Rhythmic Souls Dance Studio
Rhythmic Souls is a collaboration of instructors with more than 60
combined years of experience in dancing, teaching, competing, and judging. We are here to share our joy, knowledge and love of dance. We specialize in partner dancing: West Coast Swing, Salsa, Country, Ballroom, Latin, Theater Arts, Lindy.
We teach baby beginners to professional level dancers. We can teach you how to have fun on the social dance floor, and can put together competition routines, flash mobs, first dances at weddings, you name it.
Our Staff
Donnie
and Regina completed their course and examination for Master Certification in
West Coast Swing from GPDIA (Global Professional Dance Instructor Association:
details)
If you would like to get certified with Donnie and Regina to teach West Coast
Swing, please use the form on the Contact Info page for details and course training.
Donnie Carl
Donnie Carl started dancing at the ripe old age of 8. He started with Country and worked his way through the Ballroom and Latin dances (both American and International Styles), West Coast Swing and Theater Arts, training under World Champions in each of their respective styles. Over the last 35 years, Donnie has been a professional competitor in Ballroom, Latin, Country Western, and Swing, and has held multiple titles in each. Although he has retired from competition in most of these forms, he is still currently competing in West Coast Swing at a Champion level. Based in Las Vegas, he currently teaches and judges internationally, coaching dancers from the very beginner to competitive level, in all forms of partner dance.
Donnie started teaching in 1988, and judging in 1993. He has earned a reputation as grounded and well rounded dancer and teacher, with a unique style, blending control, use of speed, and tricks. As a coach of competitive couples and teams in different styles, Donnie thrives on the chance to impart the knowledge he has accumulated over the years to others.
Regina Shpigel
Regina Shpigel started dancing at the age of 9 in Ukraine, studying International Style Ballroom and Latin. After moving to the United States, she continued her International training as well as taking on American Style Smooth and Rhythm. At age 16, she began training under World Champions including Chris Johnston, Russell Jackson, and Mark Sullivan, and was teaching by age 18. At 19, Regina went on to conquer Lindy, East Coast Swing, Salsa, Two Step, and most recently, West Coast Swing. Winner of numerous competitions and championships in ballroom and salsa, and a former coach of the Colombian Folklore Ballet of Boston are a few of the accomplishments over her 25 year dance career. Currently based in Las Vegas, Regina travels internationally competing in West Coast Swing at an All Star/Champion level, judging, teaching and coaching dancers of all levels in a multitude of styles.
Amanda Bowler
Amanda
Bowler, a native of Las Vegas, started dancing in high school, and was
the captain of her school's dance team. Amanda's affinity towards dance
and natural ability on the dance floor lead her to become a line dance
instructor, which she has been doing since 2013. She teaches our
Saturday Line Dance Boot Camps. She also currently instructs at Stoney's
Rockin' Country, whom she has worked for since 2010, where she was
originally hired as one of their world famous Saloon Girls. Amanda is a
also a GoGo dancer for the company, and brings that fun, exciting energy
into her nightly lessons. She is pursuing a degree in education to
continue teaching multiple styles of dance at a higher level, and plans
to own her own studio someday.
Winnie Canilao
DJ
Wiggle Winnie is a music enthusiast who has been exposed to everything,
and anything under the sun. Winnie, whose real name is Winston, has
studied and performed as a Classical Violist for more than half his
life. Along with playing the viola and teaching music, he has studied
Chamber Music Performance and has conducted with different teachers and
professors. Winnie recently discovered dancing and has been hooked ever
since. Following the discovery, he has taken an interest in DeeJaying
and is exploring the music of West Coast Swing. Another hobby Winnie
enjoys is Raving, which is where he picked up his Rave Name: “Wigglez”.
Don
Bio Coming Soon...
Contact Info
If you would like more information about lessons, have any questions, or would like to get on our monthly newsletter list, please contact us or fill out the form below.
- Email us: info@rhythmicsouls.com
- Call us: 1-702-723-SPIN (7746) please dial 1 from a landline
- Hours:
- Outside of business hours: open by appointment
Studio Location:
Please see our calendar for current class locations.
Private lesson locations vary on day and time. Please contact us for availability.
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