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Downtown Canton
Ballroom Dance Studio
Group Class Registration
All group dance classes are taught in-person at the Downtown, Canton dance studio and online via live stream. You can register online or in person. Some courses have limited spots available.
Dance instruction
Group classes
Private LEssons
Private LEssons
We currently offer group classes on Monday through Thursday nights. Courses last between 4-8 weeks and sign-up fees range from $35-$85 per course. Click below to see a list of the classes we currently offer.
Private LEssons
Private LEssons
Private LEssons
Here at R&J Ballroom dance studio we pride ourselves on providing instruction for everyone who wishes to pursue a ballroom dance education. We have professional instructors available at $75 per lesson.
Events
Volunteer Program
Volunteer Program
We at R&J host a variety of events. From dance parties at the studio, to participating in community events, we are excited and proud to be a part of the Canton community.
Volunteer Program
Volunteer Program
Volunteer Program
Do you have the passion to dance but not the purse to afford it?!? We at R&J pride ourselves on teaching dance to people from all walks of life. Learn how you can get free and/or discounted lessons from our teachers-in-training!
Private Lessons
Private lessons - $40-$75
Here at R&J Ballroom dance studio we pride ourselves on providing instruction for everyone who wishes to pursue a ballroom dance education. We have professional instructors available at $75 per lesson. BUT WAIT, THERES MORE!!! If $75 is not within your budget, you can receive free private instruction with teachers-in-training through our Volunteer Program in Downtown, Canton!
Volunteer program
Lend a hand by learning to dance
That's right. You can help someone out by learning to dance! R&J Academy teachers-in-training need hands-on experience giving lessons in preparation to becoming professional ballroom instructors. Volunteers learn to dance while helping trainees pursue a career in dance.
Meet Our Staff
Jonathan Green
Louis Gillombardo
Jonathan Green
Co-Owner / Coach / Education Manager of R&J Academy
Jonathan began dancing in 2006 at the age of 16. Immediately he took to teaching and began ballroom clubs in local high schools, both Canton McKinley and Glen Oak. Since, Jonathan has travelled throughout the United States, competing in every major ballroom competition, taking home national and world titles for both himself and his students. Now residing back in his hometown of Canton, Ohio, Jonathan opened R&J Ballroom dance studio with his wife Rachel and plans to make Canton a hub for ballroom dance education!
Rachel Green
Louis Gillombardo
Jonathan Green
Co-Owner / Coach / R&J Academy Professor
Rachel Green is a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in Musical Theatre Dance. She is a former member Dancing Wheels, a modern dance company of Cleveland, and is the former Dance Department Coordinator of Solon Center for the Arts. Rachel began her studies in ballroom while at the University of Akron and has taught in the Cleveland area for over fifteen years. She won several American Rhythm Professional Rising Star titles while competing with her partner (and now husband), Jonathan Green, and currently teaches private and group ballroom lessons at several locations in Northeast Ohio.
Louis Gillombardo
Louis Gillombardo
Louis Gillombardo
Instructor / Trainee Coordinator
Louis has spent 25 years of his life as a student, performer, and instructor of dance. He trained with the Cleveland and Akron Ballet and studied dance at Kent State and The Ohio State Universities. Louis also trained with well-known choreographers throughout the country and made his living as a professional
dancer. At the age of 54 he became interested in ballroom dancing and quickly decided to make a serious commitment to the sport. He trained 20 to 30 hours a week and at the age of 56 competed as an amateur, making quite an impression on the competitive dance floor. Now on staff with R&J, Louis has taken on the role as Staff Trainee Coordinator within R&J's training
academy. But, most importantly, Louis will tell you that due to R&J's comprehensive training programs, he has grown as a ballroom dancer more in the the last two years than he has in the 13 years he has been involved in the sport.