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Rafael Labrado teaches all
styles of dance, but specializes in International Latin. He is an
excellent teacher, and has won the "Top Teacher" award at the Heart of America
DanceSport Championships three times!
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| Fate first brought Rafael to
Ballroom Dancing. He had moved from Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, to the
Kansas City area to train for the Olympics in Gymnastics. An injury
sidelined him, and he focused his full attention to dance! |
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He first began teaching at a
chain studio in 1995. After he became an independent teacher, he competed in
American Rhythm for three years, winning a 2nd & 4th Place in Open Pro and a
2nd Place in Rising Star. |
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Rafael has since trained with
many Nationally recognized teachers, including Tommy Giacchino, Gregory Day,
Jean-Marc Genereux, Karina Smirnoff, Diana Roberts, John Swick, Tony
Meredith, and Melanie Lapatin. |
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Rafael has students
nationwide. He travels around the country to Ballroom dance competitions,
and really enjoys dancing Pro/Am events with his students, who
have had great success, winning Top Bronze Student at the
St. Louis Star Ball, and with 2 students in the Top 20 in the Dancesport
Superbowl! |
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Rafael can teach International
Latin, American Rhythm, American Smooth, International Standard, Salsa, and
Country & Western dancing. He has taught group classes at several locations,
and previously taught the Wednesday night group classes at Walters Dance
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You can reach Rafael at: (816) 304-2767
or rafael@midwestinmotion.com |
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