Dennis Smith, MS, CNHC, Ballroom Dance Instructor,
Bookkeeper, Webmaster, Computer Support
Dennis is a recovering engineer who was born and raised in Montana.
He earned his Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Montana State University.
He spent 28 years in the employ of Tektronix, Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon, as a software/hardware engineer.
Dennis fills a number of roles at RoseSprings Center:
Contact Dennis at dennis@rosesprings.com.
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Ballroom Dance Instructor
Dennis teaches Round Dancing, a choreographed form of ballroom dance.
Dennis started square and round dancing in 1974 with the Hilltop Hoedowners at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. He started teaching and cueing round dances in 1976 for the Road Runners of Portland, Oregon. He has cued for a number of clubs in the Portland/Vancouver area: Road Runners, Hayloft Rounders, Fun Lovers, B Sharps, Good Times, Dates and Mates, Happy Rounders, Happy Hoppers, Classic Dancers, and Buzzin' Bees. He has taught and cued at festivals in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. He chaired the Round Dance Committees for the 1986 summer festivals in both Oregon and Washington. He has cued at several National Square Dance Conventions. He was Director of Trail-In and Trail-End Round Dances for the 1994 National Square Dance Convention held in Portland, Oregon. He was Director of Programmed Rounds for the 54th National Square Dance Convention held in Portland, Oregon, in 2005. He has held offices in several organizations: Road Runners (Vice President, President), North Willamette Callers and Cuers Association (Cuer Coordinator, Treasurer, President), Oregon Round Dance Teachers Association (Vice Chairman, Chairman). Dennis is a Charter Member of the Oregon Round Dance Teachers Association and is the current Chairman. He is a member of the International Association of Round Dance Teachers (ROUNDALAB) and was awarded their Maestro Trophy in 2001 for teaching 25 or more years.
Please see Classic Round Dance for more information about Dennis and the dance classes that he offers.
Testimonials
Thank you so much for the dancing! Alan and I are having a wonderful time, fun that we didn't even expect. Just last night we were tired and reticent to spend a Sunday evening in the studio and what happens? — we leave feeling better than we did all day. The best part is that we are actually learning to dance together. Who knew? We appreciate both your patience and simple, clear guidance. Shannon and Alan Hallberg
Certified Natural Health Consultant
Dennis has been an Herb Specialist since 2003. He was certified by Nature's Sunshine Products as a Certified Natural Health Consultant in 2004.
Dennis is available for herbal and nutritional consultations. Call RoseSprings Center to make an appointment.
Bookkeeper
Dennis does the bookkeeping for RoseSprings Center utilizing QuickBooks and Excel. He has also had experience with Quicken. Please contact him if you are interested in his bookkeeping services.
Webmaster
Dennis is experienced in designing and implementing websites using XHTML, CSS, and PHP. He has designed, implemented, and maintained several websites (including this one) that conform to W3C standards since 2004. Please contact him if you are interested in a similarly structured website.
Computer Support
Dennis installed and maintains the computers used within RoseSprings Center. This includes installing and configuring the local network and printers.
