Alexander Forapovnov http://www.dancewithusstudios.com
Wellington, FL
Teaching International Style Ballroom, Russian Born, dancing Standard and Latin since 1979, teaching since 1981. Finalist of Russian and French Amateur and Professional championships, and has won many International competitions. 2005 Semi-finalist of World Championships. In 1991, Became recognized by the Russian Professional Federation as a *Member*, in both Latin and Standard He is a *Member* of Russian, Luxemburg, Belgian, and French Professional Federations and has judged in those countries. Alex can be found teaching all over South Florida, including the Gold Coast Ballroom and Miami University.
Donna Boyle www.discoamerica.com
Philadelphia, PA
Donna J. Boyle......Owner and founder of Disco America Dance Championships......Philadelphia's own Donna was the regional dance champion on the national TV show "Dance Fever". For 20 years, she has been competing performing, and exciting audiences with her polished and sensual style. Donna is the choreographer and principal dancer of the "Disco America Dance Troupe". 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. She was director and choreographer for Radio 95.7 Jamming Gold dancers and one of the top 3 winners at the Harvest Moon Ball. Her performances in Atlantic City include: the Tropicana Hotel, Ballys Hotel, Resorts and Ceasars Hotel. Donna was one of the Event Directors for Hustle USA 1995.Donna has been teaching, coaching and promoting Hustle in the Philadelphia area as well as traveling throughout the United States to conduct workshops and promote her dance event Disco America. She is also the proprietor of Party Pros Entertainment. 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), and Tophat Dance Studio (PA).
Jean Claude Babiloni
Miami, Florida
Teaching Argentine Tango, Waltz, and Milonga, Jean Claude was born in the South of France. Jean Claude Babiloni began dancing, acting, and singing training at the age of 8. As a teenager, he started taking character dancing with Irena Arebina in Paris. Jean Claude is a certified master fitness trainer and a very good athlete -- practicing Martial arts, kick boxing, gymnastics, swimming, and running. At age of 24, he came to New York City and started Latin dancing (Rambo and Salsa). At 25, he went to Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was there Tango became his passion. 5 years later, he moved back to New York and started his teaching and performing career in the USA. He received training with the famous Orlando Paiva. From Rosario, he received the title of "Professor of Tango Salon" from Paiva Tango Academy. Now living in Miami, Florida, he performs and teaches Argentine Tango in the best theaters, ballrooms, and clubs around the City. Jean Claude will be assisted by his star student Robin Ren.
Hazel and Tybaldt Ulricht
New York, New York
Tybaldt & Hazel Ulricht teach and compete on the West Coast Swing and Hustle circuits and have a combined teaching experience of 20 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 attach a creative edge to your Swing and Hustle dancing.
Most recently Hazel and Tybaldt placed 4th at the 2004 liberty swing dance championship in the classic division, 2nd in the cabaret division. They placed 2nd at Michigan’s 2004 classic division and 2nd cabaret division. Placing 2nd at the International Hustle Dance Van McCoy Championship in Miami and 1st in Cabaret (to name a few). Also placing high in many J&Js and Strictly Swings around the country. They also tour the country, performing in small towns and in major cities.
Hazel and Tybaldt work part time at Stepping Out Dance Studios in NY City running the west coast swing and hustle departments. Their remaining time is spent independently teaching private lessons, coaching and choreographing for other competitive and performing couples. Hazel and Tybaldt are also the directors of the NYC Shag Team and have been working hard to create a Carolina Shag scene in NY.
Leo Quiles and wife Debbie 
Extensive background in Ballroom and Latin. Teaching and dancing for over 30 years. Raised in Puerto Rico, taught in California. We have been blessed to have him in Melbourne for the last 9 years. Semi-retired, he always comes out for a good cause. You won't want to miss his workshops in Salsa, Bachata, and Bolero.
Larry Kaczmarek (co sponsor of this event)
Known, not only for his great shirts... but his dancing too!
Formerly from Ohio, Larry began his dancing at the Arthur Murray Studio in Cleveland with Mitzi Harris, over 39 years ago. He went on to study with Bill & Bobby Irvine, Jean Marc Geuaneax, Franc Moussenard, and David Hamilton, before coming to Florida in 2002. He has been teaching for 34 years. Larry was active in the Ohio USABDA (USA Dance) Chapter, started the Albuquerque, New Mexico Chapter of USA Dance, and was Dance Host Captain in the Royal Palm Chapter, before moving to the Space Coast three years ago. He has hosted for many years at the “Stardust Dance Weekends” in New York.
Jerry Siebe & Michele DeRosa
Direct from Palm Beach,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubFRItbYzPI
“Michele DeRosa and Jerry Siebe want to get their hands on your feet.”
These veteran dancers don't care if you're slow on your feet, can't see your feet or even if you have two left feet. There's a saying they're fond of, and it applies to anyone: "If you can walk, you can dance," said DeRosa. "That's our new motto." Teaching people to dance, and helping established dancers to improve, is exactly what Michele DeRosa and Jerry Siebe are doing the fourth Saturday of every month at the Mirror Ballroom, which is atop the Lake Park Town Hall on Park Avenue. They can also be found teaching at the new Dance Connection in Palm Beach every Wednesday and hosting a dance at the same location every Friday of the Month.
Remember the "wild wild west" line dance? Jerry is the one who originated it! Possibly he may show us how to do it this weekend!
For other locations where they can be found teaching, please go to their website: www.dtydpros.com
Jerry Is also our Feature DJ for the Swing, Hustle, Salsa Room
Other Instructors to be added...
Sponsors;
West Palm Beach Floor Play Directors
Bruce and Beth Perrota
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuJ-xAFpLrc
Beth and Bruce teach private West Coast Swing lessons by appointment and group classes on Wednesday evenings at the Palms Ballroom and Thursday evenings at Goldcoast Ballroom in Pompano Beach.
Beth and Bruce are GSDTA (Golden State Dance Teachers Association) trained by Skippy Blair.
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