Zydeco Lessons

If you want to learn to dance zydeco or if you want an instructor for an event, here are some suggestions:

Free Weekly Lessons

Dance Instructors

Adam and Ali Grimshaw

Ali and Adam Grimshaw Adam and Ali Grimshaw have taught Zydeco, East Coast Swing, and Waltz dance classes in Portland since 1996. They emphasize fun and partner appreciation in their classes. They've taught at festivals, dance camps, live music dances, private company parties, weddings, birthday parties, schools and fund raisers from San Diego to Seattle and points in between. Here they are dancing at the PPAA on a Wednesday night.

Their waltz lesson at Dance Camp 2008 received many complements from the dancers. They have us floating around the dance floor in spinning bliss.

Contact them at sundance65@msn.com or 503-977-9239.

Phil Coquillette and Penny Holeman

Phil and Penny P&P enjoy coming to your event to introduce you and your friends to the fun of zydeco dancing. We'll show you some moves to spice up your dancing. This class was at the Blues Festival.. Video from Dance Camp 2007.

Contact: (360) 576-8971 Twops@q.com

Roland Jemerson and Janine Tebeau-Jemerson

Roland and Janine teach for Cascade Zydeco at the PPAA on the third Wednesday of the month. Their style is smooth and effortless. They are Zydeco dance instructors at the Viscount Studios and Portland State University.

Video from Dance Camp 2007.

Contact: rjtjmj123@msn.com

Terri Jo Bonbright

Terri Jo is new to teaching zydeco and is doing a great job.

tbonbright@gmail.com

John Klindt

Zydeco and Country Two Step Classes start in January in Vancouver at Marshall Community Center

$39 for each 8 week class

Zydeco on Thursday nights 6:45 - 8 pm

Class # 77465 July 08, 2010 - August 26, 2010
Marshall Center, Vancouver WA

Country Two Step on Friday nights 6:45 - 8 pm

Class # 77391 July 09, 2010 - August 27, 2010
Marshall Center, Vancouver WA

Instructor: John Klindt

To register call 360-487-7100, or stop by the front desk on your way to the first class, or register on line at http://www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/parks%2Drecreation/

Debra Seeck

Deb occasionally fills in on Wednesdays for Cascade Zydeco. Mz. Jitterbug teaches East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Zydeco and Night-Club Two-Step. Check her out playing the rubboard at Dance Camp 2007. Contact her at debraseeck@comcast.net or 503-851-7862. She is available for private classes and has a schedule of lessons in Salem.

http://www.mzjitterbug.com/

Debra's You Tube Videos

Google Video of Debra and AJ

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