Emerald City Ballroom

12/16/2025

Here are April and Wes trying a whip to reverse catch with fly-by underarm ending in the west coast swing! # # #

12/12/2025

Isabella & Jake learning to dance for their upcoming wedding.

12/05/2025

11/12/2025

For those interested in what Viva Dance Columbus is all about, they will be hosting a free open house on Saturday November 22nd. Mini classes to introduce you to their instructors, ask questions, and take a sample lesson.

🎉 Join us for the Viva Dance Columbus Open House! 🎉
📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 Viva Dance Columbus – your new home for movement, music, and connection!
Experience an unforgettable day packed with:
✨ Free Mini Workshops (2–5 PM) – Try Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Kizomba & more!
🤝 Move & Mingle (5–6 PM) – Meet the instructors, connect, and explore the space
🖤 Milonga (6–9 PM) – A night of Argentine Tango elegance
🔥 Sizzlin’ Salsa Saturday (9 PM–1 AM) – Columbus’ hottest Latin dance social with DJ CapCity Salsa!
Come see what the Viva energy is all about — classes, community, and connection all under one roof.
No partner or experience required. Just bring your curiosity and get ready to dance!
📲 More info and signup: https://columbussalsaclasses.com/open-house





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11/07/2025

I started dancing while at college in 1988. turned pro in 1996, and opened my first studio in 1998. We opened Emerald City Ballroom November of 2004 and moved to it's current location November of 2012. It is with mixed emotions that we announce the end of the "studio ownership" chapter of my life. Taking effect November 1st, 2025, Emerald City Ballroom has been purchased by Viva Dance Columbus. The new owners are Rebecca Sweet and Mark Legg. Rebecca is an experienced studio owner & operator and Mark has been an organizer in the local salsa community for some time.

We are excited that our gorgeous studio will remain a dance space for the local community to enjoy post Emerald City Ballroom. We are filled with joy, as many of you have been sharing your memories with us and what Emerald City Ballroom has added to your lives. We have witnessed 5 couples who had met, proposed, and got married because of Emerald City Ballroom. We built the best studio we could with only the vision of, "what does the dance community want and need". We tried many things that were a huge success and survived an equal number of failures along the way. We are proud of what we did and we are equally thrilled to move on to the next chapter of our lives.

The best part of my experience has been meeting all the folks that have come to our events or have taken lessons with us. We often do not know the impact we have on your lives, but the impact on mine and Lisa's lives will be everlasting. You have been our surrogate family and social life for a couple of decades. Thank you for letting us teach and entertain you for the past 21 years at Emerald City Ballroom, it has been a good run.

We understand that many of you have questions and concerns as to what to expect moving forward. Therefore, here is a quick attempt to answer the most common.

* For the short term, Jeff and Lisa will still host the Ballroom dance parties on Fridays form 8-10pm.

* Jeff and Lisa will be servicing their private lessons clients at the current studio location for as long as they live in the area. Any lessons still remaining will then be serviced by Viva Dance Columbus.

* The studio phone number will be discontinued. Should you need to schedule with Jeff and/or Lisa, we can be reached at 614-946-3120 (Jeff's Cell phone)

* All independent teachers and their clients who currently use the studio space are welcome to continue to do so. However, Viva Dance Columbus does have group classes every night of the week starting at 6:30.

* As a tribute, Viva Dance is calling the Friday night party, Emerald Fridays

11/05/2025

Our phone number will now be 614-946-3120 for all Emerald City Ballroom contacts looking to schedule their lessons or to contact Jeff & Lisa.

11/02/2025

11/02/2025

It’s happening next week! 🎊
Join us as we officially open the doors to Viva Dance Columbus — where movement meets connection.
We’re bringing you the full Viva experience:
💥 20+ classes a week
💃 All levels welcome
🎶 Dance parties + workshops
❤️ An inclusive, passionate community
Grab your dance shoes, bring your friends, and let’s make this grand opening unforgettable!








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11/01/2025

From our Halloween party and our last official Emerald City Ballroom event!

11/01/2025

Costume parade from our Halloween Party.

10/26/2025

Wes and April just learned a Two-Step move called the weave.