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.

Christian likes to joke that he must have been a television emcee in a past life. That’s how much he...

Paulo hails from southern Brazil with its brilliant colors and exquisite beaches. Here he developed a lively passion for beauty...

Our Dance Director Ivana Strancaric brings her own brand of star power to the studio. She was born in Croatia...

Born in  Chishinau, Moldova, Vladimir began dancing at age of 8, specializing in standard in the open category. He has...

A native of Kamianske, formerly Dniprodzerzhynsk, Ukraine, Diana Zhosan brings a wealth of  outstanding dance talent to Fred Astaire Southbury....

Fred Astaire dance Studios of Southbury is proud to welcome Ihor Chibisev, one of the world’s premier ballroom dancers, to...

Rob has been teaching american rhythm, smooth,  ballroom international and latin dance for over 25 years. He endeavors to develop...

Jose has always had a passion for dancing. At 10 years old he began studying ballroom in his native country...

Samantha is a passionate instructor who is excited to share her joy and love for...

Thommy was brought up in a dancing family. In 1927, his grandparents started the first dance studio in his home...

Born in Ecuador, Antonio began dancing at early age of eight and soon start to compete professionally when he was...

Meet our Prince Freddy, Our Fred Astaire’s adorable mascot. He’s a male mix breed of pure active chihuahua and lovely...