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E-mail: prodance@gmail.com                   Phone: 949-484-3303

Los Angeles Dance Studio: South Bay Dance Center, 24827 Western Ave, Lomita, Los Angeles, 90717

Orange County Dance Studio: Avant Garde, 1502 E Warner Ave, Santa Ana, 92705

* Wedding Dance Performers
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* Latin Dance, Salsa & Bachata
* Wedding Dance Lessons
* Competition Dancing Lessons
* Latin Dance Entertainment
* Private Dancing Lessons
* Group Dancing Lessons!

 Stephen Thomas 

Los Angeles Latin Dancers, Teachers & Party Entertainers
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Stephen Thomas - Former Singapore International Dance Champion, United Kingdom Finalist.

CHAMPION DANCERS AVAILABLE FOR SHOWS AND TEACHING! 

Learn to dance with Internationally and American trained Latin, Salsa, Bachata, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Swing, Tango and Wedding Dance teachers and instructors. Take the first step toward adding some excitement to your life! Contact us today to arrange your Introductory Dance Class  with our qualified professionals in our Los Angeles and Orange County dance schools, and dance your cares away!

We offer structured, personalized private dance lessons and dance classes for adults and children of all ages, in any style or level of partner dancing. With over 30 years of dance, performing and teaching experience, we've developed dance lesson programs designed specifically for you, with your interests in mind to develop your dancing as quickly as possible.

We are dance instructors, wedding dance teachers & entertainers in  Los Angeles, providing Latin Dance, Ballroom Dancing and Wedding Dance lessons and Instruction in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and all surrounding areas of Los Angeles and Southern California. We teach dancing lessons in all styles of partner dancing!  Salsa,  Bachata, Swing, Tango, Latin and Wedding First Dance in our main Studio locations in Orange County, California.

Contact us today to arrange your first dance lesson in Los Angeles' and Orange County's Top Latin, Salsa and Bachata Dance Studios, located centrally in Los Angeles & Orange County.

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      Los Angeles & Orange County
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Make your Big Day all the more memorable with one of our specially tailored wedding dance lesson packages.
We are Los Angeles and Orange County's Wedding Dance Specialists!

We offer all types of dance programs including Wedding First Dance, Father and Bride, Mother and Groom and Bridal Party dancing lessons.
We can prepare you for your first dance as Husband and Wife with interesting, fun and custom made Wedding Dance choreography sure to impress your guests, or just help you learn the basics of Ballroom and/or Latin Dancing. If you need advice selecting a song for your Wedding Dance or special event, we will be happy to assist you!

Private Lesson and Pay-As-You-Go Programs

We offer flexible and affordable Pay-As-You-Go lesson programs options, as well as dance lesson programs of 5, 10, 15 and 20+ for all of your dancing needs!

We teach dance lessons and classes in Latin, Salsa, Bachata, Argentine Tango, Wedding First Dance and all other styles of partner dancing. Our Lessons and Classes are catered to any skill level, from beginner, social dancer, to Amateur Dance Sport competitor.  We can also help you look great on the dance floors of the hottest clubs in Sydney, or just feel confident enough to accept or offer an invitation to dance at any function or party. 

So, whether you are preparing for your Wedding, dancing for leisure, dancing for fitness & weight loss, hitting the clubs, are interested in Pro-Am Dance Sport competitions, or are a Newcomer, Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Open level Medalist Dancer, we can provide the right dance lessons and classes for you.

Contact us today and dance tonight in one of our conveniently located Los Angeles and Orange County Dance Studios. 

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Dancers, Performers, Party Entertainers & Instructors for any Special Event

We perform all Latin, Salsa and Ballroom dances to the highest International standard. We have over 30 years combined International & Professional Performing experience and our resumes are extensive, including being National Dancing Champions, and performing at major International events all over the world.

We currently have the following Dance Entertainment Shows ready to perform at any event:

Cha Cha - Salsa - Mambo - Jive - Swing - American Rumba - Cuban Rumba, Intl. Rumba - Bolero - Samba - Paso Doble - Waltz - Tango - Argentine Tango

Dance Shows & Demonstrations include, optional, individual & group lesson by request. **Please note: We charge a non-refundable booking fee to secure our services, with the remainder payable on the day of the performance. Please contact us for a no obligation FREE Quote!

Phone: 949-484-3303 (Los Angeles, Orange County and all of Southern California and United States)  

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Share the love of Dance with your family & friends! Gift certificates are now available at Stephen Thomas Dance. 

