| Jonathan Roberts |
Male 6'0"
10 years experience |
408-410-6653
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| Featured on DANCING with the STARS, Director of Dance |
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Smooth | • International Latin | | • International Standard |
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| Background: |
1997 US Rising Star American Ballroom Champion; 2003 Blackpool Rising Star Latin Runner-up, 2004 U.S. Rising Star Professional Latin Champion; 2003 & 2004 US Open to the World Pro-Am Ten Dance Champion; 2002-2004 US Open to the World Pro-Am"B" Latin Champion; 2003 US Pro-Am Smooth Champion |
| Specialties: |
Competitive coaching, choreography, kids classes |
| Availability: |
Mon-Sat by appointment and shows. Call for information. |
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| Delli Santi Kim |
Female 5'4"
13 years experience |
408-202-8257
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| Dance Instructor |
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Dance Styles: |
| • Country Western | • West Coast Swing |
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| Background: |
Masters Degree in Education, Division II Country Dancer |
| Specialties: |
Country, Swing and West Coast Swing, Wedding Couples,Kids and Social Dancing |
| Availability: |
by appointment |
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| TJ Delgado |
Male 6'3"
4 years experience |
408-206-9183
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| Dance Spectrum's Studio Teacher |
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • American Smooth | | • International Latin | • International Standard | | • Social Ballroom |
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| Background: |
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| Specialties: |
Social Dance, Wedding Couples, Competitive |
| Availability: |
Mon-Sat by appointment.
All levels welcome. |
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| Anna Trebunskaya |
Female 5'4"
19 years experience |
408-371-9722
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| Featured on DANCING with the STARS, 2007 US Professional Finalist |
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Smooth | • International Latin | | • International Standard |
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| Background: |
Under 21 US Amateur Standard Champion; 2nd place Blackpool Rising Star Professional Latin 2003, 2004 U.S. National Professional Rising Star Latin Champion. |
| Specialties: |
Available for anyone! |
| Availability: |
Monday through Saturday |
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| Masha Voronin |
Female 5'1"
7 years experience |
408-209-1943
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| Dance Spectrum's Studio Teacher |
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Dance Styles: |
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| Background: |
Current Student at Santa Clara University |
| Specialties: |
Wedding Couples and Social Dance |
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| Pasha Barsuk |
Male 6'0"
10 years experience |
(626) 485-9919
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| Dance teacher, choreographer, dancer |
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • International Latin |
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| Background: |
Studied choreography and classical ballet at Volyn University. 2nd in the Cup of Ukraine. Represented Excelsior Koln Dance school in Germany. Partners with Anya Trebunskaya since January 2007, ranked 4th in the country. American Professional National Finalist. Featured performer on "Dancing With The Stars |
| Specialties: |
Choreography, International Latin, International Ballroom, American Rhythm |
| Availability: |
Available by appointment |
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| Raquel (Ricki) Anaya |
Female 5'2"
5 years experience |
408-661-9673
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| Dance Instructor |
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| Background: |
An avid social dancer, Ricki has performed on Bud Ayers Salsa Dance team, won local competitions, and has taught and performed throughout the bay area for corporate clients as well as dance lovers private events. Please contact her for your next event! |
| Specialties: |
Private Lessons, Wedding Dances,Bachata,Cha Cha, Club Style Salsa, Medreengue, Group or Corporate Events, Choreography, and Weekly Classes
for more info go to : www.raquelanaya.com |
| Availability: |
By appointment. Please contact for hours and availability. |
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| Adam Hwa |
Male 5'4"
10 years experience |
(510)305-6215
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Dance Styles: |
| • Hustle | • Social Ballroom | | • West Coast Swing |
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| Background: |
I specialize in coaching dancers to achieve their dancing goals regardless of level, including those who have never danced before.
Three Times Judged for Bay Area Social Dance Competition. |
| Specialties: |
*Chinese Tango
*Three Step Jitterbug
Will Teach Beginners to Competitive Students.
