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Pittsburgh Salsa Instructors |
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This instructor list is provided as a courtesy to the Pittsburgh Salsa Community by Jeff & Colleen Shirey of Salsa Pittsburgh |
| Note to readers: We do not list Latin Aerobics/Zumba classes or classes held in home studios. The instructors listed below teach Group Salsa Lessons in either a Dance 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. Check with the instructor you are interested in to see what class options best suit your needs. |
Jeff & Colleen Shirey (Salsa Pittsburgh)
*Now in our 10th year of teaching Salsa at Wightman School
Progressive Group Classes held at: Wightman School Community Building
5604 Solway Street-3rd floor gymnasium (Squirrel Hill)
Fridays: Eight-week progressive Salsa classes for two skill levels four times per year. The next cycle begins February 3, 2012 and ends on March 23.
Sundays: Eight-week progressive classes for Advanced Beginner Salsa and Bachata (all levels) two times per year. The next class series begins on February 5, 2012 and ends on March 25.
Fridays: Cabaret at Theater Square - Free Beginner dance lesson from 10:00 - 10:30 pm.
Click on the flyer below for class details. Call 412-881-9237 or email salsajeff@comcast.net for more information. DJ services, private lessons, workshops, and performances are available.
Upcoming Friday Class Cycles:
Feb 3 - Mar 23, 2012
Apr 20 - Jun 1, 2012
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Class Times
6:45 - 7:45 pm: Beginner Salsa
8:00 - 9:00 pm: Intermediate Salsa
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Upcoming Sunday Class Cycles:
Feb 5 - Mar 25, 2012
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Class Times
4:00 - 5:00 pm: Advanced Beginner Salsa
5:00 - 6:00 pm: Bachata (Progressive)
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Click on the image below for the 2011-12 class flyer.
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Jeff & Colleen also organize a monthly Salsa Social Dance (nine years running), held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the BMNECC in West Homestead.
Details can be found HERE
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Jeff & Ashley DiParlo
3rd Place (2008) |
Jeff & Lilly Abreu
(2010) |
Jeff & Hedy Krenn
(2011) |
The instructors listed below are provided as a courtesy to the Pittsburgh Salsa Community
by Jeff & Colleen Shirey of Salsa Pittsburgh
| Linda Danza Atkins
New Classes in Casino Rueda taught by Salsa Ritmo dance instructors beginning on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 (Five Sessions)
Classes held at RJW Law Office and Dance Emporium
5005 Penn Avenue, Pgh., 15224 (Bloomfield)
Sept 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Cost is $50.00 for 5 week session, or $14 drop in each class
To register, call Linda at 412-244-0514 or email her at: LindaDanza@SalsaRitmoDance.org
Prerequisite for this class series - You must have take a salsa basics or beginner's class
Salsa Ritmo Dance conducts group and private lessons. For times and locations, contact Linda @ LindaDanza@SalsaRitmoDance.org or call 412-244-0514 for more information, registration or directions. Salsa Ritmo is available for performances, and other social events.
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Salsa Ritmo
In association with JFS productions |
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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. |
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Casino Rueda Dance Team |
Chicas Team |
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Kimberly Catlin (Catlin Dance Productions)
Offering classes at: Diamond Building - 100 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200 (Downtown - Corner of Fifth and Liberty Avenues. Kimberly Catlin offers group and private instruction as well as choreographed routines and performances.
Call 412-401-6499 or email classes@thedancecafe.com for more information.
