About Us

DanceMakers of Texas

We are a full service dance studio in located in Fort Worth, Texas where individuals and couples can pursue their dance dreams. Want to feel comfortable as a social dancer? Need to prepare for a special event? Dream of performing or competing? DanceMakers of Texas can meet all of your dance needs with expert instruction in a relaxed atmosphere.

The Team

Meet Our Amazing Staff

Amanda Brown

Owner / Instructor

Amanda has loved the art of dancing & teaching since she was certified in 2008. She is also a Director for Teaching Artist Development for Dance to Success, a program that teaches social & emotional learning skills through dance in Fort Worth Elementary schools since 2009. Now as the owner of DanceMakers, her hope is to keep spreading the love & joy of dance to everyone she meets.

Marianne Stewart

Office Manager

Originally from Detroit, Marianne moved to Texas in 1980. After a 30 year career with a major computer company, she and her husband owned and operated several businesses. He made the mistake of asking her what she wanted for her 60th birthday and was surprised when she answered "dance lessons". That was 17 years ago and counting. Starting with DanceMakers as a student, she soon saw the opportunity to help out with her computer skills and "made" Julie, the former owner, let her "help out". DanceMakers is her happy place as she continues to "help ot" and continues to learn to dance.

Amanda Perkins

Front Office

Amanda, once a model, has discovered her true passion in the art of dance. Immersed in an inspiring community that shares her enthusiasm, she is dedicated to spreading this love of dance at DanceMakers. As the friendly face at the reception desk, Amanda warmly welcomes visitors, setting the stage for their dance adventure.

Augie Gutierrez

Instructor

Augie is fluent in English, Spanish and "body language". Augie is an instructor and nationally ranked competitive dancer in both the Country & Western and West Coast Swing scenes, often competing alongside his students. He focuses on clean technique while keeping lessons fun, using everyday movement to help dancers of any level feel comfortable and improve. He loves seeing students gain confidence, find their style, and genuinely enjoy the dance. Currently, he teaches at DanceMakers of Texas and Guitars and Cadillacs.

Gina Crisanti

Instructor

Gina has loved sharing the joy of Ballroom/Social dance since she got certified as a Bronze Level Arthur Murray Dance Instructor in 2006. From there, she initiated dance opportunities in Downtown Fort Worth, via community centers, retirement homes and various local partnerships. In 2015, she became certified as a Dancing Classrooms Teaching Artist, and loves helping 5th graders cultivate teamwork, elegance, and respect through Ballroom Dance. In 2020, she got certified as a Health and Life coach, and is honored to help clients reach their goals on the dance floor and beyond.

Daiver and Andrea

Instructor

Daiver y Andrea (Venezuela/Colombia) have been a dance couple since 2016. They specialize in Salsa and Bachata with more than 10 years of experience. They dance and teach at national and international congresses, competitions, and artistic events.

Linh Nguyen

Instructor

Linh started dancing in 2017 here in Ft. Worth, where she fell in love with the Lindy Hop. That love has transformed into a passion and career, teaching all styles of dance including Ballroom, Swing, Latin and Country. She strives to bring out the best in her students and enjoys seeing their confidence and joy grow through dance!

Briana Hernandez

Instructor

Briana has been passionate about dance since early childhood and finds joy in sharing that passion with others. A ballroom dancer since 2028, she specializes in Ballroom, Latin, and Country styles. Briana is certified in American Rhythm and Smooth through Dance Vision and enjoys helping dancers of all levels build confidence and skills. Based at DanceMakers of Texas in Fort Worth, she teaches both social and competitive students and also choreographs custom wedding dances to help couples shine on their special day. Briana also serves as a teaching artist with Dancing Classrooms.

Sara Hyde

Instructor

Sara has been dancing in various forms of dance for over 30 years. From dancing competitively in traditional forms of dance like lyrical, various drill team styles, jazz and modern; to competing internationally as an adult in ballroom, latin, american rhythm and country western. Sara has a vast knowledge of various dance trainings and speciallizes in taking whatever talent or knowledge base you already have and integrating it into the world of dance to make your learning experience as seemless as possible. Sara is certified in various dance techniques at multiple dance levels to include advanced levels of competitive dance education.

