LARA DENI
Lara Deni began her teaching career at an early age of 14. She traveled as a professional adjudicator and choreographer at a young age of 16 and later went on…
LAUREEN BALDOVI
Laureen is originally from San Jose, CA. In 1989, Laureen was encouraged by her older sister to go to a local country bar, the Saddle Rack, and learn how to…
STEPHANIE RISSER
Stephanie Risser's dance journey began at a young age, starting with Ballet and progressing through Modern, Jazz, and Tap. She earned a BFA in Dance Pedagogy from the University of…
NICOLE ZWERLEIN
Nicole started dancing West Coast Swing in 2009. She loves this dance so much and firmly believes anyone of any age, background, experience can excel at and enjoy WCS!!! Nicole…
ALEXIS GARRISH
Alexis Garrish is an accomplished West Coast Swing dancer, instructor, and judge with over 23 years of dance experience. She brings energy, clarity, and creativity to the West Coast Swing…
KYLE & MÉLODIE
Kyle FitzGerald and Melodie Paletta have been dancing together for two years, blending their distinct performance backgrounds into a powerful and dynamic partnership.Kyle brings the refinement of ballroom, while Melodie…
GARY & SUSAN
Together Gary McIntyre and Susan Kirklin are unique that they competed and have been successful on three separate circuits: Country, Ballroom, and West Coast Swing. They are 3 Time US…
MALIA JAMESON
Malia began dancing at age two, training in classical ballet under renowned Russian coaches in Southern California. As a teenager, she performed principal roles in The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and…
YVONNE ANTONACCI
Yvonne has been dancing, teaching and judging since the 1990s. She has served as a chief judge and judge at many events on the NASDE circuit and continues to stay…
