Instructors & Staff
Michael Stavola-Founder, Owner and Director
Michael is professionally trained and certified as a dance instructor. He has received Top Teacher Awards in many regional competitions. Michael is the coach of the Fairfield University Ballroom Club. He has instructed at Norwalk Community College and was the head of dance instruction for the 8th grade classes of the Monroe School system. Locally, he teaches the summer ballroom dance classes for the Fairfield Parks and recreation & runs after school ballroom programs for the Easton Recreation Department.
Nicole Stavola-Owner and Co-Director
Nicole is professionally trained and certified as a dance instructor. She has received Top Teacher Awards in many regional and national competitions. She has instructed at St. Gabriel's Grade School in Milford , CT and has made appearances on local cable stations and has performed at regional festivals. She specializes in beginner through advanced technique and styling.
Kristen Schwabe-Founder Owner & Instructor
Kristen has been dancing with the studio since 1999 and is currently an instructor at the Fairfield YMCA and Norwalk Community College . She specializes in beginner instruction for juniors.
Ya-ching Liu-Instructor
Ya-ching has been with the studio since 1999. She instructs all levels of dance from beginners through advanced. She specializes in dance formation choreography. Ya-ching coaches the Fairfield University dance team and she instructs ballroom classes at Norwalk Community College.
Josh Cardozo-Instructor
Josh has been with the studio since 2003, He assists with all levels of ballroom classes from beginner through advanced junior and adult classes. Josh also instructs ballroom classes at Norwalk Community College and Sacred Heart University.