Mike Elizondo

Instructor

Mike has been dancing since 2016. He teaches Ballroom, Country, Swing, and Latin. Mike actively competes in many styles, and takes his students to compete as well. Why does he dance? Because it's a lof of FUN!

Chad Graber

Instructor

Chad Graber started dancing his second semester at the University of Texas, as evidence by his GPA trend. After finishing his studies in Molecular Biology with a focus in Genetics, he moved to the DFW area and began teaching at a ballroom studio in Fort Worth in the early 90's. He has been involved in the Western dance community teaching, coaching, judging and helping wherever and whenever possible. To date, he holds 3 UCWDC World Champoinships as well as numerous National and Regional titles.

Jasmine Weber

Instructor

Jasmine is passionate about teaching and traveling to dance trainings, congresses and competitions. Jasmine has been teaching Ballroom, Latin, and Country since 2015 and is active in the DFW Salsa, Bachata and WC Swing communities. She utilizes her background in Yoga and Holistic Therapy to create a sense of accomplishment and FUN while learning. Jasmine welcomes all level students from beginner who want to social dance and those who want to perform at showcases.

Nestor Torres

Instructor

Nestor got his start swing dancing at Southside Preservation Hall's social nights-- eventually becoming their regular instructor. Since then, he's served as a board member at Fort Worth Swing Dance for several years. Nestor specializes in 1920's-40's big band jazz era dances including Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, and Charleston. Today, Nestor continues to add to the list of dances he enjoys teaching, such as Salsa, Bachata, Ballroom, and Country teaching at DanceMakers of Texas.

Miranda Scheel

Instructor in Trainning

Miranda rediscovered her love of dance when taking daily salsa and bachata classes while living in Guatemala. When she moved to Texas, she was excited to find somewhere she could continue her dance journey in these styles. Little did she know, she would be joining a lovely dance family and be opened to the opportunity to train in a variety of dance styles. She is passionate about sharing the love and wonderful impact of dance with others.

Travis Vasquez

Instructor

Travis is a ballroom, rhythm, and social dancer who brings a fun, relaxed energy to every session. With a master's degree in Exercise Science and credentials as a certified personal trainer, he combines his love of dance with evidence-based fitness principles to help people move better, feel stronger, and enjoy the process. Travis is passionate about using dance as a pathway to lasting mobility and quality of life, and he strives to make each class a supportive space where dancers can grow with confidence.

Yessica Morales

Social Media Manager

Yess is our social media specialist for both organic and paid content. Apart from handling all the behind-the-scenes tactics, she also has a passion for dance. Her favorite style is Rockabilly Jive, but she also enjoys dancing in all vintage and latin styles. Si tienes cualquier duda respecto a las clases, sientete libre de pedir ayuda en Español, she will be happy to help you.

Eric Bird

Instructor

Eric Bird is a professional ballroom dance instructor and certified Texas educator with experience teaching students of all ages. He specializes in ballroom and social dance, focusing on confidence-building, teamwork, and respectful partner connection through movement.

Marissa Puente

Hip hop Instructor in Trainning

Marissa has been dancing for 13 years and is trained in hip hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet, and more. She believes dance is the key to happiness and self-expression. Marissa is a recent graduate of UTA with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology, with a focus on coaching youth sports. She dreams of opening her own dance studio one day and believes it's never too late to start dancing. Her goal is to help people of all ages learn, grow, and find joy through movement, while emphasizing proper technique, injury prevention, and building strong supportive teams.

In-Person group classes are a fun way to get started learning the most popular Social Dance styles. Join us at DanceMakers to begin your dance journey!

Opening Hours

Contact

DanceMakers Phone Number

(817) 244-8500

Send email

info@dancemakers.com

Address

6125 SW Loop 820 Ste 140 Ft. Worth, Tx 76132