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Resources
Colleges and Universities
Studios
Independent Instructors
Dance Clubs
Dance Venues
Senior Dances
Vendors
Internet Resources
Dance Cruises
National Links:
U. S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association
USA Dance chapters in other cities
International DanceSport Federation (IDSF)
National Dance Council of America (NDCA)
Local USA Dance Chapters:
Name: Southern Arizona Chapter of USA Dance
Location: Tucson, AZ
Email: dwcarlson@msn.com for Dan Carlson (president)
Website: soazbda.org
Name: Northern Arizona Chapter of USA Dance
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Contact phone: 928-606-5260 for John Gliege (president)
Email: jgliege@earthlink.net for John Gliege (president)
Email: jeanne4edu@hotmail.com for Jeanne Helmich (vice-president)
Colleges and Universities
Location: Arizona State University
Address: University Dr., Tempe, AZ
Instructor: Larry Caves, Brenda Smith, Lonnie Mitchell
Phone: 480-965-9011
Website: asu.edu
Instruction: social dance
Location: Glendale Community College
Address: 6000 W. Olive Ave., Glendale, AZ
Instructor: Jeff French
Phone: 623-845-3000
Website: gc.maricopa.edu
Instruction: social dance
Location: Mesa Community College
Address: 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ
Instructor:
Phone: 480-461-7000
Website: mc.maricopa.edu
Instruction: social dance
Location: Paradise Valley Community College
Address: 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ
Instructor: Diona Peltcs (480-266-7349)
Instructor: Misha (Michelle) Newell
Phone: 602-787-6500
Website: pvc.maricopa.edu
Instruction: social dance
Location: Phoenix College
Address: 1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ
Instructor: Edie Gilbertsen
Phone: 602-285-7500 480-831-1064
Website: mc.maricopa.edu
Instruction: social dance
Location: Scottsdale Community College
Address: 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ
Instructor: Diona Peltcs (480-266-7349)
Instructor: Taylor Winningham
Phone: 480-423-6321 or 480-423-6000
Website: sc.maricopa.edu
Instruction: social dance (lessons held at adjacent Scottsdale Presbyterian church)
Studios
Name: Academy of Ballroom Dance
Address: 832 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ
9th St. & Indian School Rd.
Phone: 602-285-1569
Owner: Jenell Maranto
Instructors: Jenell Maranto, Jim Maranto, and Chad Lakridis
Website: ballroomarizona.com
Instruction: mostly private lessons for social, competition and
professional levels
Name: Ambiant Dance
Address: 16597 N 92nd Street, Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: 623-693-2855
Owner/Instructors: Robert Blair (and others)
Website: ambiantdance.com
Instruction: private & group lessons in Ballroom, Latin & Swing
Specials: wedding couples, parties, and corporate events
Name: Arizona Ballroom Company
Address: 5536 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone: 520-290-2990
Owner/Instructors: Alan Daughenbaugh (and others)
Website: azballroom.com
Instruction: ballroom, latin, swing, Argentine tango, salsa
Specials:
Name: Arrowhead Ballroom Company
Address: 5905 W. Bell Road, Suite #1, Glendale, AZ 85308
Phone: 623-843-1136
Email: bigdaddyblake@hotmail.com
Owner/Instructors: Blake Kish
Instruction: Latin, ballroom, and country
Specials: open dances on Saturdays
Studio: Arthur Murray Dance Studio - Arrowhead
Address: 10032 W Bell Road Ste 102, Sun City AZ
Phone: 623-974-3500
Website: coming soon
Email: arrowheadarthurmurray@gmail.com
Owner: Mychael James and Candee Martinez and Debi James
Instruction: ballroom, Latin, swing, hustle, Argentine tango, salsa
Music: Every kind of modern and traditional danceable music
Specials: competitive programs and social programs
first lesson free no matter what level
pay as you go, or full programs
Studio: Arthur Murray Dance Studio - Mesa
Address: 2111 S. Alma School Rd, Suite 7, Mesa AZ 85210
SE corner of Alma School Rd & Baseline
Phone: 480-287-5590
Website: ArthurMurrayMesa.com
Music: variety: ballroom, swing, Latin
Owner/Instructors: Lowell Fox
Instruction: group & private in ballroom, swing, Latin, country
Specials: Thursday practice party / Saturdays open dance party
music: a variety of ballroom, swing and Latin
Name: Arthur Murray Dance Studio - Phoenix
Address: 1210 E. Indian School Rd.
