Sergey is a current professional competitor in the International Latin American division. He travels all over the world competing in the most prestigious competitions with his partner, Michelle Hafle. Together they are ranked two-time U.S. Professional Rising Star Latin Finalists and 2009 British Open Rising Star Quarterfinalists. He has worked extensively with Mark Cuban prior to his appearance on Dancing With the Stars and has choreographed for Emmit Smith during his debut on the show. In 2007 Nike hired Sergey to choreograph and perform at one of their exclusive events with Carrie Ann Inaba. Since Sergey's partnering with Michelle he has also been invited to perform at such locations as the Virgin Islands, Cancun, Los Angeles, as well as many local events in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In 2008 and 2009 he was invited to dance on "Baile Deportivo", aired on Fox Latino Sport, and in 2006 and 2007 he was invited by WFAA's Good Morning Texas to be the official commentator for the Dancing With the Stars show. Sergey began dancing at the age of nine as an Amateur and eventually in 1998 he gained the title of St. Petersburg Standard Champion in his division and the following year he received an award as the top Latin couple.  Resume

Michelle is a current professional competitor in the International Latin American division. She travels all over the world competing in the most prestigious competitions with her partner, Sergey Korshunov. Together they are ranked two-time U.S. Professional Rising Star Latin Finalists and 2009 British Open Rising Star Quarterfinalists. She has worked extensively with Mark Cuban prior to his appearance on Dancing With the Stars and has choreographed for Emmit Smith during his debut on the show. Since her partnering with Sergey she had been invited to perform at such locations as the Virgin Islands, Cancun, Los Angeles, as well as many local events in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. In 2008 & 2009 she was invited to dance on "Baile Deportivo", aired on Fox Latino Sport. In 2006 & 2007 she was invited by WFAA's Good Morning Texas to be the official commentator for the Dancing With the Stars show. Prior to her partnering with Sergey she was involved in several commercials and music videos. In 2004 she was hired by ABC Family to be a contestant on a dance reality series, Dance Fever. There she was able to work with Carrie Ann Inaba, Carman Electra and MC Hammer. She also performed at such events as the Los Angeles Salsa Congress and was hired as a permanent dancer for Wayne Foster's National Entertainment Company.  Resume

Having been born to an Argentinean and musical family,George began his music education and exposure to Tango early on in life. George started formal music training at the age of 10 and continued though high school and college. During these years his teachers noticed his exceptional musical ability, and with their encouragement he expanded his knowledge by learning several instruments. In 1992 George discovered Shaolin Kung Fu and through constant diligence and patience he became Senior Instructor and performed demonstrations in several cities in the U.S. A native of Caracas, Venezuela. 

Jairelbhi Furlong began her dance training at the age of 9. She joined Las Voces Blancas, one of the top dance schools for kids. Jairelbhi was exposed to several different dances but clearly her passion was tap dancing, and was asked to be an assistant instructor. Because of her graceful movements and perseverance she became part of a dance troupe in Las Voces Blancas traveling to many places and included television performances. 

Together with her partner, George, they have performed and taught in cities throughout Texas, where they reside, and have expanded to other cities including New York City, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Maui, San Diego, Phoenix, Atlanta, Savanah, Mexico and Buenos Aires, Argentina. They have performed with the Fort Worth symphony, San Francisco Symphony, Opus Cuatro and with Bandeonistas Lisandro Adrover, Horocio Romo, and Daniel Binelli. George and Jairelbhi toured several cities in the U.S. as part of the cast of "Tango Buenos Aires", and several cities in Mexico as part of the cast of "Emporio Tango". In 2005 they created "Evolutiontango", a dance group based in Dallas, Texas, and have produced, directed, and choreographed two tango productions: "Tango: Now and Then", and "Evolutiontango". 

Today they are part of "Tango and Fire" Dance company.They are privilege to work with artistic director Hugo Patyn and musical director Lisandro Adrover best known for his arrangements for the Broadway hit "Forever Tango"

Coming soon... Edgar was born in Queretaro, Mexico before coming to the United States in 1992.  he taught music for several years in Florida and Georgia before moving to Pittsburgh, PA where he began his dance training in American Smooth and Rhythm styles. 

