About Dahl Dance Center

Gary Dahl – owner, Instructor, Associate USISTD/Grand Master DVIDA
Gary represents Dahl Dance on the competitive circuit with his amazing students. He can be seen at almost every major competition in the United States and he enjoys every minute of dancing! He is a top five teacher in the Dancer's Cup Tour and has 20 years experience in Ballroom and Latin dance, American and International styles, and loves working with the students who like the engineering side of dance (He’s a former IT specialist). Beginners benefit from his clear presentation of the “nuts and bolts” of good dancing. He has been a guest instructor with USA Dance locally and can often be seen out on the social dance floor – Gary loves to meet new people! In his free time, Gary enjoys golf, engineering new inventions, spending time with his family and the occasional Xbox match up with other Rock Band addicts in the dance world!

April Dahl – Associate USISTD/ Grand Master DVIDA
April brings over 25 years of experience in multiple dance disciplines to the Rochester community. Her background includes ballet, lyrical, tap and modern as well as her personal favorites, Ballroom and Latin.. She has been a guest instructor/choreographer with Children’s Dance Theatre ,Northland Words Players, Rochester Civic Theater, Allegro School of Dance, Misty’s Dance Unlimited, Janet Lang Dance Studios and USA Dance; as well as adjunct faculty/consult for the University of MN Rochester, Luther College, Winona State and St. Mary’s Universities.As a member of the Rainy Day Cabaret Dance Company, she has performed at “Rock Your Choice 2011” and “Grim Walks Tonight” part of the 2011 Minnesota Fringe Festival and was honored to participate in the Rhythmically Speaking Showcase in 2012.. A founding member of the Tango Society of Rochester, she serves as their Vice President. April is currently pursuing a degree in Kinesiology and is a certified postural specialist with the Egoscue Method.

Christine Miller - Master DVIDA

Christine dreamed of dancing on Broadway growing up and made it a practice to mimic the dancing on TV and movies to entertain the animals in the woods. She is currently on staff at Dahl Dance Center in Rochester and loves to teach all styles of dance. She is nationally accredited and continues to enjoy exploring new theories in dance in her travels as she participates in west coast swing competitions across the US. Christine assists the Rochester dance community continue to grow in her work with USA DANCE, the Rochester Salsa Community and the Tango Society of Rochester.

James Geroux- Master DVIDA

James joins the DDC team from the Rochester Tango Society. As a founding member, he worked on creating the structure and educational opportunities presented monthly for the tango community. He continues to serve on the board as treasurer. James has also competed locally and nationally in ballroom competitions. He is looking forward to introducing or continuing the DDC student body to the excitement of ballroom dance and Argentine Tango. Whether your goal is to gain or improve your social or competitive dance skills, James can help you. He enjoys dancing with his wife and two children and a good game of golf when he gets the chance.