We have a saying here at The Ballroom: “The Dance Police are NOT going to write you a ticket!”

Who are the Dance Police? They are that mysterious league of people who live only in our minds, critiquing our every move on the dance floor.

Far from the critics that most people fear these non-existent Dance Police to be, our K-9 Unit patrols the dance floor solely to offer support and encouragement. They enjoy everyone’s dancing and often even try to join in the fun.

They can sometimes even be found trotting along the back of class, trying out the new steps being taught. But mostly they are just two sweet, well-behaved miniature poodles spending their days in spoiled luxury.

Any time they are on-site, they are eager to greet students and can be found making the rounds introducing themselves to everyone before classes and lessons. Give any one of them half a chance, and you’ll find yourself with a new best friend – or a cuddly lap warmer offering emotional support while you work up the courage to get out on the dance floor. (Listen closely enough and you might hear them reminding you that the only “wrong” way to dance . . . is not to dance at all.)