12th St & Indian School, entrance located at rear of parking lot
Phone: 602-264-4612
Website: arthurmurrayphoenix.com
Owner/Instructors: Holly Udy-Meekin (and others)
Instruction: group & private in ballroom, swing, Latin
Specials:
Name: Arthur Murray Dance Studio - Scottsdale
Address: 7835 E. Redfield Rd., Ste. 206, Scottsdale, AZ
Phone: 480-946-4241
Website: arthurmurrayphoenix.com
Owner/Instructors: John Almeida
Instruction: group & private in ballroom, Latin, swing
Specials:
Name: Dance FX Studios
Address: 1859 W. Guadalupe Rd. Suite #105, Mesa, AZ
Phone: 480-968-6177
Website: dancefxstudios.com/default.asp
Owner/Instructors: Adam and Nicole DeKavallas
Instruction: Argentine tango, adult hip hop, Latin, ballroom
Name: Dance Time
Address: 10339 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ
Phone: 480-951-4225, 602-486-2082
Owner/Instructors: Bridgette Maria (and others)
Instruction: ballroom, latin, swing
Specials:
Studio: Fatcat Ballroom and Dance Company
Address: 3131 E Thunderbird Rd Ste 33, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: 602-324-7119
Website: fatcatballroom.com
Email: dancingfeet@cox.net
Owner: Terry Schmoyer
Floor: 5800' floating wood
Instruction: ballroom, Latin, and swing
Studio: Forever Dance Studio
Phone: 602-380-5035
Owner/Instuctor: JC Yeh
Website: forever-dance.com
Email: foreverdanceaz@yahoo.com
Instruction: International and American style ballroom, latin, swing, and theatrical
Specials: introductory discount to USA Dance members
Studio: Paragon Dance Center
Address: 931 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ
Location: S/E corner Elliot & Rural in "Southwind Plaza"
Owner: Robert Campos
Phone: 480-777-8877
Music: variety: ballroom, latin, swing
Website: paragondance.net
Email: robert@paragondance.net
Instruction: group & private in latin, ballroom and swing
Studio: Shall We Dance
Address: 3163 McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282
Location: N/E corner of Southern and McClintock, next to Nello's Pizza
Owner: Mona Brandt Arvidson
Phone: 480-491-2393 studio phone
Phone: 281-830-9929 cell
Floor: 4700' + 1100' wood
Website: shallwedancephoenix.com
Email: info@shallwedancephoenix.com
Instruction: group & private in latin, ballroom, swing & country
Studio: Stars Ballroom
Address: 2848 South Carriage Lane, Mesa, AZ
Location: S/E corner 101 & Guadalupe Road
Phone: 602-690-6631
Floor: 2500' wood
Website: starsballroom.net
Instruction: group & private in ballroom, latin, swing
Studio: Studio B
Address: 13610 N Scottsdale Rd Ste #23, Scottsdale, AZ
Location: SW corner Thunderbird & Scottsdale Rd
Owner: Nikko Soto
Phone: 480-348-1641
Website: coming soon
Email: studiobdance@msn.com
Floor: moderate-sized wood floor
Instruction: ballroom,swing, latin, international
Special: group classes Tuesday & Thursday
Independent Instructors
Name: Mona Brandt Arvidson
Phone: 480-491-2393 studio phone
Phone: 281-830-9929 cell
Email: monaarvidson@yahoo.com
Instruction: country western, ballroom, swing
Name: John and Diana Berry
Phone: 480-223-3264 (cell)
Email: berrydance@cox.net
Website: see starsballroom.net
Instruction: International Latin and Standard, American Rhythm and Smooth.
Beginning social level to Professional Competitor.
Private lessons given at Star's Ballroom.
Comments: United States and International Professional Champions.
United States Top Teacher. Available for judging, seminars and choreography.
