Dance with Vanessa
Dance lessons for
ballroom and wedding dance
dancewithvanessa@gmail.com
Dance with Vanessa
Dance lessons for
ballroom and wedding dance
dancewithvanessa@gmail.com
Dance lessons for
ballroom and wedding dance
dancewithvanessa@gmail.com
Dance lessons for
ballroom and wedding dance
dancewithvanessa@gmail.com
I began my dance journey more than 30 years ago in my native New Zealand, where I competed in the Amateur Ballroom division while pursuing my MS in Psychology. Moving to the US in 1998, I started my career as an instructor at a Pennsylvania dance studio, where I trained in the American dance styles of Smooth and Rhythm.
Now a seasoned instructor with over 20 years’ experience teaching in San Diego, I love sharing the joy of dance with students of all ages and abilities. I am especially passionate about working with beginners (including reluctant grooms!) and developing unique courses of instruction to fit each individual's goals and learning style. I have many students whose primary goal is enjoying social dancing but I also train and partner students to perform in showcases and competitions. I am sought after as a wedding dance specialist and I've helped over 150 San Diego couples make their wedding dance memorable. My students rave about my patience, expertise, and ability to make learning dance fun and enjoyable.
I have achieved numerous professional certifications and I am dedicated to ongoing skill development. Since 2006, I've trained with world-renowned coach Toni Redpath and I use Toni’s Global Smooth System techniques in my teaching. I assisted Toni as Technical Writer/Editor for the recently rewritten Dance Vision Smooth syllabus, and I'm certified as both a trainer and examiner for Global Smooth Certification. I also regularly train other professionals in technique and exam preparation (www.globalsmoothcertification.com).
I am a member of the Dance Vision Professional Teacher Organization and I have professional certifications in both Smooth (American style) and Ballroom (International style). I maintain professional membership in the NDCA.
I'm also the primary instructor and Dance Program Director for Let's Dance Kids! a non-profit foundation providing free ballroom dance training to children who might not otherwise have the opportunity (www.letsdancekids.org).
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