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private instructors
Looking to expand your knowledge with private lessons? Search our local instructor directory to find the right teacher for you.
(Please note these instructors are not employees of VanCity Ballroom. Please contact them directly to schedule lessons.)
Joseph and julieann platt
Joseph and Julieann have a combined 40 years of experience. They are former Arthur Murray instructors with Gold Dance-O-Rama student/teacher competition. They specialize in American Smooth, Latin, and Swing.
Beginning and Intermediate classes available. Fun, low stress, and community-oriented social classes. Private lessons at their in-home dance studio.
dance@ballroomdancewithus.com
www.meetup.com/Ballroom-Dance-With-Us
360-607-1620
954-249-5823
Susan Vandervlugt
Susan has over a decade of professional teaching and event experience and is known for her bright welcoming personality. She teaches Social, Show Dance, Competition dancing, and choreography in both American and International styles of Ballroom & Latin, as well as nightclub dances: Hustle, West Coast Swing, Jitterbug, and Salsa. (Yes, even Polka!) She also specializes in music production and instruction for special events and wedding dance instruction/choreography.
susan@bcballroomdance.com
www.bcballroomdance.com
503-862-8284
Joy Davina
Joy Davina lives in Tigard Oregon. She has a degree in dance and theater from Northwestern University and has been immersed in all styles of partnership dance ever since. She has performed all over the world and is nationally ranked competitor. Her love is teaching, which shows in every one of her group classes or private lessons. She is fully present, prepared, and brings a joyous energy that is infectious. She is a guest instructor at VanCity throughout the year and she is always available for private lessons before her workshops.
joydavina@socialdancestudio.com
503-997-4567
Carole Duttlinger
Carole has over 20 years of teaching experience. Her specialties include West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Nightclub 2 Step and Country 2 Step.
cduttlinger@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/cddances/
509-670-0435
Haley Wayt
Haley began dancing at a young age and has been an active professional performer and instructor since 2012. She teaches all of the ballroom and partner styles as well as the Nightclub dances like Hustle, Salsa, Bachata, Country Swing and more! Her favorite thing about teaching is building a relationship with her students and helping them achieve their goals. She teaches in Vancouver, Portland, Tigard, Salem and Eugene.
info@dancewithhaley.com