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About our Instructors
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Daniel McClain, Owner, Director, & Instructor
Daniel McClain took over Ownership and Directorship of Premier Dance from Dick Raymond in November 2012. Mr. McClain has been dancing Argentine tango and Lindyhop for 11 years, salsa and ballroom for 8 years, and teaching dance professionally for over 7 years. His dancing style has been recognized for its powerful moves, crisp accuracy, and creative musicality. As a result of his unique style and movement quality on the dance floor, Daniel has been recognized in regional competitions, placing at competitions at Lindy Focus, the Atlanta Varsity Showdown, Boston Tea Party, and Carolina Groove. He has an amazing talent for teaching dance, being able to break moves down into pieces that dancers of all levels can understand, and having the unique ability to gauge his lessons to correspond to the level of his students.
Daniel McClain took over Ownership and Directorship of Premier Dance from Dick Raymond in November 2012. Mr. McClain has been dancing Argentine tango and Lindyhop for 11 years, salsa and ballroom for 8 years, and teaching dance professionally for over 7 years. His dancing style has been recognized for its powerful moves, crisp accuracy, and creative musicality. As a result of his unique style and movement quality on the dance floor, Daniel has been recognized in regional competitions, placing at competitions at Lindy Focus, the Atlanta Varsity Showdown, Boston Tea Party, and Carolina Groove. He has an amazing talent for teaching dance, being able to break moves down into pieces that dancers of all levels can understand, and having the unique ability to gauge his lessons to correspond to the level of his students.
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Dick Raymond, Instructor
Dick Raymond, former Owner and Director of Premier Dance, started dancing in the mid 60’s. He has attained a Dual Fellow in Dance, teaching both the American and the International styles of dance. Mr. Raymond has made several television appearances including the Merv Griffin Show. He has judged many major dance competitions around the United States and has been a coach to both students and professionals through the years. Having won many dance competitions in Smooth and Rhythm dances he holds several top teacher awards. Dick has owned five studios throughout his career, and he is happy to continue teaching at Premier Dance after having handed over the reins of the studio to Daniel.
Dick Raymond, former Owner and Director of Premier Dance, started dancing in the mid 60’s. He has attained a Dual Fellow in Dance, teaching both the American and the International styles of dance. Mr. Raymond has made several television appearances including the Merv Griffin Show. He has judged many major dance competitions around the United States and has been a coach to both students and professionals through the years. Having won many dance competitions in Smooth and Rhythm dances he holds several top teacher awards. Dick has owned five studios throughout his career, and he is happy to continue teaching at Premier Dance after having handed over the reins of the studio to Daniel.
Want to see our Instructors in action?
Here are a few of our favorite dance performances by our instructors, Daniel McClain and Dick Raymond. Enjoy!
Want to see more great videos? Check out our Gallery for even more videos (and photos).
Want to see more great videos? Check out our Gallery for even more videos (and photos).
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Daniel dancing the Waltz with his student, Angela.
Dick dancing the Cha Cha with his student, Christi.
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Daniel dancing the Rumba with former instructor, Karen Biard.
Dick dancing the Waltz with former instructor, Tijana Humphreys.
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Daniel doing an improvised performance of the Balboa with his wife, Jan.
Dick dancing the Swing with his student, Karyl.
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