Frances is from Memphis, TN and has been dancing for 27 years. She professionally trained in various dance styles including Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Ballet, Pointe, Hip Hop and Ballroom. Frances joined our team with already having 18 years of teaching and choreography experience. She previously performed with the Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker for 13 years. Frances also performed in two Broadway musicals at the Orpheum Theater here in Memphis. She professionally trained under The Dance Academy of Bartlett, The Southern Association of Dance Masters and Tommy Rett. Frances is currently our Studio Manager and Training Director of the Memphis Studio.
“To be able to spread the love of Ballroom dancing to others is such a beautiful gift to share”. -Frances Pavlenko
