Our Instructors
Terry Dean
Terry Dean is the principle male instructor of Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio. He originally started as an instructor with Arthur Murray’s Ballroom Dance studio, and he stayed with them for 19 years, while winning numerous awards and competitions with his students.
Terry opened his own professional ballroom dance studio in Charlottesville in 1996. Not only is Terry a wonderful dancer, but he has had the most successful ballroom dance studio in town for years! He continues to win awards as an independent studio. For example, his student won “Top Student” at the 2008 Yuletide Ball Championships in Washington DC, and Terry won a prized Top Teacher award. No need to be a competitor to enjoy lessons with Terry, though… he loves bringing out the best in his students regardless of level.
Cathleen has been a successful ballroom instructor for years, and joined the staff at Terry Dean’s in October 2008. She has been the president of the Charlottesville Swing Dance Society and knows how to make ballroom dancing fun and accessible for every dancer, new or experienced, couple or single. Cathleen teaches group and private lessons, and would love to teach you to dance!
CATHLEEN RHODES
Tara is our go-to person for infectious enthusiasm and lots of fun. She's teaching private and group classes, & wants to teach YOU to dance!
TARA McGOUGH
CARY MAY
Cary started her dance instructor career with Terry Dean and we are thrilled to have her back on the team. She is teaching private and intermediate group classes. We are excited to have her super talents at the studio.
