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Andrew Pueschel
Artistic Director/ Instructor
Group and Private lessons - focus on all 4 styles and wedding dances, social to competitive
As Artistic Director of the studio, Andrew's role is to create a
stimulating and nurturing 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 and Smooth divisions with fellow instructor Amanda Wolf, Andrew also competes with his students, choreographs for wedding couples, and
teaches social and competitive classes and prvate lessons for students who are looking to
achieve more than just a trophy placement during their experience on
and off the dance floor. To book a lesson
with Andrew call 412-656-3667.
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Amanda Wolf
Instructor
Group and Private lessons - focus on all 4 styles and wedding dances, social to competitive
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 Andrew at
412-656-3667.
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Ryan Mitchell
Performance Director/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.
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Kristen Licht
Instructor
Group and Private lessons - focus on Dance Club, Wedding, and American styles, social to advanced
With over 14 years of American ballroom and social dance instruction
experience, Kristen will be teaching private and group dance lessons
as well as providing choreography for wedding couples. She specializes
in the rhythm and nightclub dances such as Salsa, Merengue, Bachata
and Cha Cha. Kristen also teaches Salsa at Altar nightclub on Thursday
nights. A former studio owner,
Kristen knows the business inside and out - believing that a quality
dance lesson begins with setting goals and ending with a celebration
of what you have accomplished! Kristen is currently accepting new
students. To book a lesson with Kristen call 412-606-8308.
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Steve and Sandy Langton
Instructors
Group and Private lessons in Argentine Tango
Steve and Sandy discovered Argentine Tango in 2000. The quickly
became addicted to the expressive and emotional aspect of the dance
and they developed their skills through the help of some of the best
Argentine Tango dancers in the United States. They take regular
pilgrimages to the birthplace of tango, Buenos Aires, to learn from
some of the world's best dancers and instructors. Teaching group and
private lessons to those who share their passion, or who are curious,
is what drives them to never stop learning and passing on their
knowledge to their students. Both Steve and Sandy are currently
accepting new studetns. To book a lesson with Steve and Sandy call
724-335-7003.
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Emily Weitkamp
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.
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Barbara Simard
Ballet Instructor
Group and private lessons
Barbara is from Quebec City, Canada, where she has been dancing ballet
for 15 years. She was trained following the Cechheti Method at Ecole de danse de Quebec, she left in June 2004 after 3 years in the highest
ballet level of the school. She moved to Pittsburgh in August 2004 and
she is now perfecting her ballet training with the Vaganova Method.
Barbara has a eclectic repertoire from classical to contemporary
ballet. She has been teaching group and private ballet lessons at
Laval University (community classes) and choreographed many pieces for
her students. Barbara is also an experienced ballroom dancer and has
been competing in ballroom dancing for the past 4 years, she is
specialized in international latin and standard. To book a private
lesson or take one of Barbara's classes, please call her at (412) -
225-9302.
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Cynthia Minogue
Group Instructor - Zumba
A Certified Zumba Instructor, Cindy's love of dance is an integral
part of her personality. Cindy has been teaching Zumba Fitness
classes since September 2007 at places around Pittsburgh including the
Boyd Community Center, VYGOR Fitness + Nutrition, the Jewish Community
Center, Westinghouse Energy Center and the Hampton Community Center.
Cindy has taken master classes and workshops from choreographer Erick
Santana (ZIN Volume 12), master trainer Asuka Boutcher (new Total Body
Transformation DVD) and Beto Perez, creator of Zumba (in Pittsburgh,
Los Angeles and West Virginia). Zumba classes are held at 6 p.m. on
Tuesdays. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Olga Grant
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. |
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If you would like to become an instructor at Absolute Ballroom Dance
Center of Pittsburgh, please call Andrew at 412-441-1461. |
