2010 iHSC Invited Professional Staff........
These are your top instructors in Hustle, Salsa and West Coast Swing, plus Djs.
Raul
Ante (CA)
Raul has been dancing Hustle for 23 years and is President of the Hustle
Dance Club. He currently teaches classes at the Grand Palace, Starlite
Ballroom and Ballroom Dance Supply. He has performed exhibitions at: Metronome
Ballroom, Xenon Ballroom, Hustle USA Dance Championships (to name a few).
He also judged for many events such as: Grand Palace, Fresno Dance Classic
& Hustlemania, Disco America and Hustle USA.
Donna
Boyle (PA)
Donna was the regional champion on TV show "Dance Fever". For
20 years, she has been competing performing, and exciting audiences with
her polished and sensual style. She performed for acts such as: Billy Crystal,
Tu-Pac, Sammy Hager, Deney Terrio of Dance Fever, etc. Her TV credits include:
Discophonic scene and on the air with the Geater; 1999 QVC National Dance
Promotion; 2 appearances at the Phillies game with the Phillie Phanatic;
Good Day Philadelphia (with Dick Clark); 1999 PBS show "Dancing"
aired in England; and two appearances on the CBS nationally syndicated competition
" Dance Fever" in Los Angeles. Donna was one of the Event Directors
for Hustle USA 1995. Donna's success is evidenced by her awards and participation
in competitions . She is currently on the teaching staff of Sandy Fortuna's
Universal DanceSport Center (NJ), Tophat Dance Studio (PA), and Dance Manhattan
Studio (NY). Donna is the owner of Disco America Dance Weekend at www.discoamerica.com.
Ginny
Carey (PA)
Ginny is from Lancaster PA where she began dancing at the age of 2. Studying
under Carolyn Trythall she completed her intermediate Cecchetti Syllabus
ballet examinations and performed for 4 years with the Ballet Theater of
Lancaster. While in Lancaster she was also part of the Ukraine’s Donetsk
Ballet’s “Nutcracker” for 10 years, performing more than
10 roles including ‘Clara’. Her 14 years as a competitive gymnast
have also had a great influence on her dancing career. After
attending the University of the Arts, studying ballet, tap, jazz, modern
and partnering, performance and choreography, Ginny now calls Philadelphia
home. She currently teaches at Top Hat Dance Studio where she performs with
ladies salsa company “Ahi Nama” and is professional competitive
partners with owner Daniel McGee. Most recently they have placed in the
top 3 at several competitions including IHSC, Mad Jam, Disco America, Miami
Dance Magic, and Hooray for Hollywood.
Elizabeth
Darchi & Louis Orlando
(NY/NJ),
Elizabeth has been dancing for many years with an extensive
repertoire in Ballet, Jazz, and Ballroom with Hustle as her main love. She
has taught ballroom and hustle for the Battista Dance Studio, Stepping Out
Dance Studio, Sandra Cameron's Studio and Authur Murrays. Her unique style
has also been recognized in front of the camera by both the film and television
industries. She taught hustle workshops for the NY Julliard School of Dance,
Lincoln Center Swing Fest and she was assistant instructor for the stage
production of "Saturday Night Fever" in the National Theater,
Santo Domingo. As a performer she has been part in many Theatrical numbers
to be performed at many venues. She is the 2009 recipient of the Arte Phillips
Lifetime Achievement Award. Louis' expert lead and rythym
has gained him great exposure. He has judged for many events, danced for
the film and television industries and has been teaching as an independent
instructor. Together their teaching is fun and informative
where they have a chemistry that will have you wanting more. They are top
competitors in the Pro hustle divisions. The Hip-Hop, Rumba, Cha-Cha style
in their Hustle has been the hallmark of their career.
Donna
DeSimone
(NY) Instructor of Performing Arts, Ballroom, Choreographer, Performer &
Judge Donna has been teaching dance for 32 years. Her knowledge of Ballet,
Tap, Jazz, Lyric, Broadway Theater and Ballroom has greatly influenced her
Hustle style. Donna became a Hustle dancer on the Television show “Soap
Factory Disco” in 1977. In 1978 she opened her first Dance Studio.
