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Degrees with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and US branch of the ISTD, Member of the National Dance Council of America. Over 28 years of teaching and judging experience in both the International and American styles. Finalist in Eastern US Competition and numerous Top Teacher awards in Pro-Am competitions.

Open Championship Finalist and winner of seven Rising Star Championships. Degrees with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and Member of the National Dance Council of America. Nine years of teaching and judging experience in both the International and American styles. Pro-Am Top Teacher award in the International Ballroom style.

John and Arlene are Paragon's brother and sister team. Members of the National Dance Council of America their competitive and performing experiences have enhanced their unique and energetic teaching skills. They are popular at our socials, and our students enjoy dancing with them.

Originally from the Philippines, he adapted his natural rhythm to the ballroom style.

Yanna was born in the former Czechoslovakia. She represented Slovakia in the World Championships in South Africa in 1998, in Japan in 1999 and in Germany in the year 2000. In May of 2000, Yanna reached the Quarter Finals at the British Open Championships in Blackpool, England, the most prestigious event in ballroom dancing. Yanna is currently competing in the American Rhythm and the Theater Arts divisions, and she has already won a Professional Open title in the Rhythm division.

Sergei Bezrodnov

Olga Bezrodnov

Originally from Russia, Sergei and Olga have distinguished themselves in the US with their beautiful dancing and teaching skills. They are frequent Rising Star winners in the Standard division.

Igor Litvinov

Julia Ivleva

Igor and Julia, also from Russia, are in the top standard positions in this country, currently ranked second in the US, and consistent finalists in the most prestigious competitions overseas as well. They were the US representatives to the World Championships in Blackpool, England in 2002. Their many titles include Manhattan Dancesport Champions, New Jersey State Champions, Northeastern Open Champions, and Capital Dancesport Champions.

Andrei Gavriline

Elena Kryuchkova

Andrei and Elena are two of the finest exponents of Latin American dancing in the country today, currently ranked third in the US. In the year 2002, they won the British Open Rising Star Championships in Blackpool, England, the most prestigious competition in the world, out of a field of over 300 couples. They are especially well-known for their partnering skills, portraying the man-woman relationship so essential to Latin American dancing. They also compete in the Show Dance division and have danced at the World level in this event.