Ann M. Basso  NDCA

Ballroom, Hustle, Swing, Latin Instructions
Available for private lessons in the Rockville area.
Contact 301-942-3805 or Ann Basso@hotmail.com facebook.com/ann.basso.92
Ann has taught at several area studios, including The Dance Factory in Arlington, VA.,
She teaches classes for the Montgomery Country Recreation Department, and
has taught at the Sport and Health Clubs and Glen Echo Park.
Ann is a guest instructor at The Hollywood Ballroom
May, 2009

   Thomas Bevins

International Latin, Hustle, Swing, American Ballroom

At Chevy Chase Ballroom  5207 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC (Friendship Heights Metro) 202-363-8344
Thomas's Voice mail: 202-857-8449
musica.caliente@verizon.net

Thomas Bevans has 24 years of teaching experience (with 15 years at Chevy Chase Ballroom.)
Thomas is adept at Group International Latin and American Style Ballroom classes.
Contact Thomas through Chevy Chase or directly to arrange your Personal Dance study; Programs or Group lessons for your Club or organization
He is available for private Coaching in competitive International Latin, Hustle and Swing or Jive as well as Exhibition Dance performances.

   Todd Borzych

International Latin & Ballroom

Todd trained with world and US finalists, including Albert Franz, Joe Jenkins, Nonci Tirado, Beverly Anne Reese, Katarzina Kozak, Ron Bennet, Slavik Kryklyvyy, and Daniel Calloway. Currently seeking a talented professional to compete with.
He is the originator of DANCESPORT ENDURANCE© (DSE)*, an intensive class designed to increase torso strength and flexibility, rhythm, and endurance while practicing the basic actions of ballroom and latin dances.
Group and Private lessons are also available in Tyson's/McLean, VA, at the McLean Sport and Health and in Alexandria, VA at Studio Lioudmila. Contact me for further information.
* Dance Sport Endurance Copyright 2002 © Todd Borzych
Borzych@cox.net
202-361-8633
Chevy Chase Ballroom, DC (also locations in VA)
5207 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington DC (Friendship Heights Metro)

   Mary Botta

Ballroom and Latin Instruction

Fellow ISTD
Graduate of the School of the Hartford Ballet
Trainer for the ISTD
Adjudicator
Pro/Am Competitor
Phone: 443-934-6696
Mary.Botta@yahoo.com
MaryBotta.com
February 2012

   Daniel Calloway, F.I.S.T.D

Judging, Competitive International Standard and Latin Coaching

Phone: 410-924-2441
daniel.calloway@gmail.com

Dan has been competing professionally, coaching and adjudicating for over thirty years.  He is an Asian-Pacific and United States Professional 10-Dance Grand Finalist. In 1985 Dan was the youngest dual fellow in the world with highly commended fellowships in the Ballroom and Latin Branches of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. 
Dan serves as Chairman of Judges at the USA Dance Nationals and most of the National Qualifying Events. Among the many professional competitions he has won and titles he has earned are numerous "Professional of the Year" and “Top Teacher” awards. Dan, with Ashly Costa, provides the expert commentary for the 2008 North American Professional DanceSport Championships and the USA Dance National DanceSport Championships on the Comcast network’s “CN8 Champion DanceSport” television series. Dan has served as moderator for the USISTD Annual Congress and continues to moderate the annual Independence Day Ball professional panel discussions. Dan coaches the Georgetown University and the University of Maryland dancesport teams and serves frequently as guest coach at many other universities, congresses, and dance camps. Dan is an ISTD trainer helping to prepare candidates for their teaching exams locally, as well as using Skype and a webcam to monitor their progress long-distance.
May, 2009

   Olga Chekhova

American Smooth & Rhythm, International Standard & Latin

Phone: 443-889-7106
dance@olgachekhova.com

DuShor Dance Studio http://www.dushor.com
7800 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda MD 20814 443-889-7106

Forever Dancing Ballroom http://www.foreverdancing.com
} 5818 Seminary Road Falls Church VA 22041
Crown Dance Studio http://www.crowndancestudio.com
2820 Dorr Avenue Fairfax VA 22030

