I believe ballroom dance connects people together in a way no other social activity can. Through artistry, through passion, and through love. Ballroom for me has become a way of life. On and off the floor it has given me many opportunities to experience and achieve goals I wouldn’t have thought possible. Being part of a community that has brought me so many friends and so much love over the years, I want to share these experiences with you.
Meet David
For The Love & Passion of Dance
My Story
For two years my brother bugged me to start ballroom until I finally gave in and joined a youth class in 1999. Before long, I found myself involved in local competitions, and many community events from putting on demonstrations to being a guest teacher at my own high school…
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I was paired with David for a charity fundraiser, Richmond Dancing with the Stars in March. David taught me our winning cha cha dance routine over a six week period. Since our win I have continued to take lessons with David. He is a kind, understanding and patient teacher. He is able to explain the dance steps clearly while allowing you to learn at your own pace. He knows when it is time to push you a little past your comfort zone to the next level. I highly recommend David as a dance instructor.
Michele Nielsen, Pro-Am Dance Student -
David is extremely patient with his teaching in private lesson instruction and very knowledgeable. He has had many years of experience and is always upgrading his own skill to become the very best that he can be which I really admire in an instructor. David always makes the lessons fun and explains things in different ways so you can truly understand. Thank you David for helping me grow and be the best that I can be with my own personal journey in dance.
Heather Dunn, Pro-Am Student -
I met David about 8 years ago I was taking group classes at the time, learning International Style Ballroom Dance. I was hooked. I have had the wonderful opportunity to watch David at various Ballroom Competitions competing and have also seen him perform with an Adult Dance Performance Team for many years. David is a joy to watch dance, very strong but calm and moves with ease.
Heather Dunn, Pro-Am Student -
My husband and I are attending David’s beginner dance classes in the North Shore. It is our first time taking dance lessons and we are greatly enjoying them! David is a great teacher!!! He explains the dance steps clearly, several times, and offers tips on how to achieve proper posture and rhythm, on how to lead and follow, etc. We’ve come a long way, very quickly. =) We will continue attending David’s classes, and highly recommend anyone to give them a try, it’s lots of fun!
Maria and Emery -
I took the beginner ballroom dancing lessons with David in North Vancouver, the classes were awesome. I always felt I was missing something in the past when I danced. David has he ability to break down the steps and make them easy to understand. He also takes the time to make sure his students have the correct posture for all the dances.
I would not hesitate to recommend David as an instructor for beginners or more experienced dancers.
Don Thokle, Group Class Student
Philosophy
I’m all about community and connection. It’s not about memorising steps and just making them work. It’s about the conversation of two bodies in harmony with the music. The way I teach and dance comes from my passion to express emotion though what I love.
Profile
All you need to know about me outside the ballroom. Where I was born and raised, and other activities I do. Yes, I do more than just dance.