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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Yanis Kukainis- Dance Instructor
Yanis started to Ballroom Dance when he was six years old. He became the 11-time Latvian Champion ,World...
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Emma Bianco - Front Desk Executive
Emma grew up in Bradenton, Florida. She is currently in her 3rd year of college to obtain her bachelor’s...
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Francois Llorente - Dance Instructor
Francois was born in Havana Cuba and trained in the National Ballet School. He joined the National Ballet...
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Elena Jaramillo – Dance Instructor
Elena was born in Colombia.  Even as a little girl, Elena has always enjoyed the energy  and joy that...
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Tim Pennenga – Owner
Being born in the 80’s, Tim was influenced by dancing at very young age, he would emulate what he saw...
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Tiana Ramirez - Owner
Tiana was born in Bristol, Connecticut and raised in South Florida. She fell in love with ballroom dancing...
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Juan Uribe - Dance Director
Juan is originally from Southern California. He started dancing folk dances of Mexico at age 12. In 1999...
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Miranda Vidro - Dance Instructor
Miranda was born and raised in New Jersey. She grew up studying dance, music and theatre. Coming from...
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Zoe Luna - Dance Instructor
Zoë has been dancing pretty much since she could walk. She competed as an amateur in International Latin...
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