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Orlando Ballroom Instructors

Ballroom dance is loosely defined as any dance which consists of dancing with a partner and is danced socially in a public dance venue.  This umbrella term covers a wide variety of social/partner dances.  This page represents Orlando's best independent ballroom dance teachers.  Each instructor on this page is highly qualified and recommended for social and/or competitive ballroom dance instruction in the Orlando area.  Please note that each instructor has developed their own unique methods for teaching, and prices and services will vary, but that all are proficient and experienced teachers of Ballroom, Argentine Tango, Salsa, Wedding dance, or Swing dancing.   

Michael Dean 

 USISTD certified 
 (Latin Licentiate, Ballroom Associate, Latin Associate)

 
FANDA certified 
 (American Style Bronze, Silver, Gold, Associate Diploma Associate Dance Director Diploma)

 Member 
   USISTD, NDCA

 20 years experience, private facility, group classes, private lessons, wedding couples


The Club Social
dance video by
Michael Dean


The Club Social is the perfect dance for wedding couples or for slow-dancing.  Easy to learn and extremely useful, The Club Social syllabus was created by Michael Dean, The Dance Doctor MD.

 contact info 
www.thedancedoctormd.com





Mary Ladish

20+ years experience

Professional finalist in American Smooth and International Standard

 American Smooth and Rhythm, International Standard and Latin

College work-
Extensive ballet training
Social Work and Psychology

High School programs

You can read more about Mary by clicking here.

contact info
www.marysgiftofdance.com




Melanie Sandvig

20 years
experience

Can-Am International Latin Champion, Northcoast Ballroom Latin Champion, Southern States Latin Champion

Seen in DanceSport Magazine, Lead dancer in Deney Terrio and Motion dance tour (Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, MGM Grand Las Vegas)

Styles taught - American Smooth and Rhythm, International Latin and Standard


More about Melanie can be read 
here.

Contact info
melanie2dance@aim.com
407-310-9422



Alberto and Selena Hoyos

Argentine Tango

Ballroom

Swing

Club Latin

Nationally recognized champion Argentine Tango dancers.

Contact info
LifeDance International Training Center
407-877-4454




Olivia Gale


Manager of The Zebra Room/Owner of On Stage Studios

BA in Theatre and Dance

FOrmer Member - Dance Masters of America

Specializing in wedding dance choreography.

Published writer, actor, dance instructor (jazz, ballet, tap, ballet, modern, lyrical, hip-hop, ballroom, theater dance), artist, poet.

contact info
407-761-9122
OnStageWP@aol.com
http://www.onstage-studios.com/home.htm





Sean Wilson

New York Style Salsa
(on count 2)

Jazz trombonist in the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division

Computer Science degree from FIU

Whin Chung
kung fu martial arts expert

Has performed Salsa in Japan, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Mexico, and has been a performer on cruise ships.

To read more about Sean, click here.

contact info

website:
http://www.essentia
lelementdance.com/

(305)519-3898
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Don Quill

28 yrs experience


Specializing in American Smooth and Rhythm, International Standard and Latin, and Theatre Arts 

Former Fred Astaire International Standard Rising Star Champion

Ballet, Jazz, and Theatre Arts background

 
Lessons taught in Lake Mary
at the beautiful
Holistic Options
Health Care Center & Spa

Public dancing is held every Wednesday night from 8:00 to 9:30 pm, with a dance lesson at 7:30.  


Mention 
OrlandoBallroom.com
for one complimentary group class or social dance admission.


contact info
dance@holisticoptionsinc.com
or call
407-333-1059/407-716-3949 


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Nannette Sweet

25 years experience


Member 
NDCA

Former American Rhythm Rising Star Champion

 BA in Psychology

 Owner of Nannette's Inc.

Teaching group classes and private lessons in Celebration, Dr. Philips, Winter Park, Longwood, Lake Mary

Class DVD's, monthly dances, annual showcases, performance teams, competition.