Mandarin & English Speaking. |
| Availability: |
Saturday Afternoon - 7PM
Sunday by appt. |
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| Anthony Littlebear |
Male 5'11"
6 years experience |
(408)849-2626
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| Salsero |
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Dance Styles: |
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| Background: |
Ex Salsamania Proteam |
| Specialties: |
Cuban/Puerto Rican Styles |
| Availability: |
24/7 |
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| Artjom Shmigeljuk |
Male 6'0"
5 years experience |
408-230-6944
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| Dance teacher, choreographer, dancer |
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Dance Styles: |
| • International Latin | • International Standard |
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| Background: |
Winner of more than 15 national and international dancing competitions in different countries. Performs dance exhibitions with a partner and teaches groups at private parties, banquets, fund-raisers and conventions. Four years of experience in performing and teaching all ballroom dance forms in a variety of settings many students with wide range of abilities and experiences. Skillful in teaching both the leader (male) and follower (female) dance skills. Well developed sense of the correct overall dance positions and movements as well as finely tuned ability to break down intricate dance movements into small teachable segments to enhance understanding and facilitate learning. Excellent ability to demonstrate movements from many years of success in dance competition. Unusual ability to discern errors and help implement corrections. Ability to interact warmly and humorously with students and demonstrate respect for individual differences in ability. Effective with all levels from beginners to advanced students. |
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Specializing in teaching and performing Latin dance forms, especially Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing and Paso Doble. Children's Ballroom Class. Teaching Standard Dances as well as Latin.
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| Availability: |
Very flexible. Private lessons by appointment. Please contact. |
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| Bud Ayers |
Male 5'8"
17 years experience |
408-807-2749
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| Dance Instructor |
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • American Smooth | | • Hustle | • Salsa | | • West Coast Swing |
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| Background: |
Top teacher Arthur Murray SJ 1995-98.
Top teacher Starlite Ballroom 1998.
Top Solo Award Vegas 1999.
Top Solo Award SF City Lights Ball 2001-2005. |
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| Cecilia Giovacchini |
Female 5'4"
7 years experience |
(510)552-4206
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • American Smooth | | • International Latin | • Salsa |
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| Background: |
Certified Instructor & Latin Competitor |
| Specialties: |
Competitive, Wedding Couples and Social Dancer - all students welcome. |
| Availability: |
Monday - Friday
Anytime |
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| Christine Belanger |
Female 5'4"
14 years experience |
408-859-5073
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • International Latin | | • International Standard |
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| Background: |
US International Latin Rising Star Champion, US International Latin Rising Star Open Finalist. |
| Specialties: |
Competitive Latin, children and adults welcome. |
| Availability: |
Mon - Fri Noon to 9:00 PM |
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| David Weise |
Male 6'1"
10 years experience |
925-989-1625
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| 2001 Rising Star Smooth Champion and Couple of the Year |
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Smooth | • International Latin | | • International Standard |
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| Background: |
Feature Dancer in the film "Dance with Me". ISTD Ballroom and Latin Certification. Currently finalist, competing in U.S. Smooth Championships. |
| Specialties: |
I specialize in training competitive couples. I am also the Ballroom Competitor's LONG DRIVE (golf) Champion! |
| Availability: |
Available for private lessons on Wednesdays & Fridays, by appointment. |
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| David Estrada |
Male 5'10"
10 years experience |
714-673-2498
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| Dance Instructor |
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • American Smooth | | • Ballet | • Country Western | | • International Latin | • Jazz | | • Salsa | • Social Ballroom | | • Tap | • West Coast Swing |
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| Background: |
American Rhythm and Smooth, International Latin, Ballet, Jazz, Same-Sex dancing, salsa, social, country-western.
knows Divida Syllubus and Arthur Murray Syllubus
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| Specialties: |
Everything from competing to social dancing |
| Availability: |
Anytime
Call to schedule |
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| David Lambert |
Male 5'10"
8 years experience |
408-371-9722
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| Dance Instructor |
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • American Smooth | | • Country Western | • Hustle | | • International Standard | • Salsa | | • Social Ballroom | • West Coast Swing |
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| Background: |
BS Biomechanics 1992 UC Davis. Competed in Country Western, Standard, Smooth, and Rhythm. |
| Specialties: |
Social dancing and International Standard.
