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Open Dance every Friday
for only $5

Salsa groups for only $8

 

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4949 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Toll: 877-434 2950
734-434 2950
info@moonlightdancestudio.com

We offer the finest quality dance instruction in a relax and comfortable environment. Moonlight Dance Studio will meet the needs of all levels of experience, from beginner to advance. Everyone is welcome, whether you are single or a couple.

Our expert instructors will assist you in meeting your personal goals, whether you are brushing up an old dance moves, learning the basics, or fine tuning your advanced skills. You decide how far you want to take it - we are here to make your dancing dreams come true!

Moonlight Dance Studio offers a wide variety of group classes, private dance lessons, workshops, parties, and dance related events. Our stylish boutique offers a large selection of top quality dance shoes and dance wear at affordable prices.

Management Team

Bruce W. Vail (Owner)

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Natalia Vail (Owner)

Natalia VailNatalia was raised in Russia and has been enamored with dance since the age of six. She learned drama and character dance and successfully graduated State Academy of Management. Natalia enjoyed professional Dance Performances in Moscow, England, Canada and USA .

For a change of scenery she moved to Canada and while there she took up an interest in ballroom dancing. She was one the most recommended instructors at Ballroom Dance Studio I in Toronto and owned Dance Butterfly Lifestyle Studio (www.butterflylifestyle.com).

Now, she brings her dance expertise to Moonlight's dance team. She uses dance to express ideas, emotions, rhythms, and sounds with the body. She uses a variety of dance forms including classical ballet and modern dance to get the body moments flowing to promote a constant flow, which is seen in ballroom dancing.

Instructors

Ron Brown

Ron Brown Ron has been dancing for 40 years and teaching for over 30 in all parts of the country including Alaska, Ohio, Texas, to mention a few. He uses dance, with a background that started with 13 years of ballet, studying from New York to Michigan, and then moving on to ballroom and latin. His one-on-one approach is distinctively customized for the dance enthusiast, whether as a single, couple, or member of a group. Ron teaches a variety of styles in private and group lessons, specializing in couples coaching.

Jason Smith

Jason Smith Jason has been teaching dance for 5 years all over the Metro-Detroit area including both University of Michigan and Michigan State's ballroom dance clubs and various studio/clubs in the area, Having a background in jazz, tap, modern, and hip-hop also specializing in social ballroom dance (Night-club 2 Step, Salsa, Bachata, West Coast Swing, etc……) he uses body movement to express what you should feel out of dance. His classes are always fun because you switch partners all the time and will always be moving.

Nadira

Nadira Nadira is on of southeast Michigan's premier belly dancers, a favorite of the Arabic community, and known for her unique Turkish-Arabic Style. Nadira has studies with some of he finest dancers and teachers from New York to Michigan. Her style as a performer and teacher is also enriched by her ballet and theater experience. Nadira began her training in belly dance in New York in 2001 and quickly became a regular of the New York belly dance scene. Since moving to Michigan in 2006, Nadira has continued to perform, study, and teach Arabic dance.

Dorian

Dorian Dorian has over 30 years of experience as professional DJ and ballrrom dance coach. He has created the "Dorian Bridal Dance", to help newlyweds look great at their wedding reception. In 1996 he received the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) Associate Certificate, and continues his own professional training with world-class coaches.

"Mr. Smooth"

Mr. Smooth "Mr. Smooth" specializes in club style dancing. He has been teaching for 5 years at various locations thoughout Michigan.

 

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Office Assistant

Bethany Walter

Bethany Walter

 

Bethany is very excited to be part of the Moonlight Dance Studio family! For the past several years she has dreamt about learning how to ballroom dance, and now it is happening. Not only are her dreams coming true, but also she is able to share her dreams with an amazing new group of people in her life.

 

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