We started our 2023 events calendar with one of our favorite ones: our in-house competition, the Mini Match! The Mini Match is a "competition" where students compete only against themselves and receive a proficiency grading score. In addition, participants showcase everything they have learned during their private lessons and receive written and verbal feedback from our qualified judges - Kyle Larsen and Tamsyn Devilliers - to take their dancing to the next level. Our Daza Dance Team: Antonio Daza, Mario Recoba, and Teresa Dushner, wore all the hats, creatively and administratively, to e ..read more

Congratulations to the incredible Daza Dance team of Students and Instructors for their outstanding participation during our "Chronicles" Showcase Production on November 19, 2022, written and directed by Kyle Larsen. We are so proud of you for the fabulous work you did with your dancing and characters. We sincerely appreciate your trust and commitment. This experience has been enjoyable and unforgettable; the dance level raised, and we grew as individuals. So again, I thank you all for allowing us to be part of your lives and share our experience, knowledge, and passion with you, your friends ..read more

  The 14th Anniversary Gala of Daza Dance was a spectacular event! It was the first time we could celebrate our anniversary in person in two years. Looking around, I was grateful to see old and new students connected from various backgrounds and cultures, races, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities united by the love of dance.  Students got to know each other outside their private lessons by socializing and dancing. Other evening highlights were the professional performances by our fabulous dance instructor Maximiliano Panesi and his partner Katya Cooper. Seeing the ..read more

We celebrated the first days of Spring with fabulous dancing from our students and instructors to Daza Dance's in-house Competition. The Mini Match is a "competition" where students compete against themselves and receive a proficiency grading score. This event allows the participants to showcase everything they have learned during their private lessons. In addition, the Mini Match is a place to take their dancing to the next level. As usual, the Daza Dance Team: Antonio Daza, Mario Recoba, Teresa Dushner, and Kamaria George, wore different hats, not just creatively but administratively, to en ..read more

When you mix a Daza Dance Party with a Showcase, what do you get? You get a phenomenal year-end celebration. This event was the first time we had live showcase performances in two years, and there was expectant encouraging energy in the air. The relaxed atmosphere allowed the performers to enjoy the evening with their family and friends. The performances were inspiring and exciting and left many memorable moments. Opening the show was with a fiery tango with Trinity, and Maxi Trinity adorned in red and Swarovski. Following Regina and Mario melted our hearts with a passionate Bolero Titanic bl ..read more

Congratulations to our student Candi Howington and her instructors, Maximiano Panesi and Mario Recoba, for their stellar performances at the 300th Birthday Celebration of the US Pro-Am Dance Championship in Louisville KY. This event took place at the beautiful, stately Seelbach Hotel right in the heart of Louisville 0n December 2-5. Cathy Odell and Winners Circle Promotions, the organizers of the event, opened their arms with great hospitality, making Candi's experience unforgettable. Candi has been part of the Daza Dance community for three years. As an accomplished silver student, her ..read more

The Daza Dance Family is proud of our esteemed Instructor and Studio Manager and  Mario Recoba, as well as two of his students, Bill Bennett and Leslie Partee, for their success at Ballroom Blitz. This event took place at the Luminous Marriott World Center in Orlando, Florida. Once again, the competition organizers, Anna and Andrew Smart, made us feel welcome in their community of diversity and encouragement. As usual, Anna and Andrew planned everything to the last detail and put a personal touch that made us feel like we were part of their World Promotions family.  At Daza Dance, i ..read more

While outside, the air was crisp with the first chill of Autumn. Inside of Daza Dance for October Party, the studio was warm with celebration and anticipation of the night to come! There would be two exciting performances besides an evening of fun and catching up with students and instructors. Mario, Maxi, Teresa, and Kamaria made the atmosphere welcoming, encouraging everyone to dance and have fun as the students arrived for the party. The studio continues to draw old and new students for the event as it is a fun, relaxing way for students to sharpen the skills they learn in their classes. I ..read more

Congratulations to our instructor Maximiliano Panesi and his student Katy Powell on her Competition debut at the “Viva Las Vegas” Competition, held at the extravagant Encore hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, and organized by the amazing team of World Promotions, Inc, led by Anna and Andrew Smart. They once again opened their arms with great hospitality, while making Katy’s experience exciting and unforgettable.  Katy has been a part of Daza Dance literately since day one, and through the years she has become an integral part of our dance community. Katy has had memorable performances in sever ..read more

Congratulations to our Daza Dance Instructors Mario Recoba, Maximiliano Panesi and Students Teresa Dushner, Kamaria George and Julie Jacobson for an impressive showing at the Swing into Summer Competition in Naples, Florida.    The setting was the captivating Naples Grand Resort with pristine marble surfaces, elegant waterfalls, and floor to ceiling mirrors with golden frames that seemed to reflect the dreams from within each person. As usual the entire World Promotions staff went above and beyond making everyone feel welcome. Upon arriving The Daza Dance team went to meet Anna and ..read more