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INSTRUCTIONS ARE  AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

(Links to Each Instructor's  Schedule's is provided under their listing, when available)

Bainbridge

Gig Harbor

Vaughn

Tacoma

 

NOTE:

Local dance studios and independent instructors are listed for your information.

USA Dance Kitsap does not recommend nor favor any one studio or instructor.

Dance Lessons are provided by a number of instructors in our area and at various locations. This page contains schedules and related information provided by those instructors.

Instructors interested in having their schedules listed should provide their information to the Web Master via email ( Web Master) or mail it to Web Master, P. O. Box 3617, Silverdale, WA 98383.

The schedule information should be provided as early as possible and include: Instructor, dance, cost, location with directions, dates and time. 

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Christine Luders

Now teaching at the Charleston Ballroom & Recital Hall

312 N. Callow Ave

Bremerton

Phone: 916-201-1538

 

Christine cultivated an early passion for the arts, beginning with a background in music, gymnastics, and ballet. These initial aspirations blended well with her interest in the functional symmetries of the human body, eventually leading her to pursue a degree in neurobiology, physiology, and behavior at the University of California at Davis. While gaining her bachelor's degree at UCD, she fell in love with ballroom dancing and with the help of her teacher, friend, and mentor, Gwen Burton, followed a dream to become a dance instructor and share her love of dance with others. Christine has over 8 years of professional, full-time experience as a Ballroom, Latin, and Swing dance instructor, including private instruction, group classes, competition, choreography, and dance teams.  Christine is trained in and teaches American Smooth, American Rhythm and International Standard styles of ballroom dance and is constantly striving to advance her own dancing, receiving coaching from nationally and internationally respected coaches.

Christine is known for her enthusiastic, gentle, and patient teaching style that makes even the newest of dancers feel at ease on the dance floor.  In addition to her teaching, Christine served for 3 years as the director of Children’s Programs at a well established Northern California dance studio.  She has also served for the past 6 years as a manager at Spotlight Dance and Fitness in Sacramento, CA and as Assistant Director for in-house shows and competitions.  Christine has experience in competition dancing and continues to compete with her students at International competitions several times a year.  Christine is new to the Seattle area, having moved here in April of 2007 and she continues to work part-time in the Sacramento Area

 

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JAN MADISON, CERTIFIED DANCE INSTRUCTOR

 

jmadison@hctc.com or phone 360-877-5181

 

RALPH RANKIN, ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR 

(Partners not Required)

 

Jan is a certified ballroom dance instructor who teaches at the Bremerton Elks, 4131 Pine Road, NE, Bremerton, WA, and is assisted by Mr. Ralph Rankin.  She has been teaching all the popular ballroom dances since 1992. Originally from Atlanta, GA, she recently relocated to Washington.  Jan is experienced with instructing the Arthur Murray as well as the Fred Astaire syllabus in studio environments.  Jan is friendly and personable with special patience for beginning students.  Her philosophy is to have fun with dance.

 

Group lessons are effective for learning the basics of ballroom dancing.  Private lessons allow the student to learn to dance at one's own pace.  Students may take group or private lessons with or without a partner.

Group lessons have an advantage in that each student has the opportunity to dance with multiple partners, which allows the student to improve leading and following skills.  Group lessons are inherently less expensive than private lessons.

Private lessons allow the student to focus on shaping, styling, posture, and technique.  Private lessons give you the confidence to dance a particular dance or routine more quickly or effectively while good floor-craft is introduced.

Jan offers private lessons to wedding couples who wish to have a special dance during their wedding reception.  Choreographed routines are planned to fit the personality of the wedding couple.  Group lessons for the entire wedding party are also offered.

- Instructions are offered in the following locations: Bremerton and Gorst

 jmadison@hctc.com or phone 360-877-5181

Schedule

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InStep Dance                

Doug Henry, Instructor

PARTNERS NOT REQUIRED

(253) 884-9236

P. O. Box 751 , Vaughn , WA 98394

InStep Dance is owned by Instructor Doug Henry and he is assisted by Sue Henry. Doug has been an active dance instructor for many years. His goal is to promote social and ballroom dancing in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. He believes dancing builds self-confidence and promotes social activities and interaction with others. The classes emphasize frame and connection, which is your communication with your dance partner. You will also learn the skills necessary to lead and follow your partner.  We teach all levels of dance in both private and group settings.

InStep Schedule

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Dancin With Doyle

Doyle Forrester, Dancin With Doyle

(360) 876-3931

Schedule

E-Mail: dancinwithdoyle@wavecable.com

My wife Kathy assists me with teaching a variety of Ballroom dances.  We teach Styling and Technique in Smooth, Latin, and Swing.  A fun atmosphere is the format for all of my classes. My goal is having students looking great on the dance floor and enjoying the dances that they have learned.   I teach in Bremerton and Tacoma through the Parks Departments.

Monday evenings are in Bremerton .  Class Schedules can be obtained at (360) 478-5357 or my home phone/E-Mail.

Tuesday and Thursday evening classes are in Tacoma .  Class Schedules can be obtained  at (253) 305-1030 or my home phone/E-Mail.

Doyle' Schedule

 

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Educated Feet, Sheila Phillips

Jitter bugging parents, a step dancing grandfather, and an uncle who played the spoons... it's no wonder dance instructor Sheila Phillips loves what she does...it's in her blood!

Growing up in a small farming community in upstate NY, she and her siblings performed regularly at local events. Sheila, who has taught dance for more than 12 years, received formal training in Jazz at college age, then went onto become certified with the Golden State Teacher's Association, and continued her training at the Washington Dance Club in Seattle, WA. She has served as a coach for the award-winnning Swingin' Hepcats, and currently teaches for the US Amateur Ballroom Dancers Assn. for both the Northwest and Kitsap Peninsula chapters.

She is a certified instructor in Ballroom, Latin and Swing and offers both private and semiprivate lessons (no partner necessary). Sheila believes in sharing the joy of dance with another, and feels that dance has no age boundries. She instructs grade schoolers, teens and adults, as well as senior citizens; and particularly enjoys preparing couples for their wedding day.

Call or e-mail for more information on classes (privates or workshops) or for information on upcoming dances open to the public.

Educated Feet Studio, Bainbridge Island
Washington Dance Club, Seattle

Sheila@educatedfeet.net

1 (206 )842-3012

See Educated Feet's Web for Schedule

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Steve and Arlyne Ashton

(360) 377-2006, email: ashtondance@wprldfront.com

P. O. Box 790 , Tracyton , WA 98393

Social-American Style  

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 George and Jan Bahr  

(360) 779-9589

email: roadhousenursery@earthlink.net

12511 Central Valley Rd. , Poulsbo , WA 98370

George and Jan Bahr teach Ballroom and Latin dance through the Poulsbo Community Recreation N.W. Program.  If you are not on the Poulsbo Community Recreation Program mailing list you may call 360-779-9898 to have your name added to their mailing list for their schedule or for additional information.

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Natasha Thayer

Internationally known coach & champion competitor

Visiting Coach

Beginners-Professionals

Social-Competitive (All Levels)

(206) 914-2422

Additional information is available at -Easy2Dance.com or DanceSeattle.com

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