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DOCMA'S
STUDIO SPOTLIGHT
As you may know, DOCMA offers Studios an opportunity to participate in our “Studio Spotlight Series”. While we have some awesome studios that will be featured in upcoming dances, we also wanted to celebrate Independent Instructors. Shane Steele is a fixture in Central Mass and an independent instructor. He has supported DOCMA for many years and been a key instructor and dance partner during many of our events. It is with great pleasure to highlight his talents and love for ballroom (and other) dance.
Steele Shane is a professional instructor and dancer and is known throughout New England for his clear and easy to follow teaching style and his ability to instruct anyone to dance.
For over 25 years, he has worked with hundreds of students and competed and performed in many venues locally and nationally. He is currently the Director of Dance Programs at the Longfellow Club in Wayland, MA and is available to teach private and group lesson in Worcester MA area.
He teaches Ballroom, Country, Swing & Latin and has taught locally at the Poise, Style & Motion (PSM) and American Ballroom & Latin (ABL) studios.
To contact Shane for lessons, you may reach him at www.steelshane.com
Independent Instructors:
Joanne Lapierre and Terry Cummings
We have invited Independent Instructors, Joanne Lapierre and Terry Cummings to teach the Country Nightclub Lesson at our August 14th FREE DOCMA Anniversary Dance. Please come, learn the Nightclub and celebrate our Anniversary with us!
Joanne Lapierre has been teaching ballroom and partner dancing for the past 12 years. She is currently teaching at Studio One RI. Joanne trained in International Standard, International Latin, American Ballroom, American Rhythm, and Country Western along with many social dance styles. Joanne developed a special love for Country dancing after living in Colorado for 10 years. She and her students attend country competitions around the country.
Terry Cummings is recently retired from the KS Air National Guard USAF and also teaches at at Studio One RI. Terry started dancing in 1999 and in 2000 began competing in both of the country dance circuits: American Country Dance Association (ACDA) & United Country Western Dance Council (UCWDC). In 2004 he turned pro and founded JustGottaDance where he could teach and share his passion for dance. In 2007 he became the Co-Director of ACDA’s Wichita Dance Roundup competition in Wichita, Kansas.
In June 2021 Joanne and Terry paired up to compete on the country circuit and took their first World title in January 2022.
Arthur Murray Worcester
Instructor & Owner: Kia Kenney
Kia and Christian became partners in 2013 as American Smooth competitors. They are Arthur Murray Open Professional Smooth finalists, 2017 Arthur Murray Superama Rising Star Champions, and 2017 Arthur Murray World O Rama Rising Star Smooth Champions.
Christian, a third generation Arthur Murray professional, has been around dancing his whole life. Kia grew up in a musical family, and though not formally trained in dance as a child, was always seeking a way to move to music. A shared drive, commitment, and passion to maximize their potential as dancers brought them together, and their motivation is sustained by the joy of discovering the technical intricacies of the craft, the satisfaction of the athleticism of the sport, and by the coaches in their lives that push them to reach their potential.
In their first year competing together they became 2014 Arthur Murray Superama Rising Star Finalists and Boston Dance O Rama Rising Star Smooth Vice Champions. Additional accomplishments include Montreal Extravaganza Rising Star Smooth Champions, Ohio Star Ball Rising Star Smooth Semi-finalists, and Open Smooth Finalists at Commonwealth Classic, Motown Showdown, Washington National Dance O Rama, Yuletide Dance Classic, Houston Dance O Rama, Eastern Dancesport Championships, Washington Open, Dancing al a Carte, Cinncinati Dance Classic, Unique Dance O Rama, Ciao Amore Dance O Rama, and Northstar Dance O Rama.
Owners of Arthur Murray Cambridge and Worcester MA; we are fortunate at DOCMA to have such Professionals in our "backyard".
Arthur Murray Studio
Instructor: Rubin Printemps
Rubin began ballroom dancing in his hometown of Carrefour, Haiti. After relocating to the States and over a decade of dancing, his professional dance career began in 2016 at Arthur Murray Cambridge. Rubin’s passion is to help people discover the fun of ballroom dancing and to empower them: his philosophy is that “everyone can dance.” Rubin aims to instruct and inspire students with his enthusiasm and professionalism, guiding them into the exciting worlds of competition, performance, and social dance.
Rubin is an accomplished competitive dancer. He has been a finalist in numerous competitions; in the Arthur Murray “Future Champs” competition he has won the ‘Smooth’ category and placed second in ‘Rhythm’ and ‘Social Hustle.’
DOCMA is fortunate to have Arthur Murray Cambridge and Worcester MA studio's in our "backyard".
The Dancing Feeling
Instructor:
Anthony Scalzi
Anthony Scalzi began ballroom dancing in 2009 while attending Rhode Island College. Anthony served as President of the Rhode Island College Ballroom Dance Club and co-founded the Rhode Island College Annual Collegiate Ballroom Competition. Anthony has a great style of teaching where people feel comfortable and learn at the pace that is just right for them while having fun! Anthony enjoys teaching both social and competitive dancing including American and International style. He also has a background in country dancing.
Anthony currently competes professionally in the American Smooth style in the NDCA Professional Circuit. He and his partner have become finalists at various competitions across New England. Anthony’s students also continue to place at the top of their categories, including various scholarship and championship divisions, while always enjoying the fun of competition.
DOCMA has had the pleasure of Anthony's instruction and performances over the past several years!
Tony Miloski, Instructor at
ABL DanceSport Center
ABL is a multi-functional Dance Center and USA Dance member offering professional dance Instructors who teach Social or Competitive Ballroom dancing to adults. Our 10,000 square foot facility, the Largest in Central Mass, is a beautiful venue. We want everyone to feel really special when they come here, and we've designed the space to bring you fun and excitement as you learn how to dance!
Dancing is our PASSION! We would like to take an opportunity to share it with you to make this world a little bit happier!
For more information, please go to www.abldance.com
Jim Cole, Instructor at
ABL DanceSport Center
Studio Address:
184 West Boylston St, West Boylston, MA
Studio Website: abldance.com
ABL is a multi-functional Dance Center and USA Dance member offering professional dance Instructors who teach Social or Competitive Ballroom dancing to adults. Our 10,000 square foot facility, the Largest in Central Mass, is a beautiful venue. We want everyone to feel really special when they come here, and we've designed the space to bring you fun and excitement as you learn how to dance!
Dancing is our PASSION! We would like to take an opportunity to share it with you to make this world a little bit happier!
For more information, please go to www.abldance.com