Rangel Spirov and Veronika Chernyavska  are the current 2012 Professional Latin  Champions of Bulgaria. They have been dancing  together since September 2011 and in that time period, achieved many accomplishments in the USA and in Europe.   Some of the highlights include being finalists at the 2013 Vegas Open Championships, 2013 Maryland Dance Championships,  and Quarter finalists at the 2012 European Championships. Through their travels, Rangel and Veronika are very lucky to have a very knowledgeable team of coaches such a Allan Tornsberg, Shirley Ballas, Paul Killick, Carolyn Smith and Richard Porter, who inspire them to mend and improve their craftsmanship.

As theater performers, they had the privilege of being  a part of Louis Van Amstel’s national touring production show, “Ballroom With A Twist.”  They have also participated in numerous TV shows, such as “Dancing With the Stars Bulgaria,” FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” and many others.

As dance instructors, Rangel and Veronika share their passion with students of all levels, from beginners to advanced, preparing them to face challenges such as showcases, competitions and wedding dances.  

Coming soon... Edgar was born in Queretaro, Mexico before coming to the United States in 1992.  he taught music for several years in Florida and Georgia before moving to Pittsburgh, PA where he began his dance training in American Smooth and Rhythm styles. 

Rangel Spirov and Veronika Chernyavska  are the current 2012 Professional Latin  Champions of Bulgaria. They have been dancing  together since September 2011 and in that time period, achieved many accomplishments in the USA and in Europe.   Some of the highlights include being finalists at the 2013 Vegas Open Championships, 2013 Maryland Dance Championships,  and Quarter finalists at the 2012 European Championships. Through their travels, Rangel and Veronika are very lucky to have a very knowledgeable team of coaches such a Allan Tornsberg, Shirley Ballas, Paul Killick, Carolyn Smith and Richard Porter, who inspire them to mend and improve their craftsmanship.

As theater performers, they had the privilege of being  a part of Louis Van Amstel’s national touring production show, “Ballroom With A Twist.”  They have also participated in numerous TV shows, such as “Dancing With the Stars Bulgaria,” FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” and many others.

As dance instructors, Rangel and Veronika share their passion with students of all levels, from beginners to advanced, preparing them to face challenges such as showcases, competitions and wedding dances.  

Coming soon... Edgar was born in Queretaro, Mexico before coming to the United States in 1992.  he taught music for several years in Florida and Georgia before moving to Pittsburgh, PA where he began his dance training in American Smooth and Rhythm styles. 

Cody was born and raised right here in Dallas, he attended school at the KD Actor's Conservatory of the Southwest, and after graduating in 2002, began his dance training in the American Smooth and Rhythm styles. He became a professional teacher shortly afterward, and since has had the pleasure of training under many world-renowned coaches and dance champions. He has competed at numerous competitions in the Pro/Am category as well as professionally with his partner, Maya Apodaca, attaining multiple Top Teacher awards throughout the years. In 2008, Cody turned his focus back to acting, and is currently represented in the Dallas area by the Linicomn Agency for acting, dancing, and voiceover in film and television.

Coming soon... Edgar was born in Queretaro, Mexico before coming to the United States in 1992.  he taught music for several years in Florida and Georgia before moving to Pittsburgh, PA where he began his dance training in American Smooth and Rhythm styles. 

Tom & Leslie began dancing together in 1995. Originally, they competed on the UCWDC Country dance circuit. Tom was the original founder and producer of the Dallas Dance Festival, a national UCWDC competition event held in Dallas in November of each year. Together, Tom and Leslie produced and directed the 1996 Dallas Dance Festival.

Shortly thereafter, Tom & Leslie began to focus on West Coast Swing, which has now become their passion. In 2000, they won the Novice Traditional Division at Dallas DANCE. The next year, they won the Rising Star Division of the Chicago Classic Swing Dance Championships. Since then, they have won numerous titles in West Coast Swing at local, regional, and national events.

