Experienced Professionals, trained by United States and World Champions , make learning Easy and Fun!
Ballroom dance teachers specialize in Foxtrot, Waltz, Quickstep and Tango; Latin dance instructors specialize in Salsa, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Bolero, Mambo and Merengue; and swing dance teachers specialize in Swing, Jitterbug, Jive, Balboa, Shag, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop.
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Melissa Dexter began dancing at the age of 4. She
trained in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Ballroom and Latin Dance.
She has been three times United States Latin American Champion.
Melissa has currently been finalist at the following competitions:
the Worlds, European, International and Blackpool; ranking her
as one of the top six dancers in the world. During the last few years Melissa has worked as choreographer and/or dancer on television and movies such as "Dance with Me". Presently she is traveling the world with her partner Giacomo Steccaglia competing in Internationsl Latin Dance Sport competitions. Melissa and Giacomo are the reigning Italian Champions. |
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| David Tomko began dancing as a child and later trained in college and New York city. David has been teaching and has owned and operated several successful dance studios across the United States for over 25 years. In 1995 he teamed with Melissa and opened Dance North County to bring the highest caliber of dance and instruction currently available to the San Diego area. David obtained his initial degrees in the American style Smooth and Rhythm dances. He later trained under United States and World Champions to accomplish the International style Ballroom and Latin dances and competed professionally for ten years in that division. David now focuses primarily on teaching Authentic Agrentine Tango, Salsa and the many forms of Swing, Lindy and Jitterbug. |
| Tsha Marie received her training in Jazz, Hip Hop,Ballet, Modern, Ballroom a Latin from Gius Giordance Jazz Dance Chicago, Joe Tremaine, Ballet of the Dolls in Minneapolis, University of Colorado and National and Intetnational Ballroom and Latin coaches. Tsha has had the opportunity to work with such artists as Prince, Gloria Estefan, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Mint Condition, Vanessa Williams, and fashion designer Calvin Klein. She was featured dancer on Soul Train with Prince, the film Dance with Me and the television soap opera Days of Our Lives. Tsha is currently ranked in the top 12 for Latin American Dance and is a member of the National dance Council of America and the Professional Dancesport Competitors Association. Tsha enjoys teaching students of all ages and levels. | 
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| Julia Malyuta has been teaching Ballroom, Latin and Social Dance for thirteen years. Julia was originally Russian trained under the world renowned Natalie Gorchakova. She then moved to America and continued training under U.S. coaches and later became the Hawaii Star Ball Rising Star Latin Champion. Julia now concentrates on providing a supportive atmosphere for her students and developing them into first-rate social and competitive dancers in the areas of Latin, Standard, American Rhythm, Smooth and Salsa. |
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Robert Kacprzak (Kacper)
has been dancing/teaching for 18 years and competing worldwide and
representing several countries including Poland, Switzerland and the
United States.
Kacper specializes in International Latin Style (Cha -Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso
Doble, Jive) and International Standard Style ( Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot,
Viennese Waltz, Quick Step). During the past 10 years he has been competing professionally in all dance categories. He has also spent tremendous time teaching and preparing students for dance competitions in all levels. Since 1998, Kacper has been highly involved in the dance community teaching students in several studios across San Francisco Bay Area. He had the privilege to coach the Stanford Ballroom Dance Team for 2 years and has been involved in judging dance competitions. In the year 2000 he won the San Francisco Open Professional International Latin Competition. Background: - 1996 Central European Latin Championship Finalist, - 1994-96 Polish International Latin Finalist, - 1997 Swiss International Latin Finalist Former partners: - Christine Belanger - Agnieszka Melnicka Offering Classes in: - Ballroom & Latin - Coaching & Training - Teens,Adults,Single & Couple - Weddings-Special Occasions |
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 Melanie Roberts Archie Dawson |
Melanie Roberts began
Swing Dancing in Santa Barbara in 1985 where she studied East Coast Swing,
Lindy, Balboa, and Saint Louis Shag under the coaching of nationally acclaimed
teachers.
