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Chris Thomas, Co-Founder and Co-Owner

Chris ThomasDance 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

 


Krista Thomas, Co-Founder

Krista ThomasDance styles: American Rythym, American Smooth, Country Western, Creative Movement
Background: Co-founded A Social Affair with Chris Thomas, taught for over 7 years
Other professional experience: Area Manager, Independent Consultant Arbonne International
Specialties: Getting adults who have never danced before get moving quickly and learning that "Yes, I can dance!", “Ballroom Baby” dance class for toddlers
Personality Traits: Enthusiastic, patient, encouraging, hard working and fun
Favorite Dance: Swing


Larry Audije, Co-Owner and General Manager

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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Stanislav Datsenko, Dance Director

stanislav DatsenkoDance Styles: International Latin and Standard, American Rhythm and Smooth, Swing, Salsa and Country Western.
Background: Born in Poltava, Ukraine, started dancing at age 6, Ukraine Youth Champion and 4 time finalist of Czechoslovakia Open and finalist from Poland Open, Many time IDSF Open Amateur Champion in Kiev, Ukraine, 2002 Professional Ukraine National Closed Champion. Also many 2003 and 2004 placements. Just to name a few.
Specialties: Available for shows, coaching, judging and working with beginners in the art of social dancing.

e-mail Stanislav


Tony Paolucci, Promotions

Tony PaolucciDance styles: Open Gold International Latin
Background:
Dancing since childhood; Amateur competitions; With ASA since 2005
Other professional experience: Senior management; Sales trainer for Fortune 50 Companies.
Specialties: Public speaking, entertaining and enjoying life.
Personality traits: Outgoing and fun loving
Favorite dance: Samba

e-mail Tony


Carolyn Bell Audije, Marketing/Design Consultant

Carolyn Bell AudijeDance styles: American Rhythm & Smooth; International Latin
Background:
Former Manager of Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Jacksonville, Florida. BA in Graphic Design 1991. Currently Art Director at a local marketing and design firm.
Specialties: Design of logos, brochures, publications, advertising, websites; competes in local amateur dancing competitions
Other professional experience : Managed and taught for Arthur Murray Dance Studios for 6 years.
Personality traits: Organized, Tenacious, Family-Oriented
Favorite dance: Salsa and Tango

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