Four years later opened her second studio. In
1983 she discovered the world of Ballroom dancing. She trained and competed
for 8 years under Roberto Pagan and many well known coaches in American
& International styles. In 1985 took 5th in her first ballroom competition
at the USBC. In 1986 took 1st at the Virginia State Ballroom Championships
in Latin, Won 1st place at 1986 Ohio Star Ball State Championships. In 1986
she won her first United States title,” USBC American Rhythm Champion”
in Miami Florida.
Donna has been on staff for “World Hustle”, New York Hustle
Congress”, “International Hustle & Salsa Competition”
in Miami and the New Orleans “The Big Easy” to judge, teach
workshops and perform. Donna won an on line poll in 2006 sponsored by Ron
Bess’s Dance Talk as Favorite Female Dancer in the Reader’s
Choice Awards. Currently Donna teaches, Choreographs and performs in New
York and beyond. Donna
has been the Ballroom Entertainment Director for the “Stardust Dance
Weekends” in the Catskills & Stardust Cruises.
Debra
Hampton
(CA) Debra Hampton brings to the dance world theatrical dance training and
expertise developed while teaching for the Fred Astaire and Arthur Murray
Dance Studios in New York. She has applied her Jazz, Tap and Ballet training
to her specialty of teaching New York Style Hustle for over 29 years.
Debra is known for her power and grace, utilizing Latin legwork which she
combines with Jazz and Ballet arm styling. She has performed for, competed
in, and won numerous Hustle Dance Championships from coast to coast with
her dance partner, Archie Dawson. Her list of achievements include winning
Hustle competitions at the IHSC, Disco America, US Open Dance Championships,
Fresno Dance Classic, Texas Classic, and the Rising Star Disco Weekend.
In 2001, Debra Hampton was awarded the Eddie Vega Achievement Award at the
Hustle USA Dance Championships. 
Joseph
Kerner comes
to us from Top Hat Dance Studio in Philadelphia. A dance performer, competitor
and instructor for over 10 years – Joe has studied a variety of dance
styles since 1989, including a mixture of street, social and ballroom dances
along with ballet, jazz and modern. He is a 3-time International Hustle
& Salsa Dance Champion, 2-time Disco America Champion, and Hustle USA
Champion. Under the direction of choreographer Arte Phillips, Joe was the
dance captain of Philadelphia’s celebrated dance troupes “Philly
Dance Connection” in 2003 and “The Hustlefactor” in 2004
and 2005. Look for Joe in the Disco America dinner show as he celebrates
his 7th year as a cast member and performer. When not performing, Joe teaches
his unique blend of Hustle w/funk, along with Latin and ballroom dance at
Top Hat’s Northeast Philly studio and competitions across the country.
Jameson
Kilburn
(PA),is
co-owner of Top Hat Dance Studios of Philadelphia and Lancaster where he
can be found teaching group classes and private lessons in Ballroom, Latin,
Swing, & Hustle. For the past 10 years Jameson has continued to study,
teach, compete, and perform in the arena of professional partner dancing.
Recently Jameson received a score of "Highly Commended" on his
certification examinations in International Standard dancing with the Imperial
Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). Jameson is also a proud member of
the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) and has been an active board
member of the International Hustle Dance Association (IHDA) for the past
4 years. He can be seen at many different dance events throughout the country
teaching, judging, performing, and competiting and is best known for the
way in which he "de-mystifies" the technical side of partner dancing
to make it obtainable by everyone.
Alex
Kim (LA)
Competing and performing for decades in hustle and theatre arts, Alex Kim
knows how to put on a show. He continues to dazzle audiences internationally
with his skills in adagio, choreography and death defyingtricks. Capturing
the very first Hustle title ever held at the prestigious New York Harvest
Moonball, upon winning the competition Alex appeared on a movie and numerous
TV shows, Alex went on to compete in sanctioned events held by Dance Masters
of America. Along with his partner, they maintained as undefeated record
in competitions. A resident of Los Angeles, Alex has been teaching hustle
and aerial work to salsa pros in Los Angeles for the past few years including
Mayan Champion Alex Da Silva who choreographed for Fox's "So You Think
You Can Dance". More recently, Alex has partnered with dance champion
Sergia Anderson and has performed on the number one national television
show in Korea " Star King ".
