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Las Vegas Ballroom Dancing Studio
Tiffany Higgins, Franchisee
Certified Member Instructor, World Professional Dance Teacher's Association.

Dancing from an early age, with a background in different styles of dance, she was a performer with Troupe Allegro at Moorhead State University, MN, 1995-1996. Bachelor of Science in Business Management/Marketing from Valley City State University, ND 1999. Top Teacher Tournament of Champions 2001. Top Specialist Tournament of Champions 2003. Arthur Murray Worldwide Top Twenty Specialist 2003-04, and Top Twenty Executive 2005 to the present. Top Counselor New Student Challenge 2006-2009.

Tiffany is so thrilled to be celebrating Arthur Murray's 100 year anniversary! She loves being in the studio, having fun with the students, traveling, and competing.
Justin McClendon, Franchisee
Certified Member Instructor, World Dance Teachers Association. Bronze Master and Associate Silver Certification. Arthur Murray Studios International Top Twenty Instructors 2007-2010.

Prior to joining Arthur Murray, Justin, a California native, spent 10 years in the world of musical theatre. An accomplished vocalist, he spent two years touring the nation with The Young Americans, teaching dance and vocal technique to kids of all ages, as well as promoting music education in schools. He was a featured soloist at the Fullerton Jazz Festival in 1999, as well as on the Queen Mary, in 2004-05 starring in "Tibbie's Great American Cabaret." Justin's favorite roles include "Annie" (Bert Healy; featured dancer; dance captain) "Bye, Bye, Birdie" (featured dancer); and "Mary Poppins" (Bert; choreographer).

2008 Future Champion Division Winner, World Dance-O-Rama Las Vegas with partner, Allison Smith. Justin brings his open-mindedness, passion for music, and theatrical approach to our studio which makes his teaching style refreshing and most enjoyable.
Lynn Sevick, Franchisee
World Professional Dance Teachers Association, Certified Dual Fellow Examiner. Member of ISTD and NDCA.

Lynn was raised in Oslo, Norway, and also started her very successful dancing career there. Lynn went on, not only to become a finalist in the United States Open Rhythm Championships, but also to win the title of United States Rising Star Rhythm Champion. Lynn has won many awards in national competitions as a Top Pro/AM Teacher, and has produced many Top Students as well. She was also a former Franchisee of the Arthur Murray Dance Center in Severna Park, Maryland.

She is the proud mother of her 15 year old son, Cody, who not only speaks multiple languages, but also loves soccer and dreams of becoming a professional skateboarder.
Vicki Venka, Franchisee
World Professional Dance Teachers Association, Certified Dual Doctorate Examiner. Member of ISTD and NDCA.

Born and raised in Oslo, Norway, Vicki is one of the most revered names in the Arthur Murray Organization. After Vicki became Norwegian Standard and Latin Champion, she went on to become 2-time Western United States Standard and Latin Champion as well. As one of the co-authors of the Arthur Murray Syllabus, Vicki received the Arthur Murray Dance Development Award. She was also the first Arthur Murray 'All-American' Teacher Champion.

She is an amazing instructor and coach, and to many teachers and students across the country, she is a favorite!
Adam Stuckey, Dance Director
Certified Member Instructor, World Dance Teachers Association. Bronze Advanced and Associate Silver Certification.

Since joining the Arthur Murray Family, Adam has consistently appeared on the Top 20 Honor Roll and received countless Star Performance Awards during Tournament of Champions, International Dance Festival, and Global Teaching Challenge. Adam says, "I started dancing in the womb". His dance background includes Tap, Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop/Breakdancing, and of course, Social and Competitive Ballroom. He has been instructing and choreographing Dance for over 20 years.

Adam is an accomplished Musician, Vocalist and Theater Actor. He has performed professionally in dance shows, pageants, parades, musicals, concerts and benefits across the US. He believes that "Whatever happens in Las Vegas, happens at Arthur Murray".
Joni Stevens, Instructor/Coach
Joni's Arthur Murray life began at age 16 as a student. In September 1979, she began her Teacher Training in Salt Lake City, Utah. She taught in Salt Lake City for several years and won numerous awards as a Specialist and Teacher.

After a few years she moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she completed her Adjudicator Certification at the age of 21 and won awards for Top Counselor and Top Specialist. In 1984 she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to become the Dance Director and Co-Franchisee for several years then retired from Arthur Murray to raise her daughter, Alexis.

