Meet The Staff

Brad

Brad ventured into dancing in high school out of necessity. He was interested in a girl that knew how to dance and quickly realized it would be smart for him to take lessons.  After a month, he fell in love with dancing and wished to make it a career. He now has over 18 years of teaching experience in Nightclub, Ballroom, Latin and Salsa (on 1, 2, & 3) dance styles and is a fully trained and certified "Senior DVIDA Dance Specialist". He is skilled in teaching beginner social dancing all the way up through advanced and competitive levels. Brad competes as a pro, as well as with his students in both American and International dance styles.

Brad’s philosophy is to always offer his students fun, professional, and knowledgeable instruction.

Brad is also the Master Teacher for the "Dance Like A Pro" and "Get Certified" training systems, preparing Instructors for the future!

Shirley

Shirley has been dancing since she was 3 years old and experienced in tap, jazz and ballet, in addition to being a fully trained "Senior DVIDA Dance Specialist' specializing from Beginner through all levels of ballroom and Latin dance.

Shirley competes as a pro with her students and earned her numerous awards at local, state and national competitions. Since Shirley grew up in a Spanish family, her Latin dances have that special flair. Don’t be surprised if you should see Shirley and Brad dancing at various events throughout the year.

Also from experience, Shirley truly understands all about the Sweet Sixteen, Quince, and wedding dance choreography and loves putting together routines that will burn a place in everyone's memories for a lifetime.

Reynaldo

Reynaldo teaches all Nightclub, Ballroom, Latin and Salsa dance styles and is an ISTD & FADS certified Dance Instructor. Reynaldo started teaching Ballet & Modern Dancing when he was 18. In 2000, he began his Ballroom & Latin Dance career. Although he has awards like 2003 U.S. Pro/Am Champion, he is also skilled in teaching beginner's the art of social dancing. Being Latino, he feels the music and conveys that knowledge to his students.  You can see his students’ excitement and smiles when they get lost to the music during his lessons.

Paola

Paola has been dancing since her early childhood. She has experience in a wide range of dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Salsa, Samba, Cheerleading Dance Teams, and Country.

Paola originally enrolled at Ballroom Dance Teacher's Academy of South Florida in 2009 located here within American Dancesport Center. She graduated the intense 24 month course in 23 different styles with High Honors. She is fully trained in all levels of Latin and Ballroom dancing.

She is a pro/am competitor as well as a social dancing instructor. Paola is a wonderful addition and we are very happy to have her as one of our fully Certified DVIDA Dance Specialist.

We Want You!

ADC is looking for a few male instructors. We will train and certify you to become a professional instructor. One (1) year of Ballroom Dance experience is preferred. If you have none to little dance experience but have other qualifications, an open mind, positive attitude, love for teaching others, and the desire the learn Ballroom & Latin Dancing please call to apply. Only Full-time positions available.