Biographies of Our Instructors

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Maggie Francucci - www.DanceConnectionColorado.com 

Maggie has been a passionate teacher for over 20 years.
Prior to moving to Colorado in 1993, Maggie trained extensively with the Arthur Murray Dance franchise in California and with dance legends Buddy Schwimmer and Ron Montez. She has been an award-winning choreographer, performer, entertainer, and competitive ballroom dancer.
However, Maggie’s true passion is teaching. She is the owner of Dance Connection, a dance studio operating in Colorado since 1995.
Her students include: Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
No partner is necessary.
Dance lessons may include private, couple, semi-private, or group instruction.
The goals of her students are many and varied - from social dancing, weddings, corporate events, and holiday parties, to exhibitions and competitions.
She can help you reach your goals.
Lessons at Dance Connection are more reasonably priced than franchise dance studios. Private lessons are not shared with other students on the dance floor. Students may advance at their own pace and with their own goals, not on a predetermined schedule or program. As current students have commented, “Maggie turns frustration and nervousness into improvement and joy . . . and she does so in a fun and encouraging manner.”
Dance Instruction available for all Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Salsa and Country-Western
Choreography available for Weddings, Exhibitions, and Competitions.
Maggie is also available for parties and corporate events.
To learn more, get started, or improve your dancing contact Maggie at
Website: www.danceconnectioncolorado.com
E-mail: francucci@msn.com
Telephone: 303-421-1293


Kevin and Pat Whiteley - Let's Dance Denver - Click here to visit them on the internet.


Linda Ream - Denver Swing Latin and Ballroom Dance Studio 

Linda has over 25 years experience as an instructor, choreographer, and performer. 
She is a seasoned and experienced dance professional well versed in teaching various styles of dance including Latin, Swing, and Ballroom.
Her teaching philosophy is to give her students a solid foundation in the basics of dance so that they may rapidly progress to the next level of proficiency. 
Her teaching emphasizes patterns, timing, lead and follow, as well as the character of the dance.
Linda offers private lessons in various locations throughout the Denver metro area.  
Contact Linda to book yours today! 
Phone: 303-995-2610
Email:  lindaream@msn.com

 Manny Viarrial
Mannys been dancing for a little over 28 years.
His background comes from Swing, Latin, and Ballroom. He is a former Sophisticated Swing US Open Swing Dance Champion in 2001.
He currently holds over 40 titles in Strictly Swing, Classic, Pro am's and Jack & Jills in his 16 year career in Denver. He has also won many other titles around the country to his credit. He is a renowned judge, competitor, performer, and teacher. His most cherished moment came at the 1994 US Open Swing Dance Championships when he received the Most Improved Dancer Award for showing great improvement in West Coast Swing. What a great feeling that was to receive such a great Award at the US Open.
Manny also has had the pleasure of being awarded the top teacher @ Mountain Magic in 2003,2004 and 2005.

Manny travels the circuit to coach, judge, and compete at the highest level of dance. His joy comes from helping others & meeting people at conventions around the country.

Manny looks forward to working and experiencing a great time at your event.

Happy Dancing
Manny

MANNY VIARRIAL
E-mail: Dancemanny@aol.com
Website: www.dancemanny.com