Some of their accomplishments (individual and joint) include:

- Southwest Regional Championships: 1st Place Novice Division.
- Texas State Swing Dance Championships: 1st Place Open Division.
- America's Classic Championships: 2nd Place Rising Star, 2nd Place Advanced Strictly Swing, and 2nd Place Master's Strictly Swing.
- Dallas D.A.N.C.E: 1st Place Novice and Advanced Strictly Swing, Finalists Open Classic Division, Finalists and 1st Place Advanced Jack & Jill, and 1st Place Master's Division. In 2009, Tom was inducted into the Dallas DANCE Hall of Fame.
- U.S. Open Swing Dance Championship - 3rd Place Advanced Strictly Swing, 2nd Place Sophisticated Swing, and 1st Place Master’s Division.

Tom & Leslie live in Bedford, TX, where Leslie owns and operates Salons N Motion, a multiple stylist hair salon and Tom owns and operates his own Aviation Consulting Business. Tom is also a part-time flight instructor for CAE SimuFlite on the B-737-800 Business Jet.

Together, they teach group classes for both Studio 22 and the Texas Classic Push Club. They also choreograph and coach competition couples and teach private lessons to all levels of dancers in both the competition and social dance arena. Additionally, they compete with their students at various national Pro-Am competitions throughout the country, and have won several Top Teacher Awards.

Tom & Leslie have a unique teaching philosophy which focuses on the technique needed to make their students better dancers. They believe that dancing is a journey, not a destination. They continually strive to improve their own knowledge and skills by frequently taking lessons from numerous national teaching professionals. Then, they strive to impart their dance knowledge without reservation to all of their students.

Coming soon... Edgar was born in Queretaro, Mexico before coming to the United States in 1992.  he taught music for several years in Florida and Georgia before moving to Pittsburgh, PA where he began his dance training in American Smooth and Rhythm styles. 

Gene Villarreal has been teaching Country Western dancing since the early 90's. 
His love of music, teaching and dancing has been his driving force.  

Currently he teaches at "Cowboys Red River" in Dallas. He taught at the famous "Old Top Rail" (Dallas), has filled in at Cowboys (Arlington) "Wild West" (Dallas) "Borrowed Money" (Dallas) and Texas Star (Denton). 

He has taught workshops at Gilleys (Dallas), Graham Central Station (Longview) and has taught many groups and corporate parties throughout the years. 

Gene has attended and danced on a team at many of the ACDA (American Country Dance Association) and UCWDC (United Country Western Dance Council) events. 

Gene's philosophy of dance is "It is not the number of lessons you take, but the miles you put on the floor practicing. Social dancing is essential to your growth as a dancer." He has been known to drive all over the DFW Metroplex to teach his classes and social dance on weeknights and on the weekends.

Coming soon... Edgar was born in Queretaro, Mexico before coming to the United States in 1992.  he taught music for several years in Florida and Georgia before moving to Pittsburgh, PA where he began his dance training in American Smooth and Rhythm styles. 

Pamela Hackworth has been dancing for over 14 years.  She did not take her first professionally-taught dance class until her junior year of high school, but soon discovered that orchestra and track would have to be put on the back burner!  Though she loves all styles of dance, hip hop, jazz, modern, and liturgical are her fortes.  Pamela has been a a back-up dancer for several artists, such as "Jakia" and Karen Noseff.  A Dallas Desperados Dancer for the 2005-2006 season who signed with the L.A. based talent agency DDO of June 2009, Pamela has also performed all around Texas for events including:

Highlights: 
MLS National Soccer Championship for ABC
NHL Season Opening for NBC
Move to Groove Ball 
Official NFL Superbowl Party
House of Blues (featuring Drake)
Nordstrom's Trend Show (featuring Christi Harris Cosmetics)
eWomen Network 
World-wide company Industrial Shows such as Home Depot, JCPenny's, and Navalyst

As a maturing dancer, she came to realize the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle in order to support her continuing love for dance.  Pamela earned her personal training certification through the Cooper Institute, and is a Nike Rockstar instructor for Nike.  She has been training and teaching group fitness classes for 7 years at various gyms.  She strives to make fellow aspiring dancers acknowledgeable of the healthy ways to stay not only physically but emotionally fit in the industry, in hopes that they seek a higher quality of life.  She incorporates cardiovascular endurance, resistance training, core, and balance techniques to help in reaching your overall fitness goal.

Coming soon... Edgar was born in Queretaro, Mexico before coming to the United States in 1992.  he taught music for several years in Florida and Georgia before moving to Pittsburgh, PA where he began his dance training in American Smooth and Rhythm styles.