Danielle O'Niell - Director

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An outstanding young man and a wonderful instructor, JD has a natural ability to make students feel comfortable and welcomed. He is one of our fine New Student Specialists as well as the Junior Ballroom Instructor. Having danced since he was young, JD also has an broad base of experience in many different areas a BS in Business, a BA in Theatre Design, several competitive sports, and well as vocal and instrumental music. These all make it possible for him to communicate with students no matter how you learn. Come take a lesson from our young motorcycle riding instructor.

Melissa believes that dancing brings energy and self discovery. One of our New Student Specialist, Melissa is an excellent teacher and dancer. She is always helping with our parties and events, and is always there with a ready smile to greet students as well as first time guests.

Teacher in training for Ballroom dance instruction, and a pro team salsa dancer. Travels and performs with her team. Helps teach our salsa group classes.

Tina, one of the treasured gems of our teachering staff. From Slovenia, a country that produces some of the most talented dancers in the world, she teaches both American and International competition styles at the highest competitive levels. She also works with our students at beginning Bronze levels and knows how to teach in a way that quickly moves a new student into higher Bronze and Silver levels. She has even been nominated for an Emy for choreography along with co-choreographer, Dmitry Chaplin (Dmitry is a Dance Teacher in the TV series Dancing with the Stars). 

Forrest Walsh brings a long list of accomplishments. Acknowledged one of the best partner dance instructors in Los Angeles.

Alex and Alla are two of our most advanced dance instructors. Trained in Russia, they have competed professionally all over the world. They both teach Intermediate through Gold levels! Come learn from these two world class instructors.