World Dance Schools

    Academia Pé de Valsa, South America

  Av. Prudente de Morais, 901, s/lj - Cidade Jardim - Belo Horizonte, MG            
Em agosto de 1991, Leonardo Wenceslau e Elaine Reis fundaram a Academia de Dança e Arte Pé de Valsa, concretizando o sonho de ter uma escola com uma nova didática no ensino da dança de salão. Nestes 18 anos de funcionamento, mais de 5 mil alunos já passaram pela Academia, que, hoje, tem dois endereços em Belo Horizonte: nos bairros Cidade Jardim e Carlos Prates.
    Dancers DreamZzz, North America
  1206 Spofford Ave - Bronx - Bronx, NY             
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"Despite the tough economic times, some good news! This season is special we’ll be celebrating our Ten-year Anniversary with fun-fill Events to highlight our accomplishment. Come rejoice in our success, as we continue our momentum into the next decade.
Our commitment to our customers and evolving program has allowed worthy result. Since our founding we have remained focus on building a relationship with our customers and community, consistently providing the highest quality of service. This strategy has result in 10 years, we are thrilled to be celebrating such a significant milestone!"
    Jam Dance & Fitness Center, North America
  227 Bedford Avenue - Bellmore, NY           
A studio with the most energetic and creative dance classes! Acclaimed choreographers and owners - Lori Barone and Michele Cuccaro - have set Long Island on fire with their two beautiful JAM locations in Great Neck and Dix Hills. Known for its electrifying choreography and vibrant, professional staff, JAM is the ultimate in dance experience!
    Dance Upon A Time Dance Studio, North America
  71-46 Main Street - Flushing - Flushing, NY           
Conceived by Bobbi Petri, Dance upon a time.... is the premier social dance studio in Queens and the Long Island area. Since its inception, our studio has attracted students from all over the tri-state area; we try to provide the highest quality of instruction available in a professional, yet relaxed and fun learning environment. Our ballroom, one of the largest among the NY area dance studios, regularly holds dance events of over 150-250 people; it can be partitioned into as many as 4 separate classrooms that can, depending on the dance, easily accommodate dozens of students in each.
    Creative Arts Studio, North America
  310 Atlantic Ave - Boerum Hill - Brooklyn, NY            
It is the mission of Creative Arts Studio to encourage learning through artistic methods that are individually meaningful to each student. In our second decade of business we continue to hold close to this mission.
2009 brings an eventful year; one filled with difficult and uncertain times. In this economic climate the presence of instability has become weighty and troublesome in our own lives, around the country and throughout world. What better way to close our doors to this stress, to confront difficult times with optimism and awakening. It is the time to open doors to safe, upbeat, enlightening havens in our own homes, schools, and community resources.
    Kelimaski Estudio de Dança, South America
  Rua Marechal Trompowski, 103 - Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Estúdio de dança especializado em dança do ventre. dança cigana, dança flamenca, jazz, sapateado americano, ballet clássico (infantil e adulto).
Iníciou suas atividades em outubro de 2001, com direção da professora e bailarina Samra Sanches.
No Estúdio Kelimaski, o aluno vai encontrar orientação personalizada e atualizada com corpo de profissionais incorporando as mais recentes técnicas do universo da dança, preparando, inclusive, dançarinos profissionais.
    Education In Dance, North America
  16 East 11th St. - New York, NY           
An integrated arts enrichment program which provides a meaningful introduction and foundation in the arts for lifetime enhancement. In over sixty public and private schools throughout the New York Metropolitan Area we teach preschool through high school students of all populations including Special Education, Bilingual/ESL, and Gifted/TAG. Our program stimulates creativity and intellectual growth while contributing to emotional and physical well-being.
    Gafieiríssima, South America
  Av. Sernambetiba, 3600 - Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Cursos na ABM Associação Bosque Marapendi, Turmas no Atlântico Sul, Dança de Salão Carioca na Barra da Tijuca, Samba de Gafieira
    Starlight Ballroom Dance Studio, North America
  102 Jericho Tpke - New Hyde Park, NY           
Specializing in all forms of partner dance as well as specialty dance and fitness classes. Whether you have always wanted to take Ballroom or Latin dance lessons, or are getting ready for that special day. We have something for everyone, from Mommy & Me classes, to Sweet 15/16's / Quinceneras and Wedding Dances. Come visit us and see why over 3,000 students have come to call Starlight their home for dance lessons on Long Island over the past 17 years.
