Meet Rose Gibney
Owner, Lead Instructor & 2025 World Salsa Summit Champion
Rose competed against dancers from around the world and brought home the championship title, making Bella Vita home to World Champion instruction.
Rose Gibney founded Bella Vita Dance Company with a simple mission: to make Latin dance accessible to everyone, regardless of experience level. With over 5 years of teaching experience and a passion for helping adults discover their rhythm, Rose has built a community of 250+ dancers in Southern New Hampshire.
Rose's Teaching Philosophy
- Everyone Can Dance: No such thing as "two left feet" - just undiscovered potential
- Structure Breeds Confidence: Clear progressions help students build skills systematically
- Community Matters: Dancing is more fun when you're surrounded by supportive people
- Joy First: While technique is important, the ultimate goal is to have fun
Our Story
Bella Vita Dance Company was founded in 2021 with a vision to bring authentic Latin dance culture to Southern New Hampshire. What started as small group classes has grown into a thriving community of over 250 students.
The name "Bella Vita" means "beautiful life" in Italian - and that's exactly what we aim to help our students create. Through dance, our students have found:
- New friendships and community
- Improved confidence and self-expression
- A fun way to stay active and healthy
- Skills they can use at weddings, parties, and social events
- A break from the stresses of everyday life
Why Bella Vita?
World-Class Instruction
Learn from a 2025 World Salsa Summit Champion. Rose brings international-level expertise to every class while maintaining a beginner-friendly, welcoming approach.
Structured Learning Pathways
Our curriculum is designed for progressive skill development. From Foundations 1 to Elevate, you'll always know your next steps and see clear improvement.
No Partner Required
Come alone or with friends - we rotate partners in class so everyone learns to dance with different people, building versatile social dancing skills.
Supportive Community
Join 250+ students who've found their dance home at Bella Vita. Our community includes professionals, parents, retirees, and everyone in between.
Regular Social Dancing
Put your skills into practice at our 603 Social events - monthly dance parties where students can enjoy social dancing in a supportive environment.
Our Credentials
- 🏆 2025 World Salsa Summit Champion (1st Place)
- ⭐ 4.9-star Google Rating (50+ reviews)
- 👥 250+ Students Trained since 2021
- 📍 Serving Southern NH from Manchester
Start Your Dance Journey
Ready to experience the Bella Vita difference? Book a free assessment and let us help you find the perfect starting point.
Book Your Free AssessmentVisit Us
Bella Vita Dance Company
859 Hanover Street
Manchester, NH 03104
Phone: (603) 275-9762
Email: bellavitadance@gmail.com