The following professionals are available at DanceSport:

Robert Hrouda
Together with his wife Monique, Robert is co-owner of DanceSport International. He has been teaching in the Seattle area for 15 years, and enjoys teaching all styles of dance, to all levels of dancers. Monique and Robert currently compete professionally in American Smooth and Showdance.Robert has a Member's degree with the United States Terpsichorean Society in International Standard, and an Associate standing in International Latin. He also has a Member's degree in both American Smooth and Rhythm. He is a member of N.D.C.A, and is available for pro/am competition. Robert is a co-organizer of the SEATTLE STAR BALL.

Monique Hrouda
Monique brings 12 years of ballet training to enhance her ballroom coaching, and has been teaching in the Seattle area since 1987. Monique is also the primary coach for the USABDA NW Performance and Formation Teams, which are headquartered at DanceSport. Monique enjoys coaching competitive couples as well as pro/am students, and is available for pro/am competition. Monique and Robert currently compete professionally in American Smooth and Showdance. Monique has a Fellow's degree with the United States Terpsichorean Society in International Standard and Latin; and a Member's degree in American Smooth and Rhythm. Monique is a co-organizer of the SEATTLE STAR BALL

Alexandria Hawkins

Alexandria is a 1998 Challenge of Champions Rising Star of the Year and a 1999 Ohio Star Ball Rising Start Champion. She is an Associate of the Terpsichore. Contact Alexandria at 206-380-0513

Peter Mant and
Shannon Knauss-Mant
Peter started teaching at Dancesport in 1991. He has been dancing since he was 8 years old in England and is a former Amateur winner in England and Europe. A top 48 finalist in the Open Amateur and the top 24 in the Closed British at Blackpool England. Open and Rising Star Latin Professional finalist in the United States. He enjoys teaching motivated dancers and is available for pro/am try-outs. Peter travels to competes at 10-15 major competitions with his students every year and has won numerous scholarships and top teacher prizes. Additionally, Peter is an A+B+C+ Adjudicator, and has Associate and Member degrees with Terpsichore (USA) & UK Alliance (England). He is a registered Ballroom and Latin Judge with the N.D.C.A. When not dancing he also is a progressive house music DJ and is a major sports fan. Peter and Shannon dated for 9 years were married in November of 2001 You can contact him at www.DanceExperts.com or dial 206-533-8855

Shannon started teaching in Seattle in 1985 and at Dancesport in 1992. She had years of Ballet, Jazz & Disco before receiving Ballroom certification. Shannon has literally taught at least a thousand people to dance. She has a great personality for teaching large groups of people at parties, weddings or special events. She is also an experienced Emcee and DJ. Her humor and music is appropriate for all ages. She has taught at the University of Washington and is an approved and registered dance instructor for the Seattle School District. Also a registered professional with the National Dance Council of America, holds an Associate degree with Arthur Murray International, and a Member's degree with the United States Terpsichorean Society in American Style Ballroom and Rhythm dance and an Associate Degree in International Standard. She is a registered judge with the National Dance Council.
You can contact Shannon directly at www.DanceExperts.com or dial 206-533-8855

Sarosh Admad

Charla Jennings

Loretta Turin

If you would like to book a lesson with any of these instructors,
call DanceSport International at 206-361-8239.

Robert Hrouda	Together with his wife Monique, Robert is co-owner of DanceSport International. He has been teaching in the Seattle area for 15 years, and enjoys teaching all styles of dance, to all levels of dancers. Monique and Robert currently compete professionally in American Smooth and Showdance.Robert has a Member's degree with the United States Terpsichorean Society in International Standard, and an Associate standing in International Latin. He also has a Member's degree in both American Smooth and Rhythm. He is a member of N.D.C.A, and is available for pro/am competition. Robert is a co-organizer of the SEATTLE STAR BALL.

Monique Hrouda	Monique brings 12 years of ballet training to enhance her ballroom coaching, and has been teaching in the Seattle area since 1987. Monique is also the primary coach for the USABDA NW Performance and Formation Teams, which are headquartered at DanceSport. Monique enjoys coaching competitive couples as well as pro/am students, and is available for pro/am competition. Monique and Robert currently compete professionally in American Smooth and Showdance. Monique has a Fellow's degree with the United States Terpsichorean Society in International Standard and Latin; and a Member's degree in American Smooth and Rhythm. Monique is a co-organizer of the SEATTLE STAR BALL

Alexandria Hawkins	Alexandria is a 1998 Challenge of Champions Rising Star of the Year and a 1999 Ohio Star Ball Rising Start Champion. She is an Associate of the Terpsichore. Contact Alexandria at 206-380-0513

Peter Mant and Shannon Knauss-Mant	Peter started teaching at Dancesport in 1991. He has been dancing since he was 8 years old in England and is a former Amateur winner in England and Europe. A top 48 finalist in the Open Amateur and the top 24 in the Closed British at Blackpool England. Open and Rising Star Latin Professional finalist in the United States. He enjoys teaching motivated dancers and is available for pro/am try-outs. Peter travels to competes at 10-15 major competitions with his students every year and has won numerous scholarships and top teacher prizes. Additionally, Peter is an A+B+C+ Adjudicator, and has Associate and Member degrees with Terpsichore (USA) & UK Alliance (England). He is a registered Ballroom and Latin Judge with the N.D.C.A. When not dancing he also is a progressive house music DJ and is a major sports fan. Peter and Shannon dated for 9 years were married in November of 2001 You can contact him at www.DanceExperts.com or dial 206-533-8855 Shannon started teaching in Seattle in 1985 and at Dancesport in 1992. She had years of Ballet, Jazz & Disco before receiving Ballroom certification. Shannon has literally taught at least a thousand people to dance. She has a great personality for teaching large groups of people at parties, weddings or special events. She is also an experienced Emcee and DJ. Her humor and music is appropriate for all ages. She has taught at the University of Washington and is an approved and registered dance instructor for the Seattle School District. Also a registered professional with the National Dance Council of America, holds an Associate degree with Arthur Murray International, and a Member's degree with the United States Terpsichorean Society in American Style Ballroom and Rhythm dance and an Associate Degree in International Standard. She is a registered judge with the National Dance Council. You can contact Shannon directly at www.DanceExperts.com or dial 206-533-8855

Sarosh Admad

Charla Jennings

Loretta Turin