Learn to dance all styles of Ballroom and Latin Dance, Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Bolero, Swing, Jive, Paso Doble, Foxt-Trot, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Argentine Tango, Peabody, Quickstep and much more. We also offer specialty classes in Belly Dancing, Zumba Dance Fitness, Cuban Salsa.
Convenienty located on the border of Nassau and Queens in Long Island, the Starlight Ballroom Dance Studio continues to offer you the best dance instruction from the finest instructors on Long Island since 1991.
    Martinez Dance Studio, North America
  28-46 31st and 30 Ave - Astoria - Astoria, NY             
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Not your typical "ballroom" studio, Martinez Dance Studio mixes technique with culture to create a vibrant atmosphere for learning authentic Latin dancing. Martinez Studios bridges the gap between all dance styles. Our classes include: Club–style Salsa, American Ballroom, Latin Ballroom, Argentine Tango, Flamenco, Belly Dancing, Hip–Hop, House, Children´s classes. In this studio the lines of dance are dissolved and people learn for the pure spirit, love and passion of dancing. Privates and groups which create a solid foundation for the 1st time student as well as a challenge for the more advanced dancer.
    Dancesport, North America
  22 west 34th street - New York, NY            
The best dance instruction in Manhattan. Learn to dance Salsa, Mambo, Argentine Tango, Swing, Ballroom, Latin and more at New York’s largest Latin and Ballroom studio!
Conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan right next door to the Empire State Building, DanceSport offers you the best dance instruction from the finest instructors.
    Merce Cunningham Dance Company, North America
  55 Bethune Street - New York, NY           
Wdely recognized as the greatest living choreographer. Earlier in his career he was also one of the greatest American dancers. His earliest dance training was in tap and ballroom dance, with a local teacher, Mrs. Barrett, in his hometown of Centralia, Washington: before he was a modern dancer, Merce was a hoofer. What he also learned from Mrs. Barrett was that “dance is most deeply concerned with each single instant as it comes along.”
    Zawacki Dance & Workout, North America
  55 Lumber Rd - Roslyn, NY             
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Eddie Zawacki began his early training at Balanchine’s School of American Ballet. He has created an entire body of choreographic work on his own company the Zawacki Ballet.
Recently completing a year with ballet icon David Howard at 211 West 61st Street, NYC, they together taught and hosted several dance concerts with guests from NYCB, ABT, and Joffrey Ballet. Ed was a guest teacher at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center in the same facility.
Opening his own dance loft on 23rd Street in Chelsea, NYC served as a teaching facility and performing space for workshops, and choreographic projects.
Returning from London, Paris, and LA made him one of the most sought after men in the business, and has put him on the map as one of the most gifted teachers, and choreographers of his generation.
    MOBA Dance Academy, North America
  1001 Jericho Trnpk. - New Hyde Park, NY            
Devoted to the education of children and adults in the art of dance. Classes are designed to encourage self expression, inspire, improve self discipline, technique, and provide an alternative for youth in a positive environment.
    Gotta Dance Studio, North America
  79-02 69th Rd - Middle Village - Middle Village, NY           
“Gotta Dance” Studio opened its doors on September 15, 2001. Owner, Miss Terri as she is known by her students, starting dancing at the age of 5 and always dreamed, that one day, she would open her own studio. She continued taking dance classes and was also a member of a local community theatre group for many years. There she was able to learn and develop not only her love of dance, but also her love for music, singing and acting. The performing arts has always been a big part of Miss Terri's life.
Mr. Ron & Miss Terri decided the time had come for them to fulfill the life long “Dream” and together they started searching for the perfect place. Their hope was to find a small studio where students could come and learn to love dance & music while having fun in a friendly and safe environment. Today, they are very proud of their accomplishments and are extremely grateful to all the wonderful families who have touched their lives. Their goal is to continue with this very gratifying work and in the process make “Gotta Dance” Studio, for all the families who are a part of it, a place that will be remembered and remain forever close to their hearts!
    Morocco Academy of Mid-Eastern Dance, North America
  6 West 20th Street - New York, NY           
"Over the course of my 42+ year career, studies and research trips, I have striven to collect all music, steps and styles possible of each dance from many on-site viewings, questions and participation, etc. and to choose a variety of the most typical steps and figures, presenting them in choreography true to their origins, while, hopefully, pleasing to the eyes and ears of the theater public."
    Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre, North America
  300 W 43rd St - New York, NY           
Since its inception in 1992, as a not-for-profit cultural and charitable organization, The Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre has strived to celebrate the global diversity and to bridge the gap between all ages, races and cultures through world dance and music.
