Country dance lessons in Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth
What is Bar Style Country?
A dance that includes the three-step which is very popular in Dallas and the surrounding areas. Mostly danced to the newer style of country music direct from Nashville. The three-step is country dancing with some cowboy swing thrown in to create a more personalized dance.
Your instructor Augie Leija
Bio
Augie Leija was Born in Monclova Coahuila, Mexico and raised in Fort Worth, TX, Augie Leija entered the world of dance in 2005. Joining friends in their dance crew, Augie began studying Salsa, Merengue, Reggaetón, and Hip-hop. Working to overcome the challenges of being a “newbie” in the company of experienced dancers, he added practice in the disciplines of Ballet, Modern and Jazz. He soon joined a professional Latin and Reggaeton group, performing at events throughout Texas. Well known on the West Coast Swing Circuit and in the Club Latin community, he has earned numerous titles and enjoys working with competitive students as well as those who want to have a great time learning and social dancing.
Augie’s light-heartedness and connection to the music make West Coast Swing and Foxtrot two of his favorite styles to dance and teach. “If you can’t get rid of the skeleton in your closet, you’d best teach it to dance.” -George Bernard Shaw Fluent in English, Spanish, and “body language,” as an instructor, Augie focuses on honing technique while keeping things fun. He strives to incorporate everyday movements into his teaching to help students of any level feel comfortable with the material. His greatest joy comes from seeing his students find happiness in their dancing and watching them improve from their training and practice.
And most recently has been featured on the Dallas morning news paper for his audition on so you think you can dance.
accomplishments 1st place All-star Jack and Jill at Chicagoland 2018
2nd place All-star jack and Jill I Midnight madness Dallas 2018
1st place Advanced/All-Star Jack and Jill at Dallas dance festival 2016.
1st Place at Pro/Am Routine at the 2012 Austin Swing Dance Championship.
1st Place Pro/Am Jack & Jill at the 2012 DFW Pro Am Jam
1st Place Pro/Am Routine at 2011 Dallas D.A.N.C.E.
4th place Top Teacher Award at the 2011 Southwestern Invitational ballroom competition
6th Place Top Teacher Award at the 2011 Dallas Dance Festival country competition
1st place Jack & Jill at the 2009
Dallas Bachata Dance Festival Dances Taught: American smooth : Tango , waltz , forxtrot, and Viennese waltz International Standard : Waltz, tango, forxtrot Viennese waltz, and quickstep.
Club Latin: salsa,Bachata, merengue and cumbia International Latin: rumba, cha cha, jive, samba and paso doble
American rhythm: Rumba, cha cha, east coast swing, bolero, samba, and mambo
Country western: Bar style, 1 step, 2 step, 3 step, triple two step, Progressive double two, nightclub two-step, polka, country waltz, country cha, east coast swing, and west coast swing.
Swing: Single time swing, triple time swing, lindy hop, West coast swing and blues.