ABOUT US
Left Side Leading grew out of the insistence that dance can be for everyone and needn’t be a luxury item. It’s ballroom dance for the working class. We believe that the more different people are in close proximity to one another - like through partner dancing - the more we can recognize a shared humanity.
One goal of this venture is to develop into a workers’ coop, so if you’re in the dance field and would like to team up then please contact us at zachary@leftsideleading.com
Zachary Bordonaro started Left Side Leading after the last studio he taught for closed during the 2020 pandemic. He’s adamant that everyone can do a little bit of dancing; after that if you like it why not do a little more?
Zach began ballroom dancing in college and has been teaching since 2012. He is certified by the US chapter of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (now the American International Dancers Association). He’s been involved with collegiate, amateur, profession, pro/am, and same sex events. Since moving to the New York City area in 2016 his focus has largely been on encouraging social dancing and goading people to keep some fun and levity in their ballroom.