Great for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Valentine's day or any other Special Occasion, Holiday or Event! 

Contact us

Phone: 949-484-3303  (Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego)  

Email: prodance@gmail.com

Stephen Thomas Dance
Orange County and Los Angeles
California

Mon - Fri: 10 AM to 11 PM
Sat - Sun: 10 AM to 11 PM

Los Angeles Dance Studio: South Bay Dance Center, 24823 S Western Ave, Lomita, Los Angeles, 90717

Orange County Dance Studio: Avant Garde, 1502 E Warner Ave, Santa Ana, 92705

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? University of Freiburg study in 1986: exertion and breathing rates of Latin Dance athletes performing a single dance were the same as cyclists, swimmers and 800m runners over the same two minute period.

? University of Oxford 1988: level of fitness of championship Latin Dancers is the same as Olympic decathletes; a dancer performing a two minute Samba experiences the same exertion level as that experienced by an Olympic 100m hurdler.

? Peter Pover, former President US Dance Sport Council stated that tests in Germany ?found no significant athletic difference between running 800 metres and doing the Jive or Samba for 1.5mins? Sports Illustrated 1995.

? Medical research has shown that Latin Dancing is comparable with other sporting activities such as basketball, squash and cross country running with dancers performing at over 80% of their maximum oxygen consumption level and burning up at least 300 calories per hour (Blanksby & Reidy, 1988 British Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol 22, Issue 2, 57-60: Heart rate and estimated energy expenditure during Latin Dancing)

? Dancing used by a Mexican cardiologist Dr Hermes Ilarraza for heart disease patients.  Patients did 30minutes of dancing over five weeks for five days per week and increased their exercise capacity by about a third.

? New England Journal of Medicine in 2003 reported that elderly people who danced frequently had a 76% lower chance of developing dementia.

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Stephen Thomas BIOGRAPHY

Stephen has over 30 years experience in Latin American and Ballroom Dancing, as a Competitor, Performer and atop Dance Teacher. 

He has competed at the highest Professional level including the British, UK and International Open Professional Dancesport Championships.

Stephen is a former Singapore International Dance Sport Champion, Hong Kong International Dance Sport finalist and was placed 3rd at the UK Closed Dance Sport Championships. He has won numerous competitions within the United Kingdom, Asia and Australia, and is now a competing Professional for England and Great Britain with his partner, Amanda Jane.

He coaches all levels of dancers from Beginners to International competitors, singles, social dancers and wedding dance couples.
He is also qualified with the IDTA and UKA Professional bodies in Latin and Ballroom to teach and adjudicate competitions and has performed
internationally in all styles of dance including Latin, Ballroom, Tango and Salsa. His notable performances include famous venues such as the
Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony, Trafalgar Square and performances for International dignitaries including the Ambassadors of Slovakia
and Great Britain.

Stephen is originally from Brisbane, Australia, where he first trained for many years in Latin and Ballroom dance. Now, after spending a further 6
years in London training with the top coaches in the world, he currently resides and teaches in Orange County, USA, and is pleased to be able to pass on his knowledge and experience to dancers of all ages and levels, in all styles.
He and his  partner are available for teaching and performing shows in all styles of dance including Latin, Salsa, Argentine
Tango, Mambo, Swing and Ballroom. Stephen and partner are resident teachers at the number one dance studios and dance school in Orange County.

So, whether you  want to learn to dance like a pro, or simply learn for fun or fitness, Stephen and his team have the expertise and experience to
guide you through their proven social and competitive learn to dance programs.

Please phone:  949-870-7826 or e-mail:  prodance@gmail.com for further information.

Professional Qualifications 

Professional Body: Associated Board of Dancing, England (ABD)
Qualifications Held: Fellow Ballroom, Fellow Latin
Year: 2014

Professional Body: International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA)
Qualifications Held: Licentiate Latin American Branch
Associate Ballroom Branch
Year: 2004

Professional Body: United Kingdom Alliance (UKA)
Qualifications Held: Member Latin American Branch
Member Ballroom Branch
Year: 2004

Professional Body: GNC
Qualifications Held: Fellow Latin American Branch
Fellow Ballroom Branch
Year: 2008

Dance Education

Institution: University of London
Qualification: Foundation Course in Dance
Subjects: Ballet, Contemporary, Choreography, Choreology
Year Completed: 2007

