Studio 22

Studio 22 is a 6,200-square-foot dance facility with 4,600 square feet of dance floor space, located at 14902 Preston Road, Suite 400 in Dallas. The studio was founded by professional dancers Sergey Korshunov and Michelle Hafle, who created the space to provide high-level dance instruction at affordable rates. Every month, there are over 120 group classes, nightly practice sessions, and social parties.

All group classes are 90 minutes long and taught by two instructors, allowing you to see demonstrations of both leader and follower roles. Classes cover Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Casino Rueda, Argentine Tango, Milonga, Ballroom (Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep), Latin/Rhythm (Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive, Bolero, East Coast Swing, Mambo), Country Western (Progressive Double Two-Step, Two-Step, NightClub Two-Step, Country Western Waltz, Country Swing), Swing (East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug), and Dancesport. Styles rotate monthly, and you can choose from beginner, advanced, and competitive levels.

The instructors include Sergey Korshunov and Michelle Hafle, professional International Latin American dancers who have competed in prestigious competitions worldwide and trained celebrities including Mark Cuban for Dancing with the Stars and Michael Irvin. Other instructors include Aimée Mendez (full-time partner dance teacher and competitor for over 20 years in American Rhythm), Cody Knight (American Smooth and Rhythm specialist), Maya Apodaca, George Furlong (Argentine Tango specialist), Jairelbhi Furlong, Jim Weber (20+ years teaching experience), Wes Neese (West Coast Swing competitor, 2nd place Masters Jack & Jill Division at Dallas DANCE), Bobby Pritchard (30 years teaching country and western), Jean Dorff (Ballroom specialist), and Irene Martens.

Beyond group classes, Studio 22 offers private lessons, wedding lessons, and competitive training. The studio runs weekly social events including milongas, salsa socials, swing parties, country western parties, and ballroom socials. Special events include Evolution Tango Milonga, West Coast Swing Afternoon Socials, Country Western Parties, Milonga Del Sol, Date Night Couples' Classes, Valentine's Date Night events, Retromántica Salsa Socials (third Friday each month), and Viva Las Vegas showcases. The studio hosts free outdoor Shake Your Grass salsa socials at Klyde Warren Park (Fridays, 6:00 PM free class with Sergey & Michelle, followed by DJ dancing until 10:00 PM). Wednesday Socials run at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, and Sunday Socials in the Park feature Salsa. The studio also organizes performance teams, dance competitions, and community showcases.

Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, trained with Sergey and Michelle for Dancing with the Stars and praised them as the best in Dallas. Dancing with the Stars pro Anya Demidova noted the warm community of dancers. Tony Meredith, choreographer for FOX's So You Think You Can Dance, highlighted the warm and welcoming atmosphere and talented instructors. Studio 22 was the designated studio of choice when Dancing with the Stars filmed Mark Cuban, Michael Irvin, and Jake Pavelka in Dallas.

First-time visitors should check the current schedule or contact the studio before attending. Ask whether the class requires advance registration, whether a partner is needed, and what shoes or clothing are recommended.

The studio is led by owners Sergey Korshunov and Michelle Hafle, professional International Latin American dancers who have competed worldwide and trained Dancing with the Stars contestants. The team includes Aimée Mendez (20+ years, American Rhythm specialist), Cody Knight (American Smooth and Rhythm), Maya Apodaca, George Furlong (Argentine Tango), Jairelbhi Furlong, Jim Weber (20+ years experience), Wes Neese (West Coast Swing, national competition winner), Bobby Pritchard (30 years teaching country and western), Jean Dorff (Ballroom), and Irene Martens.

All levels welcome; no partner or experience required to get started.