About Dahl Dance Center

April Dahl – Owner, Associate USISTD/ 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. April handles the coordination of all classes at DDC and directs the dance fitness programs. 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. Currently at member of the Rainy Day Cabaret Dance Company, she has performed at “Rock Your Choice 2011” in Rochester, MN, and “Grim Walks Tonight” 2011 in the Minnesota Fringe Festival at the Lab Theatre in Minneapolis. As 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.

Gary Dahl – Co- owner, Instructor, Associate USISTD/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 over 15 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 Halo addicts in the dance world!

Christine Miller - Associate 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 returned to dancing in 2007 with a move back to MN. She loves all types and styles of dancing. Through regular dancing she has lost over 30lbs, improved her posture and increased her social network. She is an active member with the Rochester Salsa Community and USA Dance; as well as being former performer with the DDC  dance company. Whether your dancing goals include a special event, competition or just having a better experience on the dance floor, Christine looks forward to helping you live your dancing dreams.

James Geroux- Associate 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. James continues to serve on the board as treasurer and is looking forward to introducing the DDC student body to the excitement of Tango along with the other great ballroom dances. He enjoys dancing with his wife and two children and a good game of golf when he gets the chance!