I do showcases, competitions, group classes, demostrations etc. E-mail me for specific information or visit my website: www.Davecandance.com |
| Availability: |
M-F 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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| Diana Surkis |
Female 5'4"
14 years experience |
(917)981-9179
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Dance Styles: |
| • International Latin | • International Standard |
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| Background: |
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| Specialties: |
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| Availability: |
At Dance Spectrum:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. |
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| Francesco Flumiani |
Male 5'10"
20 years experience |
646-623-7171
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Dance Styles: |
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| Background: |
'92-'94 Hialian Amateur Champion. '1994 Under 21 International Standard Champion in 8 major European events. Runner-up in the 1994 Under 21 Blackpool International Standard event. Featured with Jennifer Lopez in "Shall We Dance" (2004); instructed Ms. Lopez for the movie. Certified Judge and Coach. |
| Specialties: |
International Standard dances (Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep) |
| Availability: |
By appointment only. Call for details at 408-371-9722. |
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| Geno Torres |
Male 5'10"
20 years experience |
408-509-2777
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| Jazz and Argentine TangoTeacher |
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Dance Styles: |
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| Background: |
Las Vagas 2004 International Dance Challenge (IDC),
National Gold Champion Jazz Dance (Fosse), Geno was former owner and operator of New York West dance studio in Palo Alto before moving to Los Gatos. He been dancing since age 7. He's studied ballet with Ron Guidry at the Oakland Ballet School, and studied jazz with Ann-Marie Garvin at Dancers Synectics Group. He's also toured Japan with "Once Upon A Mattress." |
| Specialties: |
Geno's choreography includes jazz, lyrical, musical comedy,West Coast modern, and latin jazz to a large range of music from American to World Music. Geno also likes to include Luigi, Gus Giordano, and Bob Fosse. |
| Availability: |
Available for private Argentine Tango lessons. |
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| Hunter Johnson |
Male 6'1"
12 years experience |
949-290-0493
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Smooth | • International Standard |
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| Background: |
3 times US finalist; currently ranked 3rd in the US. |
| Specialties: |
Competition students |
| Availability: |
Fri/Sat/Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
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| Jennifer Suzuki |
Female 5'5"
6 years experience |
(415)513-3848
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • American Smooth | | • International Latin | • International Standard | | • Lindy | • Salsa | | • Social Ballroom | • West Coast Swing |
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| Background: |
Currently competing in professional rhythm - certified Instructor w/DVIDA. |
| Specialties: |
BEGINNERS THROUGH COMPETITIVE...Social, Wedding Couples, Everyone!! |
| Availability: |
Mon-Sat
10AM - 9PM by appointment. |
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| Jessie Villalobos |
Male 5'10"
10 years experience |
408-834-3760
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| Dance teacher, dancer |
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • American Smooth | | • International Latin | • International Standard | | • Salsa | • Social Ballroom |
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| Background: |
Currently Competing Professional. I specialize in helping everyone achieve their dancing goals, regardless of level, including those who have never danced before! |
| Specialties: |
Certified in Fred Astaire syllabus, I have been teaching beginner-advanced dancers for 10 years. Social dancing, wedding couples and those interested in learning to compete. |
| Availability: |
Monday through Saturday - CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT
(408) 371-9722 |
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| Luidmila De Garmo |
Female 5'2"
30 years experience |
775-232-3417
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| Beginning Latin(6 &12 yrs) Latin Tech. Beginning Standard (6&12) |
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Dance Styles: |
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| Background: |
More than 30 years experience in competing. Coaching and Judging in Moscow,Italy, Poland Germany,and the Ukraine. Also Ballroom,Latin and Salsa |
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| Availability: |
open |
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| Magda Mendez |
Female 5'5"
8 years experience |
408-761-7921
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • American Smooth | | • International Latin | • International Standard | | • Jazz | • Salsa | | • West Coast Swing |
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| Background: |
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| Specialties: |
Beginners to competitve. Anyone! |
| Availability: |
M-F 6pm-10pm, Sat 11am-4pm
E-mail me or visit my website:
www.honeymoondance.com |
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| Maria Johnson |
Female 5'4"
12 years experience |
949-290-7862
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Smooth | • International Standard | | • Theatre Arts |
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| Background: |
Currently ranked 3rd in US in the American Smooth Division. Many time finalist in American Smooth and Theater Arts divisions. US Representative to the World Invitational Exhibition in Blackpool, England. |
| Specialties: |
Competitive and serious dancers, coaching, and choreography |
| Availability: |
Fri/Sat/Sun, 9am-7pm |
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| Mark Scolieri |
Male 5'11"
20 years experience |
408-406-5617
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • American Smooth | | • Country Western | • International Latin | | • International Standard | • Salsa | | • Social Ballroom | • Theatre Arts | | • West Coast Swing |
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| Background: |
8 years jazz and ballet. Bronze, Silver, and Gold certified by Fred Astaire Studios. |
| Specialties: |
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| Availability: |
Anytime by appointment |
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| Melissa Lenon |
Female 5'4"
12 years experience |
408.234.6013
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| Dance Instructor |
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • American Smooth | | • Hustle | • Lindy | | • Salsa | • Social Ballroom | | • West Coast Swing |
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| Background: |
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| Specialties: |
Fun dance lessons!
