A Little History
Rhythmic Souls is a collaboration of instructors with over 50 years of experience in dancing, teaching, competing, and judging. We are here to share our joy, knowledge and love of dance. We specialize in partner dancing: West Coast Swing, Salsa, Country, Ballroom, Latin, Theater Arts, Lindy.
Donnie Carl
Donnie Carl started dancing at the ripe old age of 8. He started with Country and worked his way through the Ballroom and Latin dances (both American and International Styles), West Coast Swing and Theater Arts, training under World Champions in each of their respective styles. Over the last 17 years, Donnie has been a professional competitor in Ballroom, Latin, Country Western, and Swing, and has held multiple titles in each. Although he has retired from competition in most of these forms, he is still currently competing in West Coast Swing and Theater Arts. Based in Las Vegas, he currently teaches and judges internationally, coaching dancers from the very beginner to competitive level, in all forms of partner dance.
Donnie started teaching in 1988, and judging in 1993. He has earned a reputation as grounded and well rounded dancer and teacher, with a unique style, blending control, use of speed, and tricks. As a coach of competitive couples and teams in different styles, Donnie thrives on the chance to impart the knowledge he has accumulated over the years to others.
Regina Shpigel
Regina Shpigel started dancing at the age of 9 in Ukraine, studying International Style Ballroom and Latin. After moving to the United States, she continued her International training as well as taking on American Style Smooth and Rhythm. At age 16, she began training under World Champions, including Chris Johnston, Russell Jackson, and Mark Sullivan, and was teaching by age 18. At 19, Regina went on to conquer Lindy, East Coast Swing, Salsa, and most recently, West Coast Swing and Theater Arts. Winner of numerous competitions and championships in ballroom and salsa, and a former coach of the Colombian Folklore Ballet of Boston are a few of the accomplishments over her 23 year dance career. Currently based in Las Vegas, Regina is traveling internationally, teaching and coaching dancers of all levels, in a multitude of styles.
