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Your Hostess: Jean Guard
Jean is the founder and manager of the Social Dance Preserve (SDP). She is the "Beginner Specialist" because her primary goal is getting people to dance for the first time. She started SDP to reinvigorate her own life following intensive caretaking and personal loss, and is fully appreciative of the restorative powers of Dance. Jean is a decade long veteran of the competitive country circuit, and her favorite dance is whatever compliments the music best. She teaches line dance class for beginners, manages schedules and leasing of event space, hosts open houses with introductory lessons for dancers, and otherwise keeps the lights on.
Your Hostess: Our Instructors
Our dance instructors are vetted for their standing in the dance community, their local reputations, recognition of their skill, and desire to get people on the floor. We are proud to recommend them. Contact info@socialdancepreserve.com and we will forward your information to them for private consultation.
Alma Bajramović and Kyle Jones
Alma and Kyle specialize in ballroom and social dances, including West Coast Swing, Viennese Waltz, International Rumba, Samba, Foxtrot, and Tango. They host social dances with DJ Alma. Both are active with the UGA Ballroom Performance Group.
The Dancing Ruth
"The Dancing Ruth" refers to Ruth Engelberg, an NTA-certified line dance instructor providing clear and inclusive lessons at the Social Dance Preserve. She has been teaching at various venues since 2009.
Bachata Conexión Athens: Savie Arnold and Jeff Chen
Savie and Jeff are partners teaching bachata dance together. They also have a dance performance team which hosts weekly team training. They choreograph and perform to bachata songs both in and out of state. Savie also teaches Ladies Styling technique.
Oconee County Contra Dance: Corinne Wilkinson
Corinne is a beloved caller/musician/dancer in the Folk dance style known as Contra. She started the Oconee County GA contra group. Contra is an age-inclusive, family friendly style of dancing with roots in American traditional folk dancing. Many of its features are shared with Square Dance.
Tiffanie Love
Tiffanie is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Dance Fitness instructor. She teaches a cardio dance class at the Social Dance Preserve that will contribute to your overall well-being! No experience needed, she leads you in patterns that are easy to follow.
Salsa Pasión: Jenny Delgado
Salsa Passion, organized by Jenny Delgado, brings the energy, rhythm, and excitement of Latin dance to the Athens, Georgia community. Celebrating the joy of salsa dancing, Salsa Passion encourages dancers to connect through music, movement, and shared enthusiasm for Latin dance culture.
Ivan Gartchev
Ivan loves sharing his 10+ years experience. Styles include International and American Ballroom, Argentine Tango, Country, Latin, and Social dancing! He wants everyone to have the benefits dancing provides people of all ages and skill levels. He is committed to his students' growth and development.
Angela and Jason Bewley
Angela and Jason Bewley bring shared passion for country styles to the floor as competitive country dancers. Their enthusiasm for partner dancing, musicality, and the joy of dancing together reflects the spirit of the country community. Take advantage of their top level training to book private lessons.
Inspired by the transformative and restorative power of dance in her own life, Jean founded the Social Dance Preserve to share that experience. With over a decade on the competitive country dance circuit, she embraces the role of “Beginner Specialist,” helping newcomers discover the confidence and joy of dancing. Jean teaches beginner line dance, hosts dance events, coordinates programming and venue rentals, and keeps the studio running smoothly. Her favorite dance? Whichever one best complements the music!
Owner and Manager. Teaches Beginner Line Dance with a focus on health and balance, introductory dance to help you find you best dance fit, leases event space and organizes schedules
Our dance instructors are vetted for their standing in the dance community, their local reputations, recognition of their skill, and desire to get people on the floor. We can forward your information to them for private consultation.
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