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The Dance Place is home to some of the finest dance instructors in the United States, specializing in group and private instruction. Learn Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Country/Western dance steps at a time that suits you.

 


Phillip Stephens

 


 

ISTD Fellow and Examiner. Competition judge, choreographer, teacher and coach in many styles. Training (and exams) for Professional Degree Certification available.
Contact via 713-248-2299
phillip@theplace2dance.com
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Michael Schedler

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Teacher, choreographer and coach.  Beginners to advanced.  Wedding preparation
michael@theplace2dance.com
 

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Ron Leverett

 

 
Former United States Professional Champion in Smooth, Rhythm & Theatrical styles of dance.  Training available at all levels. 

ron@theplace2dance.com
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Vickie Dunn

 
 

 

A Specialist in Country Western Dancing.  Also teaches Ballroom and helps wedding couples prepare for that "first dance."
Vickie@theplace2dance.com

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Tony Carbonell

 
  Teacher & choreographer.  Prepares students for Exhibitions.  Also teaches Argentine Tango.  Visit Tony's web page at www.tonycarbonelldance.com
tony@theplace2dance.com
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Rabih Timani

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An ISTD Licentiate (BB) who teaches Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Merengue and many other dances & dance styles
rabih@theplace2dance.com
 
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David Appel  
   A former Theater Arts Champion and a competitor in Ballroom Country and West Coast Swing who has won many titles with both student and professional partners.  David is an innovative choreographer and is also a popular judge at many Swing and Country events.
 

Anderson Moore

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  Teacher, choreographer and coach.  Prepares students for exhibitions and competitions
anderson@theplace2dance.com
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Craig Shaw  
Craig  is a British Professional ShowDance Champion and Blackpool Finalist.  He is a UKA Licentiate, Competition judge Choreographer, Teacher and Coach in Ballroom & Latin.  Craig is also available for Pro-Am competitions.  He currently dances professionally with Evgeniya Sutyaginskaya and they are UK Open Rising Star Professional Finalists.

 

Evgenyia Sutyagenskaya  
 A former World Dance Council World Championship Finalist, Evgeniya is a wonderful teacher in both Ballroom and Latin.  She is available for coaching and Pro-Am teaching.  Evgeniya dances competitively with Craig Shaw and they are currently ranked # 2 in the UK and are in the top 24 in the world.
Guo Yong Zhang  
  World Professional Classical Show Dance Champion.  An active competitor who also dances in shows with students, choreographs routines and coaches individuals and couples of all levels.

 

Susan Timani  
 

 

Over 18 years experience.  Teaches all levels of Ballroom & Latin social dancing, including Salsa, and prepares wedding couples for that important 1st dance

 

Lance Estridge  
 

 

A fine choreographer who teaches beginner through advanced levels for competitive style dancing
Erica Neff Griffin  
 

Salsa and Latin Dance are "specialties" for Erica, who also teaches traditional Ballroom and Latin dancing and prepares couples for the first dance at their wedding
 

Viktoria (Belova) Soto,

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Competitor, coach, choreographer, performer
vika@theplace2dance.com
 

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Gloria Jones  
 

 

Gloria specializes in Salsa class lessons as well as teaching Ballroom and Latin classes
gloria@theplace2dance.com
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William Ashworth  
   William is an energetic and talented teacher who enjoys working with students of all levels. 
Guennadi Iakunin  
   A well-respected coach and choreographer, Guennadi works with many pre-teen and teen couples as well as adult couples and singles.
Martha Cockrell  
   Martha is a well-respected teacher who works with students of all levels.  She is a very talented dancer and enjoys performing in shows and exhibitions.
 
Olga Curd  
Olga is a well-known competitor, patient instructor and choreographer. She is passionate about creating unique show/competition and wedding routines for students of all ages. Olga is DVIDA certified in American and International Ballroom styles. info@HoustonBallroomDance.com 281.380.8606.
Lisa Hernandez  
 

 

 

 Lisa loves working with students at all levels of dance, beginner through advanced
Demetra Vouvounas  
 Demetra is an experienced teacher who specializes in working with couples preparing for the first dance at their weddings
 
Raul Edwards  
 
Raul Orlando Edwards - Houston's leading salsa specialist and founder of the city's first 'street salsa' program. Formally trained dancer with extensive studies in Argentine Tango, Ballet, Jazz, Afro-Latin dances and dance fitness. Visit the web at www.strictlystreetsalsa.com or contact at info@strictlystreetsalsa.com, 713.524.3938.
 

Michael Stephens

 
  Country Western, Whip, West Coast Swing
mstephens@theplace2dance.com
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Orlando Martinez  
  Choreographer and teacher; Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Ballroom, Latin

 

 


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Last updated: 09/23/11.