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Brian & Jennie have been professional dance instructors for over 20 years,
and are certified members of the I.S.T.D (Imperial Society of Teachers of
Dancing) & N.D.C.A. (National Dance Council of America).
Among their accomplishments include:
- Founding the non-profit Dance Education Foundation -- whose mission is
to give back to the community through children's programs.
- Creating the collegiate dance program at Rutgers University
which has
more than doubled in size and number of classes since its inception. Brian
& Jennie also coach and mentor the ballroom dance club and team, which won
numerous competitions and awards both regionally and nationally.
- Starting the Rutgers monthly community social/dance workshop, whose
attendance has grown from dozens per month to hundreds, and has become one
of the largest regular dance gatherings in the area. People travel from
the tri-state area to attend these functions, a testament to their ability
to teach large, diverse groups of students.
- Organizing a formation team, which provides community service by
performing at various assisted living facilities and hospitals.
- Receiving Top Teacher and Top Studio awards at numerous competitions
around the country including:
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- Working with the NJ Philaharmonic orchestra to help prepare their members
and patrons for the fund-raising events such as the Viennese Opera Ball
In addition to dance instruction, Brian and Jennie are also accomplished
emcees/DJs, with a vast collection of great dance music and extensive sound
equipment available for dance socials as well as outside functions.
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As a professional competitor, Adriana
Chessa has won many titles across the US in the American Rhythm and
Showdance divisions. Some of these include Ohio Star Ball 2000 and 2001,
Texas Challenge, Wisconsin State, New Jersey State Open, and California
Open. After being pro for only a year, she was ranked 2nd in the US in
the American Rhythm at the USDSC in 1999, 2000, and 2001; and 2nd in the
World Mambo Competition in 2000 and 2001. Adriana was chosen to
represent the United States at the South American World Showdance
Competition in Germany, and has performed in Hong Kong, Macau, and US.
Televisions appearances include 60 minutes, "Championship Ballroom
Dancing" on PBS, and NBC news.
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Adriana currently teaches at Nash Dancenter, which is owned by her
parents, Brian and Jennie Nash. She has several top pro-am students that
compete across the US and has been top female teacher two consecutive
years at the New Jersey State Open. Adriana continues to travel across
the US to coach professional and pro-am couples.
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Ian is a Championship Adjudicator in all
five styles of dance--Latin, Standard, Smooth, Rhythm, and Theater Arts;
and member of ISTD, NADTA, NDCA. Currently retired from competitions,
Ian remains a much sought-after coach and choreographer, and in his
illustrious career has garnered titles of
- World and British exhibition finalist
- Eastern U.S. Latin and Ten Dance Champion
- Three time runner-up national top teacher in the US Ballroom
Championships
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Since joining the staff of Nash Dancenter
Natalia Koulinitch has rapidly climbed the pro-am ranks to qualify in the
semi-finals in the extremely competitive Open Scholarship event at the 2003
Ohio Star Ball. Most recently, Natalia won the Open Pro-am Latin
Championship at the Philadelphia Dance Festival.
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As an Amateur Dmitry Krasnyanskiy was a finalist in the 1994 Russian championships and was a respresentative at the World
championship in 1994. Dmitry has been a winner and finalist in numerous competitions and championships all over the world (for 5 years face of the German open Championship Mangeim, Vice World Champion 2004 IDU Medalist System
Hong Kong, World Champion France 2003 IDU Medalist System). Since being in US he has achieved top teacher awards on multiple occasions and was the 2007 winner of Dancing with the Stars People's Choice award in Stamford, CT. He has been a
Pro-Am winner at numerous competitions such as the Ohio Star Ball, Manhattan DanceSport Championship & Yankee Classic.
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