Instructors

David F. Wolf ll

Dave is the owner of the Studio.  He does all types of social dancing but specializes in Argentine Tango and ballroom. Dave has many years of dance experience, and has had training with some of the best dancers in world. He is also no stranger to instruction, for he used to teach high school as well as college courses.  No matter where you take a class with him you are sure to enjoy every minute of it!  Dave is known for his incredible teaching skills, and good humor in the class room.  Any class with him is sure to be a memorable learning experience!

Keira S. Lemonis

Keira is the co-owner of the Studio.  She does all types of  social dance but specializes in Club Latin dancing and Argentine Tango.  Keira has been dancing for as long as she can remember, her earlier years focusing on jazz, and modern dance.  Keira has taken instruction from some of the best dancers in the world.  She likes to focus on the lead and follow of a dance, as well as the fun social aspects.  " learning the steps is important, but understanding lead and follow is the key, and having fun by making the dance your own is crucial to your success as a dancer."   Outside of dancing Keira is a designer.  She is passionate for both design and dancing and that passion is definitely revealed in any of her classes!

John Druzba

John is an extraordinary dancer and individual!  He specializes in Swing, Lindy Hop, Shag and having a blast while doing it!  John is a high energy instructor constantly keeping his classes entertained while teaching them the coolest moves around.  John has also learned from some of the best, and has had years of experience in teaching.  John has a background in ballet and modern dance and says that these dances give him inspiration for moves he can  incorporate into his swing, and lindy hop.  Take a class with John and you are sure to learn and enjoy!

Diane Lachtrupp
teaching: Ballroom, Tango, West Coast Swing.Diane is the owner of Stepping Out Dance Studios, the permere studio in NYC.Diane is an award winning dancer, has dveloped innovative dance proggrams in NYC, and has produced shows such as Tango Fusion. She recently joined the factulty at the Saratoga SAVOY so that we can continue to offer unparalleled instruction in the upstate area.

Johnny Martinez
teaching: Salsa, West Coast Swing and Argentine Tango. Johnny has toured in productions of Damn Yankees and West Side Story.  He is one of the choreographers of the Anabella Gonzalez Dance Group and has performed several times on television.     Johnny's skill at dancing is also matched with his grat skill at teaching.

Angelica G. Hesse
teaching: Lindy Hop, Swing, & Balboa (known throughout the land for her moves!)
bio to come someday!!!

Eric
teaching: Swing & Lindy Hop (also known as the king of disco line dancing :-)
bio soon to come!!!

Habiba
teaching: Belly Dance (over 20 years of instruction and performance experience! )
bio soon to come!!!