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Luanne O'Brien

Professional Dance Instructor

Luanne O’Brien is an accomplished ballroom dancer and instructor. In 2006, Luanne began teaching International and American style group classes for adults as well as putting together a curriculum for instruction at elementary, junior and senior high schools.  The focus of her school program is to teach ballroom dance and etiquette to students  ages five and up.  Since beginning her program, she has taught nearly 2000 students with incredible success. She currently teaches private and group lessons to adults, children and educators.

Since the early 90’s, Luanne has adopted an integral lifestyle approach which involves health and fitness of the body, mind and spirit.  In 1998, in an effort to find a fitness program befitting of this philosophy, she began to study ballroom dancing.  Since then, she has created dance programs to help others experience the joy and fitness of this ever increasingly popular art form of ballroom dance.

To date, Luanne’s ballroom dance experience includes instruction in both American and International style ballroom dance.  She has trained with internationally recognized professional champions, participated routinely in group instruction, performed student/teacher exhibitions, competed in amateur dance competitions and maintained a vigorous daily practice schedule. 

Similar to the human adventure, dance is ever changing and evolving.  To avail her students with the most current, up-to-date experience possible, Luanne’s dance prowess is strengthened by her continued private training with internationally recognized professional champions, participation in group classes and  practices with her professional partner.

As an amateur competitor, Luanne partnered with her husband Joe in both the United States as well as Canada. They competed in International Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Viennese Waltz as well as International Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive and Paso Doble. Currently, as a professional competitor, Luanne has partnered with David Marsh and competes in International Standard events.

When she is not teaching, Luanne volunteers her time promoting the art of dance through charitable events.

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