Southern Swag Dance Foundation

10/09/2025

Group hugs are a frequent occurrence in our Worship Dance class. The love and care that these sweet dancers have for one another is precious. 🤍🥹🙏🏽

09/26/2025

It is a special privilege to be a child’s first dance teacher, to be a guiding light and help ignite the initial spark that sets their dance journey in motion. 🩷🖤🤍

09/13/2025

09/09/2025

07/27/2025

Research indicates that DANCE is the most effective treatment for managing depression across all ages and genders, surpassing antidepressants and talk therapy. 🩷

Forget the treadmill, if you want to beat depression, just dance. That’s the message from a landmark Australian study analyzing data from 218 trials and over 14,000 people. Researchers found that while any kind of exercise helps, dancing delivered the biggest and most consistent drop in depressive symptoms, outperforming walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, strength training, and even standard medical treatments like antidepressants or talk therapy.

Why is dancing so powerful? Experts say it’s the perfect combination of movement, music, and emotional expression. Dancing engages the mind as much as the body, releases feel-good neurotransmitters, and often includes a social component, whether you’re sharing a dance floor or just moving at home. This unique blend helps break cycles of negative thinking, boosts mindfulness, and offers an emotional release few other activities can match.

The best part: you don’t have to be a professional or even leave your house to reap the rewards. Whether you dance alone in your living room or join a group class, this joyful movement is one of the most accessible and effective mental health tools science has uncovered. Next time you’re feeling low, turn up the music, your brain and body will thank you.
📚 Source: Noetel M, Sanders T, Gallardo-Gómez D, Taylor P, del Pozo Cruz B, van den Hoek D et al., BMJ 2024

07/18/2025

07/01/2025

Our July Dance Camp is NEXT WEEK! We have a few spots open and would LOVE for your dancers to join us! See registration info in the post below, go grab your spots, and let's dance! ☀️🩷☀️

2025 SUMMER DANCE CAMPS WITH KESHA!!!

Registration is OPEN! We have limited space so please register your dancers ASAP!

SUMMER DANCE CAMPS WITH KESHA are for dancers ages 3 - 18 and will be held at Southern Swag Dance Academy. 124 Fiddlers Run Blvd. Morganton, NC 28655.

Camp dates:
July 7th - 11th (Mon-Fri) - $150
August 4th - 8th (Mon - Fri) - $150

Camp Times:
Ages 3-7: 10 am - 12 pm
Ages 8-18: 1 pm - 3 pm

Our camps are wonderful opportunities to experience different styles of dance in a fun, safe, creative environment.

Register Online: southernswagdance.com/summer-dance

Can’t wait to dance through summer with you! 🩷☀️🩷

Sincerely,
Kesha Nichols