The Dance Studio
108 N. Spring StreetTupelo, MS(662)842-2242
Instructor Biographies
Learn a little about our instructors' past experiences with ballroom dancing.
Rubye Del Harden - Owner
Growing up, Rubye Del Harden never thought of herself as an entrepreneur. But, one day she woke up and realized she owned seven businesses. What is surprising to her and others is the diversity of those businesses - from printing to newspapers to an online store that sells books and gifts to consulting and now - a dance studio. Rubye Del, who has danced since 2001, says she can operate so many businesses by having great managers. An amateur competitor, Rubye Del takes lots of lessons, attends group classes and parties and works through many venues to build the North Mississippi ballroom community. She doesn't teach at the studio, but lends her business and marketing expertise and gives support to the studio's great staff.
Naomi Alexander - Director of Dance
Naomi Alexander has come to us from her home town of Huntsville, Alabama. She received the majority of her dance training there. She has choreographed many showcase performances and wedding dances for her students over the last seven years. She has also competed in a number of pro am comps with all of her students taking either 1st or 2nd placements. She teaches through the silver level in most american and international dances.Robbie Greenwood, Senior Instructor
Robbie is a graduate of Millsaps College with a degree in English. He began his dancing career in Jackson, MS where he started his training and certification in the DVIDA syllabus. He specializes in the American Smooth dances as well as West Coast Swing. Wanting never to stop learning, he continues to get top end coaching from Jim and Jenell Maranto, Ron and Karla Montez, Kasia Kozak, and Phil Dorrall. His first Pro/Pro competition with his pro partner Stephanie Betts in American Smooth was in February 2009.
Audree Reece
Audree Reece began dancing hip hop and ballet at a young age but decided to switch over to Ballroom after attending a class in Boonville. She enjoys choreographing routines and is certified in both American Smooth and American Rhythm. 
Abigail Wood
Abigail brings her expertise to the Dance Studio in the West Coast Swing arena. She free lances West Coast Swing workshops for the Studio, in addition to actively competing at the All Star Level at major national West Coast championship events including MADjam, DALLAS D.A.N.C.E. and the Chicago Classic.
Derrick Ritter
Liz Martin
Liz is a local native of Tupelo, MS and began dancing about 4 years ago. She has been trained by some of the best teachers in the country. She has competed in many competitions and received numerous awards including second place at the World Dance Council Pro/Am World Championships in Argentina in 2007, and second at the rising Star in Open Gold at USBC in Orlando. She has continued her training with Fabian Sanchez of Dancing with the Stars for two years. She is very excited about her new challenge of training in International Latin with Ukranian champion, Misha Konstantynov. She is also a certified gold Zumba instructor and is excited to bring this new fitness craze to The Dance Studio in Tupelo.