Daniel
McGee
(PA),
founder and co-owner of Top Hat Dance Studios in Philadelphia and Lancaster
as well as Top Hat Dance Studio School of Ballet. Since its grand opening
in 1995, the strength of Top Hat Dance Studio has been attributed to his
abilities, both as a dancer and an instructor. For over 15 years, Daniel
has continued to teach, perform and compete in the Ballroom, Latin, and
Hustle dance forms. He is currently one of the top ranked competitors in
the country and undefeated in the Pro/Am Theatre Arts Hustle division. Daniel
is currently on the board of the International Hustle Dance Association.
In addition, Daniel received his Associate certification in International
Standard with a "Highly Commended" score by the ISTD (Imperial
Society of Teachers of Dance) in 2007. In 2008, Daniel recieved, "with
Honors" his ISTD Licentiate Theatre Arts certification. Daniel is also
a member of the National Dance Council of America (NDCA).
Katie
Marlow,
as
a performer, she has assembled a wide range of credits stretching from cabaret
revues, to theatre to television and feature films. She is a member of both
Screen Actors Guild and Actors Equity Association. Beginning her performance
career as a showgirl aboard the Cunard NAC Cruise Line, she later branched
out to do commercials and feature films. Just a few of her credits include
"A Chorus Line: The Movie" the television show "The Equalizer"
and "Miami Vice". In addition to her many singular accomplishments,
Katie is also half of the world renowned dance team Billy Fajardo and Katie
Marlow. They are considered to be one of the most highly accomplished and
versatile dance teams in the world. They are the 2002 IDO World Champions
for both Hustle and Cabaret Exhibition. They are the only couple in the
history of the United States to hold two concurrent world championship titles
in the same year. Other titles include 2000 US Open Cabaret Champions, 1999
United States Hustle Champions, 2002 NADC Cabaret Champions. Katie is also
the organizer, along with Billy, of the renowned International Hustle and
Salsa Competition (IHSC) which will be going into its eighth consecutive
year. To read more on Billy and Katie please go to: http://www.billyandkatie.com/#
Roberto
Pagan & Rosa Guiliana (NJ) Roberto has won over 200
titles in five professional divisions in the United States, Canada and England.
For the last three years, Roberto has won top Hustle Instructor by DanceTalk
Magazine. In 2008 Roberto and Rosa Guiliana partnered up, winning the following
titles: Triple Threat –1st place (Disco America ‘08), Strictly
Hustle –1st place (World Hustle Dance Championships ‘08), Classic
Hustle—1st place (Madjam ‘09), Theater Arts Hustle & Cabaret—1st
place (Disco America ‘09), Theater Arts Hustle & Salsa Showcase–
1st place (Swing Fling ‘09), Salsa—1st place (NY Hustle Congress’09)
, and World Hustle Championship– 1st place (World Hustle Dance Championship
‘09). 
Paul
Pellicoro
(NY)
own and operate DanceSport International
Ballroom and Latin Dance Studio. Since 1985, this dynamic pair has contributed
enormously to the tremendous resurgence of partner dancing in Manhattan
and across the nation. Renown for their work in films, Paul and Eleny have
extensive film experience both as performers and choreographers. They have
been dancing together for over 10 years. Their long list of credits includes
appearances and performances on daytime dramas, numerous talk shows, music
and instructional videos and infomercials. In 1995, they founded the Partner
Dance Educational Fund, a not-for-profit organization with a stated mission
to bring partner dancing to a wider public. Currently, the Fund sponsors
free dance workshops in New York City public schools and private spaces.
Ralph
Ramirez,
(FL) Ramirez is originally from New York and began dancing at sixteen years
old. Ralphie trained under dance greats as Pierre Dulaine, Augie and Margo
Rodriguez, Phil Black, Rufus Dustin, Peter Maxwell and others. He performed
in several movies including The Last Tango with Robert Duvall and Carlito's
Way with Al Pacino. Television productions that Ralphie participated in
include star search, Dance Fever, The Merv Griffing Show, and New York City's
Lincoln Center. Ralphie has conducted choreography for Radio City Music
Hall's "Easter extravaganza", The Apollo Theater Latin music awards,
MTV Esquire, Records, Univision Ch. 47 "Sabado Gigante" and more…
It wasn't long till Broadway called, and Ralphie was assistant director
in "From Ballroom to Broadway" lead dancer in Tommy Tumes"
Grant Hotel". The Las Vegas Follies, The Sandcastle Guam, Disco Dance
Stars Studio 54, and at Madison Square Garden.