Upon moving to the Los Angeles area in 1991, she was introduced to West Coast Swing and fell in love with the creative dance. After studying with top West Coast Swing instructors across the country, Melanie began to compete. In 1993 she partnered with Robert Cordoba and the couple formed a top competitive team, winning major contests around the country, including two U.S. Open Swing Dance Championships in a row: 1993 and 1994. In 1994 Melanie and Robert received the "Feather Award" as the Nation's Top Classic Swing Dance Couple and in the same year Melanie was inducted into the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame. Melanie has since continued to compete, place and win with other champion partners. Melanie is as passionate about Hustle as she is about Swing. In addition to offering the upbeat California style, she is now incorporating the graceful and dynamic New York style of Hustle in her courses. While Melanie is often invited
to teach workshops around the country she mostly keeps busy providing
private and group classes, special workshops, and dance parties. Melanie's
love for people and for dance shines through at all her events, reflected
in her fun loving approach to teaching and her emphasis on technique and
style. Melanie advises, "Dancing is definitely fun! It's a great
way to make friends, it promotes good health and keeps you in shape!" |
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Star Bailey brings a vast amount of
experience as a: Dancer, Singer, Actor and Choreographer to our area. Teaching DANCE DIMENSIONS Beverly Legge, Director, Brookfield, CT: Advanced jazz and tap, Shows, Competitions (Won best Choreography for "City of Angels" Dance Concepts performing Arts Competition) LEGGZ Joan and Samantha, Directors, Rockville Center,NY: Jazz, tap and hip-hop beginner to advanced, Shows. GREAT NECK SCHOOL OF DANCE Rogerta, Director, Great Neck,NY: Beginner-Advanced Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Shows. IMPERIAL DANCE Jazz and Ballet, La Habra, CA. PRIVATE LESSONS Great Neck, NY, New York, NY Training ACTING Diaan Ainslee/Manhattan Edge THEATRE DANCE: Chris Chadman, Chet Walker, Raymond Del Bario FUNKY JAZZ: Hinton Battle, Frank Hatchett,A.C., Eddie Garcia JAZZ: Billy Seigenfeld, Jeff Ferguson, Phil Black, Cecilia Marta BALLET: Finis Jhung SALSA: Alex Da Silva VOICE: Jeffrey Dunn, Doug Houston SCHOLARSHIP: Broadway Dance Center,NY, NY. |
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| Christy Johnson, Master Partner Dance Instructor, has been teaching over 30 years. She's taught 10's of thousands of people to enjoy partner dancing. Beginner's are her specialty and her teaching techniques--including the Rhythm Central Partner Dance Pyramid--are proven to make learning fast and easy. You won't find a better Beginner Partner Dance Instructor in North San Diego County! Christy comes from a family of Vaudeville performers. She studied dance with her grandmother and aunt from age 3 to 16, then started teaching the younger students. At 18 she trained and became a teacher at Arthur Murray's Dance Studio in Boston. Over the years she's studied with many hand-selected dance masters across the country in various styles including: Swing, Latin, Ballroom, Country, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Hula, Flamenco, Belly, Folk and Tap Dance. As a performer, Christy's been on a great number of theatre stages, television shows and videos, but teaching is her first love. She believes that being a good instructor comes from logging-in hours teaching class, not from performing, competing or out on the dancefloor. The most important qualification she has as a dance instructor is her 3+ decades of actual teaching. In class she's learned the art of instruction from her wonderful students. Christy's taught many beginning dance students just like you at community colleges, nite clubs, community centers and dance studios in New England and Southern California. In addition to Private Lessons, she currently teaches Classes at Dance North County, Encinitas Community Center, MiraCosta College, Oceanside Senior Center and Carlsbad Parks and Recreation. Christy is the Hostess for the Third Saturday Beginner's Social Dance Party at Dance North County. You can contact Christy at: 760/580-0116 or www.groups.yahoo.com/group/RhythmCentral |
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Mary Pinizzotto has been teaching ballroom and social dancing
for over 17 years. She is a former nationally ranked professional American
Smooth and American Rhythm competitor. Her professional training includes life
coaching, yoga and performance. Her teaching approach is holistic and
she loves to help people bring more aliveness to their lives through dance and
