Greg Krolicki

Greg began ballroom dancing  seriously in 1987 and transitioned into Country Western shortly thereafter. He began competing in the early '90's on the Country Western circuit and in the mid-90's he added the West Coast Swing circuit.  In 2006 he was one of the dancers featured  in the documentary "We Also Dance," produced by Nancy Stevens of New York.  The film has been circulated nationally on PBS stations. .He currently coaches students for competition and spotlight showcases, social through  advanced levels. He specializes in Country Two Step, Night Club Two Step, WCS, East Coast Swing and Three-Count Hustle.
Contact Greg at  - Greg@ParadiseStudioPDX.Com

Astrid Perry

Astrid Perry is a dedicated dancer with endless enthusiasm and energy for this hobby.  She began dancing 3 ½ years ago and soon found herself learning every style of dance.  One and one-half years ago she decided to add competition and performance routines to her experience.  With Greg as her Professional instructor she competed in Swing, Ballroom, and Country Western competitions throughout this past year.    As a professional Social Worker, she brings a wealth of experience in systems management and event planning to the studio.  In working with Greg as a Coordinator for Bridgetown Swing 2008, her organizational skills contributed to the success of the event.

Contact Astrid at - Astrid@ParadiseStudioPDX.Com

Polly and tango discovered each other in 1991 when she became a founding member of the Portland Tango Community. Her dancing has been influenced by many of the masters she has studied with at Stanford Tango Week, Columbus Tango Week, Nora's Tango Week, and those who have visited Seattle and Portland. She is a member of Nora's Tango Week Public Relations Staff, and she partnered Maestro Jorge Firpo at the 2006 NTW.

She has been a member of the Executive Team for Portland's TangoFest and ValenTango festivals since their beginning and is currently teaching at PCC/Sylvania and at Paradise Ballroom where she has been director since 2005. Polly specializes in teaching foundational skills for beginners.
Contact Polly at - Polly@ParadiseStudioPDX.Com

Mary Ann trained in  England and the United States with International Style Champions.  She competed internationally with her partner and together they opened the Classique Ballroom in Chicago.  Mary Ann moved back to Oregon several years ago to be near her family.  She is a well known instructor in the Portland Dance Community.

Marry Ann is available for:

Professional Instruction

Social Dancing

Championship Competition

All Ballroom and Latin Dances

American and International Styles

Swing, Latin, Tango, and Salsa

To schedule a lesson or for more information, you may contact her directly at :  503-679-0052

Alex started competitive dancing in Moldova (former USSR) in 1980 when he was six years old. He participated in hundreds of regional, national and international competitions in 10 dance International Standard and Latin styles.

In the year 2000 Alex immigrated to the United States and immediately started teaching at Fred Astaire Dance Studios, where he learned American smooth and rhythm styles, salsa and west coast swing.

He teaches both social and competitive level dancers, beginners and competitors, singles and couples. As a product of the former Soviet school he expects the best efforts and commitment from his students and in return, he will share his expertise and passion for dance.

Carla Titus

Carla started dancing from a young age but was actually introduced to ballroom dancing 5 years ago. She is a former competitor with a wide range of accomplishments nationally and internationally. One of her highest placing was in Vancouver, Canada at the “2008 Snowball” competition where she won 1st place in International Latin and 2nd in International Standard. Carla is a well diverse dancer with her main focus on International Standard (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz and Quickstep) and International Latin (Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive) dances. She currently trains with Yegor Novikov and was Jim Gray’s teacher’s assistance for 2 years. Carla is one of Paradise newest instructors and is available for group and private lessons

She can be reached at 503-332-2014 or carlitaef_05@msn.com

Anya has 15 years teaching experience including 12 years of teaching in Russia.  She has been director and choreographer of many children's groups, and has presented a Kids Dance Camp for one week the past two summers at Paradise Studio. 

Anya has taught and is currently teaching classes at various community clubs, colleges and universities in the area.  She was winner of the 2004 "Teacher of the Year" in program design Moscow City Child Artistic Center and  has organized Moscow Championships and Russian national competitions.
 

Steve has a combined total of 10 years of dance experience, including 5 years instructing and 2 years coaching couples for competition.
He has competed 5 years in UCWDC Sanctioned competitions, as well as competitions in ballroom and West Coast Swing.

He is well versed in several Ballroom dances and techniques including:
Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango

Most recent experience in International Ballroom Latin:
Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive.

International Standard:
Waltz, Quickstep, and Tango as taken from the syllabus and enhanced syllabus.

Steve also has a depth of knowledge in social and progressive dances including:
Country 2-Step
Swing (East Coast and West Coast)
Night Club 2-Step

Steve keeps up-to-date with the latest dance techniques, by attending workshops at major dance events and brings that knowledge home to you.

Steve is only available by private appointment only and for any of the following:
- Special Events
- Private Lessons
- Wedding Couples Dance Instruction
- Dance instruction for special occasions.

He can be reached at 503-267-1167

Melena has been dancing for as long as she can remember, with influences in Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Latin, and Argentine Tango. A Ballroom dancer for over 10 years and an instructor for over 5 years, she is a certified instructor of Arthur Murray with Certification in all four levels of Bronze and Silver and is currently working towards her Gold Certification. She has experience with both American and International and with both beginners and advanced dancers. She also has received a Bachelor's of Arts in Dancing from the University of Oregon, with a focus in Modern & Ballet dancing. She now uses this knowledge to help dancers develop simple but important ways of moving, posture & alignment.

In her first year as an instructor she was honored with “Rookie of the Year,” (2002) as well as first, second, and third place honors in regional studio competitions in the following years (2002-2005). She was in the top twenty in the world of Arthur Murray’s two years in a row (2002-2003).

Melena teaches a wide range of dances and techniques. Mostly Arthur Murray trained; she enjoys, and teaches, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, ChaCha, Swing, Salsa, Mambo, Samba, Merengue, Bolero, Hustle, Night Club Two Step, Country Two Step, Country Swing, Country Waltz, as well as West Coast Swing, Lindy hop, and Argentine Tango. She is taking new students and is excited to be working as an instructor in Portland & Vancouver. She looks forward to making it fun and easy for anyone and everyone who wants to learn how to dance!

Here are a few things she specializes in:
Private Lessons
Group Lessons (small and large)
Social dancing
Wedding dances
Special Occasions (such as you have to learn how to Salsa for a hot date on Saturday)
Competitive dancing
Having FUN!