Name: Robert Blair
Phone: 623-693-2855
Email: robert@ambiantdance.com
Website: ambiantdance.com
Instruction: ballroom, Latin, swing, ballroom kid's program
Name: Robert Bryant
Phone: 602-381-1670
Email: bryant100@cox.net
Website: Bryantdance.com
Instruction: West Coast Swing, Latin, Ballroom and Rhythm
Specials: also dance cruises
Name: Robert Campos
Phone: 480-262-8343
Email: azdancers@yahoo.com
Website: paragondance.net
Instruction: ballroom, country western
Name: Larry Caves
Phone: 602-570-7272
Email: lcaves@asu.edu
Instruction: ballroom, latin, international, Argentine tango, swing
Studio: valley wide freelance
Name: Joe Coder
Phone: 602-697-4970
Email: kyotejoe@yahoo.com
Instruction: ballroom, swing, Argentine tango and latin
Studio: Stars Ballroom
Name: Michael and Amber Cross
Phone: 480-839-4335
Email: swingpass@cox.net
Website: see wcswing.biz/framework.htm
Instruction: West Coast Swing, hustle, cha cha, night club 2 step
Studio: VFW Post 720 on 4853 E. Thomas Rd (48th St. and Thomas Rd)
Comments: also teaches & organizes a weekly formation teams
Name: Rik Dault
Phone: 602-885-7554
Email: RichardDouglasDault@yahoo.com
Instruction: ballroom, latin, & swing
Studio: Ambiant Dance
Classes: Dance Conditioning Class (see phoenixusadance.org/ataglance )
Name: Wesly Feuquay
Phone: 602-697-4977 or 602-284-9328
Email: wfeuquay@netscape.net
Website: various
Instruction: ballroom, swing, country and latin
Name: Sandra Foss
Phone: 602-750-6622
Website: call
Instruction: private in ballroom, latin and swing
Name: Lowell Fox
Phone: 480-287-5590
Email: dance@arthurmurraymesa.com
Website: ArthurMurrayMesa.com
Instruction: Latin, ballroom, Lindy, hip hop
Name: Hilary Gainey (Gainey Dance)
Phone: 602-390-3044
Email: hilary@gaineydance.com
Website: gaineydance.com
Studio: Studio B
Address: 13610 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Instruction: all levels of social and competitive balloom, Latin, and
night club dances. Specializing in teaching wedding couples,
single men, couples, and competitive students.
Specials: see website.
Name: Norm Gifford
Phone: 480-720-3301
Email: normdance@cox.net
Instruction: ballroom, latin, West Coast Swing, country western
Name: Edie Gilbertsen / The Dance Place
(also Phoenix Comm College faculty)
Phone: 480-831-1064
Email: edieg42@hotmail.com
Website: call
Instruction: ballroom, latin, and swing
Name: Manny & Cory Gutierrez
Phone: 602-686-7742
Email: salsavibes@gmail.com
Website: tropicalvibesdance.com
Instruction: Salsa classes
Studio: Cannady Dance Center (N. Phoenix)
Comments: also provide Latin event entertainment/shows
Name: Paul Jack
Phone: 623-640-9865
Email: Judynixon@aol.com
Website: pauljack.accessdance.com
Events: organizer of the Galaxy Dance Festival on Sept. 15-17, 2006
located at the Phoenix Mesa Marriott Hotel, Mesa, AZ
Instruction: ballroom, swing, latin (27 yrs experience)
1. Stars Ballroom (see studio section)
2. City of Peoria - register at 623-773-7137 - att: Kevin Naughton
Name: Mychael James
Phone: 623-974-3500
Email: arrowheadarthurmurray@gmail.com
Instruction: ballroom, Latin, swing, hustle, Argentine tango, salsa
Comments: competitive programs and social programs
Name: Devorah Kastner
Phone: 602-697- 4136
Email: chachachick@hotmail.com
Instruction: ballroom, country , Latin, West Coast Swing
Comments: WCS dance instructional videos available on DVD
Name: Blake Kish
Phone: 623-516-0795
Email: bigdaddyblake@hotmail.com
Instruction: Latin, ballroom, Latin, and country
Name: Olegas Koliakinas
Phone: 480-277-7414
Email: koliakinas@qwest.net
Website: azballroomstars.com
Instruction: Standard Latin, Ballroom and Rhythm
Comments: world-class adjudicator (WD&DSC)
Call for Classes at: VFW on 4853 E. Thomas Rd
