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Our instructors and staff
 
Christine Zona - Resident Teacher
Christine Zona has been teaching ballroom dance since 1980. She has competed professionally in the International Standard and Latin and the American Smooth divisions. Christine is a member of the National Dance Council of America, PDF, DVIDA and a certified adjudicator with the North American Dance Teachers Association. She is also the editor of Dance Notes, a dance publication that focuses on current issues and features interviews with both professional and amateur couples in their pursuit of excellence in dance. The website is www.dancenotes.com
Christine

Kelsey Kizina- Apprentice / Receptionist
Kelsey Kizina began dancing at an early age with scholarships from local Pittsburgh dance studios as well as local Performing Arts Academy’s.  She is an active International Latin competitor, a member of the National Dance Council of America and USA Dance.  Kelsey is a board member of in the Pittsburgh chapter of USA Dance. Kelsey and Mark rank 5th in the nation for International Latin which was achieved at the 2008 USA Dance Nationals. They have also placed in the Finals at all major competitions they have gone to. A graduate of Pittsburgh’s High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Kelsey has an extensive background in the Arts and is a sought after performer in the area. Kelsey is an Apprentice and Assistant to the Directors. She focuses on the Children and Youth Programs.

Mark Boucher - Apprentice / Marketing Director
Mark Boucher has been dancing for 14 years. He is an active International Latin competitor, a member of the National Dance Council of America and USA Dance. Mark is a board member of in the Pittsburgh chapter of USA Dance. Mark and Kelsey rank 5th in the nation for International Latin which was achieved at the 2008 USA Dance Nationals. They have also placed in the finals at all other major competitions they have gone to. Mark holds a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh. He is the webmaster for Art & Style Dance Studio and an Apprentice to the Directors.

 

 

 
Guest Coaches
  • Maja Serve (World champion)
  • Glen Weiss (World champion)
  • David Hamilton (US champion)
  • Wendy Johnson (South Pacific champion)
  • Brian Watson (World champion)
  • Carmen (World champion)
  • Allan Tornsberg (World champion)
  • Shirley Ballas (World champion and US champion)
  • Sam Sadano (Ohio Star Ball Organizer)
  • Rufus Dustin (World champion and US champion)
  • Marianne Nicole
  • Allan and Hazel Fletcher (World champion and US champion)
  • Collin James (World champion)
  • Lene Mickelson (World champion)
  • John Wood (World champion)