Upcoming 2012 Eight-Week Sessions
Session 1: March 27 - May 19
Session 2: May 29 - July 21
Session 3: July 31 - September 22
Session 4: October 2 - November 24
Holiday Teaser: December 4 - December 15
Mondays:
6:30 pm - LSC Am
8:00 pm - LSC Pro
Tuesdays:
7:30 pm - Salsa Basics On1
8:30 pm - Advanced Beginner Salsa On1
Wednesdays:
7:30 pm - Salsa Basics On1
8:30 pm - Advanced Beginner Salsa On1
Thursdays:
7:30 pm - Bachata/Cha Cha Cha Basics
8:30 pm - Intermediate Salsa On1/On2
Upcoming Event:
Tuesday, February 14 - Valentine's Day Sweetheart Special Add a special private lesson to your Valentine’s Day celebration, we’ll come to you, open to singles, couples, and small groups. - Contact us soon to reserve your slot. |
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Los Salseros Calientes Dance Team
Kim and Justin
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| Bob Dunlap
Mondays: Seviche - Basic salsa lesson 9:00 pm.
Bobby D. is available for private and group lessons. You can reach him at 412-759-1569. |
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Iulia Grosu & Don Scandinaro
Class/Workshops taught at
Walko Dance Studio
2553 Moss Side Boulevard, Monroeville, PA
412-609-6855 or 412-874-1873
Iulia and Don are available for private lessons, group classes, performances and demonstrations. For more information call 412-609-6855 or 412-874-1873 or email them at Iuliaanddon@gmail.com |
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Los Sabrosos-Pittsburgh
(Agustin Garcia & Nicolette Pawlowski)
Offering classes at: Mexico City Restaurant (Second Floor)- 409 Wood Street (Downtown) Group and private lessons, student and low income discounts available.
Call 412-465-0290 or email pgh.lossabrosos@gmail.com for more information.
Monthly Group Classes
(4 Week Cycles that start at the beginning of every month)
Mondays
7:15 - 8:15 pm: Intermediate Salsa
8:15 - 9:15 pm: Advanced Salsa
Tuesdays
7:15 - 8:15 pm: Beginner Bachata
8:15 - 9:15 pm: Intermediate or Advanced Bachata (rotation depends on month)
Wednesdays
7:15 - 8:15 pm: Beginner Salsa
8:15 - 9:15 pm: Experience Beginner Salsa
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Loyal Martinez
Sundays: Absolute Salsa Sunday Social Dance and Lessons
Held at
Absolute Ballroom Dance Center of Pittsburgh
6617 Hamilton Avenue (East Liberty) 15206
6:15 pm - Advanced Salsa
7:15 pm - Beginner and Intermediate Salsa
8:00-10:30 pm: Salsa dance party
$10.00 cover includes lessons, $7.00 for dance only:
Loyal is available for private lessons, group classes, wedding dance choreography, and events. For more information call 412-343-2192 or email Loyal at letsdancepittsburgh@gmail.com |
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| Janet Miller (Dance Pittsburgh, LLC)
Dance Pittsburgh teaches private lessons, wedding dance choreography,and group classes.
For more information call 412-563-4196 or email Janet @ dancepgh@gmail.com.
SexiSalsa Group Salsa classes are ongoing, drop in anytime.
Sundays: Locke's Personal Fitness Studio (Bethel Park)
6:15 pm - Level 1 (Begins July 10)
Tuesdays: Dormont Community Room (Dormont)
6:15: pm - Level 1
7:30: pm - Level 2
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| Robert Rogers
Sundays: Edgewood Club
7:00 - 8:00 pm Beginner Salsa class. Dancing follows until 10:30 pm
Robert is available for private and group lessons, performances and events. Call Robert at 412-567-1021 for more info. |
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Marlon Silva
Mondays
Kelly-Strayhorn Theater (at the Alloys Studios)
5530 Penn Ave (
East Liberty)
412-363-3000
January 30 - April 9, 2012 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
$175.00 for Singles; $215.00 for Couples
Saturdays
August Wilson Center Dance Academy
980 Liberty Avenue (Downtown)
412-338-8730
January 28 - April 21, 2012 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm
$170.00 for Singles; $195.00 for Couples
Private classes available. Portable music and dance entertainment for dances, weddings and parties also available. Marlon can be contacted at 412-242-8112 or email MSilva04@aol.com |
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