NEW STAFF JOIN DANCE TEAM IN MYSTIC

NEW STAFF JOIN MYSTIC DANCE TEAM

Joining the energetic team of professionals at Mystic’s Fred Astaire Dance Studio at 12 Roosevelt Ave. are three new dance instructors.

Caleb Converse, Cara Servidio and Juliet Thibodeaux began heating up the dance floor in September at the busy downtown Mystic studio. Converse and Servidio hail from the Midwest and Thibodeaux is originally from Germany. Each brings a special flair and notable professional accomplishments to the fun, relaxed atmosphere of Mystic’s ballroom dance studio. (bios below, head shots attached as jpegs)

“We are very excited to have such a talented group of teachers at Fred Astaire Mystic”, said Rogelio Garcia, co-owner of the business.

“Since opening the studio in 2007, we’ve continued to grow and thrive. Caleb, Cara and Juliet bring new energy and enthusiasm that adds a terrific dynamic to our teaching team and benefits our students immensely,” said Vadim Asmolov, co-owner.

With upcoming weddings and holiday gala events around the corner, new and experienced dancers alike will find the newly expanded team of instructors ready to share their love of dance and experience in teaching.

The three new teachers round out the corps of friendly instructors: Mekhael Srour, Vadim Asmolov and Rogelio Garcia who bring the joy of social and competitive dancing to people of all ages.

Fred Astaire Studio Mystic teaches all dance styles such as swing, rumba, cha cha, mambo, hip hop, foxtrot, waltz, tango and argentine tango in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio Mystic is located at 12 Roosevelt Ave., in the Packer Building next to the Mystic Train Depot. Tel: (860) 245-0737 or email dance@fadsmystic.com. For information, visit: www.fadsmystic.com

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Biographical Information

Asmolov, Vadim

Hailing from St. Petersberg, Russia, Vadim Asmolov was trained from a young age by top world professionals. At St. Petersburg University, Vadim majored in Ballet Choreography and Ballroom Instruction. Before being recruited in 2001 by Fred Astaire Dance Studios, he

competed in numerous international competitions in both international standard and latin dance styles. A frequent competitor in local and regional dance competitions, Vadim is co-owner of the Fred Astaire Dance Studio Mystic. He enjoys working with all dancers, and is especially enthusiastic about teaching couples preparing for their wedding day. With his energetic teaching style, Vadim has earned the Top Teacher of the Year award several times.

Converse, Caleb

Originally from Michigan, Caleb Converse spent a lot of time dancing, teaching, and competing in the Midwest. Caleb trained primarily in Chicago, focusing on West Coast Swing, in Arizona, concentrating on rhythm dancing, and in Montreal, focusing on smooth dancing.

Caleb has worked with many beginner students and wedding couples, and specializes in choreography and fun/easy teaching methods. He is known for his electric, positive energy and passion for competing. In addition to advancing his own professional competition track, Caleb often works with advanced students, choreographing and competing with them.

Garcia, Rogelio

Rogelio Garcia has dedicated himself to the art of dancing and instructing since joining the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in 2002. He has earned places in the top 10 rankings in many regional competitions and has won open and closed rhythm divisions several times. In 2007, Rogelio opened the Fred Astaire Dance Studio Mystic with his business partner, Vadim Asmolov. Rogelio is very eager to share with all students his love and passion for dancing.

Servidio, Cara

Cara began dancing at an early age. She has studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Modern dance, and graduated cum laude from Central Michigan University with a B.A.A. in Business and Dance. Cara taught Tap, Ballet and Jazz dance to children ages 2 through 12 before beginning her Ballroom career. She always brings enthusiasm and excitement with her to the floor. Through teaching and performing Cara loves sharing with others the art of dance which has brought so much joy into her own life.

Srour, Mekhael

Mekhael Srour began his dance career when he was very young with freestyle Break Dancing in his home country of Lebanon. In 1996 Mekhael joined the world of Ballroom dancing, competing as a top amateur and winning the Lebanese Cup in 2006-2007. In addition to competing, in 2009 Mekhael served as a national judge and trainer. Joining Fred Astaire Dance Studio Mystic in 2010, Mekhael took third place in a recent regional competition. Mekhael maintains a unique flair for encouraging his students to open up on the dance floor and shows an expressiveness and passion for dancing in every step he takes.

Thibodeaux, Juliet

Juliet has competed successfully in both smooth and rhythm dance styles at regional and national events. Her numerous years of teaching all over the world at many different dance levels have made her an expert at teaching beginning and advanced students alike. Juliet took fifth place at the American National Championship Rising Star Smooth in September 2010, was a finalist at Fred Astaire Nationals in Smooth (3x in 2010), took first place at Fred Astaire Nationals in the closed Smooth division, multiple first places in closed/open Smooth and Rhythm in the New England region, Fred Astaire. Experience Juliet’s passion and excitement for dancing; you will feel the difference.