Marcus Tasanasanta - Instructor
I live for dancing. If I'm not at school, sleeping, or eating, I'm usually at the dance studio. I am there just about every day of the week. I started dancing after my family and I moved from Michigan back home to Washington. My dad, an instructor from Seattle, signed my brother and I up for dance classes the summer we settled in. He told us to stick with it for a year and then we could stop if we wanted to. Now, four years later, you'd have to break my leg to stop me from dancing; even then I might be inclined to dance in the cast! I started with the basics, two group classes a week and the occasional party. Later I added private lessons in for routines with my dance partner. Now I'm there every day, teaching group classes, private lessons and having a blast at every dance party.
Dance isn't just a hobby for me, it is a lifestyle. I'm currently enrolled at WWU and majoring in computer science. Whatever career I ultimately choose, I will always make time for dance.
You may email me at: marcus@thebluemoonballroom.com
Certifications & Achievements
- DVIDA Associates of Dance Certification, American Smooth
Received Honors tested by Diane Jarmolow 2008 - DVIDA Associates of Dance Certification, American Rhythm
Received High Honors tested by Ron Montez 2007 - Quest for the Best 11/2008:
Adult Amateur Bronze & Silver Rhythm Champions - Northwest Dancesport Championships 2008:
Adult Amateur Bronze & Silver Rhythm Champions
Adult Amateur Bronze & Silver Smooth Champions - Seattle Star Ball 2008:
Adult Amateur Bronze, Silver & Novice Rhythm Champions
Dances I Teach
American Smooth:
Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz
American Rhythm:
Cha Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Bolero, Mambo, Samba
Club Dances:
West Coast Swing, Salsa, Nightclub 2 Step, Merengue, Hustle, Jitterbug
