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Jackie Josephs and Jesse DeSoto

Jackie Josephs is an American Rhythm United States Finalist and a World Mambo Champion.  She is also the owner of 2 prestigious Fred Astaire Dance Studios in the Chicago area.  When Jackie is not operating two studios, she travels the country coaching students and professionals, choreographing, judging competitions, and performing in sold out shows.

Jesse DeSoto is best known for his time spent as a professional dancer with ABC's Dancing with the Stars.  Jesse holds many titles in the American Rhythm division including United States Finalist and World Mambo Champion.  He is the proud owner of 2 Fred Astaire Dance Studios in the Chicago area.  Jesse is also a highly sought after ballroom dance coach and choreographer. 

 



Chris & Dinara
Chris Germain and Dinara Khayrulina
 
Chris Germain began ballroom dancing after serving our country overseas for the US Army. He has quickly become a favorite in the American Smooth division as well as a highly ranked dancer in the ProAm divisions. He and his partner have started competing in the American 9 Dance Division and are excited to see what success comes their way in 2013.

 

Dinara Khayrulina reigns from Russia and has been dancing since she was just a little girl. After 17 years of dancing, she has gained an amplitude of education and experience in all four ballroom dance styles: Latin, Standard, Rhythm, and Smooth.
 
She currently competes with Chris Germain in both the American Rhythm and American Smooth Divisions. They are very excited to start competing in 9-Dance and hope to be 9 Dance Champions one day!

 

 


 
 
Aaron De Soto
Aaron De Soto

Aaron DeSoto is a United States 9 Dance Finalist, World ProAm Theater Arts Champion, and Ohio Star Ball Rising Star Rhythm Champion. He has been named Top Teacher for the Fred Astaire Corporation 4 years in a row and now manages the Top Fred Astaire Dance Studio in the US located in Buffalo Grove, IL

 
 

 

Hannah Fey and Adrian Dydynski
Hannah Fey and Adrian Dydynski

Hannah Fey competes in the American Smooth division with her partner and husband, Adrian. They have placed in the top 3 in many competitions around the United States and are Fred Astaire National Finalists.

 

Adrian Dydynski  was ranked 12th in all of Poland in the International Standard division and Regional Champion. He is one of the top Fred Astaire male instructors in the US and has many Top Teacher Awards. He now competes in the American Smooth division with his partner and wife, Hannah. They are quickly climbing up the ranks in the American Smooth Division.

 

 

 

 

 Ephraim

Ephraim Melendez

Ephraim Melendez has been dancing for 11 years, he started teaching for Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Mokena, IL a little over 5 years ago. He has been a Top Pro-Am Teacher many times at many different competitions around the United States. He and his previous partner were Fred Astaire Open Rhythm Finalists, he now dances with Megan in the American Rhythm and has already been placing very high at many different Fred Astaire and Independent competitions.

 


 

Meghan De La Fuente has been teaching Ballroom Dancing for almost 2 years at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Mokena, IL. She also has taught Hip Hop for 5 years in Illinois and Pennsylvania and has been trained in many other styles. She danced Hip Hop and Jazz for about 18 years in IL, CA and PA with different troupes/teams. Having such large dance background, her new partnership with Ephraim in the American Rhythm is quickly on its way to a large success!!
 


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