THANK YOU to all who surprised me with this early birthday party — It was very, very special. Can’t believe you made Georgian food and even a Happy Birthday sign in my native language (not an easy task, for sure!). Erma hand painted “Happy Birthday” in my native Georgian language onto this banner. Students say […]
These student friends opted to beat the heat with me Friday night. How? We did some hot dance numbers in our cool, air-conditioned studio — with a Tropical Theme, of course. It was great fun — thank you for joining me!
Gia proudly wearing the USA flag in front of the flag of his native country, Georgia. Lessons are still available throughout the holiday. .THANK YOU to my students for joining me on the dance floor to kick off the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Sorry to miss some others who were traveling off the island […]
Special thanks to Ekaterine Archaia for organizing the International Dance Festival in my native country of Georgia. Everything was great — the panel of judges that I was honored to be part of, as well as the atmosphere of the event and all the participating dancers. What a wonderful event with these people organizing and […]
Muchas Gracias to all who made our Cinco de Mayo party soooooo much fun! . Paul and Rana enjoying the dance floor together . . Dance is truly an uplifting experience for some students!
. Celebrating the Studio’s #2 year here on Amelia Island I am so very grateful to all the wonderful people who joined me here on the dance floor over the past two years — and especially to those who surprised me with an incredible gift and party here on May 1st. Your generosity and support […]
. . Waltz was just one of the many dances these students did as they took to the floor during our “Waltz of the Flowers – themed” party on Friday. Thank you all for coming out and sharing your love of dance with me!
Thank you to all students to helped me celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Lads and lassies alike seemed to enjoy dancing and partying at the studio. Slainte to all! . . . .
Thank you to all my students to attended our February Dance Party — you all did great! Beverly, Lisa, Claudia, Erma, Claudia (the second!) with Gia Erma and Gia enjoy a Swing dance Couples coming for lessons now enjoy dancing at our parties.
. . Thank you to my students who joined me at the Big Band Valentine Bash — a charity event organized by and featuring the Les DeMerle Orchestra. The music was wonderful! We also really enjoyed the silent auction and art auction. Hope the proceeds can help more budding young musicians on their path to […]
The month of February celebrates Valentine’s Day — and all this month, you can treat YOUR special someone to this Valentine’s offer: 5 dance lessons for the price of 3. For $345, you and your Valentine will receive customized, private lessons in any of the many dance styles we teach. Come treat yourselves to a […]
Some of my students joined me at the Ritz Carlton with past week to participate in the Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Gala. We were one of the many other businesses, large and small, that call Amelia Island home — and applauded those special few who were singled out to be recognized. Congrats to all! […]
Join us from 6 to 8 PM on January 20th for our HAPPY WINTER BLACK & WHITE PARTY. We are kicking off 2023 with this social event full of great music, fun dancing and friends new & old. Just $10 per person.
Thank you to all my students to came to our Studio Christmas Party — You all brought lots of joy and cheer! I wish you a very Happy New Year — and look forward to dancing with you in 2023!
. I am so proud of these two students who competed in the North Florida Dance Challenge held here on the island at the Ritz Carlton this December. . . . Claudia Doniat — a newcomer to ballroom dance, made a strong debut — looking & performing like a […]
For those couples currently taking private lessons at the Studio, we are now offering a group practice class on Tuesday nights from 7 to 8 PM. Come practice your new moves and meet some new friends on the dance floor. This is a free opportunity to those couples taking lessons to get in some great […]
Come kick up your heels and have some fun on Friday, December 23 from 6 to 8 PM as we celebrate the season in style. Bring a beverage of your choice and an appetizer to share, your dancing shoes, and some holiday spirit as we dance to some great music and party together. May the […]
Give the gift that keeps them smiling from their nose to their toes — a gift certificate from Gia Viseli Dance Studio in Fernandina Beach. This special holiday offer gives you 6 private lessons and 6 group lessons for $450 — regularly $630. Don’t wait — limited supply. Order yours today at 302-252-8525.
Thank you to all these lovely ladies for making Halloween at the studio so much fun! 5008FFB9-8279-48A4-B970-561DBF553DD6
If you think you’d like to learn to dance, meet new people, exercise to terrific music, and enjoy the many health benefits of dance — why wait? Give us a call and you can begin learning immediately. Give us a call to find out more!
…we can START in the studio, of course! Come learn a new dance and experience the joy of movement, the many health benefits of dance, and the fun of meeting kindred spirits.
The ladies from the Newcomers Club of Amelia Island enjoy learning some fun new dance moves. This club reserves time on Wednesday afternoons to have various members drop by the studio to dance. Instruction begins with everyone learning at once, together, and then Gia shows them how to apply the moves to dancing as a […]
. Do you recognize this masked man???? . Or these lovely masked ladies?
Students and friends danced up a storm at this year’s Amelia Island Jazz Festival’s Swing Party. Thanks to Les DeMerle and his band for helping us keep our feet in motion — and our hearts happy! . . 0D65F2DE-EF69-4F45-94EF-A88A9188258A IMG_7145 2
Hello Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach! I hope everyone had a great summer! Ballroom & Latin Dance classes at GiaViseliDanceSport on 8th Street start back today, September 12.. I invite you all back to the dance floor to enjoy music and movement with me. Monday and Thursday are Latin Dance Days — from 6 to […]
Hope you all had a great summer! We are delighted to say our student, Lisa Rosenblum, represented us well at the Florida State DanceSport Competition in Sarasota (see earlier blog for details). Also, I traveled back to my home country of Georgia to visit friends and relatives there. I am happy to be back in […]
Would you like to learn to dance? No need to worry — we can teach you! Come see how enjoyable it can be! Among the many dances we teach at the studio are: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, QuickStep, Viennese Waltz, Salsa, Bolero, Bachata, Mambo, Cha Cha, Argentine Tango, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, and MORE! […]
The Studio will be closed until Monday, September 12 — we are busy traveling to Competition and then on vacation. Hope to see you all back on the dance floor in September!
