Jacqueline Sanchez
Jacqueline
Sanchez began her career at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in 1994.
Jacqueline is a two-time consecutive regional Smooth Champion and has
earned numerous merits and honors, including two coveted Gold Top
Teacher "Freddy" Awards and two Silver "Freddy" Awards. In 2004,
Jacqueline earned the outstanding honor of Manager of the Year, leading
her studio to receive the Top Studio Award for the South Central
Region. Jacqueline is currently the co-owner of the Fred Astaire Dance
Studio, located in Hoover, AL.
Fabian Sanchez
Fabian
Sanchez is a seasoned competitor of the professional ballroom world. He
began dancing and competing in 1992, and quickly earned various
national and world titles. Fabian's professional achievements include,
United States Rising Star Champion, four-time Fred Astaire National
Champion, and United States Open American Rhythm Finalist. Fabian is
the 2006 United States Mambo Champion. In addition to his
prestigious competitive titles, Fabian is professional coach, acclaimed
choreographer, and Fred Astaire Dance Studios National Dance Board
member. His students have received regional and national first place
titles and Top Female Student awards. Fabian and his wife, Jacqueline,
are the owners of the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Hoover, AL.
Christopher Busbin
Christopher
Busbin has been a professional instructor/competitive dance for over 5
years. His carrer achievements include: 2 time Regional American
Rhythm Champion, 3 time finalist and runner up at Fred Astaire National
Championship Events in both Rhythm and Ballroom, and World Ballroom
finalist at the WDC Pro Am Championships in Argentina. He is also
a former Fred Astaire Rookie of the Year. Christopher is a 3 time
Freddy Award recipient.
Brandon Barranco
 Brandon
has been dancing professionally for 17 years. He has choregraphed shows
for several dance teams and stage shows. In addition to his
choregraphic talents, Brandon has performed as a professional dancer
across the United States. His career with Fred Astaire Dance Studios
began in 2000. As a professional Ballroom dancer Brandon has placed as
a finalist in competitions across the Southeast in addition Brandon
placed first in the Magic City Invitational in his hom town of
Birmingham, Al. He has earned various merits as an instructor as well,
Brandon's students countiually earn superior ratings and first places
in Regional and National Events.
Dennis Woods
Dennis Woods began his dance career in 1998. He has recieved Top
Teacher Award for several years at Fred Astaire Dance Studios.
Dennis is a 5 time Regional Smooth Champion. He has earned
positions in the finals of both Open Rhythm and Open Smooth
Competitions. Woods has also been awarded a National Fred Astaire
Rookie of the Year Award. Dennis has been happily married for 6
years and is a proud father of 3. His Passion is to see his
students recieve all the benefits that dancing provides.
Kelly Cooper
Kelly
Cooper has been a competitive dance for over 4 years. Her achievements
as an anateur include: 1 place finishes in both American Rhythm and
Ballroom at the South Central Dance Championships. Most recently
She won her first Regional Championship as a professional at Majic City
Invitational. In addition to her intensive study of Ballroom and
Latin Dance, Kelly is also a full time student at Samford University as well as a professional dance instructor.
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