Joni returned to us a few years ago and brings a wealth of knowledge and technique with her three decades of dance experience. Joni writes our newsletter: "The Waltz Street Journal" and Monthly Calendar, organizes our monthly Saturday evening Themed Parties, host our monthly "Champagne Guest Parties, and has published many "I-Mixes" on iTunes.

She takes great delight in teaching and coaching the students and staff. Joni teaches by appointment on Sunday afternoons, loves all of the students, and is highly spirited - perhaps one of our most outrageous personalities!
Angela Perez, New Student Director / Instructor
Certified Member Instructor, World Professional Dance Teachers Association. Full Bronze Certification.

Angela was born and raised in California and her dance background includes freestyle and choreography for Hip Hop, Ballroom and Latin dancing. She was a semi-finalist at the 2010 Superama Open Professional Salsa Championship with Adam Stuckey and 6th Place Dance-o-Rama in San Francisco 2012 with Andrew Higgins. Angela also received the Top Teacher Award in our Spring Showcase 2011.

Angela loves dancing, playing pool, rubix cube, snowboarding, bowling, the outdoors & going on adventures with her friends.
Dianne Bizzarro, Instructor
Certified Member Instructor, World Professional Dance Teachers Association.

Born into the entertainment industry and the circus (literally), Dianne has travelled and performed all over the United States, Canada, South America and Australia. She has an extensive background in ballet, jazz, and modern dancing, and was an instructor at the Barbizon School of Modeling where she taught runway, acting, and etiquette classes. Most recently before joining the Arthur Murray family, she toured Hawaii on Princess Cruise Lines performing in the magic show as well as a few of the production shows as a dancer. Dianne and Adam competed at the 2010 Superama in Argentine Tango and took 4th place in the professional Lindy Hop competition, and continue to compete in the Rhythm Division at various competitions around the nation (including Arthur Murray's 100th year celebrations at the World Dance O Rama in New York City).

Dianne loves the ocean, sunshine, music, reading, being Italian, and mostly, "changing people's lives through dance".
Andrew Higgins, Instructor
Certified Member Instructor, World Professional Dance Teachers Association.

Andrew grew up in England and recently hopped the pond to join us here in Las Vegas. He graduated with honors in journalism at Liverpool John Moores University. He loves all the smooth dances (Waltz, Tango & Foxtrot) and he and Angela placed 6th in the Future Champions Smooth Division at the 2012 San Francisco Dance-O-Rama in April.

Andrew enjoys dancing, cooking, working out and playing guitar.
Denise Giancola, Events Coordinator
Certified Member Instructor, World Professional Dance Teachers Association. Full Bronze Certification.

Denise began dancing tap, jazz and ballet at age 5. In her teens she was teaching dance and competing in diving and gymnastics. She attended Etobicoke School of the Arts (High School) - think "Fame" and yes, they were always dancing in the hallways - seriously. Their high school was regularly invited to perform for various other schools, events for hospitals, for Vets on Remembrance Day and for special occasions. Then she completed a 3-year professional training program for modern dancers at the School of Toronto Dance Theater, one of Canada's premiere dance companies. Denise moved to Las Vegas to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice but she missed dancing and took dance lessons from Arthur Murray for 2 years before becoming a teacher.

You'll see Denise at our bi-annual events, Showcase and Medal Ball, and at our Sunday brunches as our resident perfect egg maker. Denise also helps Joni teach our fun Saturday evening workshops. She especially loves dancing Samba, Salsa, Latin Hustle, West Coast Swing and Bachata so when you see her grab a dance!
Kelly Nelson, Office Manager
Kelly is the newest member of the staff, although not new to Arthur Murray Dance Studios. Kelly took dance lessons with us for several years before moving behind the desk. She loves to dance - all dance styles - but especially East Coast and West Coast Swing.
Ray Guzman, Instructor
Ray comes to us from Cuba! Having trained in "Escuela Nacional de Danza" in Havana, Cuba, he has danced professionally in Ballet, Modern and Contemporary, Adagio, Latin, Ballroom, and Spanish Flamenco. He appeared in the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, and performed and competed in "Salsa Festival and Championship" in Miami.

Dancing in Fuego, Havana Nights, and Raw Talent live in Las Vegas, he also toured with Havana Nights around the world. Ray received a silver medal in ' Lino Dance Festival" in Lion France. He is an Arthur Murray Certified Instructor, passing with high marks. Ray is bi-lingual.

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