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NJB Social Dance

In The Beginning 

Our school's journey started in 2017 as the Social Dance Society, facing early challenges in student engagement. Through persistence and collaboration with Cosmosis, a local yoga studio, our classes grew from zero to a dedicated group of 10-15 students. We also started the Fusion Dance Fitness classes at Club One. This foundation set the stage for a vibrant community, committed to celebrating social dance.

  • Started in 2017 as Social Dance Society
  • Initial collaboration with Cosmosis for studio space
  • Start of the Fusion Dance Fitness Classes

Expansion

In 2018, NJB Social Dance rebranded and moved to a new studio on Cable Beach, expanding its offerings with classes and events at venues like Melia, Studio Cafe, Atlantis and BahaMar. With 30-40 engaged students participating in weekly activities, the community thrived until the pandemic prompted a shift to online classes in 2020. The Goombay social dance was formalized later this year.

  • Relocated and rebranded in 2018
  • Expanded student and client base 
  • Shifted to online classes due to the pandemic
  • Formalized the Goombay social dance

Where We Are Today

Following the pandemic, NJB Social Dance shifted to offering live online classes. As restrictions eased, we continued without a fixed studio, focusing on providing services at client locations while beginning development of a range of online courses. Our team expanded with the addition of Junior Instructors and Performers, allowing us to deliver outstanding social dance experiences wherever needed.
  • Adopted a flexible on-location service model
  • Shifted focus to online learning
  • Expanded team with Junior Instructors and Performers

Looking Ahead

We are gearing up to become the featured weekly entertainment at Carnivale Bahamas, which will be our Paradise Island home. In tandem with this is the planned launch of our online academy. We plan to leverage our platform to continue to promote Goombay as the national social dance and expand our reach both locally and internationally.

  • Weekly entertainment at Carnivale Bahamas
  • Launch of NJB Social Dance online academy 
  • Promotion of Goombay as the national social dance
Meet The Founder & Senior Instructor

Nathan J. Burrows

Nathan J. Burrows, founder of NJB Social Dance, has mastered over 13 dance styles and pioneered Goombay as The Bahamas' signature social dance. His passion for culture and connection has made NJB Social Dance the premier social dance school in The Bahamas, helping students discover their rhythm, connection and confidence with ease.

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