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Administration
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Administration
Chris Thomas, Co-Founder and Co-Owner
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
Krista Thomas, Co-Founder
Dance 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
Dance
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
Stanislav Datsenko, Dance Director
Dance
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.
Tony Paolucci, Promotions
Dance
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
Carolyn Bell Audije, Marketing/Design Consultant
Dance
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
