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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Evan Wellemeyer - Regional Director & Studio Owner
Evan began dancing at the age of 15, taking Ballroom and Latin classes regularly until age 20 when he...
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Frances
Frances Pavlenko - Studio Manager & Training Director
Frances is from Memphis, TN and has been dancing for 27 years.  She professionally trained in various...
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Vlad
Vlad Pavlenko - Professional Ballroom Instructor
Vlad is a professional Ballroom dancer, originally from Ukraine. He has been dancing in various dance...
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Marie
Marie Ensell - Professional Ballroom Instructor
Marie is from Memphis, TN and has been dancing for 22 years. Marie professionally trained in many dance...
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Nicole
Nicole Holland - Front Desk Executive
Coming all the way from New Albany, Indiana, Nicole joined our Memphis Team as a Front Desk Executive....
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Hailey
Hailey Martin - TN/AL Regional Coordinator
Hailey is a Memphis native who came to Fred Astaire as a receptionist in 2020.  After some persuading,...
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