About Ballroom Central Pittsburgh

About the Owners, Bill & Denise Kumer

We have been dancing together since 1992 and love it as much now as we did then. We have participated in competitions all over the U.S. and Canada, from Boston to Houston to San Francisco to Vancouver, British Columbia to Toronto, and many places in between. In Europe, we have competed numerous times in England, and in the Czech Republic. In 1993, we were the U.S. National Amateur 10 Dance Runner's Up. We turned professional, have been teaching since 1996, and are members of the National Dance Council of America. We have taught at Penn State and Carnegie Mellon Universities, and have also judged competitions. In 2001 we retired from competition in order to start a family. However, we still do perform together and compete with students at competitions. We have been a part of "Dancing With The Celebrities of Pittsburgh" every year since its inception 4 years ago. Our experience and background enable us to teach the newest beginner through the most advanced student; in social through competitive environments.

About the Studio All levels of dancers are welcome. There are beginner, intermediate and advanced classes offered as well as private lessons. Also, if you want to learn to dance for your wedding, this is the place. Wedding Packages are designed to meet your specific needs. Beginner classes meet once a week for 4 hourly sessions. Intermediate and advanced classes are 1-hour sessions and start at the beginning of each month. Private lessons are usually on an hourly basis and can be scheduled with either Denise or Bill. There are social practices where you can come to practice your dancing and have fun with your friends. For additional information or to sign up for classes or private lessons, call Denise at (412) 833-8182 or BallroomCentral@aol.com.