Keri Simonson

Keri is a native of Minneapolis who grew to love salsa dancing while studying abroad in Venezuela in 1996, and has been dancing ever since. Latin Dancing is her specialty, but she also has a wide repertoire including; Lindy Hop, East and West Coast Swing, Tango, and Ballroom. Keri’s dance foundation was built by “studying the dance floor” (a.k.a “going out” to local dance venues for the last decade). She also has formal training from the University of Minnesota, The Social Dance Studio, and various other local dance schools.

Keri is a talented teacher who has been with the Social Dance Studio since 2004. She loves sharing her passion and knowledge of dance by breaking down the material in a way that is fun and easy to understand for all levels.

In addition to teaching, Keri is a performer at heart. She is a part of the Social Dance Studio’s Pro Salsa Team and the All Women’s Salsa Sirens. Keri also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Minnesota, a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and is a trained Massage Therapist.