Instructors:

Vernetta

Vernetta opened Vernetta's Dance Studio in San Diego in 1962. She is a choreographer and dancer and has choreographed for Bob Hope and Carol Channing, has taught at such hi-profile resorts as Rancho La Puerta in Mexico and spent several summers teaching choreography in Canada. She developed dance and movement programs for special needs groups such as the American Cancer Society, The Braille Institute, Home of Guiding Hands. Vernetta also directed the tap track used in the dance studio on main street at SeaWorld.

Vernetta was born and raised in the Hollywood / Los Angeles area and calls San Diego home.

See Vernetta's resume.

Jay Abling

For the last 11 years since he first started tango, J. Abling has been refining his dance and his teaching method. He has learned from some of the most renowned teachers including Jaimes Friedgen, Luciana Valle, Sebastian Arce, Mariana Montes, Chicho Frumboli, Juana Sepulveda and Tete Rusconi, melding elements from various tango styles into his own. He approaches the dance with critical thinking in an organic and fluid fashion that engages, challenges and enlightens participants of all levels. J. has taught, DJ'd and danced in cities across the U.S, from Maui to New York, Seattle to Albuquerque. He has performed with some of the best teachers in the scene, including Luiza Paes, Brigitta Winkler and Mitra Martin. He lives and teaches weekly classes in San Diego.

Mary Campion

Mary Campion has been using Leslie Sansone's walking program since the birth of her son. It was a great way for her to lose all the weight she gained (60+ pounds!), got back into shape and kept the weight off.

"What I love most about this program is that it's one that I can easily stick with. I've done just about every program out there (DVD's, bootcamps, dance-based classes), but I always return to this walking program." The 4 basic steps are simple - which is exactly what someone with two left feet needs. The most effective workout is the one that you want to continue doing!