Dance Studio Opens in Carpinteria

Dadiana Salon owner and professional ballroom dancer Diane Meehan has opened a dance studio, California Gold Ballroom Dance Studio, on Carpinteria Avenue, just months after Montecito’s Dance Fever Studio closed its doors in Coast Village Walk. Dance Fever owner Vasily Golovin, who has been dancing with Meehan for years, is now the master instructor at the new studio. “He makes dancing fun for all levels, and I’m delighted to be working together after dancing together for years,” Meehan said during a recent visit to the large studio. 

Hosting a grand opening this past weekend, Meehan says the space, which used to be home to a CrossFit gym, is a “one stop shop” for lessons, practice, professional performances and showcases, social dancing, and a theater for live stream international performances and lessons. In addition, the studio is the only place in town that sells authentic competition dancewear and shoes, as well as jewelry, makeup, and other dance necessities. The studio has been outfitted with a floating dance floor imported from Denmark, as well as large mirrors, a ballet barre, and a spinning disco ball. 

Golovin was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and has been dancing since age 9; he has won countless national and international dance championships, some of which while dancing with Meehan. 

The studio offers tea dances, social dances, and an extensive program of classes and lessons for adults and kids. Styles include Latin, Ballroom, Swing, and more. “Even if you don’t think you can dance, you can start with the basics. Dancing can be a great form of exercise, strengthening your core and improving focus,” Meehan said. 

For more information, visit www.californiagoldballroomdance.com. The studio is located at 4647 Carpinteria Avenue, (805) 705-9090.