For all of these accomplishments Ralphie continued contribution to the dance
industry, he was awarded "The Augie and Margo Lifetime Achievement
Award" at the international Hustle and Salsa event, held in Miami Florida.
Raplie's greatest achievements are his two children Tyler Christian and
Rachel Alexis.
Kelvin
Roche & LoriAnn Greenhouse
(NY) dazzle
audiences all over the country with their routines that have a unique style
of Latin and theatre arts. They have traveled the circuit capturing all
the titles in the Hustlesphere with classic hustle routines that feature
difficult lifts and tricks. Like very few couples can do, once they take
the floor, they own it. They have been featured dancers in several movies
including El Cantante and Enchanted . They are true performers and dance
artists who also excel as instructors. Kelvin’s dance history as an
accomplished competitor and focused teacher dates back to the 80’s.
Lori Ann and her partner were World Hustle title-holders and appeared in
motion pictures.
Kim
Vanaman
(MA),
Kimberly began in the performance arena, initially Tap dancing as a member
of Providence, R.I. She spent many years studying and performing Jazz Dance
at the Jeannette Neil Jazz Studio in Boston, MA. Kim has been a Hustle Specialist
and enthusiast since 1978. She has also trained in American Style Ballroom
Dance with an extensive focus on East Coast Swing. Kim teaches Studio 665
in Needham/Newton. This successful competitor, performer, teacher, judge
and choreographer includes among her favorite credits: consistently finishing
in the top 3 of all National Hustle Pro Jack and Jill events; 3rd Place,
Professional Classic Hustle, Hustle USA 2002; a founding member, one of
the original officers and currently the Regional Representative for the
IHDA(International Hustle Dance Association); reviving the art of the Hustle
formation team for the National Hustle events; receiving "Top Teacher
Award" at Hustle USA 1997; choreographing for several Professional
theatres in Mass.; making NE Regional finals for Dance Fever.
Luis
Aguilar & Anya Katsevman Anya
and Luis have very quickly become New York's hottest salsa talent. After
taking 2nd place in the International Salsa Competition held in New York
City August 2007 they have put themselves on the map. Born in Kiev Ukraine
Anya Katsevman has been living in the United States for 15 years. She began
her training with ballroom dancing at the age of eleven. After watching
her brother become National Champion, Anya developed her own competitive
drive that hasn't stopped since. She has won over 20 prestigious world titles
in the international Latin dance arena over the past 12 years. Luis debuted
in 2000 with the Salsa Mania Dance Company in San Francisco. Since then,
he has performed with such giants in the Latin music industry as El Gran
Combo de Puerto Rico, the Tito Puente Orquestra, Celia Cruz, Ray Barretto,
Jose “El Canario” Alberto, Oscar de Leon, Eddie Palmieri, the
Spanish Harlem Orquestra and Sonora Carruseles. In addition to his impressive
performance credits, Luis has taken 1st place in many Latin dance competitions
and Congressos such as The San Francisco International Salsa Congress, the
Bay Area Salsa Dance Competition. Since joining in forces in 2007 Luis and
Anya are currently the on2 WORLD SALSA CHAMPIONS along with having become
two time undefeated San Francisco Congress Salsa champions, New York Congress
champions, Puerto Rico Hustle and Salsa champions, and are currently the
North American Salsa Champions and two time winners of the NY/NJ salsa open.
With their combined backgrounds, impecable musicality, elegant yet intricate
style they are the fusion that takes salsa to the next level. 
Victor
Contreras & Katia Morales,
(Montreal)
Two time Canadian Salsa Champions 2007/2008, Victor and Katia (directors
of Comomango Mtl) recently placed 4th at the World Salsa Championships 2009
in their category. They have represented Canada at numerous congresses and
events in Mexico, Egypt, New York, San Francisco, Miami, Bermuda and all
over Canada and Quebec. They have won 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in numerous
competitions around the globe in both Hustle and Salsa, defining them amongst
the best dancers in Montreal and in Canada. In May 2009, Victor and Katia
placed 3rd at the World Professional Hustle Championships in Miami, and
later placed 1st in the Hustle division at the New York Hustle congress
2009.
