RUPa art Dance
RUPa art Dance

RUPa art Dance

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Introduction: I have been dancing and performing my entire life. I have studied in New York City with some of the best teachers in the world. I have a solid understanding of how the body moves and I love translating that to students so they can begin to feel that same reward / freedom. I have managed dance departments in dance academy settings and was the assistant artistic director for a major dance company, where I taught professional modern and ballet classes along with performing. I feel that my experience and dedication and commitment to the art of dance, makes me stand out from others. I enjoy seeing students make progress by creating their own understanding.
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Rose B.
Aug 1, 2018
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Details: 18-25 • 46-65 • 26-35 • 36-45 • A group of 5-10 people • Salsa • No experience • Developing a hobby • 60 minutes • Once a week • The dance instructor travels to me

Private Dance Lessons
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Mike C.
Jan 7, 2015
We started working with Debra about 4 months before our wedding. We wanted to have a "Show-stopping" first dance but both of us had two left feet!! Debra choreographed a Rumba for us that ended up getting us cheers and a standing ovation at our reception!!!! She taught us all the basics from scratch and literally we felt like Ginger Rodgers and Fred Astaire on our wedding day. The routine Debra choreographed was like something from a movie- amazing how she puts it all together. Now that we're married some of our date nights have become nights out dancing- again with steps we are learning in private lessons and group classes. We've learned Salsa and Swing and can't wait for more. DEBRA IS AMAZING- LOOK NO FURTHER- We highly recommend her as a fantastic teacher, motivator, and now a great Friend! 5 Stars. Angie and Mark
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Tyler C.
Jun 4, 2014
The "first" dance is so extremely important to us. Debra is really helping us create something beautiful. We no longer trip over each other, but instead glide across the floor! Thank God we found her!
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James T.
Jan 27, 2015
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In a word: AMAZING! Ten days before the wedding we decided we needed lessons for our first dance. I basically hate dancing and couldn’t do it to save my life. Add to that a fiancée who always wants to lead and the recipe for disaster was complete. We scheduled a lesson with Debra and she magically transformed us into a semi-coordinated couple. We learned enough basic steps, turns and even a twirl to impress the audience. After just one hour we left confident that if we followed her instructions to practice a little each day we would wow them at the reception. So what went wrong? Well, we only had time to practice together once, but I was able to put aside 15 minutes every day to practice by myself. And guess what? In that short amount of time we were able to hold our own during the first dance. Yes, my wife wanted to lead as always, but Debra had taught us enough that I was able to wrestle control back most of the time. Admittedly, we did resort to the swaying back and forth a few times, but we had learned enough to realize it and quickly revert back to proper dancing form. We haven’t seen the video yet, but we could both FEEL the difference. Debra has such an easy-going style and sense of humor that you are immediately at ease. But she also knows when to give that quick, sharp correction that will keep you in rhythm or form. She goes at an easy pace, but doesn’t waste your time. We threw every obstacle we could at Debra and she more than delivered! What she was able to achieve in just one short hour was nothing short of astounding. Even more incredible, I think I want to go back for more lessons…this dancing thing might actually be enjoyable!
Dance Lessons
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Lucas L.
Sep 11, 2016
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Very patient with her students.
Private Salsa Dance Lessons (for me or my group)
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