Dance Daly - Mission Viejo
MISSION VIEJO, CA
Rx Ballroom Dance at Dance Daly Ballroom
Rx Ballroom Dance at Dance Daly Ballroom offers specialized ballroom dance classes designed to support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, and other movement or cognitive disorders.
Class Description
Our program blends the structure and artistry of ballroom dance with movement strategies that support improvements in posture, balance, coordination, memory, and confidence.
Each class focuses on helping participants move safely while building strength, mobility, and independence. Through guided exercises and dance patterns, members work on essential movement skills such as:
• Posture and alignment
• Balance and stability
• Weight transfer and rotation
• Rhythm and coordination
• Memory and cognitive engagement
Classes are welcoming and adaptable for different mobility levels, and participants progress at their own pace in a supportive community environment.
Many members experience improvements in:
• Walking and balance
• Confidence in daily movement
• Memory and focus
• Emotional well-being
• Social connection and community
Most importantly, Rx Ballroom Dance celebrates the joy of movement and the resilience of the human spirit through dance.
Location Information
Dance Daly Ballroom
24000 Alicia Pkwy, STE 33, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Located in the heart of Mission Viejo, Dance Daly Ballroom provides a spacious and welcoming studio environment that is ideal for movement classes. This location is located in Gateway Plaza, behind the Baja Fresh and Starbucks restaurants.
The studio offers smooth dance floors, comfortable seating areas for rest, and convenient parking nearby. This location serves members throughout Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Hills, and surrounding South Orange County communities.
Location Instructors
Amy Victoria Whyatt,
Instructor
Amy Whyatt brings over a decade of professional dance teaching experience to Rx Ballroom Dance. Originally from the United Kingdom, Amy has extensive experience teaching ballroom dance to students with special needs and diverse learning styles.
Her compassionate and supportive teaching approach focuses on building confidence, improving movement foundations, and creating a welcoming space where participants feel encouraged to grow and succeed.
Amy teaches the Foundational Movement class on Mondays, helping members develop the essential movement skills that support safe and confident dancing.
Alexandra Hopwood,
Senior Instructor
Alexandra Hopwood is a skilled ballroom dance instructor who is passionate about helping participants improve mobility, coordination, and confidence through dance.
Her classes focus on encouraging movement progression while maintaining a supportive and uplifting environment. Alexandra teaches both the Tuesday Traditional Rx Ballroom Dance class and the Wednesday Intermediate/Advanced class, guiding members as they continue to develop their movement and dance skills.
Bailey Carrillo,
Senior Instructor
Bailey Carrillo brings energy and enthusiasm to the Rx Ballroom Dance program while helping participants feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor.
Her teaching emphasizes rhythm, coordination, and safe movement progression while creating a joyful class environment where participants can celebrate their progress.
Bailey teaches the Thursday Traditional Rx Ballroom Dance class at Dance Daly Ballroom.
Location Schedule
Foundational Movement Class
Monday | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Friday | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Instructor: Amy Whyatt
Foundational Movement classes focus on the core building blocks of movement including posture, balance, weight transfer, and rotation. This class is ideal for participants who want to strengthen their confidence in independent movement before progressing into dance patterns.
Traditional Rx Ballroom Dance Class
Tuesday | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Instructor: Alexandra Hopwood
Thursday | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Instructor: Bailey Carrillo
Traditional Rx Ballroom Dance classes combine foundational movement training with ballroom dance patterns to improve coordination, rhythm, posture, and memory. These classes are welcoming for participants at many different stages of movement ability.
Intermediate / Advanced Rx Ballroom Dance Class
Wednesday | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Instructor:
Alexandra Hopwood
The Intermediate/Advanced class is designed for participants who are ready to challenge themselves with more complex dance patterns, increased endurance, and enhanced coordination. This class helps members continue progressing their balance, movement confidence, and cognitive engagement through dance.
