2008 Workshops

Don't miss these fabulous workshops taught by America's Top Instructors!

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Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann
Jordan & Tatiana were the Classic Division Champions at every NASDE event in 2004.  In November, they became US Open Champions for the 5th time each.  Just recently their motion was captured for a dance scene in the computer animated movie, "The Polar Express."   Other Television credits include winners of "30 Seconds to Fame" and Star Search.  Feel free to connect it to our website: www.jordantatianaswing.com for more information.

 

Angel & Debbie Figueroa
Angel has won championships in Hustle, Swing, Cabaret and Ballroom. Debbie holds 9 professional UCWDC titles, has competed three times on television and was the 2002 Americas' Classic Pro Strictly Champion.  Together, they won the Classic Division at the 2001 USA Grand Nationals. Feel free to connect it to our website: www.debbieandangel.com for more information.
Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox
Parker Dearborn is from San Diego, CA and Jessica Cox is from Orange County, CA.  They are one of the nation's top competitive couples in West Coast Swing.  Parker and Jessica are known for their innovative, smooth and funky style.  Having danced as juniors, they have matured together on the dance floor.  As a couple they travel the world teaching, coaching, judging, and competing.  Parker and Jessica are recognized and respected Instructors/Choreographers on the cutting edge of swing.  Above all else their wish is to communicate the excitement and passion they share for the dance.  www.pdearborn.com

Robert Cordoba & Deborah Szekely
Robert and Deborah Have been together for 9 years. In that time, they have won the US Open 2x (Robert has 5 total) Grand National Champions 4 years in a row, NASDE Champions 4 years in a row. Taught Bridget Fonda and Danny Elfman There wedding Dance and have managed to Bring West Coast Swing to Canada. England, Scotland, Holland, New Zealand, Mexico and soon Australia. Their classes are informative as well as fun. Deborah is trained In Ballet , Tap and Jazz and has been on Broadway as well as the Original "Star Search". Robert is a trained Latin Dancer as was on The original "Dance Fever".. Check out their website www.Robertdeborah.com

Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake
Kyle and Sarah have won three US Open titles between the two of them. In 2002, Kyle and Sarah became the first couple to win US Open titles in both the Classic and Showcase Divisions in the 20 year history of the US Open Swing Dance Championships! They are also the youngest couple ever to win the US Open Swing Dance Championships. www.kylesarah.com
Jason Barnes & Erica Berg
Jason & Erica Berg began their dance partnership together in 2003. They currently compete on the National Swing Dance Circuit in the Classic Swing division and are beginning their 4th year together. In 2005 and 2006, they finished 5th on the NASDE tour and have shared numerous titles together, including 2004 U.S. Open Swing Dance champions in the Teams division with the Midwest Rebels Swing Dance team. They are also 3-time finalists in the Classic Division at the U.S. Open, most recently placing 6th at the 2006 U.S Open.
  Michael Kielbasa & Jennifer Deluca                                       Michael and Jennifer have been dancing together for the past year and a half. They have been competing together in West Coast Swing on the national level in the NASDE Classic Division. Both have been instructing for the past 5 years in Ballroom, Latin and Swing. Michael instructs out of Starlight Dance Studio in San Diego, CA and is currently getting his degree. Jennifer runs her own business “Floor On Fire” in Orlando, FL teaching Latin and Swing to various guests staying at the local vacation destinations. They are both very excited for this to share their love of dance with you.
Patti Spika

Patti Spika has enjoyed 15 years of successful competitive couples dancing. She began her career in San Diego, CA where she participated on UCSD’s Ballroom Dance Team and trained to receive her Bronze level medals in latin and smooth under the direction of Michael Kheim at the Starlight Dance Studio. Over the years, she has competed in three popular styles of couples dancing including Ballroom, Country, and Swing. Currently, she competes in the top three professional divisions of the UCWDC: Masters Classic, Masters Showcase, and Professional 8 Dance. She also competes in the All-Star and Champions divisions of the World Swing Dance Council.

Patti believes in constantly seeking coaching to improve and challenge her dance skills. She believes in the importance of leading and following and works on these skills with each of her students. Currently, Patti teaches private lessons in her home studio just 10 minutes south of the Stampede. For questions or to set up your private lesson today, contact Patti at pattiann_dance@hotmail.com or 303-667-1136.

Kevin & Pat Whiteley
Kevin and Pat are owners of Let’s Dance Denver. They have been long time leaders and visionaries in the Denver dance community. Kevin and Pat are the 1999 Swingtime in the Rockies Champions, 1999 and 2000 Colorado State Swing Champions and the 1999 2nd place Champions at the prestigious US Open Swing Dance Championships in Los Angeles, California. www.letsdancedenver.com

Troy Reed & Jean Smith
As a founding member of Rocky Mountain Swing Club Jean is one of the most experienced dance instructors in Colorado and has been teaching for over 29 years with a background in Social Ballroom, Latin, Hustle and West Coast Swing. She was the first instructor to introduce Nightclub two–Step to Colorado. She has won numerous awards and has held many prestigious positions in the dance community. Jean has been chief judge for Rocky Mountain Swing Clubs State event for the last three years. In 1997, she formed Dance Smith and Dance Troy of Colorado. In 1998 Jean and Troy performed a West Coast Swing routine as an opening act for Reba McEntire. www.dancesmithdancetroy.com

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