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Viscount Studio Staff

SARAH RIDDLE (Salsa & Latin Dance & Studio Manager): Sarah Riddle has been an active member in Portland's salsa dance scene since 1997. As co-director of Sabor Latino Dance Company, Sarah has performed in events ranging from International Salsa conventions (L.A. Salsa Congress 2002, 2003, 2004 and Toronto Salsa-Web 2000), nonprofit fundraisers (Multnomah County Library, Perry Center Auction...etc.), commercial programs (Liz Claiborne, Fred Meyer, Camel), and three full length dance concerts (Hollywood Theater, Dolores Winningstad Theater, Chemeketa Community College Theater).

Sarah has been teaching salsa in Portland for five years; independently, at the Viscount Ballroom, with Viscount Studios, and through Sabor Latino events/workshops. With over fourteen years training in ballet, modern dance, and jazz, Sarah has a developed a unique style of salsa that has been described as 'Fossie meets Flamenco', but with a true mambo flair.

Having learned salsa from "native" salsa dancers, in combination with her own dance background, Sarah has a great appreciation for style variation, and the individuality of dance expression. She has also been a school teacher for nearly a decade which makes her an exceptional instructor for all learning types. For these reasons, her classes are fun, energetic, and non-intimidating for all levels!

KEVIN O'BRIEN (Lindy Hop & Vintage Swing Dances & Owner):

The goal of The Viscount Dance Studios is to provide a friendly, relaxed & fun atmosphere in which to learn many styles of dance. From Hip Hop to the Lindy Hop, we have something for you.

Founders of The Viscount Studios

Founded in May of 2000, the Viscount Dance Studios was owned & operated by Jeff Freeman & Janine Twining-Freeman. Working closely with the former Viscount Ballroom which is conveniently located upstairs, they were instrumental in the revival of swing dancing and Lindyhop in Portland. After starting with Swing they grew the syllabus to include a plethora of dances Salsa, Tango, Hip-hop, Bellydancing, Tap, Balboa, They also own and maintain SwingOut.net, a web site & email list dedicated to promoting all aspects of Lindy Hop and Vintage Swing dancing in Portland.