Dan Calloway has been competing professionally, coaching and judging for almost 40 years, repeatedly earning the distinctions of “Professional of the Year” and “Top Teacher” at many national level events and within numerous dance organizations. In 1985 Dan was the youngest dual fellow in the world with highly commended fellowships in the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, the London-based society, which embodies the world’s acknowledged leaders of the dance profession. Certified as a WDSF Adjudicator, Dan has been seen judging around the world in places such as France, Switzerland, and Canada. He has served as the Chairman of Judges at the North American and USA Dance United States National DanceSport Championships and many other national level events. Dan is also the DanceSport coach for the competitive DanceSport teams at Georgetown University and the University of Maryland, as well as serving as guest coach at numerous other universities, congresses, and dance camps, including moderating the professional discussion panels at key events in the United States. Dan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Religion and a Master of Arts degree in English Literature.
John King has been an accomplished teacher, coach and adjudicator for over 30 years. As a former United States Professional Champion he is dedicated to giving the highest standard of training for all ballroom styles. Some of his accolades include:
Former U.S. National Professional Rising Star Rhythm Champion
Former Ohio Star Ball Smooth and Rhythm Finalist.
Former Open to the World Mambo finalist.
Certified Championship level Adjudicator by USTA for American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard, International Latin and Theater Arts.
Certified Gold level instructor for Smooth, Rhythm, Latin, Standard and Theater Arts with USTA.
Certified Gold level instructor for Smooth, Rhythm, Latin, Standard with Fred Astaire Dance Studios.
Simona Caporale is originally from Rome Italy.
She started dancing at the age of 5 in ballet, modern and jazz.
From an early age, her talent was recognized by the greatest professionals of the show by rewarding her in performances in various famous theaters in Rome.
At the age of 20 she began her career in Latin dances paired with her husband Simone.
Together they have earned many trophies in the International Latin Dance amateur category.
First places in several International competitions
2 Times Champion of International championship (London)
Vice World Champion (Paris)
World Champion (Paris)
2 times Blackpool finalist (6 and 4th Place)
Finalist in many competition int.Professional Latin in USA
Finalist Professional International Championship O35 in London 2023(4th Place)
Finalist Professional UK Championship 2024 O35 in London(4th Place)
Catherine Nobblitt has over 20 years of experience in dancing and performing. She has spent the past 10 years teaching, coaching, competing and performing at all levels. She teaches all styles of dance and has competed professionally in American Ballroom, Rhythm and International Ballroom. Currently she competes
extensively and successfully with her students at many Pro/Am Championships nationally and internationally.
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Catherine has teaching certifications through the prestigious US Imperial Society for Teachers of Dancing, and the North American Dance Teachers Association, in both American and International Styles of dance.
Additionally, Catherine is certified to judge at the championship level in all styles.