Dr. Dance is a former Arthur Murray instructor and championship dancer. He learned to dance by forming the Hughes Social Dance Club in Southern California and becoming its first president. Mark then entered a few amateur dance contests, capturing first place several times, and placing in the top three on numerous occasions. When Country-Western Dance became hot, he danced with performance teams and in couples competition After years of studio study and advanced choreography, mixed with team performance and couples competition, Mark focused on a program of personal growth and discovered satisfaction in dancing. His years of dance experience and excellence as a dance instructor are evident in his approach to ballroom, country-western, swing dance, contemporary dance, and show choreography.

 

Nancye has danced ballroom with Mark since they met and has a strong background classical and modern dance. She danced ballet, tap, and jazz since age six and has enjoyed dancing in musical and theatre productions. She has always had a passion for dance and ballroom dancing is a perfect fit. Nancye is also a fitness enthusiast and currently teaches exercise, strength training, and yoga for seniors.