dancing New Jersey, Dance links, dancing lessons, latin, Latin, Salsa, salsa, NJ, ballroom,studio, Nash dance center, studios,Teachers, Instructors, Studios, Instruction, dancing, Lessons, Ballroom, Mambo, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Viennese Waltz, West Coast, East, Swing, Tango, Argentine, Tango, Rumba, Fox Trot, Waltz
dance lessons, ballroom dance lessons, ballroom dancing, ballroom dance salsa, dance, classes, Teachers, Instructors, Studios, Instruction, dancing, Lessons, Ballroom, Mambo, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Viennese Waltz, West Coast, East, Swing, Tango, Argentine, Tango, Rumba, Fox Trot, Waltz
 

 

 
Brian and Jennie Nash
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:
  • 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.
 

Adriana Chessa
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.
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.
 
Ian Folker
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

     
Natalia Koulinitch
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.
                                  
Dmitry Krasnyanskiy
 

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.
Kamil Urbaniak
Biography coming soon!


Home  |  Calendar  |  About NDC  |  Learn to Dance  |  Socials & Events  |  Other Services  |  Rentals
Ballroom, dance, Nash, studio, nj, NJ, New Jersey
Dance, ballroom, studio, dance lessons Contact    Phone: 973-328-7979 ©2009 Nash.