At age six Nancy began her dance career and by age fifteen she was working as a teacher and choreographer for local dance and theater companies.  Since 1970 she has taught all types of dance to all ages, in schools, recreation and fitness facilities, summer camps, senior centers and Grand Hotels in ME, NH and MA. 

In 1985, along with Ballroom Dance partner David Church, she established the David Church School of Classical Ballet in Bath, ME.  In 1992 Nancy was Co-Founder and Executive Director of Arts In Motion Theater and Education Company in North Conway, NH.  She has also served as director and choreographer for several children’s theater companies in ME and NH.  Nancy and David were trained by Social Ballroom Professional and Dance Champion Jeff Allen.

Nancy has received certifications from the

• National Dance Exercise Association

• International Dance Exercise Association

• Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

With her outstanding creative energy and philosophy of achievement, Nancy is able to encourage individual growth and success through the development of self-esteem and confidence.  Her commitment to hundreds of dance and theater classes and productions over the last thirty-five years proves her strong leadership, organizational abilities and highly skilled teaching strategies.

Nancy would like to invite you to step off the sidelines and onto the dance floor.  She excels in bringing the beginner out of his or her shell and into a whole new world of fun and fitness.  Unlike many other dance studios, at Mystic Ballroom you will not be asked to commit to a series of classes or ordered to follow a syllabus of competition style figures.  Unlike other studios where you are constantly changing partners in class, you will dance with the partner that you bring to the studio so that you may learn to feel comfortable and develop you own style together as a couple.  Singles are also welcome, as you will be dancing with another single student or assistant instructor.

Have fun and be confident as you proudly dance your way into the sport of Ballroom Dancing.  Learn how to enjoy yourself at parties, business functions, weddings and club dancing.  Nancy and David train people to have fun and confidence.  Ballroom dancing is great exercise and makes a wonderful “date night”.  Ballroom Dancing will enhance your life socially and personally and open doors for you that you never dreamed possible.

Mystic Ballroom specializes in small classes and personal attention.

WEDDING SPECIAL

 
3 PRIVATE DANCE CLASSES for the Bride and Groom for just $140. 
Bring me "YOUR SONG" and I will choreograph a dance especially for you.

Places To Dance

Mystic Ballroom... Nancy Shappell - Director
• P.O. Box 706 • 88 Main Street • Epping, New Hampshire 03042 • 603-679-5421 •
Open seven days a week by appointment.

Nancy@MysticBallroom.net