Instructors

Roy Harlan Dennis, Founder and President of the Pasadena Urban Ballroom Conservatory, a non-profit organization, is a recent graduate of the Urban Philanthropy Institute in Upland, California. As a distinguished Co-Founder, Vice President, and member of the Urban Ballroom Gents, Roy has been a dance instructor for over 13 years. He was former third Vice President of the American Legion Jackie Robinson Post #252 and currently sits on the Inland Valley News advisory board as a member of the planning committee for their annual Celebration of Excellence Gala Awards and Scholarship Dinner. Roy’s desire is to promote social grace, etiquette, and harmony in the community through preserving the art and history of urban ballroom dancing. He currently resides in the Los Angeles area and teaches urban ballroom dancing to youth and adults in the Altadena/Pasadena ares.

TOMARSHA NEAL, Executive Director/Instructor.  

Tomarsha’s believes that children and adults to concur what they may think is impossible. She has undeniable belief that self- confidence can be accomplished through the art of Urban Ballroom dancing.  

“I believe if a child can concentrate with their mind, and structurally learn dance steps, they can develop valuable skills in the classroom and any participating sport. Urban ballroom dance can build confidance and encourages one adapt in any social environment.”

“I believe if an adult can learn dancing they can overall transform their thought process and outlook in life.”

TOMARSHA NEAL, Executive Director of the Pasadena Urban Ballroom Conservatory, a non-profit organization.  Tomarsha has been an urban ballroom dance choreographer for over 6 years. She is currently on the board at Alkebu-Lan Cultural Center located in Pasadena, CA as a community parent and senior activities director. She is an alumni of John Muir High School and participates in the JMHSAA.  Tomarsha also desires to promote social grace, etiquette, and harmony in the community through preserving the art and history of urban ballroom dancing.  She currently resides in the San Gabriel Valley area and teaches urban ballroom dancing to youth and adults in the Altadena/Pasadena areas.

Tomarsha Neal is an ambitious young entrepreneur who is an achiever in all the things she finds passion in. She is a hard working mother of two beautiful children. Tomarsha is dynamically involved in both of her children lives in regards to their future and the impact they will have in the world.

TOMARSHA NEAL, Executive Director of the Pasadena Urban Ballroom Conservatory, 

 

Tomarsha’s believes that children and adults to concur what they may think is impossible. She has undeniable belief that self- confidence can be accomplished through the art of Urban Ballroom dancing. 

“I believe if a child can concentrate with their mind, and structurally learn dance steps, they can develop valuable skills in the classroom and any participating sport. Urban ballroom dance can build confidance and encourages one to adapt in any social environment.”

“I believe if an adult can learn dancing they can overall transform their thought process and outlook in life.”