You will always find the finest in dance instructors at our Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Houston-Champions and this month we expand our reach by bringing in some of the finest coaches we could to help you learn and grow!
On Tuesday, July 3rd we welcome Jan Mattingly. You will love her! Jan resides in Houston, Texas and assists with coaching, student level examinations and adjudicating in the FADS Texas region. In all, she has been associated with the Fred Astaire team for over 20 years! Jan has competed in International Latin and Standard as a Junior, Amateur, and Professional. She eventually switched to American Style and began dancing with Joe Lozano and together, they became United States American Style Champions!
Next up, we have Ginette Cournoyer visiting our Champions studio on Wednesday, July 18th. Ginette Cournoyer is a highly accomplished competitor in the International Latin division, and has also been an adjudicator at the most prestigious competition in the world, Blackpool Dance Festival. Ginette resides in Montreal, Canada, and has the most delightful French Canadian accent! She is highly skilled in all forms of ballroom dance.
To be the best, learn from the best! Broaden your knowledge and skills by meeting and working with some true standouts. You’ll be glad you did. Talk to your instructor or stop by the front desk to set up time with these two wonderful and talented guest coaches!
JAN MATTINGLY ACHIEVEMENTS:
- 3-Time Undefeated United States American Smooth Champion
- 3-Time Undefeated United States American Rhythm Champion
- 5-Time Fred Astaire National American Smooth Champion
- 5-Time Fred Astaire National American Rhythm Champion
- Fred Astaire Closed Theater Arts Champion
- 4-Time Ohio Star American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
- 4-Time Texas Challenge American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
- La Classique du Quebec American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
- 4-Time Florida State American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
- Mid United States American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
- Southeastern American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
- Heritage American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
- Emerald Ball American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
- Virginia State American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
- California Star Ball American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
- Southern States American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
- British Formation Champion
- Member of the Imperial Society in Standard and Latin
- Certified Championship and World Class Adjudicator by NDCA
- Millennium Hall of Fame Recipient
GINETTE COURNOYER ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Former Professional Canadian Champion in Standard and 10 Dance reaching 9th in the World
- Former Professional North American Champion in 10 Dance
- Former Professional World Latin Semi Finalist
- Former Amateur Canadian Champion in Standard and 10 Dance reaching 7th in the World
- Former Amateur North American Champion in Standard and 10 Dance
- 4that the Professional World Cup in Germany
- 5th at the Professional World Cup in Japan
- Choreographer and Coach for Canadian Champions and Olympians Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon (Ice Dancing)
- Choreographer and Coach for Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Olympians Gold and Silver Medalist
- Choreographer for Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron, 3 times World Champions and Olympians Silver Medalist