Available for Group Lessons, Private Lessons, Pro-Am Competitions, and Shows
dance@olgachekhova.com 443-889-7106 http://www.olgachekhova.com
Feb 1, 2013

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   Raymond Clifton

Coaching and Instruction in 10 International

Ellicott City MD   410-465-5985
Bethesda MD, at Du-Shor Dance Studio 301-656-7434

By Appointment.  Singles, Couples & PRO/AM

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  Jerry Cohen

American Style Ballroom - smooth, rhythm, hustle, swing and social dance

jerry@ballroomdanceteacher.net or phone at 301.442.4942

Instruction for singles, couples, and groups, beginner to advanced levels.
Fellow, North American Dance Teachers Association, (A.S.)
Jerry was a long time amateur dancer having competed from New York to Florida and has won several prestigious national amateur events including the Virginia State Open Hustle Championship. Jerry places strong emphasis on proper technique and solid basics in order for his students to become stand-out social or successful competition dancers. He teaches both private and group classes throughout the DC Metro Area.

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  Bill Davies

Judging and Coaching

Singles and Couples by Appointment
New York, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Baltimore.
Contact Bill directly for bookings: 917-513-5990
or   BDinc@bigfoot.com
May, 2009

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  Ponti Del Mercado

Argentine Tango Instructor and Performer

703 - 866-5459
8320 Terra Grande Ave.
Springfield VA., 22153.
pontitango@yahoo.com

Ponti has been working in the Washington Metropolitan area for the past 15 years.
Zuli Russi works in the Washington and has been partners with Ponti for the past four years as a dance partner and as a solo singer.

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   Beverly Donahue   F.I.S.T.D

All International & American Styles, Theatre Arts, Ajudicating

"Trainer to the Champions"

Ms. Donahue's Washington DC area Private hours by appointment
Phone: 301-926-9591
bevdonahue@msn.com
Web: http://dcdancenet.com/coaches/Beverly_Donahue/
220 Kentlands Blvd #1, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878

Ms. Donahue is a British Professional Latin finalist; World's Professional Latin 3rd Place Finalist and North American 10 Dance Champion with World Class Adjudicator Ranking.

Ms. Donahue is available for coaching and adjudicating in:

American Style Ballroom, Smooth and Rhythm,

International Style Ballroom, Standard and Latin,

Theatre Arts

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   Diane Dougherty

Clogging instruction and coaching for performers

7000 Dunningham Place,  McLean, VA
703-556-4145
Rowe.Dianne@epamail.epa.gov

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   Christine Drury

International Standard and Latin Coaching

PHONE: 804-346-0265 or 804-264-4209
Ms. Drury is an independent ballroom dance instructor in Richmond Va.
She teaches International-style and Latin American ballroom dancing.
She holds the Associate Degree, with high commendation, from the International Dance Teachers' Association (IDTA.) Christine trained with former British professional champions and has over 30 years of dancing experience (starting at age 10) and over 19 years of teaching experience
in England and the United States.   She is available for private lessons and group classes in the Richmond area where she teaches at The Dance Space.

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   Anthony G. (Tony) Dunn

Stepping "Chicago Style"

Anthony G. (Tony) Dunn
3427 Bantry Way, Olney, Maryland
Pam & Tony Dunn at: 301-774-7993
E-mail: AGDunn@steppers.us
Learn to Step, "Chicago Style!" You Can Have Your Own Fun, Easy
"Chicago Stepping" Classes, Workshop and/or "Steppers Set," at your
Balt./D.C./No.Va. location, or ours, taught by "Original Style" Steppers
"Dancing is just dancing, but STEPPING, 'Chicago Style'... is a way of life!"

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   May Graham-Fox

Standard & Latin Instruction; Qualified Adjudicator

Phone: (301) 493-6439
mgffwgf@aol.com
The Fellowship Auditorium 2201 "P" St.
Washington D.C. N.W. 20036

Available for teaching couples, singles,all levels,all ages,all stages
Member British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD), U.S. Terpsichore (USTA)
Teaches Technique, Coaches Competitors, Choreograph Exhibitions
Finalist World 10 Dance Championship London, England; Semi Final British Ballroom Championship (Blackpool) UK.

