About Jackson Ballroom Dance Club
Jackson Ballroom Dance Club is a welcoming dance community in Jackson, Tennessee, for adults who enjoy learning, practicing, and sharing the fun of ballroom and social dance.
Whether you are brand new to dancing or have years of experience, JBRDC offers a friendly place to learn, connect, and enjoy time on the dance floor.
What We Do
Jackson Ballroom Dance Club offers weekly group lessons, monthly practice dances, formal events, and other opportunities to enjoy ballroom, Latin, swing, and social dance styles.
Our Tuesday night lessons help dancers build confidence and skill, while our practice dances and special events give members and guests a chance to enjoy music, movement, food, fellowship, and community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote ballroom and social dancing in Jackson and West Tennessee by providing welcoming opportunities to learn, practice, connect, and enjoy dance.
Meet Our Instructors
Jackson Ballroom Dance Club is grateful to have Desireé McCain, a professional ballroom dance instructor from Memphis, as our main instructor for weekly lessons. Desireé brings professional experience, clear instruction, and a welcoming teaching style that helps dancers build confidence step by step.
She is supported by experienced JBRDC board members and club volunteers who help students practice, answer questions, and create a friendly environment for dancers of all experience levels.
Club President & Volunteer Instructor
Matt Thomas
Matt serves as president of Jackson Ballroom Dance Club and helps provide leadership, organization, and direction for the club. A talented dancer with decades of experience, Matt also assists with lessons and helps students grow more comfortable and confident on the dance floor.
In his role, he works with the board, instructors, volunteers, and members to support weekly lessons, monthly dances, special events, and the continued growth of the JBRDC community.
Professional Ballroom Dance Instructor
Desireé McCain
Desireé McCain helps dancers learn the foundations of ballroom and social dance in a way that is clear, encouraging, and approachable. Her lessons focus on building good habits from the beginning, including dance frame, timing, basic patterns, technique, and confidence on the floor.
Whether working with brand-new dancers or those ready to grow, Desireé brings a steady, professional teaching style that helps students feel comfortable learning and improving.
Club Treasurer & Volunteer Instructor
Frank
Frank serves as treasurer for Jackson Ballroom Dance Club, helping support the organization and financial stewardship of the club. A dancer with decades of experience, Frank also remains actively involved on the dance floor and assists Desireé with teaching, demonstrations, and competition preparation.
His long-standing dance experience and steady support help strengthen both the instructional side of JBRDC and the welcoming community that makes the club special.