About Us

ROXANNE MAIER (formerly McKenney)
~Tango, Salsa, Salsa Rueda, Swing and all styles of Ballroom

Roxanne has been a social and competitive dancer and teacher since 1985. She has trained extensively in the United States as well as in Argentina and Cuba. Roxanne competed in all forms of partner dance with much success from Ballroom to Street Swing and has performed in La Ideal and Nino Bien (Buenos Aires) as well as in Europe and across the United States. She regularly brings master teachers to the Saint Louis area for master classes and dance events.

In addition to offering group and private lessons in Saint Louis, Roxanne travels nationwide coaching and teaching workshops. She has taught both solo and with a partner at both Tangofest and Valentango, the two largest dance festivals in North America. She brings her experience and love of dance and music into the classroom. Her classes are technical and precise but her method makes it logical and fun which allows students to get back to the enjoyment of listening to great music and dancing at the same time!

Although fluent in most dance styles she offers group classes only in today's most popular social dances: Argentine Tango, Salsa, and Swing. Ballroom and wedding dance classes can be arranged on an individual basis.

CARTER MAIER ~Tango Teacher

Carter has studied various forms of ballroom and social dance since 1996. He discovered Argentine tango in 1997 and has specialized in it ever since. After five successive tours to Argentina studying with many of the old masters as well as today's new stars, he began sharing and teaching tango in Saint Louis.

He brings to tango a lifelong participation in athletics as well as teaching experience in music and physical fitness. His approach to teaching tango is a balance of light-hearted fun and serious instruction, all the while maintaining the improvisational nature of the Argentine tango.

KAREN MOEHSMER ~Tango Teacher

Karen has been dancing most of her adult life. She began with ice dancing, a love which would lead to a gold medal in ice dancing, numerous performances in ice shows, and a career in teaching. Her love of dance included studying ballet, jazz and ballroom, and finally, Argentine Tango.
Over the past seven years, she has trained with numerous teachers both in the US as well as Argentina. Karen is well versed in the role of both the leader and the follower and her teaching approach focuses on the technical as well as the artistic.

ROBERT MCKENNEY (Tango, Salsa, Salsa Rueda )

Robert grew up around dancing. He has watched hundreds of lessons and worked with countless teachers over the years. Because of this his dancing is great blend of intuition and technical expertise. His areas of specialty are Argentine Tango, Salsa and Swing but he is also well versed in the other Latin styles of dance such as Bachata, Merengue, etc. He is one of the new generation of dancers that is incredibly creative and full of energy. He studies every year in Argentina to stay on the cutting edge of the dance scene and his generous spirit and friendly attitude make him a great teacher to work with.

DEBRA SIMPSON RTY (Yoga)

 Debra brings with her 25 years of wellness and movement experience to her yoga practice. She is on the faculty of Webster University in St Louis , teaching Yoga to Theater Art students. She has been a leader in the work study program at the Esalen Institute and is currently teaching at several locations in the Saint Louis / Saint Charles area. She believes that we approach the divine through these ancient practices, integrating our modern wisdom with balance and harmony. Because of this her classes weave a strong sense of spirit into vinyasa flow emphasizing alignment of body, mind and soul. Debra's unique style of teaching has grown out of her training with a variety of yoga masters in hatha and tantra tradition. She is committed to guiding her students toward finding inner peace. Debra is a registered Yoga Alliance teacher.

DIANA WOLF (Belly Dance)

Diana began training in Middle Eastern dance in 1985 with Simone's Seventh Veil Dance studio. In 1992 she acquired ownership of the studio and assumed responsibility as director. Diana has studied with internationally renowned choreographers and instructors from the Middle East as well as the United States. Through collaboration with Middle Eastern musicians she received very specialized instruction in rhythm and interpretation of traditional music. Due to family obligations she had to drop into temporary semi retirement and pass on the studio but we are very fortunate to have found her as she is coming back to dance. She is by far my favorite Belly Dancer and my teacher of choice. Diana is a kind person and a great teacher. She believes as we do that it is important to train the mind and body, to know the history behind the moves to move well and naturally. Take a class, have some fun, immerse yourself in a new culture and celebrate how we can move as women!