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Make Every Step Count

I love dance…

I love how it makes me feel, alive and soulful. I love helping my students to feel the same way, through connection with the movement of their own bodies. This is my main goal as a dedicated dance instructor: to see each of my students leave my classes feeling energized and joyful.

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Come Dance

With Me!

Here is my current

dance schedule:

My Current
Dance Schedule

Ongoing Classes ...

Join Any Time

Mondays

Danscene Dance Studio

2980 McClintock Way

Costa Mesa, CA 92626


6:30 PM

Beginning West Coast Swing

Learn how to GROOVE that R&B beat, plus learn some syncopations for both Leaders & Followers

7:15 PM

Beginning Level 2 & Intermediate

West Coast Swing

8 PM

Beginner/Intermediate

Night Club 2-Step

JOIN ANYTIME...

DROP-INS WELCOME!

1 Class ~ $16

2 Classes ~ $20

3 Classes ~ $25

Tuesdays 

Avant Garde Ballroom

1502 Warner Avenue

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Private Lessons!

Sign up anytime! 

Single lesson card is

$80 for 55 minutes.

Text me to reserve your

10 lesson card

for $550 

I accept

Cash, Check or Zelle!

Wednesdays

Danscene Dance Studio

2980 McClintock Way

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Private Lessons!

Sign up anytime! 

Single lesson card is

$80 for 55 minutes.

Text me to reserve your

10 lesson card

for $550.  

I accept

Cash, Check or Zelle!

Thursdays

Avant Garde Ballroom

1502 Warner Avenue

Santa Ana, CA 92705

7 PM

Contemporary

West Coast Swing:

Grooves Rhythm Class

8 PM

Intermediate & Beyond

Country Western 2-Step

9 PM

Intermediate & Beyond

Hustle Patterns & Styling

JOIN ANYTIME...

DROP-INS WELCOME!

1 Class ~ $16

2 Classes ~ $20

3 Classes ~ $25

Fridays

The Press Box

6471 Westminster Blvd.

Westminster, CA 92683


Famous Fridays
at The Legendary
Press Box

Social Dance Experience

for ALL Levels of Dancers

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Mark Scheuffele
& Sharlot Bott
teaching
every 3rd Friday
of each month

NEXT:

October 20th
at
The Press Box

Avant Garde Ballroom

1502 Warner Avenue

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Saturdays
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You are invited to enjoy our

1st Saturday Dance

of every month

NEXT ON

October 7th

Workshops begin at 6 PM,

and Social Dance

begins at 8 PM

NEW!!!!!  FUN!!!!

9 PM

Jack & Jill Competition

About Saturday's
Jack & Jill
Competition
during  every
month's 1st
Saturday event:

It's CRAZY FUN!!!

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More Fun 
Saturday
Events
Every 2nd 
Saturday

Next on
October 14th

The Press Box

6471 Westminster Blvd.

Westminster, CA 92683

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Avant Garde Ballroom

1502 Warner Avenue

Santa Ana, CA 92705

You will love

our dance venue

Every 3rd Saturday

of each month:

Christian Country
 Round-Up Dance. 
Next on
October 21st

It includes great workshops, food and refreshments,

and lots of camaraderie! 

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4TH SATURDAY

September 23rd

Pressbox Saturday

Night Live!

GUEST INSTRUCTORS: 
PARKER AND MELISSA


A West Coast Swing Dance with a

mix of Lindy!
We are bringing back the "Swing Jam" from the Kenny Wetzel days!
Inviting dancers to come and watch and or participate. Already have 70 confirmed dancers including professionals and favorite Instructors!

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We will keep you  dancing:
Mark these  dates in your calendar for  

NEW opportunities for Saturday dance venues at
The Press Box!!

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Sundays

Avant Garde Ballroom

1502 Warner Avenue

Santa Ana, CA 92705

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Danscene Dance Studio

2980 McClintock Way

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

JOIN ANYTIME...

DROP-INS

WELCOME!