The Centre is one of New York City's largest minority-owned dance studios, and is the only cultural center in the world specializing in multi-ethnic dance and drum. The Centre serves thousands of adults and children annually and has a roster of 35 master instructors, dancers and drummers, who teach more than 100 dance classes per week in more than 30 different styles of movement and music from around the world.
    Performers Edge Dance Academy, North America
  4037 E Tremont Ave - Bronx - Bronx, NY           
Founded under the basis of love and adoration for dance. From the very first class taught in 2003, each studio room, faculty member, and student wreaked the passion for dance. Owner Stefanie Salaman has devoted herself to building a studio of excellence and pure respect to the dance education. The dance educators at Performers Edge are dedicated to giving each and every student the personal attention they deserve and support they need to continue as well as enjoy their dance experience.
Performers Edge is located in the heart of Throgs Neck where there is much of a family oriented environment. Our waiting room and office are located in the front of the building so help can always be attained and a family, fun atmosphere set.
    Time 2 Dance Academy, North America
  2505 3rd Avenue - Floor 3 - 3rd Avenue - Bronx, NY            
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Time 2 Dance Academy inspires a life-long love of dance in each student. the dance instructors are experienced professionals who are innovative, motivational and caring, and belive that every student can enjoy the spirit and soul of dance.
    Cathy's Dance Studio, North America
  33-19 Crescent Street - Astoria - Astoria, NY           
Cathy's Dance Studio was founded in 1956 by Miss Cathy Dooley and has carried out one tradition for over the past 53 years - a mission of sharing the art of dance with children of all ages and adding the excitement of cutting edge dance techniques.
Miss Cathy had a vision of bringing quality dance instruction at affordable prices to every student who had the desire to dance. And she shared that vision with the people of Astoria for over 26 years.
Today, Miss Michelle continues Cathy's Dance Studio's mission by fostering the arts in our community and attracting dancers from all of New York City's five boroughs, as well as Long Island, upstate New York, and New Jersey.
Whether it's traditional tap or pointe ballet, cutting edge jazz or hoofer-style tap, lyrical, rhythm tap, acrobatics, or modern ballet, Cathy's Dance Studio's talented and energetic teaching staff delivers the best instruction money can buy!
    Louise Benes Dance Company, North America
  87-18 114th Street - Richmond Hill, NY           
Providing dance training in an inspiring, goal-oriented and supportive atmosphere. Want a variety of dance classes? Ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, urban jazz (hip-hop with clean lyrics) and more.
Are you are new to dance? Classes for beginners of all ages including toddlers through to adults. Many students are dancing just for fun but still deserve the very best in training…we’ll aim to please.
    Eddie Torres Dance Studio, North America
  1964 Matthews Ave - Bronx - Bronx, NY            
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He was born July 3,1950 in the same hospital as Tito Puente; raised by his Puerto Rican parents in Spanish Harlem, a.k.a. El Barrio, New York City. Torres's mother, a hospital worker; his father an inventive plumber, sparked Eddie's knack for inventing. No dancers or musicians in the gene pool to Eddie's best knowledge.
    Fancy Feet Dance Studio, North America
  1295 Allerton Avenue - Allerton Avenue - Bronx, NY           
Boasting a team of award winning instructors recognized not only through competitions, but by the Bronx Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children for the quality instruction, love and positive reinforcement they give to the children they teach!! Fancy Feet Instructors give back to the community by donating their time and expertise to the local schools.
Fancy Feet boasts a director with thirty six years of teaching experience, twenty nine years in business and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance, Drama and Theater, who trains every instructor in her philosophy and style of teaching. This is done to provide your child with top notch quality and professionalism.
    L.A. Dance, North America
  24 Ellis Street - Great Kills - Staten Island, NY           
When you enter the doors of this 5000 square foot studio, you are taken back by the interior décor. Not expecting a dance studio to look like this, the interior boasts leather walls, fabric cushions, sconces, slate floors, zebra carpet and an array of vivid colors that move everyone to want to dance. The décor alone makes you want to jump. Each dance room is equipped with floating floors - two hard wood and one Mylar : 3000 square foot of pure dance space; two lobbies, four bathrooms, vending machines, an office, 10 foot mirror walls, incredible sound, warehouse style ceilings, lighting and funky brick walls to top off this real live Manhattan style space. L.A. Dance is not just a fun place to learn to dance; it’s the hottest thing in town. It’s the coolest place to be and it’s totally up with the times. The students are proud to call this home.
