tm Ballroom Dance Studio

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Create a friendly, professional atmosphere
for students of all ages and skill levels.

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Todd Munson photo   Todd Munson
Todd Munson photo

Todd Munson began his Professional Ballroom Teaching Career in Lakewood, Colorado, at the age of 16. Throughout his training at a franchise studio, he received many certifications and Top Teacher Awards that qualify him as one of the most seasoned professionals in the mid-west. Todd founded TM BALLROOM DANCE in April 2009. Since then, his studio has brought a fun and relaxed and professional atmosphere to the ballroom dance world. Todd is a teacher, a coach, a competitor, a husband, a father, and a friend. He strives to fulfill his students dancing expectations and dreams.

Tarah Moya photo   Tarah Moya
Tarah Moya photo

Tarah began dancing at the early age of 2. She started with tap and ballet and soon began exploring other types of dance such as Jazz and Hip Hop. Her passion and love for dance continued through high school and eventually brought her to the University of Colorado where she earned her B.A. in World Dance and Culture. After finishing college she began to look for a style of dance she'd be able to continue for the rest of her life and found ballroom dance. Beginning her teaching career at a franchise dance studio, she now prefers the welcoming, and professional environment of a privately owned studio. Having the opportunity to study various types of dance from around the world has allowed Tarah to appreciate and incorporate these into her ballroom dancing career and share it with her students.

Cat Trujillo photo   Cat Trujillo
Cat Trujillo photo

Cat has always enjoyed dance as a form of self expression and entertainment. Having been immersed in the performing arts for most of her life, she has found teaching dance to be the most challenging and fulfilling art of all. To Cat, there is nothing more satisfying than seeing the look of triumph in her students' eyes when they master a new move or technique. Those who know Cat well know she loves to mark these moments with an exuberant high-five for a job well done!

The location of the dance studio is shown below. Call (303) 918-3755 for directions, if needed.
 
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S. Hocker

TM BALLROOM DANCE Studio is the best place in town to take dance lessons!! My husband & I receive a higher quality instruction for a greater dollar value than we ever did at the franchised studio in the area we previously attended. The lessons are really fun, as well, and the staff is very accommodating in every way. Whenever we are out dancing, people always complement us on our skill. We owe it all to TM BALLROOM DANCE!! WE LOVE IT AT TM BALLROOM DANCE, AND YOU WILL TOO!!

Lee Waldman

My wife and I began dancing with Todd over five years ago. I think I speak for both of us when I say that it was a life changing experience. Todd's unique combination of professionalism and personality turned out to be just the right mix for us. He's not only an amazing dancer but an incredibly gifted teacher, a combination that's not always easy to find. We've grown not only as dancers but as a couple. Dancing has kept our relationship fresh. It's allowed us to set aside time on a regular basis to connect physically and emotionally. I can also honestly say that the reason we keep dancing is because of Todd. We followed him from his previous studio to the current one. Todd Munson is, was and always will be our dance instructor.

Caren Leaf

Dancing is now a part of who I am. After 5 years with Todd Munson as our instructor my husband and I keep coming back. Why? Because it allows us several times a week to be together, touch and have something that is just about us. This is possible because Todd is a great teacher, meets each student where they are at and provides encouragement and skills that allow us to progress. An added bonus is we actually know how to dance. It still makes us laugh at weddings and other family functions when people actually watch us and comment on how they wish they could dance like we do. What I tell them is they can. It just takes that first bit of courage to try. On top of all this we have met great people and now have some new life time friends.

Britt and Margaret Nokes

TM BALLROOM DANCE is the best thing that has happened to us since we began dancing.

We can take our dancing more seriously without the exorbitant cost and instructional limitations of a national franchise.

We have taken lessons at several studios with at least a dozen teachers. We chose Todd because his teaching style makes it fun and challenging as he adjusts his style to our individual personalities.

Annette Hayden

I just wanted to thank Todd for being so instrumental in helping my boyfriend and I to start dancing! More importantly, we now have the shared goal of continuing our lessons with you for what we hope will be years to come.

As I told Todd in one of our lessons, it took me 30 years to find someone to take dance lessons with me. My boyfriend races bicycles (mountain and cyclocross). We were referred to TM BALLROOM DANCE by his teammate who swears that ballroom dancing has enhanced his racing. No matter what the motivation, I feel certain that ballroom dancing will be an ongoing challenge we both will enjoy and I can't wait to get past the basics and learn to really dance!

Even though we have only had a few lessons, we are both certain that Todd is exactly what we needed to find and we are so happy we learned of TM BALLROOM DANCE. Todd is an excellent, excellent teacher and has made us feel very comfortable and capable. I can't say enough about his teaching style and technique. I would absolutely recommend TM Ballroom Dance to anyone.