Institution: Kensington & Chelsea
Qualification: Diploma of Dance
Subjects: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, African Dance

Dance Teaching Experience

Semley Dance School - 1 Semley Road, London, SW16 4PS

Latin & Ballroom Dance Teacher, Advisor & Coach
Proprietor:    Peter Maxwell
Length of Service:   2004 - 2008

Avant Garde Ballroom Newport Beach, CA 

Latin & Ballroom Dance Styles
Professional Showdance & Theater Arts
Professional Coaching & Choreography
Body Conditioning
Group Classes
Proprietor: Andre'

Londance Studio Laguna Niguel, CA 

Latin & Ballroom Dance Styles
Showdance & Theater Arts
Professional Coaching & Choreography
Body Conditioning
Group Classes
Proprietor: Patricia West

The Bea Dive Dance Studio, Garden Grove, CA 

Green Light Dance Studio Newport Beach, CA

Latin & Ballroom Dance Styles
Professional Showdance & Theater Arts
Professional Coaching & Choreography
Body Conditioning
Group Classes
Proprietor: Darion Casado

Media Performance Experience
 
Movies:    

"The Quite American", Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser etc
?Me and Orson Wells,? Zac Efron, Clare Danes
     
Music Videos:    "Around Here", George Michael
Style of Dance:    80's New Wave, 50's Rock & Roll

Television:    Various Jobs, including BBC Reality Shows
Roles:     Appearing as Dance Teachers, & Advisers on television

Orange County Live Performances & Shows

International Live Performances & Shows

Chancery Court Hotel Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity Cha Cha, Jive, Rumba Show
Porchester Hall  Studio Boardman ?Prison Break?  Jive Show and Teaching
Waldorf Hilton  Waldorf Tea Dance   Salsa and Waltz Show
Café De Paris  ?Fred and Ginger? Night   Samba, Rumba, Waltz Show
Trafalgar Square  St George?s Day 2008 Celebration  Cha Cha and Rumba Show
Regents Park  ?Dancing in the Park 2008?   Salsa Teaching and Show
Roundwood Park  ?Respect Festival?   Swing Hustle and Tango Show
Porchester Hall  ?World Dance Unite? Festival  Salsa and Rumba Show
Embankment  Argentine Festival   Paso Doble and Rumba Show
Café Royal  Slovak Ball with British Ambassador Cha Cha and Viennese Waltz
Holiday Inn  Charity Event in London Bloomsbury Cha Cha and Jive Show
La Floridita  Wedding Entertainment   Salsa and Rumba Show
Kensington Rooftop Rooftop Gardens Hotel Party  Salsa Show
Waldorf Hilton  Hammonds Solicitors   Strictly Come Dancing Show
Irish Centre  Hammersmith Hollywood Party  Ballroom and Latin
Tbilisi, Georgia  Georgian International Dance   Waltz and Latin Show
St Josephs Epsom Dance Studio Cabaret Night  Cha Cha, Rumba, Waltz Show
Beryl Leywood  Dance Studio Medal Ceremony  Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso
Ipswich Dance  April Dance Party    Latin and Waltz Show
Bethania   Autumn Dance Party   Latin and Waltz Show

International Competition Results

3rd United Kingdom Closed Championship - 2007
1st Place Singapore International Championship - 2001
4th Place Hong Kong International Championship ? 2001
2nd Place ADS Premiere Championships - 2001
2nd Place NATD Championship - 2000
1st Place Welsh Border Counties Championship - 1998
3rd Place London Metropolitan Championships - 1998
2nd Place ADS Star Championships ? 1998

Ballroom:
4^th Place NSW State Championships ? 2002
4^th Place ADS Star Championships - 1997
5^th Place QLD State Championships ? 1997

Ten Dance:
6^th Place QLD State Youth Championships ? 1992

American Rhythm:
3^rd Place Orange County Professional Championships ? 2011
5^th Place Desert Classic Professional Championships - 2011

Referees:

Inga Haas  Former World, International, British, United Kingdom, US Champion (1994)
   
Relationship:  Former Dance Partner

Shirley Ballas  Open to the World International Champion (1996),
Open to the World British Champions (1995 ? 1996),
British National Champions
Star - World Cup - UK ? Champions
Seven times undefeated United States Professional Champion

Realtionship:  Coach

Teachers and Coaches

Shirley Ballas, Johan Eftedal, Nadia Eftedal,
Tony Meredith, Goran Nordin, Colin James, June McMurdo, 
Ron Montez

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