INSTRUCTORS



















EDGAR RIVERA
LEAD SALSA INSTRUCTOR

Edgar is the lead dance instructor and performance group
Director for Studio 9.  He has been giving Salsa lessons
for the past 10 years here in Bakersfield, California.
Edgar's dance style is influenced by LA Club Style Salsa
and his background as a Salsa Band musician and conga
player. Private and Group lessons are available.




CIANNE MCGINNIS
BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Cianne has been teaching social dance in Bakersfield, California,
since 1981.  She teaches 18 different dances in Ballroom, Latin,
Swing and Country Western styles, and also choreographs
wedding dances for brides and grooms and father and daughters.
Cianne is available for both group and private lessons.

www.cianne.com



BILLY CHENOWETH

Billy began teaching Salsa in 2002 and Casino Rueda in 2004 in
San Luis Obispo while studying Computer Engineering at Cal Poly.
While serving 3 terms as President of Cal Poly's Salsa club, CPSalsa,
had the opportunity to study Salsa under some of the world's top Salsa
dancers.  Upon graduation, he returned to Bakersfield, California, and
continued teaching salsa locally, including teaching at Studio 9 since
its inception.  Group Lessons, Special Events and Private Lessons
are available.



Wednesday Nights: Josh Harless, Instructor and Competitor, West Coast Swing, Night Club Two Step, Swango (Tango Swing Fusion) and more. Call 661-619-1003 for private lessons.
Tuesday Nights: Edgar Rivera, Instructor Salsa LA Style on 1 and NY Style on 2. Call 661-301-2941 for private lessons.
Thursday Nights: Cianne, Instructor for Wedding, Ballroom and Club Dances. Call 661-303-6787 for private lessons.
West African Dance Classes by Ayo Sharpe-Mouzon. 
When: First three Saturdays in February. Feb 4rd, 11th and 18th from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Where: Studio 9
Why: With "West-African-Fitness"  you will lose inches on your waist and glide through the holidays feeling really good about yourself! Live Long and Strong.