Anonymous

I have taken dance from Todd for about a year and a half. Todd is young, energetic, very knowledgeable in his field and very professional. We competed in the Star Ball in June 2010 and I had a great time thanks to Todd. I hope to continue to improve my dancing with Todd as my instructor.

Jerry and Mary Munson

We met Todd many years ago, before he found his life's calling of being a ballroom dance instructor. Todd has been our dance instructor for several years. When Todd decided to make the move and open his own ballroom dance studio we made that move with him. Todd makes learning fun no matter how challenging it can be. He encourages his students to strive to do their best. His personality and sense of humor allows him to teach people of all ages and abilities. We should know ... Todd is our son.

Pam and John Hiner

In the midst of our demanding professional lives, my wife and I have found the oasis of Dance: a rhythmic, moving art form entirely different from anything else in our lives. It has opened the door to balance, conditioning and concentration on an individual level as well as support, trust and communion as a couple. The Yin and Yang of Dance requires hard work, rote learning and practice which only then can give access to the individual and mutual joy of expression and being that is at the heart of Dance.

It is with reqards to this process of transition from the rote learning of dance moves to the experience of Dancing that the teacher takes such a pivotal role. Bad instruction at the least can discourage one from the initial efforts necessary to see the goal and at worst can actively damage the joy and thrust of the individual and couple regarding self and dance. Good instruction can facilitate the transition while strengthening both the individual and couple. To this end, elements of a good teacher include a command and love of Dance, a keen eye to observe the obstacle or problem that an individual or couple might be having with a specific move or element of dance, and the ability to quickly correct the issue in a constructive, understandable and nurturing manner.

Todd Munson is such a teacher. For the last four years of our six years of dance, he has lead us on our path. He has demonstrated the knowledge, keen eye and enthusiasm that is required. He has shown the ability to know when he can bear down on the technical and technique issues of dance and when to back off and allow frivolity and fun to prevail. Our evenings with Todd are a productive delight and truly are an oasis in our hectic lives.

We wholeheartedly endorse the pursuit of Dance at TM BALLROOM DANCE under the guidance of Todd Munson.

The following photos are from various dance events or from studio pictures. Select from the multiple galleries to view photos.

 

Showcase 2009
Instructor — Todd
Students — Britt & Margaret


Showcase 2009
Instructor — Todd
Student — Mary Ann


Showcase 2009
Instructor — Todd
Student — Mary Ann


Showcase 2009
Instructor — Todd
Student — Mary Ann


Showcase 2009
Instructor — Todd
Student — Mary Ann


Showcase 2009
Instructor — Todd
Student — Mary Ann


Showcase 2009
Students — Britt & Margaret


Showcase 2009
Instructor — Todd
Student — Rose


Showcase 2009
Students — Britt & Margaret


Showcase 2009
Instructor — Todd


Star Ball 2009
Instructor — Todd
Student — Mary Ann


Star Ball 2009
Instructor — Todd
Student — Mary Ann


Star Ball 2009
Instructor — Todd
Student — Margaret


Star Ball 2009
Instructor — Todd
Student — Sally


Star Ball 2009
Instructor — Todd
Student — Sally


Star Ball 2009
Instructor — Todd
Student — Sally


Star Ball 2009
Instructor — Todd
Student — Sally


Star Ball 2010
Instructor — Todd
Student — Rose


Star Ball 2010
Instructor — Todd
Student — Rose


Star Ball 2010
Instructor — Todd
Student — Rose


Star Ball 2010
Instructor — Tarah
Student — Morgan


Star Ball 2010
Instructor — Tarah
Student — Morgan


Star Ball 2010
Instructor — Todd
Student — Gundula


Star Ball 2010
Instructor — Todd
Student — Sally


Star Ball 2010
Instructor — Todd
Student — Sally


Star Ball 2010
Instructor — Todd
Student — Sally


Star Ball 2010
Instructor — Todd
Student — Gundula


Star Ball 2010
Instructor — Todd
Student — Sally


Star Ball 2010
Instructor — Todd
Student — Rose


Star Ball 2010
Instructor — Todd
Student — Rose


Star Ball 2010
Instructor — Todd
Student — Rose


Dance Studio — 2009
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Dance Studio — 2009
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Dance Studio — 2009
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Dance Studio — 2009
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Dance Studio — 2009
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Dance Studio — 2009
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Dance Studio — 2009
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Dance Studio — 2009
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Dance Studio — 2009
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Dance Studio — 2009
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