Congratulations to my student, Lisa Rosenblum, who attended this year’s Florida State Dancesport Championships in Sarasota, Florida. This prestigious event challenges professional dancers, amateur dancers and the combination of each called “Pro/Ams”– which describes how we competed. Some dancers compete after years of study — Lisa set her sights on competing just a […]
From couples who have been together for years and years and want to prepare for a special occasion — or youngsters interested in learning some cool new moves on the dance floor — we can coach you to dance better than you ever thought possible. The benefits of dance are many: better balance, stronger […]
Congratulations to the delightful family of Ann Witham Moser who came to my studio as a private group to learn Salsa. What a privilege it was to teach you all! Thank you! I would love to see more PRIVATE GROUPS coming to the studio — so if you would like to pull together some friends, […]
Lots of fun on the beach with some students as we listened to Salsa music in the sizzling sun at Peters Point. Hanging out with such nice people was a great way to spend a hot afternoon. Thanks, all!
. It’s such a privilege to choreograph and teach the wedding dance — and this couple did a great job. You both were fast learners and put a lot of work — and heart — into it. The enthusiasm you brought to the dance floor was terrific! Thank you for sharing photos of the special […]
Our East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing classes — by popular demand — will continue through the end of June. Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 3 pm, we get into West Coast Swing. From 3 to 4, we dance East Coast Swing. It’s never too late to join in as we review material each […]
Our Beginner-level Ladies’ Latin Dance classes (Mondays and Thursdays 6-7pm) will start fresh in June, and we’re looking for new adult beginners as our April and May Beginners will move to our Advanced classes (Mondays and Thursdays 7-8pm). If you’re looking for a fun way to stay cool this summer (we have a spacious, air-conditioned […]
Our wonderful hostess Thank you, Erma Brutscher, for inviting studio dancers to you Kentucky Derby party. We donned our hats and cheered for our favorites only to be surprised by the winner, Rich Strike. It’s so great to enjoy my wonderful students outside the studio as much as in. Cheers to more fun times ahead! […]
. So thankful for all the great students I’ve met throughout my first year on Amelia Island. Cheers to the successful year and to the years ahead, meeting more wonderful student dancers and continuing to share my love of dance with all who wish to learn. Get a leg up on your next […]
It was so great to see my students on the dance floor of the Swingin’ Jazz Wine & Dance Party this past Saturday. Thanks to the dynamic Les DeMerle band, we enjoyed such dances as Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha Cha and more. I’m proud of the students for seeing this event as a great […]
Lots of fun new faces joining us this past week for our Ladies’ Latin Class. Beginners: We have Monday and Thursday night group class from 6-7pm. We go over basic steps to upbeat music — no experience necessary. More advanced dancers: Check us out Monday and Thursday night from 7-8pm. We dance to lively Latin […]
Wednesday afternoons are special — it’s when we literally get into “the swing of things.” Ladies from the Amelia Island Newcomers’ Club join me at the studio for West Coast Swing group class from 2-3pm and East Coast Swing from 3-4. Each class is just $10. I’ve been asked about whether or not it’s okay […]
I love working with couples getting ready to be married to make their first dance together as husband and wife special. Customized choreography can make ANYONE look good on the dance floor — no worries! Bring your favorite song, and we work together to give you a dance you will remember forever.
The Men’s Newcomers Club has invited the Women’s Newcomer’s Club members to join them Thursday, April 14th at Walker’s Landing ballroom from 6 to 10PM. Tickets are $75/PP. Live music by Crescendo and a catered buffet by the celebrated Jimbo — with prime rib, salmon, shrimp & grits, and more. This event has a limited […]
Here’s another great opportunity to put your dance skills into practice PLUS have lots of fun with friends. Join us on the dance floor Saturday, April 23rd, as we enjoy the swinging sounds of the Les DeMerle band. The event takes place at Springhill Suites by Marriott.
Thank you to my student, Erma, for her dedication to this non-profit — and to the students who joined us at the Gala at the Ritz. Helping disadvantaged children get the education they need to succeed is what Take Stock in Children is all about, and the evening brought in some needed funds to aid […]
In support of the non-profit, Take Stock in Children (TSIC), we will NOT have classes this Thursday evening, March 10th, and encourage you to join us at their Light Up a Life Gala at the Ritz Carlton. TSIC is an organization that helps low-income students go to college to escape the cycle of poverty through […]
In Memory of Glorianne Parisi With heavy hearts (and feet), we mourn the passing of one of our students, Glorianne Parisi. She brought great joy and enthusiasm to the studio, joining our ladies’ group classes as well as taking private lessons to continually improve her dancing. Glorianne’s passion for dance, music and life itself […]
We all knew she was a talented actress — but did you know she loved to dance as well?
While life can surely be difficult, let’s hope that it’s not so difficult that we can still find pleasure in music and dance — both are proven to strengthen both our bodies and minds. If you’re feeling the need for a break in your routine, and would like to interact with some upbeat, positive people, […]
Thank you to my students who joined me at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival benefit dinner/dance. Four pictured here are (L to R) Lisa, Natalie, Claudia and Earlene. Missing from the photo but who also attended: Erma and Barbara. We had a great time — and all for a great cause. Proceeds from auction and […]
. Hope to see all my students tonight at the Big Band Bash featuring the dynamic Les DeMerle and his orchestra. It’s a great event for a great cause — AND a great way for us to practice our dancing! See you there at the Springhill Suites by Marriott on Atlantic. Reminder: no classes tonight.