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   Rickey Geiger, NDCA

American and International Styles of Dance - All Dances

Vienna Dance Academy   Ballroom Department
113 B Church St. Vienna, VA (Savia Blvd.)
Direct 703-938-2709 or VA Dance Academy (Studio) 703-255-2231
GeigerDNS@aol.com
Training available in International Standard, International Latin, American Style Smooth & Rhythm.  Specializing in Professional & Amateur Competition Training in all Styles and in Professional Examination Training.   World Class Championship Ajudicator and Chair of Judges   Fellow & Examiner NADTA;   Executive Director NADOA.

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   Lou Giacchino

International Standard and Latin Coaching

Direct: 301-434-9073
LGiacchino@aol.com
Lou Giacchino, F.I.S.T.D., Latin and Ballroom. A Dual Fellow of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD).
Lou completed his training and professional exams at the Alex Moore School in England. Lou's core strength is basic Standard and Latin technique.
He is available for group lessons and private lessons at various venues in the Washington area.
May, 2009

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   Ian Gillett

Interntaional Standard & PRO-AM

iankgillett@hotmail.com    703-922-0727
http://www.iankgillett.com

Available for coaching singles and couples in Int Style Standard from social to advanced competitive level.
Feb 2012

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   Janis Grimes

Carolina Shag Instructor

7006 Lee Park Court,  Falls Church, VA
703-536-7362
janigrimes@cox.net

Private lessons for singles and couples, or group instruction, all levels, in home studio. Free lessons for juniors (under 21). Carolina Shag instructor for Fairfax County Department of Parks and Recreation. Charter Member, Northern Virginia Shag Club; Competitive Shaggers Association (CSA); Virginia Shaggers Hall of Fame; National Living Legends of Dance.

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  Aliaksandr Hulis

International Standard Dance Instructor

Fred Astaire Dance Studio
368 Troy-Schenectady Rd.
Latham, NY 12110
alexandrcool@tut.by
(Item Posted May, 2005)

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   Nancy Jenkins, Undefeated United States Champion

International Standard Coaching

U. S. Professional Modern (Standard) Ballroom Champion
9 Times Undefeated. 3rd in the British, 3rd in the World.
Inducted into America's Dancing Hall of Fame
Available for private coaching of couples.
Phone (202) 462-1244, Fax to (775) 993-2119
eMail at: toby6@netscape.com
May, 2009

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   Craig & Heather Jennings

Carolina Shag Instructors

6140 Riverview Drive, King George, VA
Phone:   (540) 775-5342
 Craig shagnva@crosslink.net or:
Heather hjennings@sentel.com

Available for private and group lessons. Craig & Heather are current instructors at the Northern Virginia Shag Club and the Fredericksburg Shag Club teaching all levels of shag.

 

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   Wendy Johnson

Coaching All Styles & Championship Adjudication

3677 1st Ave #406
San Diego, California 92103
619-291-7722 (Studio) - (619) 297-8679 (Home).
kiwiwendyj@hotmail.com
Studio Contacts

Wendy Johnson's dance and related experience includes:
– Former New Zealand Amateur Ballroom and Latin American Champion
-- Placed 7th in the British Amateur Latin Championships
– Choreographs, adjudicates and dances throughout the U.S.A.
– Choreographer and organizer of Southwest Regional Dance Championships and the Holiday Dance Classic
– Has appeared on several television shows

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   G. Kailor

Personal Training - Dance Choreography - Stage Presentation

The G. Kailor Dance program is for professional Dancers, Actors and Entertainers and students training in theater arts and entertainment careers.
Call (702)837-6901 or E-mail: Gilbon7@yahoo.com

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Lasca Low Classic International Standard Coaching Phone: 301-897-0086  lasca@aaahawk.com Chevy Chase Ballroom: 202-363-8344 Lasca is available for coaching singles (men and/or women), couples, and classes in beginning to advanced International Standard Ballroom as well as basic social. Lasca can help you achieve your goals whether it's learning to have fun, competition dancing, or pursuing your persona best in dancing.

