Bio
Robert’s passion for ballroom dance ignited at the age of eight and has fueled his life ever since. Excelling in Latin, Ballroom, and Smooth, he developed not only technical skill but also a deep love for the artistry, elegance, and partnership that define ballroom dance.
For Robert, dance is more than steps and patterns—it’s the connection between partners, the thrill of competition, and the sophistication that makes ballroom timeless. His competitive career highlights include winning the US Open to the World Amateur Ballroom Championship in Florida (2022), placing in the Top 9 at The Open, and reaching the Top 24 in the Championship division.
An equally talented teacher, Robert brings creativity and precision to his coaching, inspiring dancers to become confident performers. He has led a team to back-to-back National Formation Titles, helping students grow technically and artistically.
Today, Robert continues to compete at the elite level alongside his wife and dance partner, Jenna, while mentoring the next generation of dancers with passion, skill, and heart.
Awards & Achievements
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Fun Facts
Favorite Style: Ballroom — elegant and classical ✨
Go-To Song: Samba music 🎶
Pre-Class Drink: Water 💧
Favorite Snack: Protein drink 💪
Fun Talent: Amazing at catching food in mid-air! 😄
Started Dancing: Followed in the footsteps of her brothers and never looked back.
Hardest Style: Rhythm
Biggest Inspiration: Igor Reznik
Performance Nerves?: Yes — she always wants to dance her best.
Best Advice for Beginners: YouTube is a great place to watch and learn!
Favorite Part of Teaching: Everything — meeting people, sharing passion, and watching students grow. 💡
Funniest Class Moment: Tore her meniscus during a warm-up on her birthday! 🎂
One Thing Students Should Know: Technique is crucial.
Most-Used Phrase: “That was close!”
How She Keeps Class Fun: Jokes and encouragement to help students relax.
Heels or Sneakers? Sneakers 👟
Sparkles or Solids? Solids
Lead or Follow? Lead
Waltz or Cha-Cha? Waltz on the beach 🌊
Dream Dance Partner: Angelina Jolie 🌟
