Waltz

Foxtrot

Tango

Viennese Waltz

Cha Cha

Rumba

Mambo

Bolero

East Coast Swing

West Coast Swing

Samba

Merengue

Salsa

Nightclub 2 Step

Lindy Hop

Argentine Tango

Hustle
Vice-President and Master Instructor, Lance Sexton, grew up in the dance business with both parents professional dance teachers.  He brings over 25 years of top professional dance experience with him to Melbourne Ballroom, Florida Ballroom Academy and to you.
 
Lance's background includes extensive training with World and U.S. champions. He is certified as a Master by the former National Director and World Top Instructor of Arthur Murray. Lance competed professionally for 10 years and has won numerous championships and titles during his career. He is one of only a few professionals to win large competitions in all four styles of dancing including:

  • Mid-United States Open American Professional Rhythm Champion

  • Mid-United States Rising Star Professional International Latin Champion

  • Southern States Rising Star Professional Standard Champion

  • Illinois State Open American Professional Smooth Champion

He currently competes with his students in Pro/Am competitions. His teacher awards include:

  • Florida State Top Teacher

  • Mid-United States Top Teacher

Lance's students have won many championships and top exhibition awards.


President and Director, Lara Sexton, has been dancing with Lance and managing the business for six years. Also an R.N., Lara unites her patience and teaching skills learned through many years in medicine with teaching dancing. Since the birth of their son in August 2005, Lara is now solely dedicated to teaching and promoting the wonderful art of ballroom dancing and raising their son, Lance, Jr.

Lance and Lara are registered as Professional Dance Teachers with the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) and USA Dance, Inc.

Lara serves on the board of directors for USA Dance, Spacecoast Chapter.
Founders, Lance and Lara Sexton are the owners of Melbourne  Ballroom, Brevard County's premier school of ballroom dance.
830 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida  32935  (321) 626-5752    Contact Us