Dual Certified Professional.
Member since 2000

 












Specialized Training in the Arts

-- Spanning the past 20 years MD has trained in, taught, performed and competed in all of the dance divisions recognized by the Ballroom Dance industry:

  • American Style Ballroom & Rhythm
  • International Latin
  • International Standard
  • Theater Arts/Cabaret

He has also spent a good deal of time studying, teaching and/or performing in other popular forms of partner dance such as Salsa, Lambada, Argentine Tango, Lindy Hop & Country Western dancing; as well as the Performing Arts: Jazz, Ballet & Tap.

Rounding off his understanding of the mechanics of the body and the art of movement and balance, MD also has years of study in the Martial Arts, Cirque style Aerial Arts and Vinyasa & Ashtonga Yoga.

Aerial Arts:

Tissue/Silks, Duo Tissue - Orlando, FL - 2007/08 - Amanda Cortellesso/AC-ACTS.com

Performing Arts:

Jazz, Ballet: The Dance Spot - Reno, Nv

Jazz, Ballet: The Conservatory of Movement - Reno, Nv

Martial Arts:

Chito Rue Karate: Central Florida Championship Karate - Shihan Frank Silverman

Beikoku shin soo do (Arm-bar kumite`): CFCK

Bo staff weapons: CFCK

GoJu Rue Karate: National Karate Academy - 3 time US Champion Alberto Pena

Yoga:

Bikram: The Yoga Center

Vinyasa & Ashtonga (series I & II): Karyn Stillwell

Ashtonga (power yoga): Full Circle Yoga - Lewis Rothlein