Nelson
Flores,
as
producer and director of Latin Madness, Nelson was instrumental in the development
of this creative project. It is no surprise that one of the concepts of
Latin Madness was born out of Nelson's love of comedy and Latin dance. Prior
to embarking into the world of Latin dance Nelson was involved in the production
of comedy shows. As a member of Laff-A-Lot Productions Nelson worked with
New York's top stand-up comedians. Once he was bitten by the "Mambo
Bug" Nelson began taking dance lessons with the masters of New York
Mambo. He quickly moved on to become a dancer in several dance companies:
Fuerza Latina, Mario Diaz Dance Revue and the Santo Rico Dance Company.
Today in addition to being one of the "Masters of New York Mambo"
himself, Nelson is the director of his own dance group, the Descarga Latina
Dance Company. Nelson's dancing and choreography skills have taken him to
Japan, Turkey, Italy, Belgium, Amsterdam, England, Peru, Germany, Canada,
and throughout the United States. He has performed with Tito Puente, Tito
Nieves, Celia Cruz, Fania All-Stars, India, El Gran Combo, Jose Alberto
"El Canario" and various other artists. But it was his desire
to combine the lightheartedness of comedy and the intensity of Mambo that
gave birth to Latin Madness. 
Jami
Josephson
is a professional dancer, performer, choreographer and a certified dance
instructor in Ballroom and Latin dancing with over 100 titles in competition
dancing including US Mambo Champion in 1997. Jami has studied Jazz, Ballet,
Hip-Hop, Tap, Ballroom, Latin, Country Dancing, Hustle and Acting and is
well known for her exceptional dancing and teaching skills, which she obtained
from many years of training and studying with the best teachers in the country.
Some
of Jami’s credits include many TV Commercials, such as Coke-a-Cola,
McDonalds, Hallmark, Capri Sun, to name a few as well as credits in Off-Broadway’s
“American Passion” and “Latin Madness”. TV appearances
are Channel 4, Good Day NY, Today Show, Good Morning America, Sabado Gigante,
The Christina Show, “World Latin Festival” By Walt Disney and
more. She has choreographed numerous Music Videos, “Havana After Dark”
in Atlantic City, “Valentino, The Musical” – Off Broadway,
and co-choreographer for the International Hustle and Salsa Competition
Dinner show. Jami was also the Associate Artistic Director and Coach of
“Latin Madness” for LA, UK, and NYC, 2004 and now directs her
own team, an All Female Latin Troupe- “The Rhythm Divas”. Jami's
recent work is "Havana After Dark" a latin dance show she choreographed
at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, and was head choreographer for the “Love
Concert” held in Hong Kong. Jami coaches and teaches all over the
world at many salsa congresses and schools along with coa ching top salsa
teams and was recently a Judge for the World Salsa Championships in Orlando
- Dec. 2007.
Tito
Ortos & Tamara Livolsi,
Ortos J. Gutiérrez Ortiz, better known as Tito Ortos, Tito started
his carrer as a Salsa Dancer by his parents initiatives. Also he is an outstanding
dancer of other genres such as: Jazz, Merengue, "Bomba y Plena",
Rumba, Modern Dance, among others. Since then, he has visited more than
30 cities worldwide giving performances and classes, with his wife and dance
partner Tamara Livolsi. They both participates yearly in congress around
the world. Tamara Livolsi, was born in Argentina but was raised in Puerto
Rico, she inherited from her mother the art of dancing. With more than 20
years experience, trained in various dance disciplines like: jazz, ballet,
hip hop and others, makes her a versatile dancer and instructor. She has
worked for artists like: Luis Fonsi, David Bisbal, Manny Manuel, Ednita
Nazario , Yuri y Wilkins among others. Both of them have participated in
various television commercials, dance videos and movies such as, "Dirty
Dancing: Havana Nights", Yellow, El Cantante: Hector Lavoe y American
Gangster, as dancers. Also they own and operated Rhythms Dance Studio, with
Danny Lugo choreographer.
