Your Instructor

Diane Mattukat has been a professional ballroom dance instructor since 1990. She personally instructs each lesson, utilizing a teaching method she has developed over the years. Her relaxed teaching style is sure to put even the most nervous beginner at ease and make each lesson fun and easy.

    "I have found that everyone has their own

  particular way of learning. I try to tailor my

  classes to the individual, finding the best way

  to communicate what you need to reach your

  dance goals". - Diane Mattukat

Formally the Studio Director and Professional Dance Instructor for 8 years at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio, located in Garden City, NY.

Diane Has taught throughout Long Island and NYC. She has also performed as well as competed on the ballroom dance circuit as an International Latin 5 Dance Competitor from 1985 - 1990.