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Houston SalsaWeb

   DANCE INSTRUCTORS
(alphabetical order)

Salomon Amaya & Rocio Alcorta
K'yuco Dance Company 
Available for group or private lessons in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Casino Rueda, Cha-cha, Guaguanco.
Contact kyuco@kyuco.com  or call 832.276.9991 

Judy Archer teaches group salsa at SSQQ Dance Studio one of Houston's most popular entry level studios at 4803 Bissonnet, Bellaire, Texas 77401.

Contact dance@ssqq.com or call 713-861-1906 
10 am - 3 pm weekdays

Andrew Chong teaches beginner and intermediate Salsa and Merengue lessons for Spring Branch ISD evening dance program at 14240 Memorial Drive (Between Dairy Ashford and Kirkwood). Contact kirkwood77@yahoo.com or 832-788-7235.

Wilson Cortes
Teaches Casino Rueda, Salsa, Fox Trot, Waltz, Swing, Two Step, Tango, Cha-cha, Rumba, Merengue (First Lesson Free) 
contact Salsadancecomp@yahoo.com or (832) 858-0336
 

Sonia Davis teaches everything from Salsa, Merengue, and Cha Cha to ballroom dances.  She specializes in teaching beginners to have the confidence to enjoy themselves on the club floor.  Her website is http://www.DanceWithSonia.com, or you can schedule a $20 introductory lesson by calling her at 713-392-8086 or emailing DanceWithSonia@houston.rr.com.

Eddy Deynes teaches private lessons in Salsa (variation of styles), Merengue (variation of styles), Bachata (variation of styles) and Cha Cha.  For private lessons, you can e-mail him at leunamde@swbell.com or call at 713.271.4633 and/or 832.656.5664.  For more details, you can go to www.SalsaEddy.com

 

Sue Ellen Gramajo is available for group and private instruction.
Contact at SEIGC@aol.com or call 281-349-1519

Margret (Maggie) Grebowicz specializes in Mambo (also known as "New York style" or salsa "on 2") and women's styling. Maggie teaches private lessons out of her home and occasional workshops maggie@mambomundial.com

Alberto Garcia is a member of Cosalda Dance Company and Luna Nueva Dance Company and has performed in many events and dance contests. He teaches an introductory class at Club Tropicana on Fridays.

Philip Gutierrez teaches groups and privates lessons  at Fred Astiare Dance Studio.
Contact at 713-827-8084
GPGMamboKing@aol.com

 

Christian Harris from Rhumba Y Bongo, Mambo Mudial specializes in Mambo, also know as "New York style" and "On2". Also very capable of teaching Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Cha-Cha. Each with a different feel and style that sets each apart from the others. Available for groups or privates. Contact me at 281-744-6695, or at demambero@sbcglobal.net.

 

G. Carlos Henderson of YAMBU DANCE is teaches Afro Latin Dance on Saturdays, 11:30am-1:00pm, and Ethno-modern Latin technique, used by Alvin Ailey dancers, on Fridays, 7pm-8:30pm at Banbury School of Dance, 10605 Braewick, 713-721-2464.

Contact 832-969-5192 or gcarlos1@excite.com

Maria Jimenez from Guajiro Dance Company  teaches group and   private lessons in salsa, cha-cha merengue and bachata.

C
ontact  Maria.Jimenez@ElPaso.com or call 713-334-1091
 www.guaguanco.homestead.com/guaguanco.html

Gloria Jones teaches monthly salsa classes held at the Dance Place3300 Chimney Rock.
Also has been teaching in Houston for over 10 years merengue, cha cha, rumba, swing, waltz, foxtrot, tango & two step. Gloria has been teaching in Houston for over 10 years and has also competed professionally in American Rhythm winning many rising star and open titles. Contact at DancePassion@pdq.net or 713-443-8275

 

Alicia Lopez has been teaching group and private lessons in Houston for decades at Rodriguez Dance Studio, 9403 Richmond Ave. 

Contact (713) 780-1796

 

Eddie Lopez has been teaching group and private lessons in Houston for decades at West Side Dance Centre
9743 Katy Freeway (713)-827-8162
Contact (713) 463-9122

Nicole Keney is a member of Salsazteca Dance Company Teaches teaching group and private lessons in salsa, merengue

Contact nicole.keney@ey.com
 

Ashley "Angel" McKenna is the Director of Cosalda Dance Company. Teaching Private Lessons and Group Classes in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Salsa "On 2", Rueda, Cha Cha Cha, Cumbia, as well as Ballroom. Also available for Coaching. Find her at Adagio Dance Studio 14520 Memorial Dr. Suite 59 in Calliope Shopping Center on Memorial near Dairy Ashford. Or catch their show !Ritmo Latino! every other Friday at Elvia's. Contact her at cosalda@netzero.com or call 713-376-3762.

