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Teaching the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba and even Samba and Mambo, dance instructor Donna Garzone offers low-cost dance instruction to beginners. She also holds dance parties once a month for the students.
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Dancing has
been a way of life for Donna. She started modeling and dancing on
stage in California at 2 ˝ years old. She then learned that she
loved to perform and in later years received a scholarship to the
San Francisco Ballet Company. Many years later, Donna got married
and started raising a family and put her career on hold. In her
heart she knew she would get back into her passion. As the years
passed, she developed an illness that kept her from dancing, in
fact, she had to learn to walk all over again. Donna was determined
not to let it get her down, and was sure that she would dance
again!! Her determination paid off and when she was strong enough
she continued to pursue her passion. Her training has been years in
the making, starting out at Fred Astaire’s Studio in Brandon, then
going to Ballroom Etc. in Winter Haven, and training with John King
in Sarasota and currently training with Joe Taylor at the Suncoast
Ballroom in Largo.
Six years ago, Donna decided that she
wanted to give back to her community and at that time there was no
one teaching to beginners only in Recreation Centers. She wanted to
teach Latin and Social Ballroom in a relaxed environment where there
was no pressure. She prides herself in bringing in people who would
NEVER walk into a dance studio. She began having Saturday Night
Dance Parties for the brand new dancers so they would have a place
to dance and just have fun.
Donna’s method of instruction is
teaching string basic elements as she feels this is the essential
for being able to learn the different dance patterns. She gives
constructive encouragement and prides herself in being able to teach
anyone to dance.
So, “you think you CAN”T DANCE”, Donna
would love to prove you wrong.
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"Donna, Donna the
Prima-Dancer, thanks, you made learning fun and easy."
Ron S.
"I didn't know how to
Bolero, I took Donna's wonderful one day workshop and now I'm
loving to Bolero."
Nancy M.
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Article By Donna ------
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Donna and Joe
Demonstrate a Good Frame |
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Tony's & Jeff 's Special Day |
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Classes with
Donna
The Class consist of teaching the
lead and follow of each dance. The classes are introductory
Social/Ballroom & Latin Dance lessons. The first hour will focus
on basics, but moves quickly to review patterns and advance
through the month with her students. During the second hour, which
is a social dance event you will have the opportunity to practice
your new dance skills. All this with great dance music and for a
low affordable cost.
Teaching the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing,
WestCoast Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba and Samba and Mambo. Tango,
Quickstep and Salsa are also offered to began your journey to
understand what dances you will enjoy. Donna offers low-cost dance
instruction to beginners. She also holds Dance Parties with
Wonderful music and Dance Performances by some of Tampa’s Best
Instructors. Her students and others have a place to know they
will meet other who share the LOVE of DANCE. She also loves to
cook and trys to bring a wonderful evening with food and drinks
and fun for all!! |
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