Meet Our Studio Team

Fred Astaire Dance Studios Professionals & Staff

Our friendly staff and talented Dance Instructors can help you realize your dance goals – and you’ll have lots of fun doing it! Browse this page to meet our team of certified Dance Pros and learn about their qualifications and experience. Then call us, and get started today.
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Mariya Ilchenko - Studio Director
Originally from Ukraine, In 2013 Mariya joined the Fred Astaire organization and is very grateful to...
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Ilya Velednitsky - Studio Director
Ilya has been with Fred Astaire dance studios for over 20 years! He started at Fred Astaire Wisconsin,...
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Denys Karasov - Professional Dance Instructor
I started ballroom dancing when I was 4 years old! I have danced and worked as a performer and Show Cast...
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Mateusz Dorot - Professional Dance Instructor
Originally from Poland, I started dancing when I was 8 years old and fell in love with the sport of ballroom...
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Manuel Carmona - Professional Dance Instructor
I was born and raised in El Paso, TX. I started my dance journey back in 2014 when I discovered ballroom...
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Hanna Pierce - Professional Dance Instructor
Hanna Pierce started her training at the School of Midland Festival Ballet under the artistic director...
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Maysen - Professional Dance Instructor
Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Maysen began her dance training in ballet at the age of 2. She...
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Nicolas Gastelum - Professional Dance Instructor
Born and raised in El Paso, TX, Nico picked up many styles of dancing throughout his childhood such as...
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Kayla Daigle - Studio Training Director/Dance Director
Originally from Wisconsin, I started ballroom dancing as a student in the Summer of 2017 and started...
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Tammi McAtee - Front Desk Coordinator
Tammi McAtee has been in the performing arts and dance world for most of her life. She was in color guard...
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Maria Ortega - Office Manager
Maria Ortega has a passion for accounting and helping businesses and individuals manage and grow their...
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