Raul
Santiago
(CA),
As Soho Dance Studio's Founder, Raul brings a lifetime of passion and experience
to the staff and studio. From competing in and winning dance competitions
in 15 different countries to his credits teaching hundreds of students and
entertaining thousands as a performer, across the globe. Raul's performance
credits include program appearances on Telemundo and Univision, Public Broadcasting,
Congreso Bacardi de la Salsa in San Juan, Puerto Rico, SBS National Television
in Seoul, South Korea, Fox Films Digital Camera Video and screen credits
including a feature performance in the 2003 hit movie, "Along Came
Polly" with Jennifer Anniston and Ben Stiller. On the competition front,
Raul's performed in professional competitions throughout the country and
around the world dancing everything from Salsa to Ballroom to Swing and
beyond. He's even created an instructional DVD for his students while teaching
in Los Angeles.
Victor
& Gaby (Mexico)
As champions of such events as the Mayan World Salsa Championships and as
judges and performers at the ESPN World Salsa Championships, Victor and
Gaby are known internationally as “Mexico’s Ambassadors of Salsa”.
Residing in Mexico City, Victor and Gaby are crowd favourites everywhere
they go, and are featured at many Salsa congresses throughout the world.
Their unique style of On-1 Style salsa mixed with the Quebradita dance style
from Mexico leaves crowds cheering. In addition, they are both wonderful
salsa dancers and instructors. Victor has served on the panel of the World
Salsa Championships as seen on ESPN. They are the organizers of the yearly
Acapulco Salsa Congress.
Yamulee,
(NY) Currently one of the most in demand Salsa Dance Teams in the world,
Yamulee mesmerizes with their crisp and clean style, combined with lightning
fast turning ability and creative choreography. Founded by Osmar Perrones,
originally from the Dominican Republic and currently residing in New York
City, this team has worked its way across the globe, performing in such
countries as China, Italy, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Spain, Japan, the
list goes on and on….. Osmar and his partner Karel Flores are the
leaders of the team. Karel has been described by Albert Torres (the godfather
of the salsa world) as “cotton candy”. Her delightful presence
on the stage along with Osmars powerful lead, capture the audiences attention.
Along with their group, Yamulee continues to bring the house down, show
after show. Their
classes in the On-2 style Salsa, draw large crowds, and they break down
the patterns and shines for students in an informative and concise manner;
bringing students through complicated moves with ease.
Robert Cordoba & Deborah Szekely,
(Boston) Robert and Deborah partnership, established in late 1997, has produced
many impressive wins. They were U.S. Open Showcase Division winners for
1999 and 2000. U.S. Open Sophisticated Swing winners for 2007 & 2008
and have been the Grand Nationals Champions for Classic and Showcase for
1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002. They clinched the NASDE circuit for 4 Years in
a row 1998-2001. They were undefeated in both Classic in 1999 and Showcase
in 2000. Deborah Won the Champion of Champions Phoenix Invitational for
2000 & 2006. Robert has been inducted into the California Swing Dance
Hall of Fame and Dallas D.A.N.C.E. Hall of Fame. In November of 2009 Robert
received induction into the World Swing Dance Hall Of Fame for his lifetime
contribution to Swing dancing. Deborah was inducted into the Dallas D.A.N.C.E.
Hall of Fame in 2006. They also had the privilege of teaching Bridget Fonda
and Danny Elfman for their wedding dance in Nov. 2003. Their combined teaching
styles provide an unusual and refreshing learning experience, both in a
private and classroom environment.
Nino
DiGiulio & Dawn Lara One
of the most accomplished and respected social dance instructors in the US,
Nino is the Founder and Executive Director of May I Have This Dance Inc,
a dance school based in Chicago, with outreach throughout the United States
and Internationally. Teaching social Ballroom, Latin, and Salsa professionally
since 1995, he is most well-known and sought after for his in-depth, technical,
yet fun and creative way of teaching West Coast Swing and Hustle. An All-Star
and Champion dancer himself, Nino has trained numerous other dancers who’ve
rapidly rose to the level of Advanced, All-Star, and Champion dancers. Chicago,
and the Midwest, is quickly becoming a hotbed for West Coast Swing and Hustle
thanks in large-part to Nino, the May I Have This Dance staff, and students.
Drawing on his background as a Corporate Trainer and Motivational Speaker,
as well as his Masters Degree in Education, Nino has created one of the
most comprehensive social dance curriculums ever available. Dawn is a Senior-Instructor
at May I Have This Dance Inc, an Advanced-level competitor on the national
West Coast Swing and Hustle circuits. She has won or consistently placed
near the top of several major J&J and Strictly Hustle & Swing competitions,
including Professional Triple Threat (WCS, Hustle, & Salsa) with Nino.
