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Ballroom Dance with Michael S.

Orlando, Florida

5.0
(7)
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese
Teaching since 2016
Linguistics

    About Michael S.

    5.0
    (7)
    Thanks for stopping by! I'm Michael, and I live and work in the Orlando area. I’ve been teaching piano for almost 4 years and have been studying and playing for 20 years. Throughout my life, I’ve always been passionate about music and have been involved in dozens of piano competitions, choirs, theatre shows, and more! Music is a part of my life every day, whether I’m singing to myself in the car or listening to some of my favorite Disney music. Outside of teaching, I work in product development at a K-12 education technology company — I am passionate about learning and education! I'm always looking to sharpen and hone my teaching skills to adapt to each student and ensure their success. I teach because I love seeing my students grow and accomplish things they thought they’d never do. In my free time, I love talking walks, going to Disney and Universal, reading, baking, and learning new languages. I studied linguistics in college and am a total language nerd! In college I spent most of my time competing with my school’s ballroom dance team where my dance partner and I were nationally ranked. I also have a background in technology and computer science and have a love of all things tech. See below for some more information on piano, ballroom, and voice lessons. If you have any questions, feel free to send me a message. I look forward to connecting! - Michael — LGBTQ+ friendly!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Student's Home
    Student's Home

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    4 AM-6:30 AM
    12 PM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    4 AM-6:30 AM
    12 PM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    4 AM-6:30 AM
    12 PM-6 PM
    Thursday
    4 AM-6:30 AM
    12 PM-6 PM
    Friday
    4 AM-6:30 AM
    12 PM-6 PM
    Saturday
    6 AM-6 PM
    Sunday
    6 AM-6 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $59
    60 minutes
    $96
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    5.0
    7 Reviews
    Carolina
    Student's home
    Michael is super nice and friendly, and breaks things down so they’re easy to understand for an adult learner.
    Posted Mar 5, 2019
    Jenny
    Student's home
    Michael is kind and a great teacher. His enthusiasm is contagious. I'm so glad we got lessons for my daughter.
    Posted Dec 20, 2018
    Catherine
    Teacher's studio
    Michael is very thoughtful and knowledgable. I greatly enjoyed our conversations during the first lesson. I would highly recommend Michael.
    Posted Oct 21, 2018
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    Experience

    Piano Instructor

    Jan, 2016 - Present

    Private Studio

    I teach students in my piano studio. Experience teaching classical, pop/rock, broadway, and more.

    Vocal music instructor

    Jun, 2008 - Jul, 2010

    Hit the Lights Theatre Camp

    Taught music and singing to grades 1-8 in a theatre camp. Students learned technique and expression, and prepared for a mock audition at the end of their experience.

    Education

    Linguistics

    Sep, 2013 - Dec, 2013

    University of Edinburgh

    Linguistics

    Sep, 2013 - May, 2017

    Brown University

    Certifications

    Reiki Master

    May, 2017

    The International Center for Reiki Training

    Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.

    Awards

    Piano Competition Finalist

    Apr, 2010

    MMTA

    Affiliations

    Boy Scouts of America

    Aug, 2002

    The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.

    Languages

    Portuguese

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    Private Lessons

    • 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles

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