Milwaukee Coaching

  • Hayk Arshakian Photo

    • Hayk Arshakian

    • February 3
    • Hayk started dancing at the young age of 6 in his home country of Armenia. He studied ballet, jazz, and modern dance, but his focus and his passion has always been for Ballroom. After reign as the undefeated Armenian Champion, Hayk came to Fred Astaire Wisconsin, where he flourished as a dancer. In the 10 years that he has been with the Fred Astaire family, he has received the most consecutive Top Teacher awards in the region, as well as taking the National Top Teacher in 2005. He has taken many of his students to the top with him, becoming a Pro/Am United States Champion, and is the undefeated National Fred Astaire Professional Rhythm Champion. After a long and successful career as an instructor and teacher, Hayk has become a requested choreographer and a respected coach.
  • Eddie Apolonov Photo

    • Eddie Apolonov

    • February 6
    • Eddie Apolonov is the Regional Dance Director for the Wisconsin Region. As a competitor, Eddie competed on the most renowned floor in the world as a Rising Star Finalist in International Latin at the Blackpool Dance Festival. He was also the undefeated Fred Astaire International Latin Champion. With a Bachelors Degree in Choreography from the University of Fine Arts of Russia, Eddie creates some of the most interesting and beautiful routines. His passion and enthusiasm for ballroom dancing is highly contagious, and he is sure to inspire greatness.
  • Ginette Cournoyer Photo

    • Ginette Cournoyer

    • February 21
    • Former Professional Canadian Champion in Standard and Ten-Dance reaching 9th in the World.
      Former Professional North American Champion in Ten-Dance.
      Former World Semi-Finalist at World Latin in England.
      Former Amateur Canadian Champion in Standard and Ten-Dance reaching 7th in the World.
      Former Amateur North American Champion in Standard and Ten-Dance.
      4th at the Professional World Cup on Germany.
      5th at the Professional World Cup in Japan.
      Choreographer of Patrice Lauzon and Marie-France Dubreuil, Canadians Olympic ice dancers.
      http://www.ginettecournoyer.com/
  • Nicole Carroll Photo

    • Nicole Carroll

    • February 27
    • Nicole has been teaching ballroom and Latin dancing for the past thirteen years. Prior to dancing Nicole was a gymnast. She has been awarded with numerous top teacher awards throughout the United States. Nicole is a United States finalist. Nicole has certifications with the National Dance Council of America, North American Dance Teachers Association, and Dance Vision International Dance Association
  • Dan Rutherford Photo

    • Dan Rutherford

    • February 28
    • Dan studied jazz dance extensively from the age of five through his late teens. At that time he began a career in ballroom and Latin dance. Dan has produced numerous champions throughout his career as a teacher and coach. Dan has also danced on stage with numerous celebrities as a back-up, chorus line and principal dancer in many productions. Dan is one of the top professionals in the United States.