Nannette holds monthly public dances at the First Christian Church
2565 E. Kaley Dr.
Orlando
$12 admission.

More about Nannette can be read
here.

contact info
http://nannettes.com/
email
Nannette@Nannettes.com
386-532-2624 

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Stuart Nichols

Over 20 years of teaching and competition dancing experience.

American and International styles

Orlando Magazine's "Best of Orlando"

Member I.S.T.D,
U.S.I.S.T.D

Classes at Rollins College, Windermere, and Winter Park

contact info
everybodydance.com
321-662-5565



Bob and Judi Chapman


Dancing and teaching together since 1991.

Specializing in wedding and father/daughter dances.

Private lessons available, group class schedule available on website.

 
Excellent DJ services for weddings and corporate events.

Read more about the Chapmans...

contact info
http://www.thedancingchapman.com/


Bruce Monsanty



25 years experience

Certified Bronze and Silver
(
Proficient in the Gold level

American Smooth and Rhythm, International Standard and Latin.

 
Choreographer of the 1996  Pre-Game ceremonies for the Olympic Soccer Games at the Citrus Bowl, Orlando

Wedding couples

 Read more about Bruce here...

contact info
321-460-6251
bmonsanty@yahoo.com

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Lisa Perez


New York Style Salsa
(on count 2)

Hustle

Extensive performance record

Co-creator of the DVD "Dips, Lifts, and Solos"

Currently teaching and performing with
Sean Wilson

contact info
website:
http://www.essentia
lelementdance.com/

(305)519-3898

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are an Orlando independent ballroom professional and would like to be added to this page, please contact
paradiseballroom@aol.com.




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 Eddie Rivera

Puerto Rican Native,
specializing in American Rhythm and Smooth, and International Latin

Certified Associate and Full Bronze in American Smooth and Rhythm, DVIDA and Authur Murray

Finalist in both American Rhythm and Mambo

Extensive background in Jazz, ballet, with major studies in Flamenco and Argentine Tango.

 
Read more here...

contact info
407-488-3294

erdanceenrichment@hotmail.com





Rob and Dawn Shrewsbury



Lindy-hop and
vintage Swing-era dance specialists

Founders of
Flyin' Footwork Productions

Private lessons available

6-week group classes series held throughout the year

Swing dances held twice per month by
Orlando Swing Dance

2008 "Best Dance Studio in the Orlando Area"


Contact info
info@flyinfootwork.com
407-766-9849





Patty Holden


F.A.D.S certified:Bronze Teacher
Silver Teacher
Associate
Associate Dance Director

20 years experience

Styles taught:
American Rhythm and Smooth 
Extensive training in Cabaret
Salsa/Mambo
West Coast
2-Step
Formation Choreography
Wedding dance

Former professional competitor in:
American Rhythm
Cabaret
International Latin

BA in Humanities
MA in Anthropology


Read more here...

Orlando Ballroom Dancing Examiner

contact info
paradiseballroom@aol.com
www.patsyholden.com

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Chad and Kelly
   

Specializing in the Lindy-hop, Charleston, Shag, and Balboa Swing.

Available for private lessons in
Vintage Era dancing.

Available for conference/convention/event entertainment.

2010 Swing Dance USA Jitterbug and Lindy Champions
2010 Swing Dance USA Balboa Swing Runners-up.

To read more about Chad and Kelly,
click here.

contact info
www.chadnkelly.com





Theresa Perrin


Extensive background in Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, and Hip-hop

Instructor for the
City of Orlando and the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, for the summer intensive program
Grande Finale

Has worked for Pierre Dulaine (Mad Hot Ballroom) in Manhattan, NY
2nd Place in the
Dancing With Stars National Tour Competition

American Style Ballroom and Rhythm

Wedding cordinator for the Marino Dance Club in Casselberry, FL

Director of the
Big Steps, Small Feet: Children's Ballroom Dance Program

contact
954-881-2023
theresamperrin@yahoo.com
http://www.marinodance.com/

 

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