Name: Renata Koliakiniene
Phone: 480-283-7820
Email: renata1k@yahoo.com
Website: azballroomstars.com
Instruction: Standard Latin, Ballroom and Rhythm
Comments: world-class adjudicator (WD&DSC)
Call for Classes at: VFW on 4853 E. Thomas Rd
Name: Decho Kraev
Phone: 480-580-9595
Email: dkraev@cox.net
Instruction: American Rhythm and Smooth, at various locations
Comments: International Champions
Name: Chad Lakridis
Phone: 602-549-1916
Email: dancewithchad@yahoo.com
Website: dancewithchad.com
Instruction: ballroom, latin, swing, hustle, and Argentine Tango
Name: Ed Lee
Phone: 480-303-0951
Email: none
Instruction: fundamentals of social ballroom
Studio: Stardust Dance Club, Mesa
Comments: student lesson worksheets included
Name: Jenell Maranto
Location: Academy of Ballroom Dance, Phoenix
Address: 832 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ
9th St. & Indian School Rd.
Phone: (602) 285-1569
Email: jmar3739@aol.com
Website: ballroomarizona.com
Instruction: Latin & ballroom
Comments: 2 time US American Smooth Champion,
owner of Academy of Ballroom Dance,
judicator for competitions, dance instructor, coach
Name: Bridgette Maria
Location: Dance Time Dance Studio
Address: 10339 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ
(SE side of Scottsdale Rd and Shea)
Phone: 602-486-2082
Email: bridgettemaria@cox.net
Website: BandBdance.com
Instruction: salsa, Latin, American rhythm, ballroom, swing, and Argentine Tango
Name: Candee Martinez
Phone: 623-974-3500
Email: arrowheadarthurmurray@gmail.com
Instruction: ballroom, Latin, swing, hustle, Argentine tango, salsa
Comments: competitive programs and social programs
Name: Lonnie Mitchell
Phone: 480-586-5961
Email: mambomanaz@cox.net
Instruction: latin, ballroom, West Coast Swing, country western
Name: Ron Montez
Location: Marano, AZ
Phone: 858-270-7100
Email: rondance@comcast.net
Instruction: Latin & ballroom
Comments: 7 time undefeated US Latin American Champion
judicator for competitions, world renown coach and choreographer
Name: Bill Moritz
Phone: 623-680-6216
Email not known
Instruction: ballroom, latin, and swing
Location: Sun City West
Name: Tommy Newby
Phone: 480-280-4652
Instruction: ballroom, Latin, rhythm - specializing in American Smooth,
International Standard and Theatre Arts
Comments: Available for coaching, private lessons, choreography,
group lessons, seminars, and judging
Name: Misha (Michelle) Newell
Phone: 602-405-9373
Email: dance@mishanewell.com
Website: mishanewell.com
Instruction: latin, ballroom, swing, country
Name: Radomir Pashev
Phone: 480-251-9225
Email: zagoradance@yahoo.com
Instruction: American Rhythm & Smooth, International Latin & Standard
Comments: available for professional shows
Name: Diona Peltcs
Phone: 480-266-7349
Email: DeederPel@aol.com
Instruction: ballroom, latin, & swing
Classes: Dance Conditioning Class (see phoenixusadance.org/ataglance )
Name: Silviya Pencheva
Phone: 480-516-3712
Email: SilviyaPencheva@yahoo.com
Location: varies (call for info)
Instruction: International Latin and American Rhythm/Smooth
Comments: Ohio Star Ball American Rhythm Rising Star Champion,
European Youth Champion
Everything for your best performance - hair styling, ballroom dresses,
stage make-up
Name: Larry S. Rindner
Phone: 858-414-3877
Email: apassionfordance@yahoo.com
Website: apassionfordance.com
Instruction: Private and group lessons in ballroom, Latin, and swing
Studio: Flexible locations (call)
Specials - Introductory full one hour session just $20
Name: Helmut Salas
Location: various
Phone: 602-717-4929
Email: zentango@cox.net
Instruction: Biomechanics of Dance, Argentine Tango, International Standard,
Hustle, Salsa, American Ballroom, Standard Competitive coaching,
Standard exam training.
