Ballroom Dance Lesson and Classes in THE WOODLANDS, TX

Mark-Bruce started dancing at the early age of seven. He trained in a variety of dance styles including Freestyle, Hustle, Rock n Roll, and Ballroom Dancing. Mark-Bruce has 13 South African Titles.

His most successful style has been International Latin American where he was crowned four times undefeated Open Latin American Champion. He and his partner Lizl were the number one couple selected to represent South Africa at several World Championship events all over the world. He has competed in some of the most world-renowned competitions.

Mark-Bruce was  a quarter-finalist at the IDSF YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS held in Singapore, The IDSF AMATEUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Germany, Czech Republic and Australia. Mark-Bruce has been trained by many world renowned coaches.

After Competing Mark-Bruce & Lizl were chosen to be the featuring couple in a show called Simply Ballroom in The Golden Nugget Down Town Las Vegas and in 2007 toured America in the same show with Debbie Reynolds. In 2012, he and Lizl were chosen to be the Featured Ballroom Couple in Invitation to Dance, choreographed by Louis Van Amstel from Dancing With The Stars which he enjoyed for the past five years.

Lizl started dancing at the early age of six. She first started with Modern and Jazz dancing for 2 years and then moved onto Latin American dancing at the age of 8.

Lizl trained in a variety of dance styles including  Hustle, Rock n Roll, and Ballroom Dancing.

For four years Lizl was unbeaten in all competitions on her home soil in South Africa, winning both the Provincial & National Championship Titles. Lizl qualified to represent South Africa at the IDSF YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS held in Singapore, The IDSF AMATEUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Germany, Czech Republic, and Australia and was quarter finalists in all of the events. Lizl has been trained by several world renowned coaches.

In 2006 Lizl &  her partner Mark were chosen to be the featuring couple in a Ballroom show called ‘Simply Ballroom' in The Golden Nugget Down Town Las Vegas. In 2007 & 2008 Lizl & Mark were touring America with Debbie Reynolds performing in the same show. Lizl was also featured in ‘Invitation To Dance’ choreographed by Louis Van Amstel from Dancing With The Stars for the past five years.

Eric Botello, a Texas native, is a professional ballroom dancer with over 20 years of experience. He began his dance journey at the age of nine with a ballet folklórico group, refining his talent with the Tribal Rhythm DanceSport Team in high school. After graduating, Eric joined the cast of Viva! El Paso 2013 and trained with renowned choreographers from Dancing with the Stars. While studying ballroom dancing at New Mexico State University, he competed on the NMSU DanceSport team. Currently, Eric teaches, performs, and competes with Dance with Me USA. He has participated in numerous national competitions and, in 2023, claimed the title of Dance with Me National Champion in the Professional Rhythm division.