Bloody Marys & Mimosas

Potluck Sundays

 

11 AM

FOLLOWERS

West Coast Swing

Technique & Styling class

12 PM

Int/Adv

West Coast Swing

1 PM

Challenging

Night Club 2-Step

1 Class ~ $16

2 Classes ~ $20

3 Classes ~ $25

JOIN ANYTIME...

DROP-INS WELCOME!

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Special Events
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Discount Packages

VIP Dance Packages

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 Level 1: $2 off of dance classes, private lessons and dance parties

$350 worth of savings for $90 a year

 

Level 2: $3 off dance classes, private lessons and dance parties

$450 worth of savings for $135 a year

Level 3: $4 off dance classes, private lessons and dance parties, plus 1 half-hour Private Lesson per month 

The floor fee for private lessons is $5.

$700 worth of savings for $220 a year

Level 4: $5 off dance classes, private lessons and dance parties, plus a 45 minute Private Lesson per month 

The floor fee for private lessons is $5.

$900 worth of savings for $275 a year

Monthly Rates &

Private Lessons

Drop-In Rates:

$16 for 1 Class

$20 for 2 Classes

$24 for 3 Classes

Monthly Rates:

$55 for 1 Class

$70 for 2 Classes

$85 for 3 Classes

All students who have a 10-(Private) Lesson Card or a Monthly VIP Package must pay a $5 floor fee for each private lesson. If you miss a VIP lesson, you cannot make it up. VIP Members get their discount on all Dance Parties including the

1st Saturday Dance of every month.

Private Lessons

Do you need a little extra help in learning how to dance? We all learn differently & sometimes we need personal attention. With private dance lessons, you will receive one on one instructions to improve your dancing. Private Lessons will allow you to learn at a quicker pace the right way. You don't always get the details in group classes like you would in private lessons. Whether you are brand new to dancing, an experienced dancer or an advanced dancer wanting to improve, I can help you!!!


Dances offered: West Coast Swing, Country 2 Step, Hustle & Nightclub 2-step, Latin Dancing & Ballroom Dancing.

Private Lessons cost

$80 for 55 minutes or

$550 for a 10 Lesson Card

Privates
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About Me

About

I knew as a child that I would follow a path of music and dance, the things that moved and excited me. By high school, I was well on my way to those goals. I was playing drums and trombone, and choreographing formations and routines for the school dance team. After high school, I was invited to perform for the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders.

 

I continued along the path by learning different genres of dance; began competing and winning competitions, and from there experienced the sheer joy of teaching others to dance.

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For those of you who are interested in my qualifications, below is a bulleted list of my experiences and accolades:

  • PROFESSIONAL DANCER,
  • US OPEN CHAMPION,

  • WORLD CHAMPION,

  • SWING HALL OF FAMER,

  • CERTIFIED NATIONAL JUDGE

 

  • Music and Choreography major at Chabot College, Hayward and Cerritos Colleges. Trained in Hip hop, Classical Ballet at Cerritos College 5 years  

  • Trained in lead and follow for All dances, including East and West Coast Swing, Ballroom-International and American Smooth, Latin- International and American Rhythm Country dances, Salsa and Hustle 

 

  • Multi World Champion and  Swing Hall of Fame Inductee. 

 

  • Former 'Ole Skool Dancer for the LA Sparks 

 

  • Professional Dance Teacher, Dance Choreographer, Owner of Country Dance Sport since 1992 

 

  • Co-Owner of Swingtime Dance Studio 

 

  • U.C.W.D.C Master Level Dancer and Dance Instructor 

 

  • Champions Level West Coast Swing Dancer and multiple 1st place winner since 1990 

 

  • U.S. Open West Coast Swing Competitor-Classic Division 

 

  • Open West Coast Swing Competitor-Classic Division

 

  • Known for original dance choreography and applying patterns and footwork to music 

 

  • Recognized for classic Style West Coast Swing as well as Contemporary style West Coast Swing 

 

  • Recognized by S.W.D.C and U.C.W.D.C, Orange County Swing Dance Club, Swingtime Dance Studio Club, L.A Swing Dance Club, and many dance studios in the country. 

 

  • Local Judge for many venues for over 20 years in the Dance industry and business, as a solo main source of work and income and dedication to the Dance Community

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