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MEET THE PROS

Andrew Pueschel
Artistic Director/ Resident Instructor
Group and Private lessons - focus on all 4 styles, social to competitive and wedding dances

As Artistic Director of the studio, Andrew's role is to create a stimulating environment for everyone that participates in the activities of Absolute Ballroom Dance Center of Pittsburgh. His love of dance goes back to 1995 where he started dancing as an amateur at Carnegie Mellon. A DanceSport Athlete that is currently dancing in the Professional American Rhythm division with fellow visiting instructor Amanda Wolf, Andrew also competes with his students, choreographs for wedding couples, and teaches social and competitive workshops and prvate lessons for students who are looking to exceed their dance goals no matter what they may be! To book a lesson with Andrew call 412-656-3667.

Amanda Wolf
Visiting Instructor
Group and Private lessons - focus on all 4 styles, social to competitive, and wedding dances,

Amanda Wolf comes to you with dedicated dance expertise in a variety of fields. From a very early age she studied ballet, tap and jazz, which led her to explore ballroom dance as a teen. She began professional ballroom dancing at the age of seventeen, and has received training from some of the nations' top professionals. Amanda enjoys teaching and competing with her students. After the WI State Dancesport Championships, she was the ranked in the top 50 for female ballroom dance instructors in a nationwide circuit. Her students have entered a number of competitions, claiming many first place titles. She currently competes American 9- dance with Absolute Ballroom Dance Center of Pittsburgh Instructor Andrew Pueschel. Amanda is currently accepting new students. To book a lesson with Amanda call

262-617-3470.

Ryan Mitchell
Resident Instructor
Group/Private lessons on Salsa, wedding, and American styles, social to advanced

Ryan is a well-recognized face within the Pittsburgh social dance scene. An established professional instructor, Ryan specializes in the American syllabus, teaching social dancing and is available for competitive training for those who wish to take their dancing to the next level. Ryan coordinates all performances for social and charity events and bases his lesson structure around the ideal that no matter what, you have to enjoy your dancing for yourself because you never know who your next partner will be! Ryan is currently accepting new students. To book a lesson with Ryan call 412-638-6821.

Brad and Sarah Wheeler
Resident Instructors
Group and Private lessons - West Coast Swing

Brad and Sarah are competitive west coast swing dancers who have placed at the national level, and passionate instructors who enjoy spreading their love of dance to everyone. As chance would have it, they first met in a dance class and soon after became regular practice partners. It was this start that eventually led to them to become life-long partners as well. They now teach, dance, and practice together daily and work together on the finer philosophies of each. They regularly attend events from New York to California to complete, and receive instruction and training from some of the top west coast swing dancers in the world. Brad and Sarah are available for instruction and privates as individuals or as a couple. To book a lesson please call 412-526-0399.

Koichiro Suzuki
Resident Instructor
Group and Private lessons - Argentine Tango

Koichiro Suzuki started taking Argentine Tango lessons at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he went for his undergraduate study. Before Mr. Suzuki started to dance, he was always interested in performance. In 1996-1998, Koichiro marched and performed with the world-renowned Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. After the drum corps, Koichiro decided to pursue the degree in Music Performance. This opened new ways to express his passion of performance as a musician and a dancer. His dancing skills grew up tremendously from his deep understanding of music. He studied dance with Marek Szotkowski, Olivera Grubisha and Mary Young. To book a lesson with him call 412-638-6941.

Emily Weitkamp
Resident Instructor
Group and Private lessons - focus on all 4 styles (social to competitive) and wedding dances

With over 10 years of ballroom dance experience, Emily's inspiration started when she first saw the movie "Swing Kids" and she has been dancing ever sinse! A former University of Michigan Ballroom Dance Team member, Emily is no stranger to the thrill of competition and the joy of the social dance scene. As a competitor, she has danced every style - even as a lead! Emily specializes in the grace and elegance of International Standard and American Smooth (Ballroom Dances) , but also studies and teaches Latin, Rhythm, and is also proficient in swing/lindy, salsa, and hustle. Emily is currently accepting new social and competitive students (single and/or couples.) To book a lesson with Emily, please call 412-480-3177.

Olga Grant
Resident Instructor - International Style Latin and Wedding Couples
Group and Private Lessons

A 3- time National Dance Competition winner, Olga started dancing International Latin ballroom when she was just 11 years old, and has since competed in numerous competitions throughout the United States and Canada at the championship level. While fluent in many styles of dance, she specializes in the fiery latin dances of Cha-Cha, Paso Doble, Rumba, Salsa, Merengue, Samba, and Jive. She believes that there is nothing more exciting than watching people fall in love with dancing, and teaches all levels and ages, from beginner to advanced. Dancing is not only an amazing and fun workout, it gives you the courage to shine at your next social get-together. From weddings to competitions, Olga can choreograph any dance that will make you look and feel good on the dance floor. Olga is current accepting new students. To book a lesson call her at (845) 480-2760.

If you would like to become an instructor at Absolute Ballroom Dance Center of Pittsburgh, please call Andrew at 412-441-1461.