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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.
- Private Lessons
- Fun group lessons, no partner necessary.
- Planning a wellness class or event? Need some entertainment? Book DanceMakers of Texas for your next corporate or private event.
- Rent our beautiful studio for your next event.

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 site manager for Dancing Classrooms, 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.

Julie Nix
Instructor
Julie, a native a Saint Louis, Mo., has been teaching dance since 1995 and
is the former owner of DanceMakers. When asked which is her favorite
dance she says "All of them!" Her first love was the American Smooth
dances but she quickly learned how much fun it is to dance to all kinds of
music and believes moving to music with another person is one of the
greatest joys in life! Today, she teaches all styles of dance - Ballroom,
Latin, Country Western and Swing - and holds a Professional Bronze
certificate from the NDCA. Julie is also the Executive Director of the
non-profit Dancing Classrooms North Texas.

Augie Gutierrez
Instructor
Coming Soon

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!

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.

Chad Gruber
Instructor
Coming Soon

Tony New
Instructor
Coming Soon

Marianne Stewart
Instructos
Coming Soon

Linh Nguyen
Social Media/ Operations/
Jubilee Swing Dance
Linh has a background in dance, social media management, and as an operations manager. As a part of the DanceMakers team, she manages our special events and social media presence. Linh also runs Jubilee Swing Dance, a community based organization that hosts swing dance events in the metroplex including here at DanceMakers.
Jubilee Swing Dance

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
- M: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- T: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- W: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Th: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- F: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
- Sa: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
- Su: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Contact
DanceMakers Phone Number
(817) 244-8500
Send email
info@dancemakers.com
Address
6125 SW Loop 820 Ste 140 Ft. Worth, Tx 76132