Co-Owner, Master Instructor
Parker Amsel
Parker Amsel is a co-owner of Viva Dance Studio in Cleveland, Ohio. He trained in gymnastics and martial arts for 15 years before starting ballet, modern, and ballroom in college. He has been teaching most styles of competitive ballroom and social partner dance, including theater arts, since 2007.
He started one of Cleveland‘s most successful salsa clubs in 2010 and operated it for seven years. He has competed nationally and trained with many former and current champions. He introduced Zouk to Ohio and is a community leader in Cleveland. Besides Dance, Parker is a published writer, musician, and DJ.