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Andrew 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.
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.
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.
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.
Steve and Sandy 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.
Emily 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.
Barbara 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.
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.

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.

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