Dance and Wellness by Sophie

Dance and Wellness by Sophie Partner Dancing, Yoga, Movement in English or French! Sophie began dancing at the age 6, studying gymnastics and she jazz in her native France.

When she was 13, She took up partner dancing with an emphasis on acrobatic swing. Early on she became familiar with the world of both teaching and performance. After several years of intensive training and performing, she became desirous of bringing her standard and Latin dances to a new level. A creative dancer interested in a wide array of styles, Sophie has competed successfully in both Latin and Standard, reaching top 10 in French ranking. Since moving to New York, Sophie has added Salsa to her Latin specialization and, with Manny Davis, placed 8th at the world Latin cup in 2011. Presently, she is choreographing a routine for Rhythmology dance company and has been asked to teach in events such as the New York Salsa congress. West Coast Swing is another of her specialties. She won the French open west coast swing in 2010 with Loic Lebret. She actively works towards raising the level as well as extending the popularity of west coast swing. She is pleased to be among those helping to spread West Coast Swing into the world of Salsa. She is currently competing and dancing with Rostislav Toporski in American Smooth and American Rhythm. She is known for combining sophistication, precision, creativity and wit!

THE BIG APPLE SOIRÉE 🍎✨ Join us on October 17th for a night to remember!Live band. DJ sets. One dance floor. This is not...
09/14/2026

THE BIG APPLE SOIRÉE 🍎✨ Join us on October 17th for a night to remember!

Live band. DJ sets. One dance floor. This is not your usual WCS night! Kick the evening off with 2 unique classes with sections for beginners and intermediate dancers alike! Then join us for a social where live music and DJs take turns shaping the floor all night long.

🎷 Featuring the Mitch Frohman Swing Quartet bringing real-time blues & swing energy to your dancing
🎧 Plus DJs Patrick Thompson & Sabrina Sharmeen playing the tracks you know and love!

Expect a night that keeps evolving:
Live Band → DJ Set → Live Band → DJ Set & late-night social dancing

Whether you’re here for musicality, connection, or just a really good night out, this one hits different.

7:30 PM — Classes (Beginner & Intermediate+)
From 8:15 PM — Social dancing with Live music + DJs all night

📍 Big Apple Ballroom
78 5th Ave 5th Floor, New York, NY 10011

🎟 $50 IN ADVANCE || $55 @ the door

🚨 Bring a friend & get discounted Entry! $45 EACH!
Available for Advance RSVPs only

🍷 Entry includes refreshments (including wine)

👉www.bigappleballroom.com
🔗Link in the bio

What if the way you connect to the floor could transform the way you connect to your partner?In this all-levels workshop...
08/29/2026

What if the way you connect to the floor could transform the way you connect to your partner?

In this all-levels workshop, we’ll explore the meeting point between Yoga and West Coast Swing, using the floor as our first partner.

Through simple yoga-inspired movement and partner exercises, we’ll investigate how grounding, breath, weight, pressure, and responsiveness create connection. We’ll notice how the floor supports us, how we push into it and receive energy back—and then bring those same principles into our dancing.

No complicated patterns are needed. The focus is on sensation, curiosity, and communication, making this workshop accessible and useful for dancers of every level.

We have limited amount of Yoga mats, plan on bringing your own or DM me if you need one

$50 per person, 🔗 in the bio

Only 14 spots available to keep the experience intimate and allow for individual attention.

Practice is an essential part of becoming a better dancer. Simply coming to class isn’t enough. The real work begins whe...
08/24/2026

Practice is an essential part of becoming a better dancer. Simply coming to class isn’t enough. The real work begins when class ends.

Classes are here to receive information. Practice is the time to implement it.

Movement starts to make sense when you actually do it, when you explore, experiment, and pay attention to what your body is doing.

At Big Apple Ballroom, we have a practice session every week for exactly this reason. It is included with the group class and as teachers, we make ourselves available to answer your questions, offer our guidance, and support you through the process of improving your movement.

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✨ August at Big Apple Ballroom is all about building better dancers! ✨Whether you’re just getting started or looking to ...
08/03/2026

✨ August at Big Apple Ballroom is all about building better dancers! ✨

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your dancing, there’s a class for you every week.

🕖 Mondays
• 7:00 PM – WCS Level 2 with Sophie
• 8:00 PM – WCS Level 3 with Sophie
• 8:00 PM – WCS Level 1 with Sabrina Sharmeen
• 9:00–11:00 PM – Guided Practice
Free with any class, or $10 for practice only.

Each month’s curriculum is built around a central theme so you’re not simply collecting new patterns—you’re developing movement, communication, musicality, and technique that carry into every dance.

🕑 Saturdays
• 2:00 PM – Level 1
• 3:00 PM – Level 2

Every Saturday features a different instructor, giving you the opportunity to experience West Coast Swing through a new perspective. Hearing the same concepts in different ways often leads to new breakthroughs and a deeper understanding of your dance.

Come learn, practice, ask questions, and enjoy the process with our growing WCS community. We can’t wait to dance with you!

📍Big Apple Ballroom
78 5th Ave 5th floor, New York, NY 10011

07/25/2026
Join us for a night of dancing under the stars with a live DJ playing the hottest Latin tunes - Salsa In The Sky!I’ll be...
07/10/2026

Join us for a night of dancing under the stars with a live DJ playing the hottest Latin tunes - Salsa In The Sky!

I’ll be teaching Fridays throughout the month of July!

07/08/2026

Join Sophie for a 30 minute Intermediate/Advanced class followed by a social alongside a live DJ with Gotham Swing Club.

Here’s what Sophie is teaching this month! DM us to get started.
07/06/2026

Here’s what Sophie is teaching this month! DM us to get started.

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