Training

• 5 years of training under Australian champion
• 15 years of coaching from 9 times U. S. Champion and World Finalist

Experience

• 21 years of teaching couples and singles in International Standard
• 13 years of teaching technique and drill classes
• Competed professionally and as a Pro-Am teacher
• Danced and toured with Brigham Young University's Formation Team
• Competed as an amateur on the West Coast

Accomplishments

   Kenneth McKechnie

Ballroom Instruction, Championship Adjudicator, U.K.A. qualified in Great Britain

1314 Chippewa St, Jupiter, Florida 33458
e-Mail:  Octronken@hotmail.com
Kenneth McKechie has 30 years experience in Ballroom Dancing.
He is a former International Open To The World Latin American Dance Champion; a Championship Adjudicator and is qualified with the U.K.A. in Great Britain. (Item Posted Sunday, August 21, 2005 at 17:03:43)

  Frank Regan

Coach and Choreographer-All Styles
World Championship Adjudicator

Phone: 703 623 4229
frankregan@att.net

US Latin Champion, US Ten Dance Champion. Canadian Champion, Standard and Latin
Imperial Honors Graduate--London, FISTD, BB, LA
Director of the Theater Arts Branch, USISTD
Director of the American Dance Montage--Ballroom Theater Company

Frank Regan's Biography : http://dcdancenet.com/coaches/Frank_Regan/FrankReganBio.html

   Aron and Tatyana Rubin

Ballroom Dance Instruction and Coaching

Telemark DanceSport
301-774-0767
Brookville, MD
rubintelemark@hotmail.com
http://dcdancenet.com/telemark

   Lee and Peggy Santos

American Style Rhythm And Smooth
International Latin And Standard
Salsa & Argentine Tango

Santos Dance Studio
810 North Main St, Woodstock VA
(Home) Fort Valley, VA 22652
Phone: (540) 933-6778
sds@shentel.net

Lee and Peggy Santos have been teaching classes and private sessions for well over 25 years in American Style Ballroom, International Latin, International Standard, Salsa and Argentine Tango. Qualified as World Class adjudicators, they were the 1977–79 U.S. American Style Champions; U.S. representatives to the 1981 World Latin Championships; Demonstrators at the 1987 Blackpool World Congress; U.S. International Latin Championship Medalist; Eastern U.S. Imperial Standard Champions and Virginia State Ballroom Champions. Lee is available in the Cleveland, OH; Charlottesville, VA; Jessup, MD and Charlotte, NC areas on a regular basis.

Lee is available for Private and Group Instruction, Singles or Couples, in all Dance Styles at The Santos Dance Studio and various venue in VA and MD. Special events, workshops, etc by appointment. Contact them at: (540) 933-6778 or via eMail at: sds@shentel.net.

   Alex Senko

International Style Latin and Standard

Phone: 301 795 5527
senko_s2001@yahoo.com

International Style Latin and Standard coaching, available for Private and Group InstructionAdults and Kids, Singles or Couples, Pro-Am Standard and Latin at:

Atlantic Ballroom
Chevy Chase Ballroom
Elan Dancesport Center
Crown DanceSport

Competitive International Standard and Social Dance Coaching

Chevy Chase Ballroom,  5207 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC (Friendship Heights Metro)
Studio: 202-363-8344 -- Direct Line 301-770-5249
heidiunkle@yahoo.com

Heidi Unkle was a Finalist with her husband Bill in most of the major competitions during their competitive career. She has been teaching classes and privates sessions with adults and teens for well over 20 years. Heidi has had 20 years of continuous training with the world's leading coaches in competitive international style standard ballroom and social dancing. Contact Heidi Unkle directly to make arrangements for Pro-Am; amateur or professional singles and couples.

   Sandra Lee Wollin

Movement amd Postural Dynamics for Dancers and Athletes

Emerson, New Jersey, 07630 U.S.A.
Ph: 201-262-5190,
slwollin@mindspring.com
Including: Alexander Technique, Applied Physics, Biomechanics, Ideokinesis, Kinesiology, and
more.  Ballroom, Latin, Theatre Arts American and International styles.
Singles and couples at all amateur and professional levels.

