South Florida Swing Dance Instructors

Welcome everyone to our instructor page. Here at South Florida Swing Dance we are proud of every one of our in house instructors, not only for their dancing endeavors, but for how they bring the dance to life for all of our students. Please take some time and learn a little more about your favorite instructors below!

Sheila started teaching with Arthur Murray Studios in Silver Springs Maryland in 1967 at the "old age" of 17. At the age of 25 she taught for an independent studio in West Virginia. Shiela moved to Florida in 1987 and taught at an International studio. She also co-owned a studio in West Palm Beach. Shiela has taken several hundred hours worth of lessons and training over her lifetime. Lucky enough to have the privilege , Shiela taught in Spain with her husband and dance partner Manolo for several years. Known simply by Mama or Mommy by many, she has a kind heart that will reach out and make you feel welcome as soon as you hear her voice. Her southern charm, and humor make every lesson fun. Sheila prides herself in dancing from your heart.

Quote: "After learning the basics, the personality that explodes from your heart makes it your dance. Yours alone and no one can take that joy away."

Dances: Ballroom, Hustle, Lindy hop, Charleston, Balboa, Salsa

Manolo has years of trained experience from Spain and also from Fred Astaire studios. Rest assured even if you have never set foot on a dance floor Manolo can lead you into anything. He is a true dancer, wonderful teacher, and gifted lead. When Manolo takes the floor dancers stop to watch in awe as he takes action and flows through the music with the finesse and grace contained by a true master of conceptual physics.

Dances: Ballroom, Salsa