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Your Premier Pittsburgh Ballroom & Latin Dance School
Founded in 1996 by Terry and Rozana Sweeney, Art & Style Dance Studio has established itself as Pittsburgh's premier destination for Latin and Ballroom dance instruction. With over 50 combined years of professional teaching and competitive experience, our owners bring championship-level expertise to students of all ages and skill levels. As National Dance Council of America-certified instructors and former international competitors, we specialize in personalized instruction that transforms technical proficiency into lifelong confidence. Our curriculum caters to complete beginners through seasoned competitors, with particular emphasis on wedding dance preparation, youth development programs, and private lessons tailored to individual goals.The studio's holistic approach emphasizes not just dance technique but also the development of poise, discipline, and social grace that extend beyond the dance floor. Through structured lesson plans and adaptive teaching methods, we create an environment where students can progress at their own pace while mastering diverse dance styles including waltz, tango, samba, and cha-cha. Our faculty's extensive adjudication experience and academic affiliations with Point Park University further reinforce our commitment to dance education excellence.
Services
Private Lessons
Wedding Dance
Youth Programs
Studio Rental
Competition Prep
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 50+ years combined teaching experience from championship-certified instructors
- Personalized lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles and goals
- Specialized wedding dance curriculum with proven success for 200+ couples
- Youth development programs emphasizing discipline and artistic expression
- Proven track record with competitive DanceSport students
Associations and certifications
- National Dance Council of America (NDCA)
What people say
Experienced instructors
Personalized attention
Memorable wedding dance
Youth development success
Championship expertise
Services
Private Lessons
Customized dance instruction tailored to individual learning styles and goals. Our private lessons provide focused attention for mastering technique, building confidence, and achieving personal milestones. Ideal for wedding couples, competition preparation, or skill development at any age.
Wedding Dance
Specialized instruction for creating memorable wedding first dances. We offer structured lesson blocks with choreography tailored to your song and skill level. Our proven approach ensures couples learn gracefully within time constraints while building lasting dance confidence.
Youth Programs
Structured dance education for children and teens aged 9-17. Our curriculum develops technical proficiency in Ballroom and Latin styles while fostering discipline, poise, and artistic expression. Classes emphasize musicality and competitive preparation for aspiring DanceSport participants.
Studio Rental
Professional dance studio available for private practice, auditions, and video sessions. The space accommodates individual practice needs and small group rehearsals with proper acoustics and dance floor conditions for optimal learning and performance preparation.
Competition Prep
Advanced training program for competitive dancers. Our championship-level instructors provide technical refinement, choreography development, and performance strategy for local and national DanceSport competitions, drawing from decades of competitive experience and adjudication expertise.
People
Terry Sweeney
Artistic Director
50+ years dance experience, former Latin champion, NDCA-certified instructor, and World Dance Council adjudicator. Faculty member at Point Park University with extensive competition coaching expertise.
Rozana Sweeney
Director
National Dance Council of America-certified professional with 50+ years experience. Specializes in wedding dance instruction and youth development programs, combining championship expertise with accessible teaching methods.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We specialize in Latin and Ballroom styles including waltz, tango, samba, cha-cha, and jive for social dancing and competition preparation.
Do you offer wedding dance lessons?
Yes! Our specialized wedding dance program includes choreographed first dance instruction with flexible lesson packages to accommodate different preparation timelines.
Are youth dance classes available?
We offer structured youth programs for ages 9-17 focusing on Ballroom and Latin techniques, with dress code requirements and competitive preparation options.
What are your payment options?
We accept cash, check, Venmo, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for all lesson packages and studio rentals.
How do I schedule lessons?
All lessons require advance scheduling by phone with credit card information. Appointments available Monday-Friday 4pm-10pm and Saturdays 12pm-6pm.
