At the start of the Millennium, SSQQ Dance Studio in Houston, Texas, was the largest independent dance studio in the country.  Rick Archer sold SSQQ in 2010.
In retirement, Rick continues to teach one night a week on Mondays at Chapelwood Methodist Church.   His Monday class varies monthly from Western to Swing and Ballroom.   Class sizes varies between 20 and 60, age range 20-80.

SSQQ Travel is run Marla Archer.  SSQQ Travel began in 1998 as an offshoot of SSQQ Dance Studio.  Dancing played a major role in every trip.  Over a period of 20 years, Rick and Marla booked 60 group cruise adventures with over 3,000 passengers.  Although Marla retired from booking group trips in 2025, she still takes inquires regarding individual trips.  Contact marla@ssqq.com

Rick continues to write the SSQQ Travel Newsletter to post Travel updates, promote Chapelwood and tell stories about his dance career.  To receive his Newsletter, email rick@ssqq.com.