Instructors

Alex Tecza and Katja Lindholm are the owners of Master Dance, Inc. Aside from teaching private lessons and competing with students they compete together in the professional American Smooth and Showdance divisions with great success across the US. They are National and World Professional American Smooth finalists. Together they have extensive experience in several dance styles which they pass on to their students and staff. Alex and Katja are certified dance teachers with the US Terpsichore Association.

 

Career

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

 

Gallery

Photographs from various competitions.

 

Sponsors

Deirdre Of London : Alex and Katja proudly wear costumes by Deirdre Of London

Injinji : Alex and Katja use Injinji socks for their daily practice. Alex also wears Injinji socks in competitions and performances.

 

 

Miriam Hymes began her ballroom training here at Master Dance while working as an elementary teacher. After a couple years of training and competing as a Pro/Am student, Miriam turned her focus to teaching dance. While not presently competing, she continues to train hard and study for her professional exams to grow and improve as a competitor and teacher.

Jonathan Spencer has been dancing for several years. Jonathan recently turned professional to pursue a career in ballroom dancing. While studying at Missouri University he taught at the campus ballroom club. Jonathan is currently preparing to take his professional exams in all styles.

 

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.