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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 Wilsoncontact info
website:
http://www.essentia
lelementdance.com/
(305)519-3898
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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/
