Orlando Ballroom Instructors
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
contact info
www.thedancedoctormd.com
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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
contact info
www.marysgiftofdance.com
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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
Contact info
melanie2dance@aim.com
407-310-9422
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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
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Olivia Gale

Manager of The Zebra Room/Owner of On Stage Studios
BA in Theatre and Dance
Member - Dance Masters of America
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
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
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.
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
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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/
Special offers by each instructor!___________________ Get announcements about ballroom activity in Orlando.
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.
Click here for more information.
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Don Quill teaches at the beautiful Elite Ballroom, located in Lake Mary at the Holistic Options Health Care Center and Spa.
Private lessons and group classes are available. 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.
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In order to meet you and allow you to meet her, Mary Ladish offers the first lesson for free.
Please see her website for more information about her style and philosophy of teaching.
You can read more about Mary by clicking here.
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Nannette Sweet teaches an 8-week Introduction to Ballroom class that
is 8-weeks long, one 55-minute class per week, for $90.
Advanced classes are also 8-weeks long for $90. Payment is due on the first class.
Public dances are held monthly at the First Christian Church
2565 E. Kaley Dr.
Orlando
$12 admission.
Please check website for dates and additional information.
More about Nannette can be read here.
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Melanie Sandvig has been teaching in Orlando for 20 years and accepts students of all ages and all levels.
She trains students for competition, weddings, and social proficiency.
More about Melanie can be read here.
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