 

Jose Luis Melendez  is a U.S. Certified Ballroom, Latin, American, and International Style. He teaches group and private lessons at the West Side Dance Centre.

Contact
281 827-2854, by email jdanceconnection@aol.com

Wilmer Melendez & Maria Fernanda from Siburene Dance Company teach group and private lessons at:

Danmar Art & Dance Studio,
166 Applewhite Dr., Katy, TX 77450
http://www.danmarartanddancestudio.com

Contact Siburene@yahoo.com or call 281-392-1150
visit http://www.siburene.com/

Prof. Jorge L. Mercado is Houston's most dedicated supporter of salsa and has helped build the scene what it is today. Jorge teaches Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-cha-cha Chanson De Vie Dance Studio, 18047 Point Lookout Dr., Nassau Bay, Stephen F. Austin High School, Jackson Middle School, Milby High School, Bally's Clear Lake, Nasa Rd 1 @ I-45 South and on Fridays at Crystal Nightclub
Conact jmercado47@hotmail.com or call
281-992-6289
www.houstonsalsa.homestead.com

 

Erica Neff
Private instruction. Corporate and Private Parties. 
"Dance by Erica" specializes in Latin and Ballroom Dance. Training consists of mostly one on one instruction in both formal and club style dances such as Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Swing, Waltz, Rumba, Tango, Foxtrot, Ballet, Jazz with main focus on how a dancer looks, style and timing, not on having an excess of patterns.  EricaNeff@hotmail.com

Bill Odom Bill is a 2 time US ballroom champion in American Smooth and American Rhythm, he placed 1st in theatre arts rising star.  He teaches salsa classes at Barbara King's Studio (4 week beginners, intermediate & advance class)and sat the University of Houston Dance Center on Sundays.

Private instructions can be arranged also at Barbara King's or elsewhere.  Also teaches hustle, country western and ballroom.  Contact at drlove@onramp.net  or call 281-498-5180, cellular 832-642-0712  

Raul Orlando teaches at Strictly Street Salsa located at Lambert Hall, City Dance Studio, and Banbury School of Dance.  Has beginners, intermediate, and advance class.  Also teaches merengue, bachata and cha-cha-cha. 
Contact at unlimited_talent@yahoo.com  or 713-524-3936

Rick Post has extensive ballroom dance background and teaches World Salsa Federation syllabus Saturdays at Omni Banquet Facility, 12121 Westheimer Rd. and at the Dance Place.
Contact rdpsr@juno.com or call 713-785-5477
www.socialdancecentre.com
 

Ruby Rivera is the leader of Rhumba y Bongo Dance Company. Excellent choreographer and disciplined instructor who loves to teach. Regular group lesson at Skybar at 8:30 on Thursdays.
Available for group and private instruction. Contact rhumbaybongo@hotmail.com or call
281-796-1925


Rey Rodriguez
is the leader of Salsazteca Dance Company.  Teaches group and private lessons. 
Sunday afternoons at Eye Candy Studios in the Resource Center
7026 Old Katy Road, Suite 281.

Contact rodri1177@hotmail.com for more information.

Robert Rodriguez, one of Houston's top salseros teaches group lessons at Skybar on Thursdays and also available for private lessons.  Contact (832) 489-3197 for more information.

Gladys Torres is a dynamic multi-faceted dancer who teaches group and private lessons in salsa and hustle.

Contact gtorresrc@aol.com or call (281) 251-6358
 

Enrique Treviņo teaches Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Merengue plus and nightclub Salsa at The Dance Place.   
He offers group or private lessons in several other ballroom dance styles. For schedule or appointment call 832-545-3398 or contact lessonstoday@dancetrainhouston.com 

 Edgar Tzaquitzal is the leader of Guaguanco Dance Company - one of the most dynamic dance groups in Houston. Offers lessons in salsa, guaguanco, merengue, bachata, and cha-cha-cha. Private lessons can be scheduled on weekdays after 6:00 PM and anytime during the weekends.
Contact Edgar at
832-814-2129 or e-mail edgarguaguanco@hotmail.com

 

Johnny Walden is the owner of West Side Dance Centre
9743 Katy Freeway. Teaches group and private lessons with ballroom flavor. Contact (713)-827-8162