Pittsburgh Salsa Instructors

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Bachata Bootcamp
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Wightman School Community Bldg
Instructor, Joe Figueroa

Pittsburgh Salsa Instructors

Note to readers: This list is primarily for instructors that teach GROUP SALSA lessons in either a studio, nightclub or social dance setting (public venues). Some of the instructors below offer weekly drop-in classes, while others offer 6 - 10 week progressive classes several times a year. Most group instructors offer privates. Check with the instructor you are interested in to see what class options best suit your needs. (Instructors are listed alphabetically by last name)

Linda Danza Atkins

Salsa Ritmo Dance conducts group and private lessons. For times and locations, contact Linda @ LindaDanza@verizon.net or call 412-244-0514 for more information, registration or directions. Salsa Ritmo is available for performances, and other social events.

Salsa Ritmo In association with JFS productions
	If you are interested in joining the Casino Rueda Dance Team, Chicas Team or any of our traditional Latin dance groups, please contact Linda at the above email or phone number.
Casino Rueda Dance Team		Chicas Team

Kimberly Catlin (Catlin Dance Productions)

Offering classes at: The Dance Cafe Studio 805/807 Liberty Avenue, 2nd Floor (Downtown). Kimberly Catlin offers group and private instruction as well as choreographed routines and performances.
Call 412-401-6499 for more information

2010 Sessions
Session 1: January 5 - March 6
Session 2: March 16 - May 15
Session 3: May 25 - July 24
Session 4: August 3 - October 2
Session 5: October 12 - December 11

Tuesdays:
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Salsa Basics On1
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM    Advanced Beginner Salsa On1
Wednesdays:
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Salsa Basics On1
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM    Advanced Beginner Salsa On1
Thursdays:
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Intermediate Salsa On1/On2
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM    Partner Dancing for Dancers

Workshop: This month, The Dance Cafe Studio is offering "FREE Salsa Basics Teaser Classes" on Tuesday, July 27, from 7:30 - 8:30 pm, at the studio - 805/807 Liberty Avenue, in lieu of the monthly Latin Boot Camp. Click on flyer for details

Los Salseros Calientes Dance Team

Joe and Kim

Bob Dunlap

Mondays: Seviche - Basic salsa lesson 9:00 pm.
Tuesdays: Tusca - Salsa lesson 9:00 pm.

Bobby D. is available for private and group lessons. You can reach him at 412-759-1569.

Kristen Licht

Kristen is available for performances and private lessons.
You may reach her at kristenlicht@gmail.com

Loyal Martinez & Janet Miller (Dance Pittsburgh, LLC)

Dance Pittsburgh teaches private lessons, wedding dance choreography, group classes & Zumba fitness classes. For more information call 412-563-4196 or email Loyal or Janet @ dancepgh@gmail.com.

Below group classes are ongoing, drop in anytime
Sundays: Salsa Dance Starz Class
Classes held at Dormont Municipal Gym
6:30 - 7:00 pm: Absolute Beginners
7:00 - 7:45 pm: Level 1&2
7:45 - 8:30 pm: Level 2&3
Wednesdays:
7:30 - 8:25 pm: Beginner-Level 2
Classes held at Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center

CLICK HERE FOR ZUMBA CLASSES

Sundays: Green Tree @ 1:00 pm
Mondays: Mt. Lebanon @ 6:30 pm
Tuesdays: Green Tree @ 5:00 pm
Tuesdays: Dormont @ 8:00 pm
Wednesdays: Mt. Lebanon @ 6:30 pm
Thursdays Dormont @ 8:00 pm
Fridays: Green Tree @ 5:00 pm
Saturdays: Dormont @ 9:00 am

Ryan Mitchell

Ryan is available for private and group lessons, performances, and special events. You may reach Ryan at 412-638-6821or via email at ryan.mitchell@me.com

Ryan's Performance Team: Acero Bravo

Acero Bravo

Robert Rogers

Robert & his partner teach on the first and third Sundays of each month at the Edgewood Club's "Latin Social Dance". Instruction from 7:00-8:00; open dancing to CD music from 8:00-10:30pm. Call Robert at 412-351-1155 for more info.

Robert and his partner are available for private and group lessons, performances and events.

Jeff & Colleen Shirey

Fridays: Cabaret at Theater Square - Free Beginner dance lesson from 10:00 - 10:30 pm.

Fridays: Wightman School Community Building
Eight-week progressive salsa classes for TWO skill levels four times per year on Fridays at Wightman School Community Building in Squirrel Hill (5604 Solway Street-3rd floor gymnasium). The next cycle begins August 27 and ends on October 22, 2010. Click on the flyer below for class details or call 412-881-9237 for more information. DJ services, private lessons, workshops, and performances are available.

Summer 2010 Workshop Series
Sunday, June 13: Beginner's Crash Course
Sunday, July 18: Intermediate/Advanced
Saturday, July 31: Bachata Bootcamp

Upcoming Friday Class Cycles:

August 27 - October 22, 2010
(No Class on September 3)
November 5 - January 21, 2011
(No Class on Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31)
February 4 - March 25, 2011
April 15 - June 3, 2011

Class Times
6:45 - 7:45 pm: Beginner
8:00 - 9:00 pm: Intermediate

Click on the image below for the 2010-11 class flyer.

Jeff & Colleen also organize a monthly Salsa Social Dance (seven years running), held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the BMNECC in West Homestead.
Details can be found HERE

Dancing with the Celebrities of Pittsburgh

Colleen & Sheldon Ingram 1st Place (2007)	Colleen & David Kaye (2008)	Jeff & Ashley DiParlo 3rd Place (2008)


Colleen & Grant Mason (2010)	Jeff & Lilly Abreu (2010)

Marlon Silva

Mondays
Dance Alloy Theater - 5530 Penn Ave
East Liberty 412-363-4321
June 15 - July 20, 2010
6:30-8:00 pm
$120.00 Couples

Saturdays
Point Park University - Downtown
412-392-3456
May 8 - June 12, 2010
1:00-2:00 pm
$72.00 single, $80.00 couples

CLICK HERE FOR SALSA AEROBIC CLASSES

Tuesdays
Club One-Shadyside 412-362-4806
Salsa Aerobics - Latin Dance Workout
4:30-5:30 pm
Nonmembers: $15.00 per person
After the class nonmembers are allow to use the whole facility.

Tuesdays
Club 4 Live - Monroeville 412-856-3930
Salsa Aerobics - Latin Dance Workout
6:15-7:15 pm

Wednesdays
Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield
120 Fifth Ave, Downtown
Salsa Aerobics - Latin Dance Workout
12:00-12:45 pm

Wednesdays/Fridays
Elder-Ado. Senior Center -
Mount Oliver 412-381-6900
Salsa Aerobics. Latin Dance Workout For Seniors
9:00 - 10:00 am

Alexander's Athletic Club
333 Penn Center Blvd, Monroeville
412-349-0111
Salsa Aerobics - Latin Dance Workout
6:15-7:15 pm
Nonmembers: $10.00 per person

Thursdays
Rivers Club - Downtown
Salsa Aerobics - Latin Dance Workout
6:30-7:30 pm

Private classes available. Portable music and dance entertainment for dances, weddings and parties also available. Marlon can be contacted at 412-242-8112