutelage of the Alpha men of , these young men are going places!

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" 📅 SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2026
BE THE FIRST TO JOIN THE LEGACY!

The wait is almost over. On January 17, 2026, tickets officially go on sale for the Inaugural Alpha GENTS Black-Tie Gala sponsored by the Alpha Greenville Foundation in partnership with the Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Join us at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville-Verdae for a night of elegance, rhythm, and purpose.

Your $100 ticket (a tax-deductible donation) includes:

🍽 Gourmet Dining: Savor a chef-curated dinner in an elegant ballroom setting.

🎶 Rhythm & Soul: Enjoy live music that sets the perfect tone for an unforgettable night.

⚗️ Purposeful Sophistication: Celebrate with style as your attendance directly supports the academic and leadership growth of young men in the Alpha GENTS Program.

Mark your calendar for Jan 17! These seats will fill up fast as we celebrate the next generation of young leaders in our community.

Do you know a local business owner who champions youth excellence?

We are seeking partners to sponsor this inaugural celebration of mentorship. Please share this post with them or tag them below to help us expand the impact of the Alpha GENTS Program! "

12/19/2025

In the spirit of giving, behold our Holidaze Dance Special‼️ Break out into a happy dance because it gets no better than this!

🙏 Buy 5. Give 1.
🤲 Buy 10. Give 2.
🫶 Buy 15. Give 3.

* Offer ends Thursday Dec 25th @ 11:59pm.

* Transferable. Non-refundable. Redeem lesson package or gifted lessons by April 30, 2026! One individual cannot redeem BOTH package lessons and gifted lessons - give to yourself, friends, family, and other special people. 🫂

✨️ Spring & Summer 2026 Wedding dance lessons
✨️ Date Nights
✨️ NEW hobby in 2026
✨️ Build your confidence as a leader and/or follower to dance in the social dance scene
✨️ Prepare for international travel & dance
✨️ Broaden your knowledge of partnership dancing
✨️ Accelerate your learning!

If you are having difficulty completing the purchase online, please call or email us.

IMPT: For gifting purposes, Ballroom Alchemy will follow up in order to issue a second gift certificate for the 1-,2- or 3- gifted lessons to the email on file. One better - we can also send personalized gift certificates in the mail. 💌

10/29/2025

Marvelous Young Brothers Academy Gala photos by Irick Images and hearsals photos. Client mail is our fav!

Witnessing the mothers and sons express celebratory joy was priceless! 🎊💐🎊

Thank you for trusting us with the gala dance. We commend you all for being exceptional examples of excellence and continuing to inspire these young men. We'll be there to promote and further the cause.

10/16/2025

Event: West African Drum and Dance workshop

We are excited to join Libation African Dance for their drum & dance workshop. We enjoy the high energy, life-giving dance instruction from Angie Gibson and the powerful, collaborative rhythms of the drummers!

Saturday October 25th
🪘 Drum 11am, 💃🕺 Dance 1230pm
$20 total; Lapas $25, drum rental $5 or BYOD
Dance Theatre of Greenville
1791 Woodruff Rd Ste C Greenville SC 29607

They're also flying in drummers from Baltimore and Altanta / New York to pour into our community new, vibrant rhythms. Buy a ticket for the percussionist or dancer in your life. Come even if you let the rhythms pour over you.

All levels are welcomed. Angie is very personable and welcoming to newcomers and beginners.

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["Unlock your rhythm and discover the vibrant soul of West Africa through our drum and dance classes hosted at the Dance Theater of Greenville and hosted by Libation West African Dance Company! Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, learn cultural history, or have a blast, our classes offer a dynamic workout that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Experience the power of authentic traditional drumming and energetic dance movements led by experienced instructors who make every class fun and accessible for all levels. Join us in Greenville to connect with a supportive community, boost your confidence, and celebrate a rich cultural heritage. Step into the beat — your journey to rhythm and joy starts here"]