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.

David
David Kerich - Owner
David is extremely delighted to share his love of dance with Frederick and the surrounding areas as the...
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Ashley
Ashley King - Manager/Certified Instructor
Ashley began dancing at the age of two, studying ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and contemporary through...
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Marcie Ialapi - New Student Director/Certified Instructor
Marcie began dancing when she was five years old, focusing primarily on Ballet through her undergraduate...
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Peter
Peter Spencer Strong - Advanced Teaching Director/Certified Instructor
Peter has been dancing for many years, starting with roots in country line and local salsa dancing! After...
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Francesca
Francesca Herder - Certified Instructor
Francesca begun her dance career by studying ballet and hip hop for 6 years, before falling in love with...
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Manuel
Manuel Seda - Certified Instructor
Manuel Seda was born in Puerto Rico and began dancing when he was 11 years old, he first learned rhythm...
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Stanislav Kovalov - Certified Instructor
Stanislav “Stan” Kovalov was born in Kyiv, Ukraine and began his first Ballroom dance class at the age...
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Paige
Paige Lowe - Certified Instructor
Paige’s passion for dance began at a young age as she explored many styles throughout her adolescence,...
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Bosco
Bosco - Official Greeter
Bosco is excited to be your new best friend! Be sure to find Bosco any time you need some puppy snuggles,...
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