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Ortega/Avondale
Ortega/Avondale
Chris Thomas, Owner & Instructor
Dance
Styles: American Rhythm & Smooth, International Latin & Standard
Background: Dancing since 1985; Originally trained
with Arthur Murray Dance Studios, Owner and Operator of A Social Affair
Dance Studio, Inc. since 1995;Dance business consultant; Competed in
professional 9 dance; Lead vocalist for band, Class Act, providing
entertainment for local restaurants and clubs, weddings, private functions
and corporate events
Specialties: Preparing students for Pro/Am 9 Dance
American competition
Personality Traits: Christian, inspirational, great
communicator
Favorite Dance: Bolero
Carolyn Morriss, Studio Manager & Instructor
Dance
styles: American Smooth & Rhythm,
International Standard & Latin, Salsa, Swing, Country
Background: Dancing since 1990; with ASA since
2002; Competes professionally in American Smooth & Rhythm; participates
in ProAm competitions
Other professional experience : Performed professionally
in Japan, Thailand and Carnival Cruise Lines.
Specialties: Teaching beginners to competitive students
and amateur couples.
Personality Traits: Patient, but dedicated to continual
improvements
Favorite Dances: Foxtrot & Salsa
Robert Galarza, Assistant Manager & Instructor
Dance
styles: American Smooth & Rhythm,
International Standard & Latin
Background: Dancing since 1992; with ASA since
2005; participates in ProAm competitions
Other professional experience : Trained with Arthur
Murray and Fred Astaire dance studios. Participates in professional
dance formations and Showcases.
Specialties: Available to work with beginners through
advanced dancers; currently training competitive students; Showcases;
Bilingual
Personality Traits: Passionate, charming, strong and
technical.
Favorite Dances: Paso Doble & Foxtrot
Robbie Cox, Instructor
Dance
styles: American Smooth & Rhythm
Background: Dancing since 2000; with ASA since
2007; participates in Pro American Smooth competition and ProAm
competitions in all styles
Other professional experience : BFA in Acting; certified
with SAFD & BASSC for stage combat in broadsword, capier, dagger and
unarmed.
Specialties: Great with beginners and advanced Latin
technique
Personality Traits: Approachable, positive, friendly
and patient
Favorite Dance: Socially: Salsa; Competitive: Samba
Megan Lee , Instructor
Dance
styles: American Smooth & Rhythm
Background: Dancing since 1987; with ASA since 2007;
participates in Pro American Rhythm competition and ProAm competitions in all
styles
Other professional experience : BFA Dance Performance/Choreography;
Choreographer for Show Choirs in Mississippi
Specialties: Teaching beginners through advanced and teaching
children.
Personality Traits: Patient, fun-loving, friendly, approachable
and positive
Favorite Dance: Bolero