   Peter Eggleton

British and World Modern Champion

Peter Eggleton is one of the most respected and renowned coaches in the world of International-Style Ballroom Dancing, and he is a former British and World Modern Champion. Although long retired from competition, he remains a much sought-after coach and a popular show performer with his wife, Pamela. Available for Coaching from time to time at Chevy Chase Ballroom and Dancesport Center in Washington, D.C.

   Stephen and Lindsey Hillier

International-Style Standard British Champions

Stephen Hillier started dancing at the age of 7. With his partner and wife, Lindsey, he holds Juvenile (UK, 1963), Junior (International, 1967), and World Amateur, European, British, UK, and International Championship titles (1977-1979). As Professionals, they hold titles in World (3 years), European (3 years), British (3 years), UK (4 years), and International (5 years). Stephen and Lindsey concentrate on teaching competitive couples and developing their own Cabaret performances. Available for Coaching and seminars from time to time at Chevy Chase Ballroom and Dancesport Center in Washington, D.C.

   Tony Meredith and Melanie LaPatin

International-Style Latin Coaching

World-renowned International-Style Latin stars, Tony Meredith and Melanie LaPatin are world-class competitors, choreographers and coaches. Some of their competitive successes include: American Open-to-the-World" Cabaret Dance Champions, North American Latin Champions, and Ohio Star Ball International Latin Champions. Tony and Melanie are 12-times United States Representatives to the Latin World Championships and have reached 7th place in the world and were two times Finalists in the World Latin Segue Championships. They have been to Chevy Chase Ballroom and Dancesport Center in Washington, D.C., for individual coaching and seminars.

   Bob Powers & Julia Gorchakova

American Rhythm Coaching

Bob has been ranked in the top 4 couples in the U.S. for the past 14 years with two other partners. With Julia he has captured the U.S. Professional Rhythm Championship for seven years in a row. Bob is a certified examiner in all styles of dance. Julia was trained in International Style Latin and Ballroom. She won numerous competitions as an amateur in Russia. Together they have won every major Rhythm Championship in the U.S and Canada.

   Sam Sodano

Latin Coaching

Tel: 614 848-7827 Fax: 614 847-5808 ohiostarball@aol.com WEB:

Best known as the organizer of the Ohio Star Ball and Super Bowl Dancesport Competitions
Sam Sodano is a former North American Latin Champion. He is chairman of the Arthur Murray International Dance Board, an adjudicator at many competitions; lecturer, and a very active and dedicated coach at his own dance studio in Columbus, Ohio.

   Daniel Trenner and Rebecca Shulman

Argentine Tango

WEB: http://www2.csn.net/dtango7/

Daniel Trenner has been a professional dancer for 15 years. Between 1987 and the present he has spent several years in Argentina, where he learned the Tango from many of its living Masters. He also teaches Dance Technique, Experiential Anatomy, Bodywork, Contact and Ensemble Improvisation, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, and Composition.

Rebecca Shulman is classically trained in ballet and is also an International-Style Modern Ballroom Dancer. She began dancing Tango with Daniel in 1991 and has traveled several times to Buenos Aires, where she studied with master teachers and danced in the salons. Daniel and Rebecca travel extensively throughout North America, performing and teaching the Argentine Tango.

  Stanley Alexander

International Standard,Latin and New Vogue Instruction

Australian Dancesport Academy
4 Woodside Ave, Burwood N.S.W. Australia 2134
phone: +612 9744 1656 or + 632 433 5018 - stanalexander@hotmail.com
Qualified to Licentiate Levels in Standard, Latin & New Vogue
Former Australasian Champion and Coach to Amateurs and Professionals
Available for Lectures, Private Coaching, and Teacher Training for groups, Clubs or Organizations.
Demonstrations in Standard with my wife and former partner, Deborah Civardi
Latin Demonstrations by Deborah and her partner Alberto Dimarucut,

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