An inspiring dancer, she has a very loyal following of students that adore
her warm and endearing style of teaching as well as her ability to make
learning to dance fun and successful for anyone. 
Jordon
Frisbee & Tatiana Mollman,
(CA) are the current US Open Classic Division champions and the most accomplished
competitive west coast swing couple on the planet. Ever since they moved
out of the Jr. divisions they have lead the evolution of this popular dance
form in both the competitive arena and the social dance floor. They are
several times former US Open swing dance champions. They have won the NASDE
tour for the last 6 straight years. Other accomplishments include winning
several televised dance contests and invitational divisions at events everywhere.
They are the hottest couple in the west coast swing world.
Erik
& Anna Novoa
(CT) Erik and Anna have
worked hard to develop and maintain West Coast Swing and Hustle at some
of New York City's major dance studios. Erik has been teaching and competing
in Hustle and West Coast Swing since the mid 90's. He is a 2 time national
Hustle champion and finalist on ABC's 2003 revival of Dance Fever. Erik
has won 1st Place in the Professional Classic division at MADjam, Pacific
Hustle & Salsa Dance Classic and Hustle USA in past years. He has extensive
training in ballet, jazz, tap and musical theater. Anna uses the discipline
of classical ballet with the creativity of partner dancing. She trained
and performed with Minnesota Dance Theatre & School and Minnetonka Dance
Theatre. She has also competed in ballroom and Latin while at University
of Wisconsin-Madison. They are recent newlyweds and now reside in Connecticut.
Tybaldt
and Hazel
Ulrich
teach, choreograph, judge, and compete on the West Coast Swing and Hustle
circuits. They teach group classes in New Jersey and New York, and have
a combined teaching experience of over 25 years. With an emphasis on partnering
essentials, they bring joy and confidence to your dancing, whether through
patterns basic or advanced, complex or elegant, with groove and flow throughout.
Together they will help you understand the fundamentals and add a creative
edge to your Swing and Hustle dancing. As Competitors, Hazel and Tybaldt
Ulrich are 2 time World Hustle Champions, and have each won Invitational
Jack and Jills in WCS and Hustle, Often placing high in WCS Classic, Hustle,
Cabaret, and Triple Threat (hustle/salsa/WCS) divisions. As Performers,
Tybaldt and Hazel are known for their versatility, bringing power and subtlety
to many dances, and showcasing regional varieties of swing- West Coast Swing,
Carolina Shag, Lindy Hop, Texas Whip/Push, and Balboa to convey the richness
and depth of American partner dancing.
Henry
Knowles
--
known as the #1 Salsa DJ around the world, is the DJ’s disc jockey,
spinning that tension-building beat and filling dancers with ánimo.
Henry
tours the world, organizes his own events and has been working with the
most important names in the Latin music industry promoting, as well as
managing, some of the best salsa performers and salsa bands. His background
includes working with promotions for major recording labels, such as BMG,
WEA, RMM, for artist such as; Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Christina Aguilera
and has also worked with representation of artist such as; Marc Anthony,
Ruben Blades, Spanish Harlem Orchestra and others.
As the first official disc jockey for the Bacardi World Salsa Congress
and the first world salsa congresses to ever be held around the world…Henry
is the consummate professional with more than 20 years of experience catering
to the serious Salsero. He has created remixes and compilations for the
RMM recording label, including the popular Bacardi Salsa Congress compilation,
which is still sold in record stores around the world. Henry
has worked as a disc jockey, master of ceremonies, sound engineer, video
jockey and promoter in major nightclubs and venues around the world throughout
his career span. DJ Henry Knowles' career nearly translates into Salsa
evangelism as he spreads the beat and his love for Salsa rhythms on a
global scale. His extensive travels include appearances in over 30 countries
and 100 cities throughout the United States, Canada, Caribbean, European
Regions, Mediterranean, Mexico, Central and South America — even
Asia.
Jennifer
Aucoin,
(Toronto)
Franklin Ayala,
(NY)
Trish Berlanga, (FL)
Noel
Colon,
(miami)
D
& G (Italy)
Bobby
Gerard,
(miami)
Rene
Gueits,
(Miami)
Albert
Torres