Instructors

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 Back to Top
Michael Schedler	.
	Teacher, choreographer and coach. Beginners to advanced. Wedding preparation michael@theplace2dance.com Back to Top
Ron Leverett
	Former United States Professional Champion in Smooth, Rhythm & Theatrical styles of dance. Training available at all levels. ron@theplace2dance.com Back to Top
Vickie Dunn
	A Specialist in Country Western Dancing. Also teaches Ballroom and helps wedding couples prepare for that "first dance." Vickie@theplace2dance.com Back to Top
Tony Carbonell
	Teacher & choreographer. Prepares students for Exhibitions. Also teaches Argentine Tango. Visit Tony's web page at www.tonycarbonelldance.com tony@theplace2dance.com Back to Top

Rabih Timani

An ISTD Licentiate (BB) who teaches Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Merengue and many other dances & dance styles
rabih@theplace2dance.com

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Olga Curd
	National Ballroom Champion Olga Curd is happy to share her experience and knowledge with dancers of all levels. Olga provides choreography services for competitors, show performers and wedding dance couples.
Anderson Moore	.
	Teacher, choreographer and coach. Prepares students for exhibitions and competitions anderson@theplace2dance.com Back to Top
Orlando Martinez
	Choreographer and teacher; Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Ballroom, Latin
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
A J Wiley
	With several years of experience in teaching from beginners thru competition-level dancing, AJ is a well-rounded instructor who brings a sense of "fun" to each lesson Back to Top
Michael Stephens
	Country Western, Whip, West Coast Swing mstephens@theplace2dance.com Back to Top
Viktoria (Belova) Soto,	.
	Competitor, coach, choreographer, performer vika@theplace2dance.com Back to Top
Gloria Jones
	Gloria specializes in Salsa class lessons as well as teaching Ballroom and Latin classes gloria@theplace2dance.com Back to Top
Lance Estridge
	A fine choreographer who teaches beginner through advanced levels for competitive style dancing
Lisa Hernandez
	Lisa loves working with students at all levels of dance, beginner through advanced
Demetra Vouvenous
	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.

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

Anderson Moore

Michael Stephens

Viktoria (Belova) Soto,