Staff
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Rogelio Garcia, studio owner
Rogelio started dancing in his native country 0f Cuba where he learned Salsa and Merengue. In 1999, he moved to the United States and eventually moved to Connecticut to continue his college education. Instead, he became member of the team at Fred Astaire. He is an active member of the Connecticut chapter of the Team in Training organization. Rogelio is also the current New England closed Rhythm champion with his partner Michelle from the Belmont Fred Astaire studio.
Jude Coraldi, dance instructor
Jude Coraldi originates from upstate New York where she began dancing at the age of four. She continued on and earned a BA in Dance from Dean College, Mass. with extensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern and dance pedagogy. During that time, Jude was accepted into Bates Dance Festival in Maine as well as the Rockette and the Alvin Ailey Summer Intensives in NYC. Jude is excited to be able to share her love for dancing and help students to learn a skill that is not only fun but also enriching for the mind, body and spirit.
Vadim Asmolov, studio owner
Vadim originates from St. Petersburg, Russia, where he was a finalist in standard dancing for many competitions. Vadim was also a semi-finalist in the open Russian competition (IDSF). Vadim was recruited by Fred Astaire Dance Studios in 2000 and has been named the top male teacher in New England for three years running. He has also competed in and won many New England Fred Astaire professional divisions and is a three time Open Cabaret Champion. Vadim has been the top teacher at many competitions.