ABOUT LAURENCE
My name is Laurence Bonfoey and I am
a Tucson Native. My love of dance began in 1974, when a friend invited me to a Country Western night club.
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Watching amazing Dancers doing awesome footwork, spins and turns motivated me to learn more!
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Everyone on the Dance floor was smiling, laughing and having fun. I was in Dancing Heaven!
So in 1975, I landed a full time job at Fred Astaire School of Dance! I jumped into training class.
Determination, lots of practice, and my love of Music drove me!
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I was trained in 10 dances, leading and following. Mans and lady's footwork.
10 more patterns and spins followed!
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Two years later, I received my certificate of completion
which hangs on my wall to this day.
BONFOEY DANCE STUDIO
Tucson Arizona
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BACKGROUND
​I taught dance at Pima Community College for 18 years. I also taught 1000's of classes in many Tucson clubs!
In addition, I taught for 10 years at the Maverick ~ King of Clubs.
In 1992, I opened The Bonfoey Studio of
Fine Art and Dance.
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Located on a gorgeous 4 acres of land.
The building was 4000 sq ft! I installed a new 1000 sq ft floating Dance floor!
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It was on 22nd street and Swan Road. Still there today. It is a Buddhist Monastery now!
​Me and my staff of eight instructors taught over 30 classes a week!!
LOVE OF WESTERN DANCING
My special niche of dancing became Country Western. Private dance lessons are available 7 days a week. At
BONFOEY DANCE STUDIO
My passion and love of great Country Western music has inspired me to teach for over 48 Years!
DANCING WITH MY HORSE
When I am not teaching people, you will find me training my horse. She came to me as a young filly. I trained her using natural horsemanship methods.
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Like dancing with humans, the two of us communicate with very light cues. We read each other's body language and move in harmony together.
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Like Dancing should be!
I teach Footwork,Timing,and Rhythm.
Learn to lead and follow effortlessly!
TESTIMONIALS
Valorie Michaud
Love you man your the best teacher!!! Love your energy to!!