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Joe Taylor is certified with The National Dance Council of America and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance in both Standard and Latin and is a Registered Adjudicator at a fellowship level in International 10 Dance, American 9 Dance and Theater Arts. He has over 25 years of teaching people the joy of dance. "I get so much positive energy back every lesson that I teach...it is a passion that keeps me young."

Elissa Silvers is also certified with The National Dance Council of America and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance in both Standard and Latin and is a Registered Adjudicator at a fellowship level in International 10 Dance, American 9 Dance and Theater Arts. Her first 5 years of training and teaching were American Style Dance, then she moved to St. Petersburg to train for International 10 Dance World Competition with Larry Silvers. The last 17 of her 22 years of teaching have been in St. Petersburg. "Over the years I have seen so many benefits for people learning to dance; they are too numerous to list. Dancing is my true passion."

Tom Stango is an award-winning, professional ballroom dance instructor with 12 years of experience. A specialist in teaching beginner adults with "two left feet," Tom promotes the benefits of dancing to young adults. For the past 12 years, he has been the Director of Dance Training for the Clearwater Junior Cotillion. He currently serves as the dance instructor for the Tampa and St. Petersburg chapters of the National League of Junior Cotillions. Six years ago, Tom founded Countryside High Schools existing after-school ballroom dance program, which he currently directs. Nothing brings me more pleasure than watching someone who has never danced before smile with pride when they realize theyre actually dancing!

Robert Stewart, who is originally from England, has been dancing since he was 10 years old. He trained with the leading champions that established what we know as dancing today. Specializing in ALL levels International style of dance, from the very new beginners to highly advanced, he holds impeccable credentials with a Double Fellows in both Latin and Standard Dance.