The information on this page represents those individuals who are highly qualified specialists in the art of ballroom dancing, or who are considered champions in their respective divisions. Whether it be for coaching competitive or show couples, or for training for examinations, as well as actually taking examinations to become certified as a ballroom instructor, this page represents the highest quality of coaching available in the Greater Orlando and surrounding areas, as well as those from other states who frequently visit Orlando.
Refer to the
"OrlandoBallroom events"
page on this website for upcoming
coaching events in the Orlando area.
Mandy Ball
27 years experience
Former owner of 2 dance studios
in New England
USISTD Fellow, Licentiate in Smooth and Rhythm
USISTD Examinations Director
Training for Amateurs and Professionals
for social and competitive dancing, and for dance
examinations.
contact info
407-902-9995 cell
mandy@livinglinestudios.com
Orlando resident
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Alec Lazo
*US Rising Star Latin Champion
*US Nine Dance Champion, US Grand Finalist, US Rhythm Finalist
*Ohio Star Ball Latin Rising Star Champion
*Northwest Star Ball Rhythm and Smooth Champion
*Southern States Open Rhythm Champion, etc.
*Licentiate: Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
*Fellow: North American Dance Teachers Association
*Dual Master Examiner: World Professional Dance Teachers Association
*Examiner: International Dancers Association (DIVDA)
*Registered Adjudicator N.D.C.A.: A+B+C+D+
*Registered Championship Adjudicator
contact info
561-832-2141
al2@aol.com
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Susie Thompson
5-Time Undefeated United States Professional American Rhythm Champion
(Also a Professional Open American Rhythm Champion at the following prestigious Dancesport competitions)
Emerald Star Ball
Texas Challenge
Canadian Championships
Ohio Star Ball
11-Time Fred Astaire National Champion
Lecturer and performances in Europe
Former member of the
University of Texas Dance Team
contact info
bolerodiva@earthlink.net
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Miriam Ellis
Born in the UK, Business College graduate
Eastern Regional Dance Director for Authur Murray Studios, Inc. for 25 years
Former owner of 2 dance studios in Pennsylvania
One of 6 US appointed Ballroom and Latin-American Dance Examiners for ISTD
USISTD Committee member/Member Liason Representative
Ballroom and Latin-American Adjudicator
Official editor for the ISTD American Style of Dance Technique books for the author Don Esther
Producer of 3 Latin American DVD's for Associate and Licentiate level Professional Exam preparation.
(see Dance Products page)
Author of 5 Professional Examination technique books
Training for professionals for examinations
contact info
352-314-3979
miriam_ellis@comcast.net
Orlando resident
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Brad Stein
1999 - Featured on Broadway in the performance "Ballroom Fever"
*2003 World and United States Champion
*2003 Florida State Champion
*2004 World IDO World Championships (runner-up)
*British Open International Exhibition Championships (runner-up)
*World Cabaret Championships (runner-up)
*2005 Florida State Theatre Arts Showdown winner
*Triple Crown Champion
*Battle of the Giants Champion
*Capital Dancesport Champion
contact info
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bradley.ss@hotmail.com
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Eddie Simon
Former United States Professional Ballroom Champion (1996 w/t Michelle Officer)
Recipient of the North American Dance Awards:
"Favorite Couple of the Year"
"Choreographer of the Year"
"Coach of the year"
Co-owner of
* Dance New York, New York Dane Festival
*Empire State Dancesport Championships
Seen on PBS "Championship Ballroom Dancing"
Guest Choreohrapher - "So You Think You Can Dance"
Website:
www.edwardsimondance.co
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