    Lá na Gafieira Academia de Dança, South America
  Av. das Américas, 500 Bl.9 loja 107 - Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Academia de Dança no Shopping Downtown com direção da Profª Patrizia Pizzolato, profissional com larga experiência, ex-participante da Cia. De Dança Carlinhos de Jesus, Jaime Arôxa e de diversos programas de sucesso na tv. Xanda Robaina, Fernando Romano, Manu, Ramonzinho e outras feras integram o “Corpo Docente” do Lá na Gafieira.
    Academia de Dança Luiz Valença, South America
  Rua São Francisco Xavier, 266 Sobrado - Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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A dança foi uma paixão tardia na vida do engenheiro Luiz Carlos de Lima Valença, de 52 anos, que trabalha como facilitador de clima da Gerência de Logística da BR Distribuidora, no Edihb, e é dono de uma academia de dança de salão na Tijuca. “Eu tinha muito prazer em dançar. Quanto mais praticava, mais queria dançar”, conta Luiz Valença. Seus ritmos prediletos são o samba, o bolero, o forró e o soltinho. Passar de aluno a professor foi mais uma vez obra do acaso. As pistas de dança ganharam tamanha importância na vida de Luiz Valença que ele planeja dedicar-se exclusivamente à academia na aposentadoria.
    Amely Pacheco Sala de Dança, South America
  R: Cel. Moreira Cesar, 26, salas 601/603 - Icaraí - Niterói, RJ           
    Faculdade-Escola Angel Vianna, South America
  Rua Jornalista Orlando Dantas, 2 - Botafogo - Rio de Janeiro, RJ             
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O nome de Angel Vianna está associado a anos de experiência profissional em diferentes institutos e centros de estudos do país como bailarina, coreógrafa, professora e pesquisadora em Dança. Com sua rica bagagem, Angel não se dedicou apenas ao seu "Centro de Estudos do Movimento e Artes". Desenvolveu trabalhos em Universidades Públicas, Escolas, Teatros, Associações Profissionais, Centros Culturais, Áreas de Lazer, Circos, Instituições Científicas e Clínicas, onde transmite o seu processo interdisciplinar, desenvolvendo uma ação sem fronteiras. Angel investe o seu tempo na produção de cidadãos livres. Esse importante trabalho vem sendo reconhecido pela sociedade e tem se revelado através de Homenagens, Condecorações e Prêmios, entre os quais destacam-se: Comenda da Ordem ao Mérito Cultural, inspirada na Ordem do Mérito Cultural na Classe de Cavaleiro, pela Presidência da República do Brasil, por suas relevantes contribuições à cultura brasileira, Diploma Orgulho Carioca, pela sua importância na vida cultural da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro, conferido pelo Prefeito do Município do Rio de Janeiro. Visite também o site: .www.angelvianna.art.br/
    Escola de Dança de Salão Maria Antonieta, South America
  Rua do Catete, 112 – 2º andar - Catete - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Escola de Dança de Salão Maria Antonieta, oferece cursos de dança de salão incluindo bolero, samba de gafieira ,soltinho, tango, salsa, lambada/zouk, entre outros, nos mais diversos horários.Cursos para crianças.
A escola funciona durante toda a semana, sempre à noite nos dias de semana e aos sábados. Aulas com duração de uma hora, duas vezes por semana, segundas e quartas ou terças e quintas de 18:30 às 22:30 h e aos sábados de 18:00 às 19:30.
A Escola conta com a supervisão da mestra Maria Antonietta e, desde janeiro de 2001, está sob a direção de Marcela Ric
    Espaço Brasil Dança de Salão, South America
  Avenida Brasil, 1238 - Funcionários - Belo Horizonte, MG           
A Academia de Dança de salão Espaço Brasil comemora este ano 10 anos de muita história e dança. Fundada em março de 1997, por Marta Ribeiro, a Academia agrega para Belo Horizonte um espaço de dança completo onde os alunos aprendem a dançar, fazem novas amizades e ainda contam com uma semana repleta de eventos para poder praticar sua dança e se divertir! A Academia possui um dos maiores espaços de dança de Belo Horizonte e uma equipe altamente qualificada de professores e instrutores preparados para melhor atender e orientar seus alunos! Atualmente nossa equipe de profissionais tem sua formação baseada nas mais atualizadas técnicas de dança e sua didática. Mas com um foco especial: associar a Dança de Salão à saúde física, mental e principalmente emocional. Por isso nossa parceria tem sido cada vez maior com médicos e psicólogos que buscam as características dessa Dança como apoio terapêutico para o processo de seus pacientes; e com Empresas que, junto ao seu departamento de RH usa as aulas de dança para dinâmicas de relaxamento e maior integração entre seus funcionários.