Featured Profile: Jan Mattingly

Award-winning dancer and coach Jan Mattingly helps a dancer adjust their form at the Fred Astaire dance studio in downtown Boise.

If you’re planning to read Jan Mattingly’s dance resume, you may want to sit down and plan to stay for a while. Jan has decades of experience as an award-winning dancer, a coach and in adjudicating competitions. 

Because of her incredible expertise, Jan was named to The Fred Astaire International Dance Council. Composed of dance experts who have retired from active competition and have met all certification, diploma and competitive prerequisites, the Dance Council works to ensure the highest-quality programs are offered to Fred Astaire students. 

A native Californian who now resides in Houston, Jan began her career in International Standard and International Latin styles. Eventually she switched to the American Style and has since been a champion multiple times in national, regional and state competitions in American Smooth and American Rhythm. Along with dance partner Joe Lozano, she was recognized for her accomplishments in 2021 as an inductee into the United States Dance Championships Hall of Fame

Award-winning dancer and coach Jan Mattingly instructs a pair of dancers at the Fred Astaire dance studio in downtown Boise.

Fred Astaire Boise was honored to have Jan join us on March 10, giving studio members an exclusive opportunity to book private coaching sessions. We will continue to have guest coaches from Fred Astaire throughout the year to provide training sessions customized to meet your specific dance goals.

Check out our Studio Calendar for upcoming training sessions and other events!