Instructors

Alex Tecza and Katja Lindholm have been dancing together since 2002. Alex is a former U.S. National Standard and Ten-Dance finalist, and Katja is a four-time Swedish National Standard and Ten-Dance Champion. After turning professional they continue to travel extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad competing, performing, and teaching.

 

Career

Participating in national competitions, Alex and Katja have won numerous professional titles.

 

Gallery

Photographs from various competitions.

 

Sponsors

Alex and Katja proudly wear costumes by Deirdre Of London

 

 

 

In Their Own Words

 

"I started dancing at the age of three and very early on I began competing in ballroom dancing. My parents were professional dancers so it was natural for me to spend most of my spare time in their studio. When not dancing I was studying and graduated from college in Denmark with a BS in nutrition and home economics. Though Danish born I became Swedish National Champion with my partner at the time in Standard and Ten Dance. I represented Sweden at the European and World Championships, and I also managed to be one of the very few on the national team in all styles (Latin, Standard, and Ten-Dance) at the same time. I knew very early on that dancing and teaching was what I wanted to do, so opening a studio with Alex followed the plans and hopes I always had. "

- Katja Lindholm

"I started my ballroom dance training in Poland in 1989. After moving to US, I continued my dance education in ballroom as well as ballet, modern, and jazz. I performed regularly with Illinois Dance Theatre in many dance and musical productions. For several years I successfully competed as an amateur reaching the finals at the national championships in both Standard and Ten-Dance. My career took a different direction when I met Katja. After forming our partnership in 2002 and marrying the following year, we turned professional and started rising through ranks of the competitive circuit. Aside from dancing, I have a BS degree in microbiology from University of Illinois and for ten years I worked for a major pharmaceutical company. Today we continue our successful career as competitive dancers in International Standard and American Smooth styles. As teachers, we are Members with US Terpsichore Association and continue our education with the World’s best teachers to achieve the highest levels of knowledge and expertise."

- Alex Tecza

 

Guest Instructors

 

John Swick   John Swick has been dancing and performing for over 40 years in many different styles. He has studied ballet, jazz, tap, flamenco, and theatre as well as ballroom. Swick has over eight national dance titles to his credit, and has trained four United States champions. On the faculty of Oklahoma City University's School of Dance, he is also a certified national-level judge, chairman of judges, scrutineer and examiner. Professional organization memberships include: NDCA (National Dance Council of America), North American Dance Teacher's Association, International Dance Council, Actor's Equity Association, Screen Actor's Guild, and American Federation of Radio and Television Artists.

Connie Paley Connie Paley is a professional Standard Blackpool finalist, UK closed Champion and representative to the European and World Championships. Connie is a licentiate with ISTD in Standard, Latin and Theater Arts.