Wedding dance preparations! |
| Availability: |
Evenings, Saturday 9am-2pm, and Sunday 12pm-4pm |
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| Michelle Castro |
Female 5'2"
10 years experience |
408-265-3774
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| Salsa Intructor |
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Dance Styles: |
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Over 10 years dancing salsa, ballet, tap and jazz 12 years |
| Availability: |
by appointment |
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| Monika Olejnik |
Female 5'7"
20 years experience |
408-420-3267
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Smooth | • International Latin | | • International Standard | • Salsa |
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| Background: |
BA Business Management; former youth Champion Poland; former Professional Chicagoland Champion in both Latin and Standard.
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| Specialties: |
Wedding couples, kids, competitive, social, everyone!
For More info www.dancewithmonika.com |
| Availability: |
Tue/Thu 4-10, Sat 11:30 - 2:30 |
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| Philip Pettinger |
Male 5'10"
16 years experience |
408-646-9779
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • International Latin |
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| Background: |
Have been teaching dance for 16 years. |
| Specialties: |
Will work with all students |
| Availability: |
Tuesday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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| Roberta Sun |
Female 5'7"
15 years experience |
408-621-2115
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Smooth | • International Standard |
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| Background: |
1997 & 1998 Rising Star Smooth Champion. 15 years experience as an amateur and professional. Specializing in American Smooth and International Standard. Competitive or serious dancers only. |
| Specialties: |
Competition dancing. |
| Availability: |
M W TH: 4:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Fri: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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| Robin Horn |
Female 5'8"
20 years experience |
408-559-6076
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • American Smooth | | • Hustle | • International Latin | | • International Standard | • Salsa | | • Social Ballroom | • Theatre Arts | | • West Coast Swing |
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| Background: |
Teaching ballroom for 20 years; competed professionally in Latin and American Smooth; I've been at Dance Spectrum for 15 years. |
| Specialties: |
Beginners through advanced. Excellent at fine tuning advanced dancers. |
| Availability: |
Monday thru Saturday |
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| Sean Tamashiro |
Male 5'10"
8 years experience |
(510)220-6557
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| www.dancebasic.net |
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • American Smooth | | • International Latin | • Salsa | | • Social Ballroom | • West Coast Swing |
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| Background: |
8 years teaching experience in Ballroom and American Rhythm Dances. 2006 International Grand ball, 2007 Hawaii Star Ball, 2007 Autumn dance Classic Professional Rising Star American Rhythm Champion. |
| Specialties: |
Beginners through Advanced Dancers. Social Dancers, Wedding Couples, and Competitive Dancers Welcome!
Everyone!
www.dancebasic.net |
| Availability: |
M-F 10AM-9PM
SAT 10AM-5PM
BY APPOINTMENT - PLEASE CALL |
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| Steve Vasco |
Male 5'10"
12 years experience |
408-621-2898
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Dance Styles: |
| • American Rhythm | • American Smooth | | • International Latin | • International Standard | | • Salsa |
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| Background: |
US Rising Star Rhythm Champion, US Rhythm finalist, LA Mayan Champion, Principal dancer/coach. |
| Specialties: |
Competitive and championship level dancing - amateurs and professionals. |
| Availability: |
Mon/Tue/Thu 10:00 am - 10:00 pm |
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| Tatsiana Lahunovich |
Female 5'4"
10 years experience |
408-823-8922
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| Certified Instructor and Personal Trainer |
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| Background: |
Psychology and Physical Training Diploma. Strength, Stretch programs to fit the needs of seniors, women, pregnant women, teens and obese people. |
| Specialties: |
Pilates, Yoga, Yogalates |
| Availability: |
Anytime with appointment. |
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| Tsha Marie |
Female 5'2"
15 years experience |
408-460-7044
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Dance Styles: |
| • International Latin | • Salsa | | • West Coast Swing |
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| Background: |
US International Rising Star Champion and Open finalist, Trained in latin, jazz, modern, hip-hop and ballet. |
| Specialties: |
Competive students and social dancing. |
| Availability: |
Tue/Wed/Thu 1-10pm |
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| Zinnia Kilkenny |
Female 5'2"
25 years experience |
(408)455-0064
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| Ballet Instructor |
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Dance Styles: |
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| Background: |
26 years classical ballet training. Trained ballroom dancer. Opened a professional youth performing company in 1996. Choreographed and directed original dance works. Directed and staged Nutcracker. Competition winning school. |
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Adult and children's classes. Private coaching for competition ballroom dancers. Private lessons. |
| Availability: |
Classes available 7 days a week |
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