Vincent (Vinny) Munno, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Goldcoast Ballroom

Vinny Munno

Vinny Munno’s electrifying music is an integral part of the overall charm of Goldcoast Ballroom. As the man behind the music, he sets the standard for disk jockeys not only here in South Florida but world wide. The melodies that we hear when we enter the room set our hearts racing and our feet moving. Vinny knows his audience and plays songs which excite and delight dancers of all levels and styles. In addition, Vinny directs the production of the Calendar and Schedule, and oversees business operations at Goldcoast Ballroom.

Vinny Munno, Co-Owner at Goldcoast Ballroom, Works his Music Magic as DJ

Vinny Munno, Co-Owner at Goldcoast Ballroom, Works his Music Magic as DJ

As an example of the international recognition and acclaim that Vinny Munno and Co-Founder Jeff Sandler have received, they were invited to preside over the first ever Annual Euro Salsa Congress in Munich, Germany. Vinny acted as DJ and Jeff acted as Host and Master of Ceremonies at that spectacular international event. Vinny is pictured at left in his role as DJ at the First Annual Euro Salsa Congress in Munich, Germany.

At the age of eight, Vinny began his dancing career by training in ballet, jazz, and tap. At that time, he dreamed becoming a Broadway dancer. He continued to study ballet for eight years at the New Jersey Dance Theater Guild, and he paid his way by working as a maintenance man and front desk assistant. He graduated from the Dance Educators of America Teacher’s Training School in New York City. For six years he appeared in the New Jersey Dance Theater Guild’s production of “The Nutcracker”.

Vinny Munno – US American Rhythm & American Smooth Pro-Am Champion

Vinny Munno – US American Rhythm & American Smooth Pro-Am Champion, at Ohio Star Ball

Vinny later studied Ballroom dance seriously, and became an accomplished Ballroom dancer and competitor. Dancing with US Champion Professional Susie Thompson, Vinny won titles including US American Rhythm Pro-Am Gentleman Champion in 1999 and 2000, and US American Smooth Pro-Am Gentleman Champion and Ohio Star American Rhythm Finalist in 2001.

Vinny hails from New Jersey. He grew up in a musical family and learned to play the organ at age five, and years later became a church organist. During his school years, he played baseball, soccer, and football and was exceptionally skilled in gymnastics.

Vinny holds a degree in mortuary science and worked at Baird Case Funeral Home for two years. He began his banking career as a loan processor and spent the next eight as branch manager, where he developed finance skills that he now puts to practice in overseeing Goldcoast Ballroom’s business operations.

Vinny Munno’s extraordinary business sense, dancing expertise, and musical background, combined with Jeff Sandler’s diverse experiences in the world of art, dance, and show business, were vital in planning and establishing Goldcoast Ballroom.

Following are videos of Vinny’s winning performances with US Champion Pro Susie Thompson at the national United States Dance Championships (USDC) 2002, in Miami Florida, in which he won the titles of US American Rhythm Pro-Am Gentleman Champion and US American Smooth Pro-Am Gentleman Champion:

Vinny Munno, US American Rhythm Pro-Am Gentleman Champion, dancing with Pro Susie Thompson »


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Vinny Munno, US American Smooth Pro-Am Gentleman Champion, dancing with Pro Suzie Thompson »


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More videos: Vinny Munno, US American Rhythm Pro-Am Gentleman Champion and US American Smooth Pro-Am Gentleman Champion, dancing with Pro Susie Thompson at the national United States Dance Championships (USDC) 2002, in Miami, Florida:



Together, Jeff Sandler and Vinny Munno have exceptional talents and skills that set them apart as dancers, artists, athletes, and business leaders. Jeff’s mission statement “There is no limitation to what one can achieve with enough passion, creativity, and character” is true of these amazing gentlemen. They are grateful to have the opportunity to bring the joy of dancing to a much larger community of new audiences, of all ages, from all over the world.

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