movement. She has taught throughout the country as a teacher's trainer and has
the esteemed privilege to teach workshops at Esalen Institute in Big
Sur. For Mary, dance is a means for a deep, lasting and meaningful
transformation of life, relationships and consciousness. She loves to work with: • Couples preparing for their first dance or established couples wanting a hobby that can also deepen their relationship, • Singles recently transitioning our of a relationship, •People with fears around learning something new, •Anyone interested in making lasting positive changes in their lives by building confidence, gaining better body awareness and sharing the joy of dance. "I teach all styles of partner dance and the focus is always on how to have the most fun while really learning something. I believe everyone is a dancer at heart and make it my job to help you feel comfortable and free in your dance." |
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Mary Manzella is a nationally recognized Teacher, Choreographer,
Performer, Competitor, and Judge. She began dancing at the age of four,
and by the time she was ten years old, was performing ballet, tap and
Hawaiian exhibitions in her home state of New York. Mary was choreographer
for her high school musicals and later received her college degree in
teaching from Adelphi University. In 1978 Mary began competing and
represented SDSDC in the Western Regional and The National Swing Dance
Championships taking first place on both occasions. She continued to
compete through the 80's, winning hundreds of competitions, while
teaching full time.
Devoted to teaching and to the Art of Dance, Mary's trophy room holds
awards for: Best Choreographer, Best Footwork, Best Showmanship Most Popular Female Teacher (Feather Award Nomination ) California State Championship-2nd place 1992, Top Female Teacher ( Ballroom Community ) in addition to numerous trophies for J & J and Showcase competition wins. She has also been featured in TV, movie and several dance magazines, including the cover of Dance Action National Magazine She taught three years on U.S. open cruises, Ballroom at San Diego City College for Seniors and Aerobics Classes. She has conducted workshops and judged for many prestigious events throughout the U.S., including at the U.S. Open Championships. Mary has performed for such notables as John Wayne's wife, Pilar, Milton Berle and Gene Kelly, among others. In 1991 Mary was inducted into the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame and is currently an Advisory Board Member. She is also President and Dance Director of the North County Swing and Ballroom Dance Club. |
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Brian Nelson Brian has been competing professionally since
1992. In the late 90's he competed in both American style Rhythm and
Smooth to become a United States Open 9-Dance Finalist. Currently,
he is competing in the Open American Ballroom (Smooth) with United
States Rising Star Champion and U.S. Open Finalist, Svetlana Kudimova.
In addition to competitions, they perform demonstrations, teach
groups, workshops and are available for coaching throughout the world. While living in LA, Brian has performed on Nash Bridges, E-Entertainment TV, Anniversary of Dirty Dancing Premier, and was featured in many music videos. He was the winner of the National Dirty Dancing contest, worked with the cast of Suddenly Susan, and taught cast members of ER and many other famous celebrities. Throughout his career, he has also been competing with his students in American Smooth and Rhythm, International Standard and Latin, Salsa, West Coast Swing and Hustle. Some of Brian's students compete nationally. They have won many First Place and Top Student Awards at competitions around the country in age categories ranging from 18 to 80 years old. Brian is anxious to teach people of all ages who have never danced before as well as advanced dancers. He has prepared hundreds of wedding couples for their first dance and will teach singles as well as couples. "It's easier than you think!" |
| Monica Orozco is an international Tango artist, teacher, coach, and choreographer from Buenos Aires, whose style includes both the traditional and the more modern jazz influence of Piazzolla. |
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| Kumu Kahne International Performer, Entertainer and Dancer with performances in Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Guam and Mainland China |
| Linda Wilkerson |
| Don Sexton |
| Margie Adams & Jim Cruzen |
| Jan Hanson |
| Dan Gibbons |
| Wendy Freider |
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760-942-6362
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