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Orange Park

Ortega/Avondale

 

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Larry Audije, Co-Owner & Instructor

larry audijeDance Styles: American Smooth & Rhythm, International Standard & Latin, Swing, Salsa and Country Western.
Background: Dancing since 1993; originally trained with Arthur Murray Dance Studios; with ASA since 2004; Experienced in Professional and Pro/Am Shows and Competitions
Specialties: Teaching advanced couples; coaching
Personality Traits: Fun, energetic and focused
Favorite Dance: Tango, Bolero and Foxxy

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Andrew Granovski, Co-Manager & Instructor

Andrew GranovskiDance styles: American Smooth & Rhythm, International Standard & Latin
Background:
Dancing since 1999 with ASA from 1999-2004 and 2007 to present; Experienced in Professional Shows, Pro/Am Shows and Competitions
Other professional experience: Dance coach for
Calera H.S. (2004-06); Professional competitor in International Latin (2001-03) placing fifth in 2002; American Smooth (2003) placing 6th.
Specialties: Breaking down all movement into its basic elements for quick learning and easy understanding.
Personality Traits: Fun, energetic and very patient.
Favorite Dance: I enjoy the fast pace of the Jive, but the sexy Tango is also a favorite.

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Christy Granovski, Co-Manager & Instructor

christyDance styles: American Smooth & Rhythm; ballet; jazz; modern
Background:
Dancing since 1990 with ASA since 2000
Other professional experience: B.A. in Dance from University of Alabama; Repertory Dance Theatre (1996-1999) and Dance! Alabama (1996-1999)
Specialties: Breaking down any movement to an absolute beginner's level.
Personality Traits: Passionate about my student's progress.
Favorite Dance:
The Waltz is my favorite smooth dance because of its elegance. It allows me to pull from my ballet background, which I love. Cha Cha is my favorite fast dance because it is so flirtatious and sassy, just like me!

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Ashley Minzes, Instructor

ashley minzesDance styles: American Smooth and Rhythm, International Latin and Wedding Dances
Background: With ASA since 2005. Dancing since
age 3. Pro/Am and Professional competitive dancer.
Other professional experience: Ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop instructor; Cheerleading and dance team captain (placed 7th at Nationals); competitive funk dance team
Specialties: Teach beginners to advanced level; wedding dances; latin and rhythm technique; prepare students for comptetitions
Personality Traits: Fun, energetic, outgoing, focused, down-to-earth and passionate about dancing.
Favorite Dance: International Latin Rumba

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Liz Perry, Instructor

Liz PerryDance Styles: American Rhythm & Smooth, Swing, Salsa and Country Western.
Background: DA Graduate in the Arts, With ASA since 2004; Experienced in Professional and Pro/Am Shows and Competitions.
Specialties: Working with beginners — making them quickly become comfortable social dancers. Also works with advanced students in preparation for Pro/Am competitions.
Personality Traits: Fun, outgoing, dedicated, with a sparkling personality.

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Christine Swartz, Instructor

christine swartzDance styles: American Smooth and Rhythm, Argentine Tango, Country Western, Swing and Salsa
Background: With ASA since 2005. Dancing since 1988. Pro/Am competitive dancer.
Other professional experience: DVIDA Bronze Certification; 5 years clog dancing; ballet; performs in showcases and formations.
Specialties: Smooth dancing; Latin technique; beginners
Personality Traits:
Good listener, fun, makes it easy to learn, works well with a variety of personalities, patient and passionate.
Favorite Dance: Foxtrot

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