Comments: Biomechanics class Thursdays 8:30-9:30 pm at Fatcat Ballroom
Name: Terry Schmoyer
Address: 3131 E Thunderbird Rd Ste 33, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: 602-324-7119
Website: fatcatballroom.com
Email: dancingfeet@cox.net
Instruction: ballroom, Latin, and swing
Name: JoAnna Senn
Phone: 520-440-7274
Email: jlse6@aol.com
Instruction: Ballroom, Latin, American Rhythm, and American Smooth
Comments: Available for coaching, choreography, group lessons, and judging
Name: Nikko Soto
Location: Studio B
Address: 13610 N Scottsdale Rd Ste #23, Scottsdale, AZ
Location: SW corner Thunderbird & Scottsdale Rd
Phone: 480-348-1641
Instruction: ballroom,swing, latin
Website: coming soon
Email: studiobdance@msn.com
Name: Forrest Vance
Address: 9282 E Los Gatos Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone/FAX: 480-473-1678
Email: FVance1@aol.com
Website: ForrestVance.com
Events: organizer of the "People's Choice Dancesport Competition"
held Memorial Day weekend
Comments: 7 Time U.S. Dance Champion
adjudicator in smooth, rhythm, latin, standard and theater arts
World Adjudicator for all styles
available for private lessons and classes ($90.00 per 45 minute lesson)
Name: Bree Watson
Phone: 480-580-9595
Email: dkraev@cox.net
Instruction: American Rhythm and Smooth, at various locations
Comments: International Champions
Name: J.C. Yeh
Phone: 602-380-5035
Email: foreverdanceaz@yahoo.com
Website: forever-dance.com
Instruction: International and American style ballroom, latin, swing, and theatrical
Specials: discount to USA Dance members
Dance Clubs
International Dance Sport Federation (IDSF)
idsf.net
National Dance Council of America (NDCA)
ndca.org
U. S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association
usabda.org/home/our_chapters/find_a_chapter/index.cfm
USA Dance Phoenix AZ Chapter
phoenixusadance.org
USA Dance Southern AZ Chapter
dancetucson.com/usabda/index.html
USA Dance chapters in other cities
usabda.org
Argentine Tango Club
tangoarizona.com
Arizona Lindy Hop Society (AZLS.com)
savethearts.org/swing
Desert Dance Club
desertdanceclub.com
Hillcrest Ballroom Dance Club - Sun City West
scwclubs.com/Clubs/CT20/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=317&posts=1
Hustle
International Hustle Dance Association (IHDA)
Email: valhunt@gmail.com IHDA regional delegate
i-h-d-a.com/
Round Dancers
Round Dancers
Contact: Myrna & Clint Shaw (for round dance level 3-4)
phone: 480-671-7730
email: cshaws5@juno.com
Contact: Angel Montalvo (for round dance level 4-5-6)
phone: 480-821-5405
email: atrooper@sprintmail.com
Round Dancer Instructors (for round dance level II-VI):
Mike and Linda Liberti
Location: Stardust Dance Studio, Mesa, AZ
Phone: 480-895-6018
Lessons on Tuesdays, Levels II – VI
6:30 PM. – 8:00 PM for lower levels.
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM for higher levels
Square Dancers
Grand Canyon Square Dance Association
website: azsquaredance.com/
Salsa
Salsa Club
cityguides.salsaweb.com/arizona/phoenix.htm
West Coast Swing
West Coast Swing Club Phoenix Area
gpsdc.org
West Coast Swing Dance Club Tucson
tsdc.net
Dance Venues
For current dance venues around town, check our
webpage Ballroom at a Glance
Senior Dances
Call the recreation centers below for more information about specific dance venues.
See Phil & Ginger’s website for even more places to dance:
Website: members.cox.net/arizonaballroom
Wednesday afternoon:
Mesa Senior Center East
7550 E Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207